New coronavirus variant has triggered ‘explosive’ outbreaks in London schools

By David Churchill What has happened to the coronavirus to trigger such concern? A new strain of Covid has developed which is said to spread far faster. A ‘strain’ is a new version of a virus which has genetic mutations. The new strain is a version of Sars-Cov-2, the coronavirus which causes the disease Covid-19. … Read more

Love Island’s Georgia Steel becomes latest reality star to jet off to Dubai to meet pals

Georgia Steel has become the latest reality star to escape the UK’s coronavirus restrictions as she jetted off to Dubai on Monday. The former Love Island star, 22, shared a series of snaps of herself taken in Manchester Airport as she prepared to go on a post-Christmas trip. Georgia will be joining fellow Love Islanders … Read more

Is Cumbria on the brink of Tier Four?

More than 90 per cent of councils in England saw their coronavirus outbreaks grow before Christmas, according to official figures that suggest Cumbria could be next area to be plunged into Tier Four when No10 shakes up its local lockdown policies this week. Around 24million people are already living under the draconian stay-at-home orders, with ministers … Read more

Is Cumbria on the brink of Tier Four?

More than 90 per cent of councils in England saw their coronavirus outbreaks grow before Christmas, according to official figures that suggest Cumbria could be next area to be plunged into Tier Four when No10 shakes up its local lockdown policies this week. Around 24million people are already living under the draconian stay-at-home orders, with ministers … Read more

DR MAX PEMBERTON: Honestly, there were reasons to be thankful in 2020 

This year has been pretty miserable, there’s no doubt. But some wonderful things have happened, too. Yes, we’ve seen panic buying and rule-breaking, but also some of the best aspects of humanity. As we edge towards New Year it’s normal to look back and reflect. This year, let’s remember things to be thankful for. When … Read more

Make this the year to spruce up and rejig your outdoor space, writes Nigel Colborn

A new leaf for 2021: Make this the year to spruce up and rejig your outdoor space, writes Nigel Colborn British gardening expert Nigel Colborn takes a look ahead to the coming year He gives some hints on how to make your garden prettier and more enjoyable They include dumping the weeds, fixing the mistakes … Read more

DR MAX PEMBERTON: Honestly, there were reasons to be thankful in 2020 

This year has been pretty miserable, there’s no doubt. But some wonderful things have happened, too. Yes, we’ve seen panic buying and rule-breaking, but also some of the best aspects of humanity. As we edge towards New Year it’s normal to look back and reflect. This year, let’s remember things to be thankful for. When … Read more

Wild birds thrive in the absence of National Trust site visitors

It may have been a miserable year for most of us – but wild birds have thrived amid the peace and freedom from crowds of visitors in repeated lockdowns. The National Trust’s annual review of wildlife reveals terns, falcons and cuckoos all appear to have benefited from the effects of lockdown. Many birds are braver, … Read more

Wild birds thrive in the absence of National Trust site visitors

It may have been a miserable year for most of us – but wild birds have thrived amid the peace and freedom from crowds of visitors in repeated lockdowns. The National Trust’s annual review of wildlife reveals terns, falcons and cuckoos all appear to have benefited from the effects of lockdown. Many birds are braver, … Read more

Cara Delevingne poses alongside sisters Poppy and Chloe and father Charles for Christmas snap 

Cara Delevingne gets into the festive spirit as she poses alongside her sisters Poppy and Chloe and father Charles for family Christmas snap By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 01:42 GMT, 28 December 2020 | Updated: 01:42 GMT, 28 December 2020 She faced accusations that she had flouted lockdown rules in November. And Cara Delevingne … Read more