Frank Lampard praises N'Golo Kante

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard holds a post-match press conference following hisside's 3-1 victory over Leeds.

NHS prepares to begin Covid vaccinations

The NHS will begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus at dozens ofhospital hubs from this week at the start of the biggest immunisationprogramme in history.

West Ham fans return to London Stadium

West Ham fans have returned to the London Stadium for the first time sinceearly 2020.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails the United squad's 'character and belief'

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks to the media following hisside's 3-1 win over West Ham.

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises to 61,014

The UK Covid-19 death total stands at 61,014, as more than 66 million peoplehave now been infected with the virus worldwide.

Fulham 0-2 Man City: Pep Guardiola press conference

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks to the media following his side's2-0 win over Fulham.

Shoppers fill high streets in England on first Saturday since lockdown lifted

London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits a busy Regent Street on the first Saturdaysince the second national lockdown in England was lifted. He said: “It’s quiteclear speaking to shopkeepers, businesses and those in retail, they’ve had ahorrendous nine..

Starmer self-isolates after staff member tests positive for Covid

Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating after a member of his private office stafftested positive for coronavirus. A spokesman for the Labour leader said thathe had not shown any symptoms of the disease but would be working from home inline with Government..

Brexit briefing: 26 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Giovanna Fletcher crowned I'm A Celeb winner

Giovanna Fletcher has been crowned Queen of the Castle in I’m A Celebrity… GetMe Out Of Here! The podcast host, 35, was named as the winner of the ITVcompetition after making it into the final two alongside radio DJ JordanNorth.

Britannia rated ‘worst hotel chain in the UK’ eight years running

With a number of one-star ratings and concerns over hygiene and cleanliness,Britannia has once again been ranked the UK’s worst hotel chain, according toWhich?’s annual survey.

Keir Starmer urges public to shop local on Small Business Saturday

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer urges the public to shop local this SmallBusiness Saturday. While on a visit to a gin distillery in Portsmouth, theLabour leader calls for more Government support for small businesses.

Premier League match preview: Liverpool v Wolves

An in-depth look at the stats as Liverpool and Wolves prepare for theirPremier League clash.

Premier League match preview: Tottenham v Arsenal

Jose Mourinho's Tottenham side host north London rivals Arsenal as they lookto maintain their position at the top of the table in the Premier League.

Christmas charity makeover for Boris Johnson at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds London re-dresses Boris Johnson's figure in festive knitwearemblazoned with his coronavirus warning, to support Save the Children'sforthcoming Christmas Jumper Day. The annual event has raised more than £25million for the charity..

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson arrested and suspended from Labour

The Mayor of Liverpool has been suspended from the Labour Party after he wasarrested in connection with a fraud probe into building deals in the city,sources have said.

Coronavirus in numbers: Worldwide death toll passes 1.5m

The UK Covid-19 death total stands at 60,617, as more than 65 million peoplehave now been infected with the virus worldwide.

West Ham v Manchester United: Premier League match preview

A closer look at the stats as Manchester United travel to West Ham in aPremier League clash.

This is the BMW 530e

We take a look at the plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series. It comeswith everything you'd expect from the German brand as well as a claimed fueleconomy of 146mpg.

Premier League match preview: Chelsea v Leeds

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard renews acquaintances with Leeds' Marcelo Bielsaafter a fiery Championship promotion campaign in 2018. The former Derby bosswill be hoping to take advantage over the Argentinian manager as he looks toput pressure on the..

Man banned from driving after speeding up to 150mph during lockdown

A 33-year-old man who drove at speeds up to 150mph during the first lockdownhas been banned from driving. Police have released dramatic footage ofMaeteusz Kryskow speeding in his Audi A6 on the A27 near Lewes on May 10,captured by Pc Andre Owen of..

Snowfall hits parts of UK as further wintry weather forecast

Some parts of Britain awoke to a festive, snowy scene on Friday. Motoristsfaced disruption, while some residents in Scotland experienced thundersnow.The phenomenon happens when thunderstorms form in wintry conditions, givingrise to heavy downpours of..

Welsh First Minister announces first Covid-19 vaccinations to take place next week

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has welcomed the news of the approval ofthe Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and announced the firstvaccinations in Wales will take place next week.

Tiny monkeys born at Chester Zoo

The pair of eastern pygmy marmosets, one of the smallest primate species onEarth, have been born at Chester Zoo.

Charles praying for return of entertainment sector devastated by Covid-19

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited two landmark Londonvenues to show their support for the arts which have been devastated by theCovid-19 pandemic.

Brexit negotiations 'in a difficult phase' says Alok Sharma

Mandatory credit: BBC Breakfast The Government is 'committed' to striking aBrexit deal amid a 'difficult phase' in negotiations with the EU, BusinessSecretary Alok Sharma tells BBC Breakfast. Mr Sharma said 'a number of trickyissues' remain.

Owner hits out at Government as Soho bar begins serving McDonald’s

The owner of G-A-Y has attacked the Government’s “ridiculous” tier systemafter its London venue was forced to reinvent itself with table service andfood from McDonald’s.

