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Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu 'hugely beneficial'
The rapid tests for hospitals and care homes will distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness.

John Hume: Nobel Peace Prize winner dies aged 83
The former SDLP leader helped create the climate that brought an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

DW Sports chain collapse threatens 1,700 jobs
The firm, founded by former Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan, ran 73 gyms and 75 stores across the UK

Wisbech man police feared had been killed found after five years
Ricardas Puisys was found deep in woods, where it is thought he was trying to avoid exploitation.

Coronavirus: Sewage testing for Covid-19 begins in England
Samples will be checked for signs of the virus, to get early warnings of spikes in infection levels.

'Eat out to help out will definitely affect the weekend'
"Eat out to help out" is too complicated and will not mean more customers, says one businessman.

Paul Scholes lockdown party claims prompt police visit
Police "speak to" Paul Scholes over claims he held a birthday party for his son during lockdown.

Rape claims against Conservative MP taken 'very seriously'
Chief Whip Mark Spencer defends decision not to suspend MP concerned while police investigate.

Boy swept out to sea at Scarborough 'followed TV advice'
The boy followed the exact advice the RNLI would give to anyone in difficulty, his rescuers say.

Kaepernick shirt used as a target at Navy Seal event
The US Navy Seals have launched an investigation after the footage from an event last year emerged.

Coronavirus: Dozens test positive for Covid-19 on Norwegian cruise ship
The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen comes just weeks after the cruise industry restarted.

Ningaloo Reef: Woman injured by humpback whale at Australian tourist spot
The woman is in a "serious but stable condition" after being hit by the whale during a group swim.

Americans in Africa: Why we left America to live in Africa
Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.

Teacher's tips for keeping kids entertained without a screen
without a screen! Primary school teacher Jade Williams has some handy advice for the summer break.

'I've got to know the man I killed'
James Hodgkinson died after being punched by Jacob Dunne during a drunken brawl.

What do medical conditions look like on darker skin?
Many of the pictures in textbooks or on the internet tend to show what conditions look like on white skin, but symptoms don't always look the same on darker skin tones.

Five surprising facts about inequality in the UK
Although the gap in wages is narrowing, inequalities in wealth across the UK are rising, a report suggests.

Coronavirus: How henna can help your mental health
Mehndi artists share how their art helped their mental health during lockdown.

Genoa bridge 'like a white vessel crossing the valley'
Architect Renzo Piano on his new design for the replacement for the collapsed Morandi Bridge.

John Hume: Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped secure NI peace deal
As SDLP leader, John Hume played a major role in bringing about Northern Ireland's peace process.