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Indoor activities to keep the kids entertained this weekend
From kid-friendly recipes to science projects, these activities will keep children of all ages amused.
Rachel McGrath
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Summer flower shows to go ahead this year, announces Royal Horticultural Society
Two of RHS's biggest and best-loved events will take place in July.
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‘No clear evidence’ £22 billion Test and Trace scheme works, MPs say
The Government is being urged to justify the “staggering investment of taxpayers’ money”.
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Councils ‘at risk of financial failure’ as town hall coffers take £9.7bn hit
The National Audit Office has identified a "funding gap" of £650 million.
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Life lessons we can take from lockdown
The past 12 months have certainly been challenging – here's how to improve your wellbeing as lockdown restrictions lift.
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There will be a third surge of Covid-19 and more deaths, warns Professor Chris Whitty
Forecasts suggest there could be as many as 30,000 more Covid deaths in England as lockdown is eased.
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Outdoor meet-up restrictions to be eased in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon is expected to share a welcome update with Scots this afternoon.
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Autistic teenager sends almost 700 thank you cards to hospital staff
Paddy Joyce, 17, hopes to send 5,000 cards to key workers.
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NHS to send Covid-19 vaccine reminders by text message
The message will include a weblink to the NHS's coronavirus vaccine booking service.
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Pub and restaurant pavement licences extended as minister gives update on reopening plan
Outdoor hospitality businesses could reopen in England on April 12.
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NHS waiting list 'could reach nearly six million people' due to pandemic disruption
Health leaders are concerned about the number of people who could need elective treatments in the coming year.
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International Women’s Day: Calculate how the gender pay gap impacts you
The UK's gender pay gap sits at 15.5% – but there are huge regional differences.