National Lottery minimum age to rise next year

Under-18s will be banned from playing the National Lottery from next year, as the minimum age rises from 16 to 18.

Historic moment as first UK patient receives coronavirus vaccine

The fight against COVID-19 has taken a historic leap forward after the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was given to someone outside a clinical trial for the first time.

Most Millwall players will still take the knee after booing controversy

Most Millwall players are still planning to take a knee before kick-off in Tuesday's game against QPR, despite loud boos from some home fans on Saturday.

Chuck Yeager, first pilot to break the sound barrier, dies aged 97

Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break the sound barrier, has died aged 97.

‘If I can do it so can you’: Grandmother who got first vaccine jab urges others to follow her lead

Margaret Keenan came into hospital last Wednesday for a routine appointment. She will be discharged later today after making history.

Christopher Nolan hits out at Warner Bros over shock streaming plans

Director Christopher Nolan has hit out at Warner Bros, the Hollywood studio he has supplied blockbusters to for almost 20 years, over its recently revealed streaming release plans.

Face masks may be needed until late 2021, says Vallance

The government's chief scientific adviser has urged Britons to continue to adhere to social distancing guidance - as it remains unclear whether Pfizer's vaccine stops transmission of coronavirus.

Ghislaine Maxwell losing hair and weight from ‘punitive’ prison conditions, lawyer says

A lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell has said her client has lost 15lbs (almost 7kg) in prison under "punitive" conditions part-imposed on her after Jeffrey Epstein killed himself last year.