Karen Carney deletes Twitter account after Leeds Utd tweet sparks sexist abuse

Former England footballer Karen Carney has deleted her Twitter account after being mocked by Leeds United in a tweet which led to a barrage of online abuse.

All London primary schools to remain closed in government U-turn

All London primary schools will now be closed at the start of term for most pupils.

UK COVID-19 cases rise by 53,285 with 613 more deaths recorded

The number of coronavirus cases in the UK has risen by 53,285, with 613 more deaths recorded.

History made as first ferries cross channel at start of Brexit era

As the Pride of Kent eased its way towards the port in Calais, it was making history.

Norway lifts COVID ban on flights from UK

Norway is lifting a ban on UK flights that was brought in to stop the spread of a new coronavirus variant.

‘Consigned to the history books’: ‘Tampon tax’ scrapped from today

The 5% rate of VAT on women's sanitary products - known as the "tampon tax" - has been scrapped.

‘A dagger at the heart of the Union’: Brexit reality for NI will fuel Nationalist hopes of Irish unity

Unionists are marking the centenary of Northern Ireland in 2021, but a new border in the Irish Sea will fuel Nationalist hopes of Irish unity.

New York marks new year with grief and grace

What New York lacked in crowds, it made up for in hope.