The RSPCA's Danaher Animal Home, external, in Wethersfield in Essex, managed to find "forever homes" for 36 animals just before they had to put a pin in rehoming and fostering.

They've shared some adorable snaps of the pups, cats, bunnies and birds living their best lives in their new homes.

Jo Wood, the former wife of The Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie Wood, has paid tribute to her brother Paul Karslake, who has died from the coronavirus.

On Twitter she described the Leigh-on-Sea artist, who was in his early 60s, as "a great man", her "hero" and his death has left her "heartbroken".

"He was so brilliant.. proud that he was my brother."

His website, external said he was taken to hospital on Sunday with breathing problems but passed away.

Image source, Jo Wood

"Paul was a fantastic husband, a wonderful father, an amazing family man and an excellent friend to all", it said.

Image source, Jo Wood

After an outpouring of support for Rev Richard Coles, how are other recently bereaved people coping?

A woman who has lived on a houseboat for 30 years shares tips on how to cope in self-isolation.

A number of high visibility patrols have taken place around the Southend-on-Sea district.

Essex Police, via their Facebook page, external, said: "It’s excellent to see government advice is being adhered to with a lack of vehicles to stop and people to speak with."

Image source, Essex Police

The post comes after new laws to try to force people to stay at home have come in.

Image source, Essex Police

People ignoring tougher restrictions on movement could be hit with a £60 fine initially and another for £120 for a second offence.

Image source, Essex Police

New powers given to police in England mean no-one will be allowed to leave their home "without reasonable excuse".

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BBC News

Cambridgeshire County Council, external has ceased all "non-essential" works on road projects due to the coronavirus pandemic.

That includes work on Histon Road in Cambridge which is meant to improve bus, walking and cycling lanes for the busy road into north Cambridge.

There has been a lot of talk about the availability of ventilators as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow.

But what are they and how do they work?

BBC Look East's Richard Wescott has been to find out.

A wishlist of non-medical supplies to help staff at Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke hospitals, ranging from Pot Noodles to comfy Crocs, has been written.

Members of Huntingdon Ladies Circle, external have created the Amazon wishlist where members of the public can buy any of the items which will then be sent to staff.

Nikki Fox
BBC Look East

Six more deaths from coronavirus were recorded in the BBC East region on Thursday evening.

Thee people died in hospitals run by East and North Herts NHS Trust and three at Princess Alexandra in Harlow.

The UK death date rose to more than 550 as of yesterday evening.

Here are the latest numbers of positive cases (not deaths) recorded in our region:

• Norfolk 51 (a rise of 6 on previous day)
• Suffolk 42 (up 7)
• Peterborough 10 (up 1)
• Cambridgeshire 47 (up 6)
• Northamptonshire 64 (up 21)
• Bedford 10 (up 3)
• Central Bedfordshire 28 (up 4)
• Milton Keynes 38 (up 9)
• Buckinghamshire 66 (up 7)
• Luton 30 (up 1)
• Hertfordshire 170 (up 23)
• Essex 130 (up 42)
• Southend12 (up 3)
• Thurrock 20 (up 5)

These figures will not include people have show symptoms, but have not been tested.

Further figures can be found at Public Health England, external.

The doctor was walking to hospital when he was approached by three people in Harlow, Essex.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Last night, people around the UK took part in a "Clap for our Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

At 20:00 GMT, well-wishers flocked to their balconies, windows, front doors and gardens to applaud.

Emergency services themselves also took part as this "amazing show of support" outside Ipswich Hospital reflects.

Doreen Hunt, 72, died on Mother's Day at Luton and Dunstable Hospital after contracting covid-19.

Three more patients have died at Harlow's Princess Alexandra Hospital, it has been announced.

Chief executive Lance McCarthy confirmed two patients in their 70s and one in the 90s had passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.

All three patients had underlying conditions.

"Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time," Mr McCarthy said.

The hospital announced on Monday, external that a patient in their 80s - also with underlying health conditions - had died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Image source, Google

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Welcome to our live updates page where you can keep up with all the regional news on the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for joining us.

We'll bring you all the latest developments and news from the East of England until 18:00 GMT.

Northamptonshire Police gets "dozens and dozens" of calls from people reporting their neighbours.

A primary school has made its own version of the Lou Reed song Perfect Day as a way of bringing people together during the coronavirus pandemic.

Children, parents and teachers at Roade Primary in Northamptonshire, who are staying at home on government advice, filmed themselves each singing a line of the 1972 classic.

Their clips were then joined together to make a video, which was posted on social media.

Head teacher Mark Currell said he wanted the children and families to know the school was "thinking about them all" during the lockdown.

We're closing our regional live updates page for the day and will be back at 08:00 on Friday.

Thanks for joining us.

You can keep up with all the national and international news relating to the coronavirus pandemic on the BBC's main News index.

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Set your alarms for 20:00 this evening when a big round of applause is planned to thank all the NHS staff working tirelessly to keep us safe.

If you want to take part all you need do is put your hands together from your windows and doors.