Lunar first for China as spacecraft takes off from Moon

A Chinese spacecraft has lifted off from the Moon with a cargo of lunar rocks,beginning the first stage of its return to Earth. Chang'e 5 is the thirdChinese spacecraft to land on the Moon and the first to take off from itagain. It's the latest in a..

Brexit briefing: 27 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Shane Richie misses out on I’m A Celeb final

Shane Richie has become the latest star to be booted of I’m a Celebrity...GetMe Out Of Here. He is the ninth person to leave the Welsh caste, leavingbehind Vernon Kay, Giovanna Fletcher and Jordan North.

Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli teaches young cancer survivor to make Christmas pancakes

A celebrity chef has given a special Christmas cookery class to a young cancersurvivor to reward her for her bravery. TV star Jean-Christophe Novelli hostedthe virtual cook along with seven-year old Edith in which they made specialfestive pancakes.

Simulation shows how Moon might have formed 4.5 billion years ago

Astronomers say they are one step closer to understanding how the moon mighthave formed out of a giant collision between the early Earth and anothermassive object 4.5 billion years ago. The moon is thought to have formed in acollision between the..

All aboard the world's first digital LED train

The Watercress Line in Hampshire has launched a world-first digital LED trainwith passengers taking the first journey at the Steam Illuminations event. Thelocomotive has been decorated using thousands of fully controllable colourmixing LED lights. The..

The fans are back: Arsenal welcome 2,000 for Europa League dead rubber

Nine months after last being permitted to have fans inside the ground, 2000spectators were given access to watch the Arsenal v Rapid Vienna match at theEmirates stadium whilst following new government guidelines. Fans are beingasked to avoid excessive..

Non-essential retailers in NI given go ahead to reopen on December 11

Interview with First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister MichelleO'Neill on planned relaxations of Covid-19 regulations in NI on December 11.Also discuss arrangements for Christmas and vaccine roll-out in care homes.

Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works

Four people have died following an explosion at a waste water treatment worksnear Bristol. A major incident was declared at Wessex Water’s Bristol waterrecycling centre in Kings Weston Lane, Avonmouth after reports of a “largeexplosion” at..

Avonmouth explosion deaths 'heartbreaking', says Bristol mayor

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees reacts to the death of four people following anexplosion at a waste water treatment works near Bristol.

Stratford-on-Avon challenges Tier 3 status

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is challenging the Government's decision toput the area into Tier 3 after the national lockdown restrictions ended. Theauthority sent a Judicial Review pre-action protocol letter to HealthSecretary Matt Hancock this..

Coronavirus: The 53 vaccine delivery hubs in the UK

A list of the 53 Covid-19 vaccine delivery hubs in England prepared to rollout the coronavirus vaccine across the country.

Coronavirus in numbers: UK deaths pass 60,000

The Government said a further 414 people had died within 28 days of testingpositive for Covid-19 as of Thursday, bringing the UK total to 60,113. TheGovernment said that, as of 9am on Thursday, there had been a further 14,879lab-confirmed cases of..

‘Multiple casualties’ after waste water works explosion

There have been “multiple casualties” after an explosion at a waste watertreatment works near Bristol. Avon Fire and Rescue Service said they werecalled to reports of a “large explosion” on Kings Weston Lane, Avonmouth, at11.22am.

Al Murray: Publicans feel abandoned during pandemic

Comedian and 'The Pub Landlord' Al Murray believes publicans feel abadoned andare being treated with contempt by the Government during the pandemic.

Al Murray taking on role of drummer in charity gig to support blood cancer patients

Comedian Al Murray explains the personal reason why he is supporting bloodcancer charity DKMS in a gig he is putting on with his daughter. Donations canbe made via www.gofundme.com/WillowandAl

Father Christmas to be granted special travel corridor, MPs told

The Leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg, promised MPs FatherChristmas will be given a travel corridor so he can deliver gifts to familiesthis Christmas. Responding to a question from the shadow leader of the House,Valerie Vaz, Mr Rees-Mogg..

F1 preview: A lap of the Sakhir Grand Prix

Facts and figures ahead of the Sakhir Grand Prix, with world champion LewisHamilton absent after a positive Covid-19 test. The Briton secured his latesttitle win on the same circuit last weekend in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Lonely otters find love in lockdown

Aquarist Rose German describes how Asian short clawed otters Pumpkin andHarris have found love in lockdown after both lost their former partners.

Prof Van-Tam: I told my mother she must have Covid-19 vaccine

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam says he has told his 78-year-old mother she musthave the Covid-19 vaccine. The deputy chief medical officer, who said hismother calls him “Jonny”, said he is “very confident” in the Medicines andHealthcare products..

Starmer calls for cross-party approach to vaccine communcation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls on the Government to apply a cross-partyapproach to communication on the coronavirus vaccine.

People can now smash up cars for 2020 stress relief

The British public are being offered the chance to release their pent-up 2020stress by demolishing cars with a 56-tonne battle tank. A new ‘destructiontherapy’ service launched by Scrap Car Comparison gives customers the chanceto unleash all of..

Jonathan Van-Tam 'hopeful vaccines are going to make big impact'

Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said it is too earlyto say when the vaccine will enable coronavirus restrictions to be eased.