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Whitby identified as most in-demand seaside location to live

Whitby identified as most in-demand seaside location to live

Whitby identified as most in-demand seaside location to live

23 June 2020

Whitby, which claimed the top spot in a list compiled by Rightmove, is known for its associations with Bram Stoker’s Dracula.


Fitness bosses criticise ‘illogical’ decision to open pubs but keep gyms shut

Fitness bosses criticise ‘illogical’ decision to open pubs but keep gyms shut

Fitness bosses criticise ‘illogical’ decision to open pubs but keep gyms shut

23 June 2020

The Prime Minister announced many businesses will be allowed to open from July 4.


‘National hibernation’ beginning to end as two-metre rule eased in England – PM

‘National hibernation’ beginning to end as two-metre rule eased in England – PM

‘National hibernation’ beginning to end as two-metre rule eased in England – PM

23 June 2020

The Prime Minister set out a series of steps to further lift the lockdown from July 4.


Forbury Gardens lion image goes viral as residents show unity after attack

Forbury Gardens lion image goes viral as residents show unity after attack

Forbury Gardens lion image goes viral as residents show unity after attack

23 June 2020

The image of the statue has been widely shared across social media in the wake of the terror attack in Reading at the weekend.


Political journalist Harry Smith dies, aged 69

Political journalist Harry Smith dies, aged 69

Political journalist Harry Smith dies, aged 69

23 June 2020

The former STV Westminster correspondent also worked for the BBC and ITN during his career.


Sausage Dog Hotel receives ‘overwhelming’ fundraising help after Covid losses

Sausage Dog Hotel receives ‘overwhelming’ fundraising help after Covid losses

Sausage Dog Hotel receives ‘overwhelming’ fundraising help after Covid losses

23 June 2020

A Berkshire dachshund boarding service said that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a ‘devastating effect’ on its business.


Two doses of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine ‘boosts immune response in pigs’

Two doses of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine ‘boosts immune response in pigs’

Two doses of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine ‘boosts immune response in pigs’

23 June 2020

Researchers said the finding could suggest that two doses of the new vaccine could potentially give significantly more protection in humans.


Government-backed coronavirus loans and furlough bill tops £60bn

Government-backed coronavirus loans and furlough bill tops £60bn

Government-backed coronavirus loans and furlough bill tops £60bn

23 June 2020

Loans to businesses, mainly backed by taxpayers, hit more than £40 billion. Furlough payments to 1.1 million firms reached £22.9 billion.


Pc Harper killed ‘in line of duty’ as he tried to stop thieves, jury told

Pc Harper killed ‘in line of duty’ as he tried to stop thieves, jury told

Pc Harper killed ‘in line of duty’ as he tried to stop thieves, jury told

23 June 2020

Three teenagers are on trial for murder after Andrew Harper died in ‘truly shocking circumstances’ when he was dragged behind a car.


Driver jailed for killing man in ‘grotesque overreaction’ to broken wing mirror

Driver jailed for killing man in ‘grotesque overreaction’ to broken wing mirror

Driver jailed for killing man in ‘grotesque overreaction’ to broken wing mirror

23 June 2020

Uran Nabiev mowed down John Ambler and Jake Kemp in Erith, south-east London, last October.


Rebekah Vardy launches libel proceedings against Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy launches libel proceedings against Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy launches libel proceedings against Coleen Rooney

23 June 2020

The saga was dubbed #WagathaChristie.


Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to ex-partner Steve Bing after his death at 55

Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to ex-partner Steve Bing after his death at 55

Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to ex-partner Steve Bing after his death at 55

23 June 2020

The filmmaker is father to her son Damian.


Thousands set to lobby their MPs online for green recovery

Thousands set to lobby their MPs online for green recovery

Thousands set to lobby their MPs online for green recovery

23 June 2020

Polling shows a majority of people want stronger action on climate change.


PM urged to step in to restore pension payments to Troubles’ widows

PM urged to step in to restore pension payments to Troubles’ widows

PM urged to step in to restore pension payments to Troubles’ widows

23 June 2020

Some 280 widows living across the UK were forced to give up their military pensions after remarrying or cohabiting.


Manufacturers lead the way as battered private sector shows signs of recovery

Manufacturers lead the way as battered private sector shows signs of recovery

Manufacturers lead the way as battered private sector shows signs of recovery

23 June 2020

The closely watched PMI score has hit a four-month high so far this month.


Coronavirus deaths fall or stay same across all age groups for first time – ONS

Coronavirus deaths fall or stay same across all age groups for first time – ONS

Coronavirus deaths fall or stay same across all age groups for first time – ONS

23 June 2020

In all but one age group where deaths occured, the number of deaths fell in the week ending June 12.


UK adults spending a quarter of their lives online, Ofcom figures show

UK adults spending a quarter of their lives online, Ofcom figures show

UK adults spending a quarter of their lives online, Ofcom figures show

23 June 2020

The coronavirus lockdown has seen internet use increase across the UK as people seek to stay in touch with friends and family.


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