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Coronavirus map: Which areas in the UK, London and more have been affected by Covid-19?

The latest countries and areas affected by coronavirus Coronavirus: The symptoms




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Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel

Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel.




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London after Lockdown: Restaurants to bring in radical measures to help keep diners safe when they reopen

Restaurants are preparing for life after lockdown with a range of radical measures that will keep diners safe but will involve drastic changes to the way Londoners eat out.




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UK pubs could limit drinkers to two or three pints when lockdown lifts, government adviser suggests

Britons could be limited to two or three drinks when pubs reopen, a government adviser has suggested.




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Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown

Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced.




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Teenager 'who spat at bus driver during coronavirus lockdown' arrested

A teenager who allegedly spat at a bus driver in south-east London during the coronavirus lockdown has been arrested.




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Highest number of vehicles recorded on roads since start of coronavirus lockdown

The number of vehicles on roads during the coronavirus pandemic has hit its highest level since the lockdown began.




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Ilford stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder as children killed in east London pictured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children were stabbed to death in Ilford.




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Boris Johnson beams as he arrives back in Downing Street from hospital after Carrie Symonds gives birth to son

Boris Johnson has been pictured beaming as he arrived back in Downing Street from hospital after the birth of his baby son .




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Dominic Raab issues warning over relaxing UK lockdown as he points to increased transmission rate in Germany

Dominic Raab has warned against relaxing the UK lockdown, saying the number of Covid-19 infections in Germany grew when restrictions were eased.




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Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' lockdown will be eased next week

The Scottish First Minister has said she is "far from convinced" that coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be eased next week.




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Mother goose becomes online sensation after setting up home in middle of quiet train station during coronavirus lockdown

A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs.




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We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap'

Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub.




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Donald Trump ramps up attack on WHO's coronavirus response as he brands agency 'pipe organ' for China

Donald Trump has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of being a "pipe organ" for China during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Wood Green fire: Huge blaze breaks out at block of flats in north London

A huge blaze has broken out at a block of flats in north London.




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Londoners warned not to gather on Westminster Bridge for Clap for Carers

Londoners were today told not to gather on Westminster Bridge to take part in tonight's Clap for Carers as the Met warned it was "not acceptable" to put safety at risk by flouting lockdown rules.




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London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus

Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from ­assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown.




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The Londoner: Tom Watson's next gig: saving hallowed music venues

In today's Diary: Campaign launched to save independent music venues / David Hare's coronavirus fever / Rishi Sunak biography planned / Johnny Mercer and his painted nails




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Whirlpool tumble dryer recall list: Which model numbers are affected? How do I check if my machine is at risk?

Whirlpool has announced they will recall thousands more washing machines which could risk causing fires in people's homes.




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Teenager found guilty of kidnapping and robbing stranger in north London

A north London teenager, 16, has been found guilty of kidnapping a stranger in the street and forcing him to withdraw money from a cash machine.




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Police 'find customers hiding in cupboards' during lockdown raid on pub

Customers were found hiding in cupboards after officers raided a pub suspected of breaching coronavirus lockdown regulations, police have said.




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Food For London Now: The human cost of the crisis – 400,000 go hungry in the capital

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Police record eight-fold rise in speeding drivers during lockdown

The number of speeding drivers caught by traffic police has risen by nearly eight-fold compared with last year, the Met revealed today.




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Man sprayed with 'unknown substance' by bag thief on London bus

A man was sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance" before a thief stole his bag on a London bus.




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Nine-year-old with cerebral palsy takes on lockdown marathon challenge inspired by Captain Tom Moore

The nine-year-old was inspired by hero fundraiser Captain Tom Moore's £30 million fundraiser




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Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown

An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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Don't risk all the hard work now, says Robert Buckland as he urges businesses to stick to lockdown rules

A Cabinet minister today pleaded with businesses to stick with the coronavirus lockdown after a pub chain said it was starting to plan to re-open venues around June time.




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Donald Trump says US will not renew social distancing guidance after it expires today

Donald Trump has announced that the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines after they expire on Thursday.




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Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain 'for a very long period of time', Downing Street says

Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place "for a very period of time", Downing Street has suggested.




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Fifth of retailers do not plan to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

A fifth of high street stores plan to stay closed permanently after the coronavirus lockdown lifts, retail leaders have told MPs.




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Pilot flouts lockdown to write 'f*** Covid-19' with flightpath




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Man jailed after spitting at London bus driver and police officer while claiming to have Covid-19

A man has been jailed for spitting at a London bus driver and a police officer.




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Police issue over 9,000 fines for lockdown breaches in England and Wales

Police have issued more than 9,000 fines to people in England and Wales for allegedly breaching coronavirus lockdown laws, according to new figures.​




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UK weather forecast: Downpours lash Britain in bleak first week to May bringing flood alerts and plummeting temperatures




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Woman jailed after stealing NHS doctor's ID card

A woman has jailed after she stole a doctor's identity card while he was in a pharmacy.




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Tube could be 'rapidly overwhelmed' when lockdown lifts in London

London's transport system could be "rapidly overwhelmed" by a surge in passengers needing to keep to social distancing rules after the coronavirus lockdown ends, a briefing to emergency planners has revealed.




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Boris Johnson says face masks may be 'useful' when coming out of lockdown

Wearing face masks in public may be "useful" when the UK's lockdown restrictions are eased, the Prime Minister has said.




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East London hospital hangs up a bee for every patient who has beaten coronavirus in message of hope mural

Staff at an east London hospital have mounted bees onto a mural to represent every patient who has beaten coronavirus.




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Londoners again gather on Westminster Bridge to Clap for Carers despite police warning

Londoners again gathered on Westminster Bridge to take part in Thursday's Clap for Carers despite police warning it was "not acceptable" to put safety at risk by flouting lockdown rules.




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US spies say Covid-19 not man-made but do not rule out Chinese lab accident

Coronavirus was "not man-made or genetically modified," US intelligence agencies have said.




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Spectacular double rainbow appears in skies over UK just in time for nation's Clap for Carers

A double rainbow appeared in the skies above the UK just in time for the nation coming together to clap for health workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.




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UK coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce lockdown escape plan next week as deaths soar past 26,000

Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771.




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Online searches for 'how to cut a mullet' surge amid coronavirus lockdown

Data compiled by online comparison site lays bare how much Britons are missing regular pampering during coronavirus lockdown




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Protesters block Michigan streets to oppose coronavirus lockdown measures

Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here




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Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown

Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions.




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Fears over serious illness in children overplayed, top doctor says

Fears that children may be at risk of a serious inflammatory condition linked to coronavirus have been downplayed by a leading doctor.




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The Londoner: Shock of eggheads: now it's cool to get quizzical

In today's Diary: pub quizzers celebrate online surge / Mel Giedroyc's nightmare day / Boris Johnson on how many children he has / Peers show off their Zoom backgrounds




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CCTV appeal after NHS doctor followed and attacked in street

An NHS hospital doctor was followed for almost five miles by a man before being attacked in the street.




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Food For London Now: Take your seats to help feed city with star cast in classic Stoppard play

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Tower Bridge reopens after police investigate 'suspicious package' on London landmark

Tower Bridge was cordoned off at around midday on Friday while police investigated reports of a "suspicious package."