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Man who died at Kent castle named by police

Man who died at Kent castle named by police

Man who died at Kent castle named by police

30 May 2020

Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a disturbance at Lullingstone Castle on Thursday afternoon.


Government urged to ‘draw back’ on school reopening plans as experts speak out

Government urged to ‘draw back’ on school reopening plans as experts speak out

Government urged to ‘draw back’ on school reopening plans as experts speak out

30 May 2020

The NEU issued a statement just 36 hours before schools are due to reopen to more pupils, urging the Government to rethink its plan.


Carcass of 40ft whale being removed from Essex beach

Carcass of 40ft whale being removed from Essex beach

Carcass of 40ft whale being removed from Essex beach

30 May 2020

The giant marine mammal was swept ashore at Clacton-on-Sea on Friday.


Environment activists arrested during silent protests around London

Environment activists arrested during silent protests around London

Environment activists arrested during silent protests around London

30 May 2020

Extinction Rebellion protesters are demanding action from local and national government.


Lamb stuck on rocky ledge saved by abseiling rescuers

Lamb stuck on rocky ledge saved by abseiling rescuers

Lamb stuck on rocky ledge saved by abseiling rescuers

30 May 2020

The animal – who became stranded in a field near Sheffield – was safely retrieved and reunited with his mother.


Most schools will take ‘flexible’ approach to reopening, union poll shows

Most schools will take ‘flexible’ approach to reopening, union poll shows

Most schools will take ‘flexible’ approach to reopening, union poll shows

30 May 2020

But 10% of school leaders said they will not be in a position to take more pupils on Monday or the week after.


6% of staff at Weston hospital test positive for Covid-19 without symptoms

6% of staff at Weston hospital test positive for Covid-19 without symptoms

6% of staff at Weston hospital test positive for Covid-19 without symptoms

30 May 2020

The Somerset hospital stopped accepting new patients from 8am last Monday.


Government advisers warn lockdown lifting too early as crowds flock to beaches

Government advisers warn lockdown lifting too early as crowds flock to beaches

Government advisers warn lockdown lifting too early as crowds flock to beaches

30 May 2020

They cited the continuing high number of daily coronavirus cases being confirmed.


Almost two thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data suggests

Almost two thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data suggests

Almost two thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data suggests

30 May 2020

Just 15% of care home staff have been tested at any time since the outbreak.


Insert if there has been a bereavement: MP apologises for ‘stupid’ email mistake

Insert if there has been a bereavement: MP apologises for ‘stupid’ email mistake

Insert if there has been a bereavement: MP apologises for ‘stupid’ email mistake

30 May 2020

Anthony Mangnall said he is ‘incredibly sorry’ for mistakenly leaving the instruction in the email.


In Pictures: Sunny skies tempt hundreds out of lockdown

In Pictures: Sunny skies tempt hundreds out of lockdown

In Pictures: Sunny skies tempt hundreds out of lockdown

30 May 2020

Downing Street warned the public that meet-ups remain prohibited until Monday.


Liverpool deputy mayor investigated over lockdown garden gathering

Liverpool deputy mayor investigated over lockdown garden gathering

Liverpool deputy mayor investigated over lockdown garden gathering

30 May 2020

Lynnie Hinnigan said a birthday surprise was organised by her daughter, but guests had only dropped off presents.


Virtual Parliament must continue to avoid disenfranchising voters, MP warns

Virtual Parliament must continue to avoid disenfranchising voters, MP warns

Virtual Parliament must continue to avoid disenfranchising voters, MP warns

30 May 2020

Ex-minister Karen Bradley said the end of remote sessions will exclude many MPs who cannot get to Westminster due to coronavirus restrictions.


Blood test could predict how well prostate cancer patients respond to treatment

Blood test could predict how well prostate cancer patients respond to treatment

Blood test could predict how well prostate cancer patients respond to treatment

30 May 2020

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.


Nazanin ‘fairly deflated’ as wait for news on clemency continues

Nazanin ‘fairly deflated’ as wait for news on clemency continues

Nazanin ‘fairly deflated’ as wait for news on clemency continues

30 May 2020

The British-Iranian mother was hoping to hear if she would be granted her freedom in Iran on Saturday morning.


Supermarket-style queues expected at primary school gates as pupils return

Supermarket-style queues expected at primary school gates as pupils return

Supermarket-style queues expected at primary school gates as pupils return

30 May 2020

A range of other measures are also being introduced to help keep children safe.


23-year-old charged with murder of autistic man shot dead on doorstep

23-year-old charged with murder of autistic man shot dead on doorstep

23-year-old charged with murder of autistic man shot dead on doorstep

30 May 2020

Chad Gordon, 27, was killed after answering his door in Haringey, north London last week.


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