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No mass Easter getaway but some still head to tourist resorts

No mass Easter getaway but some still head to tourist resorts

Road traffic levels were similar to those seen in the past week, indicating that most people stayed at home.

Uplifting news: Generous traffic wardens and Shakespeare on the street

Uplifting news: Generous traffic wardens and Shakespeare on the street

A round-up of the day’s feel-good stories.

Northern Ireland police stepping up holiday spot patrols this Easter

Northern Ireland police stepping up holiday spot patrols this Easter

Popular car parks and sightseeing locations in Northern Ireland will be a particular focus.

Charles and Joanna Lumley joining online Canterbury Cathedral Easter services

Charles and Joanna Lumley joining online Canterbury Cathedral Easter services

The Archbishop of Canterbury will deliver his Easter Sermon by video.

Asos condemned as delivery drivers face redundancy

Asos condemned as delivery drivers face redundancy

Campaigners have called for the online fashion giant to secure the jobs of the drivers who are delivering its parcels across London.

Best Western hotels call on ministers to probe insurance sector

Best Western hotels call on ministers to probe insurance sector

Two thirds of Best Western hotels have been refused an insurance payout.

Covid-19 causes delay for people waiting for PIP payment review

Covid-19 causes delay for people waiting for PIP payment review

Around 1.2 million claims for Universal Credit have been made in the last three weeks, stretching the DWP staff.

Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with Nightingale Hospital road markings

Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with Nightingale Hospital road markings

“Dear NHS, Manchester loves you,” Manchester City Council tweeted.

EasyJet defers purchase of 24 Airbus planes amid pressure from founder

EasyJet defers purchase of 24 Airbus planes amid pressure from founder

The airline grounded all of its planes after demand for flights collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Energy suppliers split over asking Government for a bailout

Energy suppliers split over asking Government for a bailout

Some suppliers are backing plans to change the way the price cap is calculated.

Mourners at funeral procession ‘blatantly ignored’ virus advice

Mourners at funeral procession ‘blatantly ignored’ virus advice

Former Sinn Fein councillor and businessman Francie McNally was buried at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry, Mid Ulster.

‘I called more than 200 times’: Vulnerable people struggle to get delivery slots

‘I called more than 200 times’: Vulnerable people struggle to get delivery slots

One woman, who suffers from blood cancer, eventually decided she had to venture out to the shop herself.

Doctor who issued warning over lack of PPE dies after contracting Covid-19

Doctor who issued warning over lack of PPE dies after contracting Covid-19

Dr Abdul Mabud Chowdhury posted a message online to the Prime Minster three weeks before his death.

Free-to-use ATM guarantee pledge by banks

Free-to-use ATM guarantee pledge by banks

Cash machine network Link says Barclays, NatWest, PayPoint and Sainsbury’s Bank are supporting a commitment to help maintain the spread of free ATMs.

Biker spotted zooming down M23 at 150mph during lockdown

Biker spotted zooming down M23 at 150mph during lockdown

People have been advised to not make unnecessary journeys during the coronavirus outbreak.

Most parents do not feel confident homeschooling – survey

Most parents do not feel confident homeschooling – survey

Middle-class families are more able to spend money on resources and support for children, the survey suggests.

Plea for councils to be given protective equipment with ‘utmost urgency’

Plea for councils to be given protective equipment with ‘utmost urgency’

The Local Government Association said there is a desperate need for more personal protective equipment for frontline council and care services.

Timelapse video released of Nightingale Hospital in Bristol

Timelapse video released of Nightingale Hospital in Bristol

The facility is being built at the University of West of England in Bristol

Titanic shipyard sounds loudest siren in Belfast for NHS staff

Titanic shipyard sounds loudest siren in Belfast for NHS staff

The horn at Harland and Wolff had not been heard for two decades.

Rail worker killed after being struck by train

Rail worker killed after being struck by train

The man was carrying out work for Network Rail when the incident happened.

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