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Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Chris Smith was reported missing last Tuesday after failing to return from a planned run.

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

Families are acting as the ‘canary in the mine’ to raise the alarm around shortcomings in care, James Titcombe said.

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

A transition to full online lessons during new restrictions could jeopardise students’ learning, Michelle Donelan says.

Climate activists to face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

Climate activists to face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

Climate activists to face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

Four campaigners are accused of damaging buildings belonging to Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Christian Aid in July.

‘Absolute disbelief’ as shoppers stockpile again ahead of national lockdown

‘Absolute disbelief’ as shoppers stockpile again ahead of national lockdown

‘Absolute disbelief’ as shoppers stockpile again ahead of national lockdown

One shopper was seen buying 30 two-litre bottles of water, while toilet roll is scarce in some shops.

Ex-police officer who appeared on TV jailed for child sex chat bid

Ex-police officer who appeared on TV jailed for child sex chat bid

Ex-police officer who appeared on TV jailed for child sex chat bid

Lee Tatton was in an episode of Cops UK: Bodycam Squad.

Government ‘treating South better than the North’ in coronavirus response – poll

Government ‘treating South better than the North’ in coronavirus response – poll

Government ‘treating South better than the North’ in coronavirus response – poll

Some 48% believe that decisions around lockdown measures should happen at the same time for the whole of England, the survey shows.

James McAvoy narrates fundraising film for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

James McAvoy narrates fundraising film for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

James McAvoy narrates fundraising film for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

The Hollywood actor and RCS graduate said arts education should be accessible to all.

Mother whose son lay dying in her arms appeals for help to catch killers

Mother whose son lay dying in her arms appeals for help to catch killers

Mother whose son lay dying in her arms appeals for help to catch killers

James Owusu-Agyekum, 22, was gunned down in Tynsdale Road, Harlesden, north west London, on November 2 2016.

‘Total collapse’ of west London houses sees 40 neighbours evacuated

‘Total collapse’ of west London houses sees 40 neighbours evacuated

‘Total collapse’ of west London houses sees 40 neighbours evacuated

The properties in Chelsea were undergoing construction work, but nobody was thought to be inside when they collapsed.

New HIV diagnoses drop for fifth consecutive year, data shows

New HIV diagnoses drop for fifth consecutive year, data shows

New HIV diagnoses drop for fifth consecutive year, data shows

The decline in new HIV diagnoses in recent years has been driven by a steep fall in new diagnoses among gay and bisexual men, data shows.

Sadiq Khan confirms move from City Hall in bid to fill £500m budget black hole

Sadiq Khan confirms move from City Hall in bid to fill £500m budget black hole

Sadiq Khan confirms move from City Hall in bid to fill £500m budget black hole

The Greater London Authority will swap its ‘landmark’ building next to Tower Bridge for the Docklands, the mayor said.

Testing a whole city for Covid-19 – but how will it work?

Testing a whole city for Covid-19 – but how will it work?

Testing a whole city for Covid-19 – but how will it work?

Your questions on the new Merseyside mass testing programme answered.

Virgin Atlantic chief: Government ‘underestimates’ passenger testing

Virgin Atlantic chief: Government ‘underestimates’ passenger testing

Virgin Atlantic chief: Government ‘underestimates’ passenger testing

It comes as new research suggests that a ‘test and release’ scheme could identify up to 90% of infected passengers after just five days of quarantine.

Number of weekly deaths involving Covid-19 highest since June

Number of weekly deaths involving Covid-19 highest since June

Number of weekly deaths involving Covid-19 highest since June

A total of 978 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending October 23 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate, according to the ONS.

Charles’s message to young people in Gareth Southgate’s new book

Charles’s message to young people in Gareth Southgate’s new book

Charles’s message to young people in Gareth Southgate’s new book

The Prince of Wales has written the foreword for the England football manager’s lockdown work Anything Is Possible.

Pupil attendance in schools could drop amid second lockdown, heads’ union warns

Pupil attendance in schools could drop amid second lockdown, heads’ union warns

Pupil attendance in schools could drop amid second lockdown, heads’ union warns

The rushed announcement over the weekend ‘will not have done anything to inspire public confidence’, school leaders say.

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