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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Prince Philip: My father was my teacher, supporter and critic - Princess Royal
The princess says she wants to follow her father's example of "a life well lived and service freely given".
Prince Philip: Charles says dear papa was very special
The Prince of Wales says the Duke of Edinburgh would be "amazed" by the reaction to his death.
Prince Philip: 'I thought he would pull through this'
Members of the public have been reacting to the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh.
East Midlands pays tribute to 'nation's grandfather'
The late Prince Philip visited Paul Cummins' poppy installation at the Tower of London in 2014.
Man released on bail after infant death in Glenfield
The 33-year-old was arrested after police were called to a property by the ambulance service.
Kitchen wrecked as Rutland woman's home hit for 10th time
Ellen Keightley is demanding action after a drunk driver became the latest to hit her house.
Kayleigh Haywood murder: Stephen Beadman dies in prison
Kayleigh Haywood had been groomed online for two weeks before she was attacked at a flat.
Prince Philip: Duke's East Midlands links 'went back decades'
The Duke of Edinburgh has been paying regular visits to the East Midlands since the 1940s.
Why are some towns struggling to shake off Covid-19?
Some towns in the North of England and the Midlands are struggling to get Covid infection rates down.
What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The rules on how many people can meet outdoors are changing, as lockdown is eased.
What are the UK plans for Covid passports?
The government is considering how people could prove they are unlikely to transmit Covid.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
West Ham United 3-2 Leicester City: Jesse Lingard continues his stunning form
Jesse Lingard continues his stunning form with West Ham by scoring twice to set the Hammers on course for a crucial victory over Leicester.
European Challenge Cup: Bath and Leicester kept apart in semi-finals
Bath, who will play Montpellier, and Leicester, who meet Ulster, both given home European Challenge Cup semi-finals.
County Championship: Hampshire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 105 runs
Hampshire take just half an hour to claim the final two Leicestershire wickets and complete an innings victory.
James Maddison among Leicester players dropped for Covid-19 breach
Three Leicester players, including England midfielder James Maddison, were dropped for the 3-2 defeat at West Ham for breaching Covid-19 protocols.
European Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers beat Newcastle Falcons 39-15 to reach semis
Leicester win at home to Newcastle to reach the European Challenge Cup semi-finals for a second successive season.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Struggling Hinckley call game off
Hinckley United's game against Bishop's Stortford on Tuesday is postponed as the hosts are unable to field a team.
Thakor to captain England U-19s
Leicestershire's Shiv Thakor will captain a 15-strong England Under-19s squad for the tour of South Africa in January.
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England Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly'
Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown.
Prince Philip: My father was my teacher, supporter and critic - Princess Royal
The princess says she wants to follow her father's example of "a life well lived and service freely given".
Prince Philip: Funeral an 'ideal opportunity' to end royal rifts, says Major
Shared grief over Prince Philip's death is an "ideal opportunity" to mend rifts within the Royal Family, Sir John Major says.
Therapist returns to salon after pandemic in horsebox shop
Sarah Byrd set up a grocery shop in a horsebox when the pandemic forced salons to close.
Prince Philip: Duchess of Northumberland recalls 'great friend'
The Duchess of Northumberland describes the Duke of Edinburgh as a "great man" who loved talking to guests.
Hannah Cockroft: 'Duke of Edinburgh's Award inspired me'
Racer Hannah Cockroft said the Duke was "so interested" in all the participants in the award.
Deaf Norfolk sheepdog Peggy learns 'sign language'
She was given up when she could not work, but her latest owners have taught the old dog new tricks.
Baby found dead in Bilston supermarket car park
West Midlands Police says it has identified the mother and she is receiving "appropriate care".
Ilford murder charge over death of 85-year-old woman
Police have named the victim as Loretta Herman, from north east London.
Covid: Police 'regret' over halting church Good Friday service
Video of officers addressing the Good Friday congregation, from the altar, circulated online.
Mid-April snow on Teesside and North Yorkshire causing disruption
A yellow Met Office warning has now been lifted but drivers are being warned to take care.
Nearly 60 partygoers fined after bottles thrown at police
One officer suffers a minor injury as the party organiser is fined £10,000.
Source: BBC News
