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Depression cases doubling in the UK amid pandemic: Office for National Statistics
As shown by the information, the rate shot up when lockdowns were imposed across the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak.
North Korean asylum seeker claims neighbour has been harassing her family
The woman took to social media to find assistance after she was allegedly assaulted by the neighbour on multiple occasions.
Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK
Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.
Man thought to be murdered and missing for five years found living in woods
The Lithuanian man feared to have been murdered was discovered hiding last month by police.
UK govt securing 60mn more doses of virus vaccine from two pharmaceutical firms
Once the coronavirus vaccine is approved for use, the British government plans to prioritise those in the social services and healthcare sectors.
Terrified roller coaster riders get stuck 150 feet in the air for two hours
Some of the amusement park visitors were stuck on the ride for hours after it broke down near the top of a slope.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid UCL match faces venue change as UK imposes new quarantine rules
The second leg of the round-of-16 clash was originally meant to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Endangered shark dies after unsuccessful rescue attempts
The basking shark that kept trying to beach itself was euthanised after a poor prognosis.
Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan warns against risks of Crucible crowd
O'Sullivan says allowing crowds to watch the World Championship is an "unnecessary risk."
TikTok confirms plans to open London HQ still on table amid controversial backlash
The video-sharing and social networking service has been allegedly collecting personal information for China, as speculated by tech pundits.
Miss Swimsuit UK gets title stripped over 'All Lives Matter' post
A Facebook rant questioning George Floyd's innocence and stating "All Lives Matter" led to the reigning title holder's removal from the pageant's website.
Elderly woman dies after receiving intravenous vitamin therapy
The therapist who is suspected to have administered the treatment leading to the woman's death has been arrested.
Johnson holds care home and hospital workers accountable for rising COVID-19 death toll
Majority of the care providers felt insulted given that they have gone beyond what was expected of them.
Former Hull City player Thomas Beattie comes out as gay
Beattie is the second professional footballer from the United Kingdom to have come out.
Reading terror attack suspect on MI5 radar since last year
The Libyan refugee was released from prison 16 days before the attack on Saturday.
COVID-19 lockdown leaves hundreds of zoo animals homeless
Unable to sustain itself during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Living Coasts will be closed permanently, leaving animals homeless and staff unemployed.
UK COVID-19 research findings note that minorities are at higher risk of death
Medical experts point out that the study might have not accounted for pre-existing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart problems, and others.
Seven-year-old becomes Britain's youngest drug peddler
The boy is too young to be charged for the possession of drugs with the intent to supply.
British tourist left with guts hanging out from bar brawl as COVID-19 lockdown eases in Spain
Six British tourists have been arrested in Costa del Sol for their involvement in a knife fight hours after a pub started serving drinks.
COVID-19: Fake messages circulating on Whatsapp detail UK lockdown plans
Last month, Whatsapp made a move to stop misinformation after it imposed a limit to the number of people a user can forward a message to.
NHS hero condemns careless 'clap for carers' crowd
Video shared on Twitter showed people ignoring social distancing guidelines as they gather on Westminster Bridge.
6-year-old girl has emotional reunion with NHS worker parents after three weeks
The personal protective equipment (PPE) adorned parents surprised the young girl in her grandparents' home.
Gang members breach COVID-19 lockdown for street brawl
A video shared on social media recorded the clash involving around 20 people in Bedfordshire.
Father, mother and daughter wiped out by COVID-19 in just a few days
An octogenarian couple and their daughter died within days of each other after contracting the novel coronavirus.
NHS COVID-19 tracking app must be open to proper scrutiny: MPs
Acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth generally agree with the use of the NHS app.
12 more charter flights scheduled to repatriate stranded British citizens from India
Seven charter flights previously repatriated British citizens from India.
Soul vs. social distancing: Baptism gathering near Birmingham violates COVID-19 restrictions
A health care worker photographed a group of at least 16 people ignoring lockdown rules by gathering at Babbs Mill Lake.
Newborn left motherless as COVID-19 patient dies during labour
Pregnant COVID-19 patients face complications during labour, putting newborn babies at risk.
UK has coronavirus antibody tests but they are 'not good enough', claim experts
This poses a big problem for health professionals who rely on mass testing to correctly segregate those that need COVID-19 treatment.
Italian centenarian survives both Spanish Flu and COVID-19
The 104-year-old woman has become the world's oldest COVID-19 patient to have recovered after contracting the virus.