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Priti Patel decries Extinction Rebellion for using ‘dangerous tactics’

Priti Patel decries Extinction Rebellion for using ‘dangerous tactics’

Priti Patel decries Extinction Rebellion for using ‘dangerous tactics’

02 May 2021

The group staged ‘protest of one’ road blocks on Saturday to demonstrate against the Government’s lack of action on climate change.


Coronavirus vaccinations ‘to begin for secondary school pupils from September’

Coronavirus vaccinations ‘to begin for secondary school pupils from September’

Coronavirus vaccinations ‘to begin for secondary school pupils from September’

02 May 2021

Pfizer says trials of its vaccine in children aged 12 to 15 showed 100% efficacy and a strong immune response.


UK stealth fighter jets on board HMS Queen Elizabeth to join fight against IS

UK stealth fighter jets on board HMS Queen Elizabeth to join fight against IS

UK stealth fighter jets on board HMS Queen Elizabeth to join fight against IS

02 May 2021

The Ministry of Defence said the jets will join Operation Shader from the Carrier Strike Group.


The A-Z of PCC: What are police and crime commissioners?

The A-Z of PCC: What are police and crime commissioners?

The A-Z of PCC: What are police and crime commissioners?

02 May 2021

PCCs are officials elected by the public to hold chief constables of police forces to account.


Elections 2021: Likely declaration times

Elections 2021: Likely declaration times

Elections 2021: Likely declaration times

02 May 2021

When and where to expect the results of the elections taking place across Britain on May 6.


Air chief says UK has ‘absolute utility’ with carrier to act on Russia threat

Air chief says UK has ‘absolute utility’ with carrier to act on Russia threat

Air chief says UK has ‘absolute utility’ with carrier to act on Russia threat

02 May 2021

Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said the world is becoming an ‘increasingly unstable place’.


Final countdown begins to bumper elections

Final countdown begins to bumper elections

Final countdown begins to bumper elections

02 May 2021

Some 48 million people are eligible to vote on “Super Thursday”.


Vets save sight of dog with stick embedded in eye socket

Vets save sight of dog with stick embedded in eye socket

Vets save sight of dog with stick embedded in eye socket

02 May 2021

Mia’s owners feared she would lose her eye.


‘Secret squirrel’ painstakingly restored on 17th century tapestry

‘Secret squirrel’ painstakingly restored on 17th century tapestry

‘Secret squirrel’ painstakingly restored on 17th century tapestry

02 May 2021

The red squirrel was originally woven with wool and silk and hidden in the foliage of the large Enghien tapestry.


What could the election results mean for Starmer, Johnson and Sturgeon?

What could the election results mean for Starmer, Johnson and Sturgeon?

What could the election results mean for Starmer, Johnson and Sturgeon?

02 May 2021

Voters go to the polls across the country on Thursday.


MPs urge ministers to ‘discourage’ foreign holidays

MPs urge ministers to ‘discourage’ foreign holidays

MPs urge ministers to ‘discourage’ foreign holidays

02 May 2021

A cross-party group claimed the importation of new variants could ‘lead to further lockdowns’.


A guide to Super Thursday’s elections

A guide to Super Thursday’s elections

A guide to Super Thursday’s elections

02 May 2021

What are people voting for and how will the results be decided?


Five in custody after arrests in right-wing terrorism investigation

Five in custody after arrests in right-wing terrorism investigation

Five in custody after arrests in right-wing terrorism investigation

02 May 2021

Suspects were apprehended by police in West Yorkshire, north Wales and Wiltshire.


What the papers say – May 2

What the papers say – May 2

What the papers say – May 2

01 May 2021

The front pages splash on pandemic developments and political machinations on Sunday.


PM fights back focusing on crime and Covid recovery while battling allegations

PM fights back focusing on crime and Covid recovery while battling allegations

PM fights back focusing on crime and Covid recovery while battling allegations

01 May 2021

It comes as polling shows ‘sleaze’ allegations are hurting the Conservative Party.


Harry takes pride that Sentebale keeps helping children during Covid crisis

Harry takes pride that Sentebale keeps helping children during Covid crisis

Harry takes pride that Sentebale keeps helping children during Covid crisis

01 May 2021

The duke co-founded Sentebale in 2006 to help vulnerable children in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi.


Appeal to trace newborn baby in need of urgent medical care

Appeal to trace newborn baby in need of urgent medical care

Appeal to trace newborn baby in need of urgent medical care

01 May 2021

Azara and Machel Graham failed to take their daughter to A&E on Thursday for an assessment for breathing problems and have not been seen since.


Children taken to hospital after eating ‘cannabis’ sweets

Children taken to hospital after eating ‘cannabis’ sweets

Children taken to hospital after eating ‘cannabis’ sweets

01 May 2021

The children, aged 12 and 13, were vomiting uncontrollably and falling in and out of consciousness.


Smiling Princess Charlotte celebrates sixth birthday

Smiling Princess Charlotte celebrates sixth birthday

Smiling Princess Charlotte celebrates sixth birthday

01 May 2021

A new photograph of Charlotte was taken by her mother The Duchess of Cambridge in Norfolk this weekend.


Covid could still ‘reignite’ as many remain unvaccinated, expert warns

Covid could still ‘reignite’ as many remain unvaccinated, expert warns

Covid could still ‘reignite’ as many remain unvaccinated, expert warns

01 May 2021

Professor Sir Mark Walport said there are still around 4,600 new cases a day across the UK.


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