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Adorable chicks and ducklings welcomed to care homes to make residents smile
Many have named the new arrivals after fellow residents who passed away over the last year
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Latest R number in UK as England's regional breakdown revealed
Catch up with all the latest government figures
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Total of over 50s now vaccinated, no return for Eat Out to Help Out, Covid passports update - Friday evening headlines
All your latest national news in one place
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Africa’s elephants at increasing extinction risk from poaching and habitat loss
The elephants are under increased extinction risk from poaching and habitat loss
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Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond to set up new political party
The new Alba Party will be a list party under the former first minister's leadership
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£1.8m fund to boost wellbeing in covid-hit communities
37 UK-wide projects will receive grants of up to £50,000 to help people lead happier, healthier lives
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Mowing next to waterways to be reduced in bid to boost wildlife
The Canal and River Trust hope it will encourage an increase in wildlife activity
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No return for Eat Out To Help Out says Rishi Sunak
The Chancellor has given an update on rumours surrounding the scheme
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Each local authority in England ranked by number of over 50s vaccinated
Where does your local area rank?
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37million fewer GP appointments were available during pandemic
NHS Digital report a sharp drop in face-to-face GP appointments, but an increase in phone consultations
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Government to make final vaccine passport decision in June
An update will be offered in April, however
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The best place to live in the North West revealed
Both Manchester and Liverpool were beaten to the top spot