Pink sheep, live music and vaccines – festival season is back

With 40,000 people packing into Henham Park in Suffolk this weekend, Latitude festival is welcoming the largest crowds since most restrictions were lifted in England.

Rare ‘sheep-eating’ plant blooms outdoors in Surrey

A rare "sheep-eating" plant has flowered for the first time since it was planted outdoors in Surrey around 10 years ago.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony was ‘respectful, hopeful but sombre night’

Olympic opening ceremonies are something of a unique art form. Playing to a global audience but with the host nation wanting to make the night their own.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony was ‘respectful, hopeful but sombre night’

Olympic opening ceremonies are something of a unique art form. Playing to a global audience but with the host nation wanting to make the night their own.

Scientists warn COVID testing could be overwhelmed – as new variant under investigation in UK

Coronavirus testing services could become overwhelmed due to rising infections, government scientists have warned - as it was confirmed a new variant is under investigation in the UK.

Train firms cut services as staff forced to self-isolate after being ‘pinged’

Train services across England are being cut as a result of rail staff being forced to self-isolate.

Tyson Fury pays tribute to 16-year-old boxer who died after swimming in river

Tyson Fury has paid tribute to a talented 16-year-old boxer who died after going swimming in Cheshire.

New details revealed on which workers may be exempt from isolation rules

The government has released more details about which fully-vaccinated workers may be exempt from isolation if they are told to quarantine after coming into contact with a positive COVID case.