New surge testing rollout after South Africa variant cases detected

Surge testing is being introduced in more areas of England after cases of the coronavirus variant first discovered in South Africa were detected.

Big freeze nearly over as temperatures set to jump

Milder weather is a few days away - after a freezing week that saw the UK record its coldest temperature in 25 years.

Couple arrested on suspicion of murder after death of baby they were adopting

A couple have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby boy they were in the process of adopting died.

Oxford vaccine to be tested on children as young as six in world-first trial

Children as young as six will be given the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine as part of a new clinical trial to test its efficacy in youngsters.

People who’ve had COVID only need one vaccine shot, say French experts

France's top health authority has recommended that people who've had coronavirus only get one vaccine dose.

People who’ve had COVID only need one vaccine shot, say French experts

France's top health authority has recommended that people who've had coronavirus only get one vaccine dose.

Police stop Heathrow flight from taking off to arrest child abduction suspect

Police stopped a taxiing plane from taking off at Heathrow Airport to arrest a man on suspicion of child abduction.