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Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

18 May 2020

Some retail outlets are reopening, outdoor work is resuming and sports like golf and tennis can be played again.


Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

18 May 2020

The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill is part of the move towards a new points-based system.


Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

18 May 2020

A statement from Police Scotland confirmed the 59-year-old had been given ‘suitable advice’ after he travelled 11,000 miles to ‘isolate easily’.


Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

18 May 2020

The 85-year-old businessman is involved in a bitter High Court battle with three of his twin brother Sir David’s sons.


Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

18 May 2020

The carrier told investors that it has sufficient funds to ‘weather Covid-19 and emerge stronger when the crisis passes’.


What the papers say – May 18

What the papers say – May 18

What the papers say – May 18

18 May 2020

Resumed rail services and an approximate date for a Covid-19 vaccine are among the topics covered in Monday’s papers.


High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

18 May 2020

The actor is suing over an article that referred to him as a ‘wife-beater’.


Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

18 May 2020

The reopenings came on Monday morning as part of the relaxation measures.


Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

18 May 2020

Some outdoor work is resuming, some retail outlets are reopening while sports like golf and tennis are allowed again.


Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

18 May 2020

Ben Mattocks, who was told he could be wheelchair-bound following a brain infection, raised more than £1,500 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.


Ford resumes production at British factories

Ford resumes production at British factories

Ford resumes production at British factories

18 May 2020

Work areas are being redesigned to ensure social-distancing guidelines are maintained.


Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

17 May 2020

The victim is believed to be 19 years old.


Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

17 May 2020

From Monday, train companies are increasing services but capacity is being restricted.


Charity event raises thousands in honour of London Bridge victim Jack Merritt

Charity event raises thousands in honour of London Bridge victim Jack Merritt

Charity event raises thousands in honour of London Bridge victim Jack Merritt

17 May 2020

The Running for Jack campaign has more than doubled its £15,000 fundraising target.


Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

17 May 2020

The woman, who is believed to be a 19-year-old from Blackburn, was taken to hospital but later died.


Testing offered to all care home residents and staff in Northern Ireland

Testing offered to all care home residents and staff in Northern Ireland

Testing offered to all care home residents and staff in Northern Ireland

17 May 2020

Almost half of Covid-19 related deaths in the region have occurred in care homes,


Coronavirus: How will the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

Coronavirus: How will the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

Coronavirus: How will the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

17 May 2020

Researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group began testing the vaccine candidate ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 in humans.


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