• Scientists who mooted an ambitious project which would see everyone in Norwich tested for coronavirus once a week say they still hope it could happen, the Eastern Daily Press, external reports
• Swaffham Rotary's Charity Golf Day has become the latest victim of the pandemic, but a sponsor has agreed money will be donated to the Alzheimer's Society, the Lynn News and Advertiser, external reports
• A government coronavirus grant of £10,000 was unable to save Diss business Skincense, the Diss Express reports

The painting by artist Neil Arms is given to the college that made the veteran an honorary colonel.

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Paul Nail runs a catering business with his wife, including a burger van used at Cambridge United games which he converted and decorated himself out of a shipping container.

As a small self-employed business they have received some help from the government, but they are missing out on the 300-400 customers they would usually get on a matchday.

"It's just sitting here with no business at the moment," Nail told BBC Look East.

"This is what we do for a living so if we can't go back to work, with no football, I don't know what we'll do.

"If we don't get the fans back to the football grounds there won't be any business for us. It would finish our business altogether."

Eva Omondi says she is "overwhelmed with joy" not to have to pay a health service surcharge.

• The Cambridge News, external reports that a restaurant has said the university's decision to cancel face-to-face lectures for the next academic year could be "catastrophic"
• It also reports that, external Grantchester Meadows has been littered with rubbish since lockdown restrictions were eased
• The Peterborough Telegraph, external reports how lorries roared past Peterborough City Hospital in a spectacular tribute to key workers

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Northamptonshire care homes will share more than £8m of government money to help them control coronavirus outbreaks.

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So far, 68 of the 250 care homes in the county have had an outbreak and more than 100 residents have died.

The government has announced a £600m infection control fund, external of which Northamptonshire will receive £1.8m to put measures in place to help protect those living in care homes.

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The coronavirus pandemic has put a stop on the official opening of a new 45-bedroom project to house rough sleepers.

But despite that, the newly refurbished in Guildford Hall in Luton opens today - run by the charity Signposts, external.

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Meals will be provided for some, and will house people mostly from the streets. There will also be laundry facilities, along with kitchens and 24-hour staff support.

Kevin Porter, the charity's chief executive, said: "We want all Lutonians to be very proud of what we have all achieved together – this offers real hope for people to get their lives back on track."

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A warning has been issued about possible bacteria infestations in water supplies at businesses planning to reopen after the long lockdown because of Covid-19.

Epping Forest District Council, external said Legionnaires' disease bacteria could be present in water systems and could cause serious illness to staff when buildings reopen after a lengthy closure.

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Possible vulnerable businesses include shops, hairdressers, beauty salons, gyms, hotels, pubs and campsites, the council said.

• NHS: Legionnaires' disease, external

A statement said "water systems that are not being used and maintained effectively are very likely to have increased levels of bacteria present, including the Legionella bacteria".

"The warmer summer months will lead to more Legionella bacteria in water systems that are not being used or maintained," it continued.

"Groups of people susceptible to Legionnaires' disease are similar to those most susceptible to serious complications from Covid-19 infection."

The council recommended the Health and Safety Executive, external website for further advice.

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BBC News Online

A radio station in Singapore has made a U-turn over a competition win after former Spandau Ballet lead singer Tony Hadley intervened.

To cut a long story short, Muhammad Shalehan, 32, was denied the $10,000 prize (£5,760; US$7,060), by Gold 905, after being told he mispronounced the singer's surname.

Hadley, who has spent the lockdown at his Buckinghamshire home, received an email from Mr Shalehan asking for help and, after listening to clips from the competition, concluded he had won "fair and square". He sent a video of support, but the station remained adamant Mr Shalehan was wrong.

Then, on Friday, in a message on Facebook, external, the radio station said: "Since Tony Hadley has said that Mr Shalehan said his name correctly, who are we to disagree?

"The full prize of $10,000 cash and shopping spree will also be awarded to Mr Shalehan."

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Some road layouts in Ipswich town centre could change under proposals to enable greater social distancing.

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Ipswich Borough Council, external is working with Ipswich Central, external business group, police and county council on a plan to begin opening up the town centre to more people from 1 June.

Currently the only stores open are those deemed essential.

Full details are due to be revealed on 29 May, but discussions are understood to include managing pedestrian flow and whether some narrow alleyways would need to close or be one-way only. How deliveries and rubbish collections are managed will also be considered.

Labour borough council leader David Ellesmere said: "Plans are under way to follow government guidance and reopen the town centre – when the time is right."

