Obesity ‘a major factor’ in risk of hospitalisation and death from COVID – study

Obesity is a significant factor in the likelihood that someone will be severely affected by COVID-19, a major UK study has found.

Murdered PCSO’s family ‘won’t feel safe’ until they find out what happened

The family of a police community support officer (PCSO) murdered in a Kent village say they won't feel safe until they find out what happened.

Over 34 million in UK have had first COVID-19 jab – and 14 million are now fully vaccinated

More than 34 million people in the UK have now had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine - and 14 million have had both jabs, latest figures show.

Police appeal for help in finding mum of hours-old baby left in park

Detectives are urgently trying to trace the mother of a newborn found in a park in Birmingham.

Why are PS5s, Xboxes and even cars in short supply? It comes down to chips – and it could get worse

Stuck at home during lockdown, you've spent a lot of time on your phone.

Schools minister ‘hopes’ masks may not been needed in classrooms by mid-May

Face masks may no longer be needed in classrooms by mid-May, the schools minister has said.