Ministers say a decision to close all London primaries was a "last resort" to tackle Covid, but unions call for further action.

The giant development lies 75 miles away from England's largest sea bird colony in Yorkshire.

Manchester United move level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool as a Bruno Fernandes penalty seals victory over Aston Villa.

A study finds the new coronavirus variant is responsible for pushing the R rate above the crucial 1.0 mark.

Two brothers make a documentary to show "you can still have a life" with terminal cancer.

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

Wham!'s festive classic sets a new record for longest time taken for a single to top the chart.

New detectorist Owen Thomas says "the link with a life that's gone" appeals to him.

They were hit while licking freshly laid salt on a road which is a black spot for animal accidents.

Objects are thrown and officers threatened as they break up the New Year's Eve party in Essex.

Bishop, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, said boarding the Tardis was "a dream come true".

Baby Olivia was one of Scotland's first arrivals, born in Dundee within 15 minutes of the bells.

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

Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.

The first minister warns Scotland could be entering the most dangerous period since the outbreak began.

Head teachers, parents and teachers react to England's school shut-down plans.

A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.

One student says it feels like the city has "never come out" of lockdown.

Eight-year-old Milan Kumar's book is about a young boy spreading festive cheer during the pandemic.

Thousands more businesses will now have to close or extend closures as restrictions escalate.

Martin Berry says he is "confident more hospitals and ambulance trusts will declare a major incident".

Tips on how to stay positive through winter 2020-21 - in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond

Fireworks, group video calls and swimmers bracing cold Scottish waters - how 2021 began.

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.

As 2020 draws to a close temperatures in the UK drop and parts of the country are bathed in snow and frost.

A group of local ski students have been taking advantage of the winter snow on a closed mountain road.

The UK leaves the European single market and customs union an hour before midnight and a new relationship with the EU begins.

Joint NEU General Secretary Dr Mary Bousted said teachers now face a sudden switch to remote learning over the weekend.

The new year celebrations featured a tribute to the NHS and a message from David Attenborough.

The bongs of Big Ben at 11pm in London signal the UK's departure from the EU's trading rules.

Paul Goose played the Last Post every night in memory of those who have died.

Professor Hugh Montgomery told BBC Radio 5 Live hospitals were facing a "tsunami" of Covid cases and he feared it would get worse after New Year's Eve.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with the BBC's political editor, Laura Kuenssberg.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate the newspaper front pages into 2021.

Baby Lily was born in the car's front seat, just a few minutes from hospital

Another 14 cases are recorded in 24 hours, bringing the total number to 72.

AQE is to proceed with the tests as planned despite homeschooling returning in the first week of January.

Amanda Quinn, diagnosed with rapid early onset dementia, says lockdown has been a "scary" time.

Olympia Posirca never thought she would have to rely on food banks but is grateful that they got her through 2020.