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Brent oil hits new 21-year low as coronavirus sends demand plummeting

Brent oil hits new 21-year low as coronavirus sends demand plummeting

Brent oil hits new 21-year low as coronavirus sends demand plummeting

22 April 2020

The cost of crude in the US briefly dipped into negative territory on Monday for the first time in history.


Armed police respond to reports of ‘man on balcony with weapons’ in Kent

Armed police respond to reports of ‘man on balcony with weapons’ in Kent

Armed police respond to reports of ‘man on balcony with weapons’ in Kent

22 April 2020

The public are being warned to stay away from Dock Head Road in Chatham.


Lyrid meteor shower dazzles in night sky during peak

Lyrid meteor shower dazzles in night sky during peak

Lyrid meteor shower dazzles in night sky during peak

22 April 2020

Although the peak may have passed, some of the shooting stars may be visible on Wednesday evening.


IFA technology show plans to go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak

IFA technology show plans to go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak

IFA technology show plans to go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak

22 April 2020

The annual trade show, which normally takes place in September, says preparations are being made for a new version of the event.


Beavers make themselves at home on Exmoor estate

Beavers make themselves at home on Exmoor estate

Beavers make themselves at home on Exmoor estate

22 April 2020

Beavers on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate are already beginning to engineer the landscape to create more wetlands.


Dogs being trained to sniff out coronavirus at airports

Dogs being trained to sniff out coronavirus at airports

Dogs being trained to sniff out coronavirus at airports

22 April 2020

Canines at the Medical Detection Dogs charity have previously been used to find cancer and malaria.


Stephen Hawking’s ventilator donated to NHS to help coronavirus patients

Stephen Hawking’s ventilator donated to NHS to help coronavirus patients

Stephen Hawking’s ventilator donated to NHS to help coronavirus patients

22 April 2020

The physicist’s daughter, Lucy, donated the medical equipment to the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.


Inflation falls in March on lower clothing and petrol prices

Inflation falls in March on lower clothing and petrol prices

Inflation falls in March on lower clothing and petrol prices

22 April 2020

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Price Index inflation decreased to 1.5%.


What the papers say – April 22

What the papers say – April 22

What the papers say – April 22

22 April 2020

Hopes about a vaccine for Covid-19 lead many of the papers on Wednesday.


RAF plane returns from Turkey PPE mission

RAF plane returns from Turkey PPE mission

RAF plane returns from Turkey PPE mission

22 April 2020

The Government has come in for mounting criticism over protective equipment.


Age ‘important’ factor in deciding who gets treatment during pandemic – academic

Age ‘important’ factor in deciding who gets treatment during pandemic – academic

Age ‘important’ factor in deciding who gets treatment during pandemic – academic

22 April 2020

Professor Arthur Caplan said age had played a role for decades in limiting access to care when rationing life-saving treatments.


Hillsborough law backed to ensure access to justice for survivors and families

Hillsborough law backed to ensure access to justice for survivors and families

Hillsborough law backed to ensure access to justice for survivors and families

22 April 2020

Labour MP Ian Byrne was at the match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest when a crush resulted in the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans.


2019 was hottest year on record for Europe as world warms – report

2019 was hottest year on record for Europe as world warms – report

2019 was hottest year on record for Europe as world warms – report

22 April 2020

The research also shows a clear warming trend for Europe stretching back over four decades.


Thousands of digital devices awaiting analysis by police investigators

Thousands of digital devices awaiting analysis by police investigators

Thousands of digital devices awaiting analysis by police investigators

22 April 2020

The size of the backlog facing forces in England and Wales has not changed in the past year, figures suggest.


Firefighters tackle blaze at converted Grade II listed former lace mill

Firefighters tackle blaze at converted Grade II listed former lace mill

Firefighters tackle blaze at converted Grade II listed former lace mill

22 April 2020

Springfield Mill, in Sandiacre, Derbyshire, is now apartments.


Starmer to quiz Raab on coronavirus response in first PMQs as Labour leader

Starmer to quiz Raab on coronavirus response in first PMQs as Labour leader

Starmer to quiz Raab on coronavirus response in first PMQs as Labour leader

21 April 2020

Dominic Raab will stand in for Boris Johnson.


UK to bask in 24C heat as hottest April in six years continues

UK to bask in 24C heat as hottest April in six years continues

UK to bask in 24C heat as hottest April in six years continues

21 April 2020

Despite the warm weather, many open spaces and beaches will be empty due to the coronavirus lockdown.


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