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9 April 2020

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  • 9 April
News imageLaura Marling

Laura Marling: 'I was in danger of being bored of myself'

The songwriter on why her music had to change; and the family revelation that sparked a new song.

News imagePhoto illustration of an information sleuth

The people fighting viral fakes from their sofas

Bad information is spreading online. But a band of volunteers up and down the country are trying to stamp it out.

News imageHonor Blackman in a publicity still for Goldfinger

Quiz of the week: On the loss of a Bond girl, and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

News imageA fruit seller in a Minions shirt holds up pineapples in Abuja, Nigeria - Thursday 9 April 2020

Africa's top shots: Minion-clad vendors and Casablanca cats

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

News imageEaster Egg

Wilko staff call for 'gratitude' after egg offer

Workers are angry the firm has not promised a reward for working through the coronavirus crisis.

News imageCanterbury Cathedral

Archbishop to lead national Easter service online

The Archbishop of Canterbury hopes the digital broadcast will reach out to people under lockdown.

News imageThe Quarrymen

Rare photo of pre-fame 'Fab Three' Beatles emerges

The previously unpublished photo of The Quarrymen was captured in a Liverpool home in 1959.

News imagePPE

Council buys own protective kit over supply fears

A council leader says the authority is buying whatever protective kit "we can get our hands on".

News imageDr Sam Pashneh-Tala's team has crowdfunded over £15,000 to make the face shields

Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?

The 3D printer community is creating kit for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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