Family ignore ‘rash’ restriction easing to exchange gifts at service station

One family has decided not to wait for the government's review of its Christmas coronavirus restrictions - and will exchange presents early at a motorway service station.

London councils ignore govt order and offer schools option to close

Two London boroughs have defied the government and given schools the option to close amid spiralling coronavirus cases in the capital.

‘You just disappeared’: Queen takes glitch in her stride during video call

A new video of a virtual visit has shown that the Queen, just like the rest of us, has had to grapple with technical gremlins as she works remotely because of COVID-19.

70% of headteachers would defy government and shut schools, survey suggests

More than 70% of headteachers would be prepared to go against the government and close their school if they thought it was in the best interests of their staff and students, a Sky News...

‘Chaotic start’ for testing scheme designed to cut travel quarantine

A new testing scheme designed to reduce the quarantine period for people arriving in England has suffered what has been described as a "chaotic start".

Signature Travel Network Announces New Members, Preferred Partners

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Video shows man holding knife to woman’s throat in Specsavers to evade arrest

Video has been released showing a man in a Specsavers store holding a knife to a woman's throat, using her as a human shield, as police tried to detain him.

Don’t hesitate to leave your home if there is a flood despite COVID fears, officials warn

Residents are being warned not to hesitate to leave their homes if they are at risk of winter flooding, in spite of fears over COVID-19.