One of the largest and most authoritative coronavirus surveys has found that infections are quickly falling in England, confirming that lockdown is working to suppress the virus.

Face-to-face visits in care homes could resume within weeks as England's lockdown is eased, a minister has suggested.

Internal plans in Whitehall suggest a rapid reopening of the economy in the weeks after pupils return to classrooms on 8 March, Sky News understands.

The winter storm that has hit Texas and other southern states in the US is also having a huge impact on wildlife in the area.

Dylan Buckner had made plans to see a female friend on Friday night. By 3.05pm on Thursday he had taken his own life.

An emotional Serena Williams left her news conference in tears after facing questions about her future following defeat in the Australian Open semi-final.

Thousands of people watched as the country's most famous parish council got back to business - and back to its old antics.

Bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster is a "super plant" which can help soak up pollution on busy roads and ease environmental problems, horticultural experts have said.

Employers may be able to draw up contracts requiring new staff to get a coronavirus jab, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has suggested.

Gulf War syndrome, which has left a quarter of a million veterans suffering long-term illness, may have been caused by exposure to sarin nerve agent - not debris from depleted uranium munitions, a study has found.