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All scientific evidence points to 5G in its current form being non-harmful to humans. More on this, and the dangerous posts and ads circulating on Facebook, here, via The i Paper

Our NHS are doing the most amazing job to help us all to keep healthy and safe throughout this pandemic. We want to show our appreciation for them as much as we can, and that is why we are asking you to share photos of your NHS heroes - be it your mum, dad, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandma, grandad or other half - with us so we can share them with our readers. Please leave your photos in the comments below, or send a message to this page. Don't forget to tell us the name of your NHS hero and what area they work in too. To each and every NHS worker reading this, thank you so much for all you are doing to protect us.

“Although it is too early to say precisely how old these bones are, current forensic investigations suggest that they are not recent, and are likely to be several decades old." More info on this story here, via the Yorkshire Post

"I could do [my old job as a PA] but we are talking about the energy thing and the age thing, and I think that if I rocked up for a job alongside someone 20 years younger, they are more likely to get it than me." Story via The i Paper

The woman who was found loitering in between platforms would not explain to police why she needed to travel or give her name. Story via the Yorkshire Post

This second-time mum is worried about going through labour alone - and her husband potentially missing the birth of their second child - after being told he can only be in the room during established labour and delivery. More details here, via The i Paper

Are you taking part in #clapforourcarers tonight? Our NHS staff are heroes - and we want to celebrate their achievements and amazing sacrifices, as well as gather your messages of support. Please join our Facebook group Health Heroes, and let's give them the thanks they deserve: https://trib.al/W1ERvAh

👏👏 More details here, via the Yorkshire Post

Have you joined in with our campaign to thank our #healthheroes yet? We want to show all of the NHS staff, volunteers and key workers how grateful we are for their tireless efforts right now, and we need YOUR help! Have you created pictures and posters with your kids? Or recorded a video message of support? Head to our new Health Heroes Facebook and Instagram pages and share them with us - all the details you need are here ⬇️💙

Today, we launch our campaign to say THANK YOU to our #healthheroes Thousands of people across the country are on the front line of the fight against Covid-19, and we want to give you the chance to show how grateful we all are. Comment below with your messages of support, tag us in your pictures, videos and stories, and add our specially created Facebook frames to your profile picture. #nhs #nhsheroes #nhshealthheroes

"The influx is well under way and what used to be a varied admissions list full of all manner of medical presentations, is now suspected COVID case after suspected COVID case." More from The Secret Medic, via The i Paper

“By the time you get to the Iron Age lots of people are using and making metal. But in the Bronze Age it is a bit more special - almost magical.” Read about this amazing find, via the Yorkshire Post

The Association of School and College Leaders said schools awarding grades which appear “particularly generous” could see them moderated down. More info here, via The i Paper

A Yorkshire-based astronomer has been giving us tips on how you can see this amazing sight - read them here, via the Yorkshire Post

Children's Hospice calls for urgent support during coronavirus pandemic.

Tolu Adams is just one of hundreds, if not thousands, of people who have been left without any wages at all because of the Feb 28 cut off date for furloughed workers - read more here, via The i Paper

"I shouted up just to remind them about social distancing and we got a load of abuse. This lad came down and started coughing and spitting at my wife. He was shouting foul language." Fully story here, via the Yorkshire Post

Food was left at entrances to the village and paid for with coins left in vinegar as a disinfectant. They isolated themselves for 14 months. Read more about the fascinating history of Eyam here, via The i Paper