Coronavirus UK Updates: National lockdown had ‘short-lived’ impact on London borough
One of the worst affected areas in England only saw a "very minor and short-lived impact" on transmission during the national lockdown.
Dr Mark Ansell, director of public health...
Coronavirus UK Updates: People waiting a year for treatment rises ten-fold
Almost 163,000 people were waiting over 52 weeks for hospital treatment in October compared with just 1,600 in February, latest NHS statistics show.
Professor Neil Mortensen, President of the...
St Leonard’s Tower key anonymously returned 50 years after it went...
A key that opened the doors of an 11th-century tower has been returned almost 50 years after it disappeared.
The large brass key for St Leonard's Tower, which is...
Coronavirus: Hackers steal Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine data in Europe
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says it has been hit by a cyber-attack and documents relating to a Covid-19 vaccine have been accessed.
"It is important to note that...
Sir W Arthur Lewis: Google Doodle honours celebrates Noted Economist, Professor
Google has honoured economist and professor Sir W Arthur Lewis with a Doodle on December 10 — the day he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics...
Champions League: PSG v Istanbul Basaksehir suspended after fourth official accused...
Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir staged an unprecedented joint walkout over racism by a Champions League match official on Tuesday, prompting UEFA, the sport’s European governing body, to...
Coronavirus UK Updates: Pfizer Vaccine allergy warning issued
People with a history of “significant” allergic reactions have been told not to take the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after two NHS workers who received the jab had “adverse"...
Doug Scott, Part of First Team to Summit Everest by Southwest...
British mountaineer and climbing legend Doug Scott, known for being part of the first team to climb Everest via the south-west face, has died aged 79.
He was part...
Coronavirus: UAE releases results of Chinese vaccine
The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.
The UAE, home to Dubai and...
Coronavirus UK Updates: Two NHS workers suffer allergic reaction to Pfizer...
UK regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of "significant" allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after two NHS staff...
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Star Dan Walker quits BBC’s Football Focus after 12 years
Dan Walker has announced he is quitting Football Focus after 12 years presenting show.
The BBC Breakfast star, who has been a staple of the sports show, shared the news on Twitter.
Walker has expressed...
Music icon Cher apologises for George Floyd tweets that sparked backlash
Cher has apologised for a tweet she made about George Floyd on Friday (April 2), in which she suggested she could have prevented his death.
Expressing her feeling that the events leading to Floyd’s death...
Star Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Embarrassed’ by New Documentary
Britney Spears lamented how she is portrayed in the recently released New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” admitting that she found it embarrassing.
The documentary which explored her life in detail premiered in February...
Yaphet Kotto, Jewish actor who was first Black Bond villain, dies aged 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, who is best known for his role in Alien and James Bond villain Mr. Big, has passed away at age 81.
“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my...
Corinne Masiero: French actress strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony
French actress Corinne Masiero protested naked at the César Awards (March 12th) to demand the government do more to support culture during the coronavirus pandemic.
Corinne Masiero, best known for her lead role in the...