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The Scottish government has paused the next set of changes to lockdown rules and toughened some existing measures.

A report into the fatal derailment near Stonehaven says the industry must improve its response to extreme weather.

A "significant development" in the hunt for Lorraine Cox prompts a murder inquiry, police say.

Pupils say they started screaming when the double-decker hit a railway bridge in Winchester.

The health secretary says England's new rule limiting social gatherings to six people is "vital".

Police say the shopper refused to put on a free face covering handed out by officers on patrol.

Year 7 pupils at Lliswerry and St Joseph's Roman Catholic high schools must self-isolate.

The University of Exeter signs a contract with a private company to provide saliva-based tests.

Faithless musician and DJ Sister Bliss says the dormant dance music scene needs more protection.

More than two million people on the waiting list in England have been waiting more than 18 weeks.

The leader of the House of Commons was absent from business questions on Thursday.

BA has also reached the outline of a deal with the Unite union to end a bitter row over pay and job cuts.

Peter Webb was already in prison for previous sex offences while at Horsham's Christ's Hospital School.

TUC boss says ministers must stop blaming people for not understanding "confusing" Covid advice.

The free app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive.

NI Deputy First Minister says she regrets that large numbers attended the veteran republican's funeral.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

Members of the public give climate change solutions to MPs, but activists say the report isn't enough.

Medical experts raise doubts about plans to have "millions" of coronavirus tests processed every day.

The EU calls for clarity over Boris Johnson's proposed changes to the Brexit withdrawal agreement.