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Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

02 October 2020

Elsie was born at 5.45am on April 26 2020, the original date for this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon.


Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

01 October 2020

It comes amid reports that the Government had considered processing asylum seekers on Ascension Island, some 4,000 miles from the UK.


Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

01 October 2020

Gusts of up to 65mph could batter coastal areas in southern England, forecasters said.


Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

01 October 2020

Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are holding talks in Brussels.


SNP criticised over MP’s breach of isolation rules after positive Covid test

SNP criticised over MP’s breach of isolation rules after positive Covid test

SNP criticised over MP’s breach of isolation rules after positive Covid test

01 October 2020

The party is facing demands for answers over Margaret Ferrier’s actions.


Northern England faces new lockdowns and more travellers ordered to quarantine

Northern England faces new lockdowns and more travellers ordered to quarantine

Northern England faces new lockdowns and more travellers ordered to quarantine

01 October 2020

More than a third of UK will face heightened restrictions.


Whales remain in Garelochhead after attempts to herd them out to sea

Whales remain in Garelochhead after attempts to herd them out to sea

Whales remain in Garelochhead after attempts to herd them out to sea

01 October 2020

The operation aims to get the northern bottlenose whales out to sea before a major international military exercise.


Driver dies during land speed record attempt at airfield

Driver dies during land speed record attempt at airfield

Driver dies during land speed record attempt at airfield

01 October 2020

An investigation has been launched into the incident at Elvington Airfield.


Timeline of Margaret Ferrier’s movements after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

Timeline of Margaret Ferrier’s movements after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

Timeline of Margaret Ferrier’s movements after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

01 October 2020

The SNP MP has been suspended by her party.


Covid-19: Which parts of the UK are affected by local lockdowns?

Covid-19: Which parts of the UK are affected by local lockdowns?

Covid-19: Which parts of the UK are affected by local lockdowns?

01 October 2020

Liverpool and Middlesbrough are the latest areas facing local coronavirus lockdowns.


The high-profile figures who have breached coronavirus restrictions

The high-profile figures who have breached coronavirus restrictions

The high-profile figures who have breached coronavirus restrictions

01 October 2020

Who are the other public figures known to have found themselves in the spotlight over lockdown rules?


Travellers cancel Poland plans as country removed from quarantine exemption list

Travellers cancel Poland plans as country removed from quarantine exemption list

Travellers cancel Poland plans as country removed from quarantine exemption list

01 October 2020

Those returning from the country to the UK after October 3 will have to self-isolate for 14 days.


Harry tells of racial awakening as he celebrates Black History Month with Meghan

Harry tells of racial awakening as he celebrates Black History Month with Meghan

Harry tells of racial awakening as he celebrates Black History Month with Meghan

01 October 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched their Black History Month next generation trailblazers.


Lockdown should only be contemplated on UK-wide basis – Foster

Lockdown should only be contemplated on UK-wide basis – Foster

Lockdown should only be contemplated on UK-wide basis – Foster

01 October 2020

Stormont’s First Minister said any move toward a circuit-break lockdown would have to be accompanied by fresh Treasury financial supports.


Hatton Garden burglary gang member ordered to pay back nearly £6 million

 Hatton Garden burglary gang member ordered to pay back nearly £6 million

Hatton Garden burglary gang member ordered to pay back nearly £6 million

01 October 2020

Michael Seed, 60, was responsible for accessing the Hatton Garden premises and disabling its security systems, police said.


What are the latest changes to the UK’s quarantine travel list?

What are the latest changes to the UK’s quarantine travel list?

What are the latest changes to the UK’s quarantine travel list?

01 October 2020

Here’s what holidaymakers can expect.


Plans for temporary ferry service following Hammersmith Bridge closure

Plans for temporary ferry service following Hammersmith Bridge closure

Plans for temporary ferry service following Hammersmith Bridge closure

01 October 2020

Cracks in the pedestals led to motor vehicles being prohibited from using the 133-year-old cast iron bridge in April 2019.


Hampshire woman attempts to return items stolen by her ‘thieving’ cat

Hampshire woman attempts to return items stolen by her ‘thieving’ cat

Hampshire woman attempts to return items stolen by her ‘thieving’ cat

01 October 2020

Kate Baker from Andover posted some of the finds on Facebook.


William and Kate hear of ‘devastating’ impact of Australian wildfires

William and Kate hear of ‘devastating’ impact of Australian wildfires

William and Kate hear of ‘devastating’ impact of Australian wildfires

01 October 2020

The couple spoke to people from Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most important wildlife sanctuaries.


Nicholas Lyndhurst says he is ‘utterly grief stricken’ following his son’s death

Nicholas Lyndhurst says he is ‘utterly grief stricken’ following his son’s death

Nicholas Lyndhurst says he is ‘utterly grief stricken’ following his son’s death

01 October 2020

Archie Lyndhurst was best known for starring in So Awkward on CBBC.


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