Cases of the Indian Covid variant doubled in the week up to May 7, and many scientists believe it is more transmissible than the strain which caused skyrocketing infection rates in Kent

Annette Woollam was "terrified" to discover she had "no words". At first she put her speech problems down to "anxiety" but she was rushed to hospital for urgent neurosurgery

The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) is set to meet on Thursday amid rising fears that a surge in the Indian Covid variant will delay easing of lockdown on June 21

The B1617.2 strain, which is currently ravaging parts of India, has sparked a spike in cases in at least four areas of the country, where it has now become the dominant strain

Serial killer Joanna Dennehy plans to marry street robber Hayley Palmer after they fell in love behind bars, according to pals who say Palmer is taking legal advice now she's out

As the cold miserable weather for May continues much of the country is waking to heavy downpours and a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office until 3pm

A university friend, who lived in halls with Prince William and Kate Middleton, revealed it was clear that there was something special between the pair and they 'definitely had 'chemistry'

A high ranking fire officer at London Fire Brigade has asked teenagers to stop their pursuit of 'TikTok fame' and help firefighters get on with their lifesaving work attending emergencies.

Days before the public will finally be able to step inside boozers or stay overnight at family's houses thoughts are starting to turn to June 21 and what comes next on the road to freedom.

Dashcam footage shows the outrageous moment an Audi driver began undertaking traffic while rushing towards the Queensway tunnel in Birmingham, making other motorists slam on their brakes

Killer Rose West was reportedly spotted at the Pop In cafe, now known as Clean Plate, prior to the disappearance of 15-year-old Mary Bastholm whose remains are feared to be buried there

Fred and Rose West carried out their sick killing spree over 20 years and now police are searching a cafe in Gloucester for the body of Mary Bastholm, feared to have also been murdered by the couple

Footage of a golden retriever trying to pick up her ball when it dropped underneath a chair shows the adorable dog, called Gamja, getting her head stuck trying to figure it out

A photo claims to show how Madeleine McCann could look today on her 18th birthday, with its creators hoping it might prompt people to think 'I know someone who looks like this'

The Sussexes feel as though their "time and resources can be used for a better purpose" than a baby shower, with the Duchess believing it would be "inappropriate," a source claimed

When she was just 11, Meghan wrote to Procter & Gamble to complain about their "sexist" advertising, and now she and Harry have announced a global partnership with the huge company

Gross footage of a man blatantly squatting on the street outside Oxford Street Marks & Spencer has left viewers feeling nauseated after it was shared on Twitter

Amber Lara, from Banchory, Aberdeenshire, was left horrified after a huge chunk of her tooth cracked off when she bit into a slice of own brand 'Trio of Olive Bloomer'

Devon and Cornwall Police said a young girl was "pronounced dead at the scene" following a crash that took place at a campsite in the Helston area of Cornwall at about 12.50pm

A heartbroken dad has paid tribute to his loving wife, Jessica Walden who died from a cardiac arrest just 48 hours after giving birth to her second child, Orla Anne Walden

Jason Knauf, who reported Meghan Markle for bullying in October 2018, has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Car dealer Scott Ennis also had a Non-Harassment Order imposed after he spied on his wife because he thought she was cheating through cameras he installed in their bedroom

Prince Charles is allegedly still furious with Harry over his interview with Oprah Winfrey. But it is argued on a royal podcast that this could work into the long term plans of the Prince of Wales

The grieving family of nine-year-old Jordan Banks, who died after being struck by lightning on a football field in Blackpool, have paid tribute to the youngster

Support worker Joanne Colclough was forced to take two days off work after waste from the whole street she lives on overflowed into her garden, causing a horrific stench