Machine that can ‘sniff out’ COVID goes on trial in North East

A revolutionary new system which can detect COVID-19 particles in the air is being trialled in the North East. 

Cat killings trial hears ‘shocked’ owners found their pets bleeding on doorsteps

Shocked cat owners found their pets bleeding on their doorsteps during a spree of attacks in Brighton, a court has heard.

Man who died 3,000 years ago is earliest known shark attack victim

Archaeologists have recreated the brutal death of the earliest known shark attack victim who was killed around 3,000 years ago.

Enhanced contact tracing and testing for ‘Delta plus’ variant after 41 cases identified in UK

Measures including enhanced contact tracing and testing have been put in place after the UK identified dozens of cases of the "Delta plus" variant.

‘A little bit safer every day’: COVID vaccine rollout ‘has saved 14,000 lives’, says minister

The UK's vaccination rollout has saved more than 14,000 lives, and prevented 44,500 hospital admissions in England alone, including 2,500 in the past two weeks, according to vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi.

Missing toddler found alive by journalist sent to cover disappearance

A 21-month-old toddler has been found alive at the bottom of a ravine after spending two nights alone in the woods.

UK reports 16,135 new COVID cases – highest number of daily infections since 6 February

The UK has reported 16,135 new COVID-19 cases and another 19 coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

Missing toddler found alive by journalist sent to cover disappearance

A 21-month-old toddler has been found alive at the bottom of a ravine after spending two nights alone in the woods.