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Brown hares and chickens ‘treated as gods when they first arrived in Britain’
Brown hares and chickens ‘treated as gods when they first arrived in Britain’
Researchers have been looking at how the animals became part of modern Easter traditions.
People visiting Irish holiday homes ‘risking lives’
People visiting Irish holiday homes ‘risking lives’
On Thursday, Irish police established a checkpoint on both sides of the main Dublin to Belfast dual carriageway .
Vulnerable people will get priority supermarket delivery slots from next week
Vulnerable people will get priority supermarket delivery slots from next week
Nicola Sturgeon said retailers will be sent details of the most at risk people who request access to priority delivery slots.
Police have full Government support to enforce lockdown, says Number 10
Police have full Government support to enforce lockdown, says Number 10
Downing Street said Covid-19 social distancing measures must continue as the outbreak reaches a ‘critical juncture’.
Welsh public urged to stay at home for Easter
Welsh public urged to stay at home for Easter
With the weather predicted to be warm over the four days, people could be tempted to visit popular tourist hotspots across Wales
Holidaymakers urged not to visit resorts during lockdown
Holidaymakers urged not to visit resorts during lockdown
Local residents have been reporting visitors suspected of flocking to second homes or holiday lets.
Online Covid-19 quizzes could be collecting personal data, public warned
Online Covid-19 quizzes could be collecting personal data, public warned
Chartered Trading Standards Institute said some Covid-19 quizzes bear the hallmarks of a data harvesting operation.
Researchers map evolutionary path of coronavirus in humans
Researchers map evolutionary path of coronavirus in humans
A study identifies three variants of Covid-19 that are found in people from different parts of the world.
Fire chief says lighting sky lanterns is ‘misguided’ way of supporting NHS
Fire chief says lighting sky lanterns is ‘misguided’ way of supporting NHS
The National Fire Chiefs Council urged members of the public to show solidarity with frontline health workers in other ways.
MLA claims patient not consulted before ‘do not resuscitate’ order issued
MLA claims patient not consulted before ‘do not resuscitate’ order issued
Alex Easton said the case involved a conscious patient at the Ulster Hospital near Belfast.
Review raises questions over Cabinet Office’s handling of personal data
Review raises questions over Cabinet Office’s handling of personal data
The department’s handling of data was examined following a leak of honours list details.
PM continues to improve after ‘good night’ in intensive care – Downing Street
PM continues to improve after ‘good night’ in intensive care – Downing Street
Boris Johnson has spent three nights in intensive care.
Number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland rises by 81 to 447
Number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland rises by 81 to 447
Nicola Sturgeon briefed party leaders during a Scottish Parliament leaders’ virtual question time.
Apprentice lifeguard thought National Lottery win was just a dream
Apprentice lifeguard thought National Lottery win was just a dream
Harmony Dawes has won £10,000 a month for a year on the Set for Life draw.
Crimean War saw the first field hospitals
Crimean War saw the first field hospitals
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the first ever prefabricated hospital after Florence Nightingale highlighted the poor conditions of wounded soldiers.
Manufacturers causing ‘undue stress’ over servicing demands during lockdown
Manufacturers causing ‘undue stress’ over servicing demands during lockdown
Car firms are giving mixed information to owners as to whether or not they need a service during the lockdown.
Health officials confident on protective equipment supplies in Northern Ireland
Health officials confident on protective equipment supplies in Northern Ireland
Shipments containing million of items have been arriving in the region.
Happy ending for pheasant stuck under car bonnet for eight days
Happy ending for pheasant stuck under car bonnet for eight days
The bird has since been released back into the wild, after being checked over by a vet.
Queen’s letter to Maundy money recipients
Queen’s letter to Maundy money recipients
It was posted with Maundy coins.
Loosen rules to let councils borrow for day-to-day spending, says IFS
Loosen rules to let councils borrow for day-to-day spending, says IFS
The briefing looks at the funding allocation for councils across England.
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