The actor Michael Sheen wants to get more people from more diverse backgrounds into the media industry - so he's launched a scheme to open it up to people from working class and under-represented communities.

The acclaimed film-maker Menelik Shabazz has died at the age of 67. He was best known for the award winning feature film Burning an Illusion - which was only the second British feature to be directed by a Black filmmaker.

The Prime Minister has condemned what he called the "despicable harassment" of England's chief medical officer after a video was posted on social media appearing to show Professor Chris Whitty being accosted in a London park.

A police officer has been jailed for 8 years for the unlawful killing of ex footballer Dalian Atkinson in 2016.

We spoke to Sarah Butler, a mother from Bolton who has 13-year-old and 16-year-old sons, we asked her how their school has been affected by lockdown rules.

'The Reason I Jump' takes us into the world of five young autistic people -  who are non verbal - to convey how they experience life day to day.

Like many industries covid has hit it hard, with weddings cancelled and many jobs lost.

We were joined by Dame Una O'brien, who was permanent secretary at the Department of Health from 2010 until 2016.

Sajid Javid says he recognises the 'huge responsibility' facing him in dealing with Coronavirus pandemic.

With high rates of pollution in many of our built-up areas, the government has been trying to encourage city-dwellers out of their cars and onto bikes.

Rivka Gottlieb is part of the Covid-19 bereaved families for justice group.

Matt Hancock resigned from his job this evening - almost 48 hours after the publication of a picture of him kissing a close aide, in breach of his own covid rules.

The Health Secretary  Matt Hancock has resigned.

The UK government has confirmed that a handful more countries have been added to the green list for travel and there are plans for fully vaccinated Brits too.

More than two million people in England may have suffered some long-lasting symptoms after having coronavirus, a new study has concluded.