Joanne Campbell said she feared she would never see eight-year-old Isabelle again.

Just how challenging are the economic consequences of the pandemic on lower league football?

Well, Luton Town, a club that has faced some torrid times off the pitch in the past 20 years and who have played in all three of the EFL’s divisions in the past three years, can help put things into perspective.

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Manager Graeme Jones parted company with the Hatters - a club staring at an immediate return to League One - in April, becoming the first manager in the EFL to leave his job as a cost-cutting measure during the pandemic.

"It's more grave now than it was back then," said Luton chief executive Gary Sweet when comparing the impact of the pandemic to administration in 2002 and further financial issues in the 2007-08 season.

"Football can't survive going a year without supporters - this is a problem and a challenge for the game, not just for Luton Town.

"If you go back to those two periods - at the end of the day if we weren't there back then somebody would've bought the club.

"Right now there's not really a queue of people willing to buy football clubs."

Katy Lewis
BBC News Online

A banner has been put up on Watford's town hall in support of NHS workers which calls them "all heroes".

The town's hospital has seen 338 coronavirus-related deaths, including members of its own staff.

Elected mayor Peter Taylor said: "Our NHS staff are inspirational and the whole town is grateful for their care and dedication.

"Thank you to everyone who works or volunteers for the NHS."

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Residents and their friends at a care home in Hertfordshire spent a day filming a hip-hop video, external and one of them explained all the moves so more people can enjoy the music and get some exercise.

A a support worker at ROCCS, external in Wormley, helped residents create the video.

The care home provides personal care and accommodation for young adults who have a learning disabiliites.

"Care is more than personal care, it’s about helping people achieve their goals," said a support worker.

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Snooker will be one of the first major sports to return to action in the UK - and the first tournament will take place in Milton Keynes.

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The Championship League event is to be be staged behind closed doors at the Marshall Arena, the large indoor space attached to StadiumMK, external, from 1 June.

All people will be tested before entering the venue, and will be kept in isolation until their results are known.

Players will require a negative test to play.

The arena has been chosen as a venue because it has on-site accommodation, meaning everyone involved in the tournament - which ends on 11 June - can be contained on the complex.

It will be televised on ITV4, with current world champion Judd Trump and Neil Robertson among the 64 players taking part.

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Ahead of another bank holiday weekend, Northamptonshire Police is urging people not to become complacent when leaving home while there's still a risk from coronavirus.

Chief Constable Nick Adderley said the force was expecting a busy weekend and "extra patrols" would be out.

"We're working with partners to make sure car parks are open where that's appropriate to make sure we don't have all those traffic issues and hazards, but the message again is really clear," he said.

"We want you to get out there and enjoy our beautiful county and enjoy the weather while it lasts but please, for the benefit of you and your family, do not take [the virus] back to your home, make sure you observe that social distancing."

The previous contractor said the cost of replacing a level crossing with a bridges trebled to £39m.

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Hertfordshire county councillors will be allowed to opt out of meetings if they are affected by Covid-19.

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Currently any member who fails to attend meetings of the council or its committees for a period of six months ceases to be a councillor – unless their absence is due to an approved reason.

There had been concerns some councillors may not be able – or feel able – to attend some meetings, but it's now been agreed that Covid-19 is an acceptable reason for absence for the next year.

It means that any councillor who has the illness, is in self-isolation or has concerns they may contract the virus will now be able to opt out of meetings, without the risk of losing their seat.

At May's annual council meeting, external, Conservative leader David Williams said the use of video-conferencing does mitigate the issue but it was still "appropriate" to have arrangements that meant Covid-19 was a valid reason.

The cover of ELO's Mr Blue Sky aims to raise money for an NHS charity.

Access to the High Street in Watford is being closed from Water Lane - by the blue pyramid - in order to prepare for a "safe, phased reopening" of the town centre, the borough council, external has said.

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The authority said Hertfordshire County Council was closing the road from tomorrow with no access to the lower part of the High Street through to Kings Street for vehicles except for buses, delivery vehicles, taxis and blue badge holders.

It's to allow visitors, and those who work in the town centre, to move around safely, queue if needed and maintain social distancing.

The town's elected mayor, Peter Taylor, said: "Watford town centre is such an important part of our town and we know people will be looking forward to seeing it come to life again.

"However, it is critical we put everyone’s safety first and making sure people have enough shared space is vital... but we must remember staying at home is still the best way to stay safe and stop the spread of the virus."