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‘Mish-mash’ of guidance is a recipe for disaster for police – lawyer

‘Mish-mash’ of guidance is a recipe for disaster for police – lawyer

‘Mish-mash’ of guidance is a recipe for disaster for police – lawyer

11 May 2020

Fresh guidance for officers on changes to the rules will be issued later in the week.


Early humans ‘existed in Europe far earlier than previously thought’

Early humans ‘existed in Europe far earlier than previously thought’

Early humans ‘existed in Europe far earlier than previously thought’

11 May 2020

Researchers say early humans and Neanderthals existed together on the continent for longer than previously suggested.


Sir Richard Branson agrees to sell part of Virgin Galactic to fund his empire

Sir Richard Branson agrees to sell part of Virgin Galactic to fund his empire

Sir Richard Branson agrees to sell part of Virgin Galactic to fund his empire

11 May 2020

The billionaire businessman’s Virgin Group said the cash would be re-invested in Virgin’s struggling airline and holiday divisions.


Johnson risking ‘confused’ message over virus response, says Stormont minister

Johnson risking ‘confused’ message over virus response, says Stormont minister

Johnson risking ‘confused’ message over virus response, says Stormont minister

11 May 2020

Declan Kearney said he would be listening to local medical and scientific advice as well as World Health Organisation guidelines.


Wife fighting for £450m divorce payout taking legal action against son

Wife fighting for £450m divorce payout taking legal action against son

Wife fighting for £450m divorce payout taking legal action against son

11 May 2020

Tatiana Akhmedova was awarded a 41.5% share of Russian businessman Farkhad Akhmedov’s £1 billion-plus fortune more than three years ago.


The Government’s three-step plan to lift lockdown

The Government’s three-step plan to lift lockdown

The Government’s three-step plan to lift lockdown

11 May 2020

A range of measures will be introduced in stages to ease lockdown restrictions.


Harry Dunn suspect ‘wanted internationally after Interpol Red Notice issued’

Harry Dunn suspect ‘wanted internationally after Interpol Red Notice issued’

Harry Dunn suspect ‘wanted internationally after Interpol Red Notice issued’

11 May 2020

The teenager was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside RAF Croughton in August last year.


Cultural barriers stop orthodox Jews reporting child abuse, inquiry hears

Cultural barriers stop orthodox Jews reporting child abuse, inquiry hears

Cultural barriers stop orthodox Jews reporting child abuse, inquiry hears

11 May 2020

Fear of being ostracised, lack of understanding about sex and the involvement of religious leaders prevent sexual abuse victims coming forward.


Uplifting news: Five-year-old raises £1,200 and Londoners feed the vulnerable

Uplifting news: Five-year-old raises £1,200 and Londoners feed the vulnerable

Uplifting news: Five-year-old raises £1,200 and Londoners feed the vulnerable

11 May 2020

A round-up of Monday’s feelgood stories.


Starmer calls on PM to provide ‘clarity and reassurance’ in Covid-19 crisis

Starmer calls on PM to provide ‘clarity and reassurance’ in Covid-19 crisis

Starmer calls on PM to provide ‘clarity and reassurance’ in Covid-19 crisis

11 May 2020

The Labour leader calls for an effort to build a ‘better society’ once the pandemic is over.


1,100 jobs set to be lost at P&O Ferries

1,100 jobs set to be lost at P&O Ferries

1,100 jobs set to be lost at P&O Ferries

11 May 2020

The proposal involves more than a quarter of the workforce losing their jobs.


‘Do not travel from England to exercise in Wales’, First Minister says

‘Do not travel from England to exercise in Wales’, First Minister says

‘Do not travel from England to exercise in Wales’, First Minister says

11 May 2020

Mark Drakeford said there were concerns Boris Johnson’s relaxing of restrictions could lead to people in England breaking travel rules in Wales.


Public should follow the rules to keep Covid-19 under control – Boris Johnson

Public should follow the rules to keep Covid-19 under control – Boris Johnson

Public should follow the rules to keep Covid-19 under control – Boris Johnson

11 May 2020

The Prime Minister said it was right that the sacrifices made by the British people were now acknowledged.


Armed forces chief to ‘make representations’ to US base over Dunn family meeting

Armed forces chief to ‘make representations’ to US base over Dunn family meeting

Armed forces chief to ‘make representations’ to US base over Dunn family meeting

11 May 2020

General Nick Carter wrote to the family after claims of ‘near misses’ involving American military staff.


Five-year-old cyclist raises £1,200 in 2.6 Challenge

Five-year-old cyclist raises £1,200 in 2.6 Challenge

Five-year-old cyclist raises £1,200 in 2.6 Challenge

11 May 2020

Schoolboy Jacob Cree from North Lanarkshire covered 26 miles in a week.


Wrist monitor to alert workers when social distancing rules broken

Wrist monitor to alert workers when social distancing rules broken

Wrist monitor to alert workers when social distancing rules broken

11 May 2020

Reactec has repurposed a hand-arm vibration monitor to record when people are closer than two metres.


Q&A: What is changing with the new coronavirus strategy?

Q&A: What is changing with the new coronavirus strategy?

Q&A: What is changing with the new coronavirus strategy?

11 May 2020

Boris Johnson’s new strategy will see more sunbathing, unlimited outdoor exercise and commuters encouraged to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces.


Daughter calls on public to stay home after coronavirus death of nurse

Daughter calls on public to stay home after coronavirus death of nurse

Daughter calls on public to stay home after coronavirus death of nurse

11 May 2020

Eyitolami Olaolorun was a paediatric nurse who treated her young patients as ‘family’.


Reopening of garden centres welcomed by Horticultural Trades Association

Reopening of garden centres welcomed by Horticultural Trades Association

Reopening of garden centres welcomed by Horticultural Trades Association

11 May 2020

Customers will have to maintain social distancing, and Horticultural Trades Association chairman James Barnes called for a compensation scheme.


No holidays despite lockdown being relaxed

No holidays despite lockdown being relaxed

No holidays despite lockdown being relaxed

11 May 2020

Places of accommodation will reopen as part of step three of England’s recovery strategy, which will not begin earlier than July 4.


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