Tree-planting drive takes root as National Trust record first 60,000 saplings in bid for 20million more National Trust has received £500,000 in public donations for its campaign Charity has planted 60,000 trees so far and plans to plant 20million by 2030 More locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been earmarked By Xantha Leatham Health … Read more
Britons enjoyed drinks with friends in sunny parks today as the nation raised a glass to the easing of lockdown restrictions – but some gatherings saw large numbers crowded together despite current guidelines forbidding it. As of Monday six people, or two full households, are allowed to meet outside, including in back gardens, for the first … Read more
Cyclists and golfers were out at Midnight and swimmers doing lengths at dawn today as England tentatively stepped out of lockdown and straight into a three-day spring heatwave with temperatures hitting 70F (21C) this afternoon and 76F (24C) tomorrow. In a video address, Boris Johnson wished the country ‘the very best of luck’ and said he … Read more
Boris Johnson wished ‘the very best of luck’ to those returning to outdoor sports today as England tentatively stepped out of lockdown and straight into a three-day spring heatwave. In a video address, the PM said he knows ‘how hard it has been to be separated from your teammates and your coaches and the sports that you … Read more
Welsh beauty spots were rammed with visitors this weekend as the country lead the UK out of lockdown – just days ahead of England’s Stay At Home orders being lifted. Lockdown restrictions were eased in Wales when the ‘stay local’ requirement was dropped on Saturday. Unrestricted travel within Welsh borders is now permitted, and self-contained holiday … Read more
Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have welcomed the government’s decision to increase payments after a 40 year-long battle for justice. The Government has announced it is resolving disparities in financial support between England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, as well as addressing broader issues, such as support for bereaved partners. The contaminated blood scandal … Read more
Hundreds of desperate Irish residents try to book jabs in NORTHERN Ireland where half the population has been vaccinated – compared to just 10% south of the border People from as far as Dublin and Galway have even been making the journey Around half the adult population has now been inoculated in Northern Ireland Head … Read more
‘Murder suicide’ trio pictured: Man and the mother and girlfriend he ‘stabbed to death’ are named – as it’s claimed his lover’s ex warned police he was ‘out of control’ hours before deadly rampage Ken Flanagan reportedly killed Karen McClean and his girlfriend Stacey Knell Flanagan then killed himself in Newtownabbey, a large town north … Read more
Britain suffers 85 more coronavirus hospital deaths after vaccine drive reached 50% milestone Figures include 71 in England, six in Wales and eight hospital deaths in Scotland It is the lowest national tally on a Saturday since October 5 last year Britain today celebrates vaccinating half the adult population against covid By Emer Scully For … Read more
Three dead in suspected murder suicide in Northern Ireland: Police launch probe after two women and a man die of stab wounds in different properties Two woman and a man were found dead at separate homes in Newtownabbey PSNI said officers were called to reports of a stabbing, finding a woman dead Search of second … Read more