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Kate Garraway reads Love Came Down At Christmas during royal carol service

Kate Garraway reads Love Came Down At Christmas during royal carol service

The Good Morning Britain host has publicly chartered her husband Derek Draper’s ongoing recovery after he contracted coronavirus.

Pfizer Covid jab approved for use in some five to 11-year-olds

Pfizer Covid jab approved for use in some five to 11-year-olds

Further advice regarding Covid vaccination for the age group will be issued in due course.

Louise Minchin hopes stalker’s sentencing ‘sends a clear message’

Louise Minchin hopes stalker’s sentencing ‘sends a clear message’

The BBC presenter spoke after former soldier Carl Davies was jailed for more than two years.

Ancient DNA study reveals large scale migrations into Bronze Age Britain

Ancient DNA study reveals large scale migrations into Bronze Age Britain

Researchers say the work supports a theory that early Celtic languages came to Great Britain from France during the Late Bronze Age.

Thousands of new road signs will direct people to vaccination sites

Thousands of new road signs will direct people to vaccination sites

The AA believes temporary vaccination sites in non-medical locations can be hard to find for many people.

Police appeal for witnesses over boy’s death in van collision

Police appeal for witnesses over boy’s death in van collision

A 14-year-old boy was killed on Tuesday in a van collision with a bus stop in Greenwich, south London

Which places are vying for city status?

Which places are vying for city status?

Bournemouth, Reading, Doncaster and Blackburn are some of the 22 towns in England wishing to become cities.

Cryptocurrencies and fan tokens: the key questions

Cryptocurrencies and fan tokens: the key questions

Cryptoassets are becoming increasingly common, but how safe are they?

Eligible people who are unvaccinated are idiots, Tony Blair says

Eligible people who are unvaccinated are idiots, Tony Blair says

The former prime minister also said he would not have introduced restrictions over Christmas.

London shopper footfall slumps before Christmas amid Omicron spread

London shopper footfall slumps before Christmas amid Omicron spread

The New West End Company said West End retailers saw a 27% drop on Tuesday compared with the same day in 2019.

Edward Colston ‘sentenced to death’ as statue thrown in harbour, court told

Edward Colston ‘sentenced to death’ as statue thrown in harbour, court told

Protester Jake Skuse is accused along with three others of criminal damage in Bristol in June 2020.

New restrictions to be introduced in Wales on Boxing Day

New restrictions to be introduced in Wales on Boxing Day

Some £120 million will be available for nightclubs, retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses affected.

Father ‘just made a cuppa and turned on the football’ after £1m lottery win

Father ‘just made a cuppa and turned on the football’ after £1m lottery win

Paul McDonald only told his family the news after he had got over the initial shock.

Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and Falklands among 39 places hoping for city status

Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and Falklands among 39 places hoping for city status

The Cabinet Office said becoming a city can boost local communities, opening up new opportunities for people who live there.

Number of military drivers assisting Welsh Ambulance Service to be doubled

Number of military drivers assisting Welsh Ambulance Service to be doubled

The chief executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service, Jason Killens, said the support will help as ‘extreme pressure continues’

Ex-soldier jailed for stalking BBC presenter Louise Minchin

Ex-soldier jailed for stalking BBC presenter Louise Minchin

Carl Davies, 44, has been jailed for for sending ‘intimidating’ messages to Louise Minchin and her daughter.

Another 160 people intercepted while trying to cross the Channel

Another 160 people intercepted while trying to cross the Channel

The Home Office confirmed that, on Monday, the UK authorities rescued or intercepted 82 people on three boats while the French stopped 86 on four.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91

The singer and actress was noted for her performances in London’s West End and Broadway in New York City during a career that spanned decades.

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy accused of rape by fourth woman

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy accused of rape by fourth woman

The 27-year-old is now accused of eight sex offences by five women.

Abramovich given apology over defamatory claims Putin ordered him to buy Chelsea

Abramovich given apology over defamatory claims Putin ordered him to buy Chelsea

The Blues owner has accepted a settlement in his defamation case against HarperCollins and Catherine Belton.

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