Day: January 16, 2021

People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.

Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.

Leicester City edge a keenly contested Premier League encounter with Southampton to maintain their push for a top-four place.

Mason Mount finally breaks the resistance of 10-man Fulham as Chelsea labour their way to a second Premier League win in seven.

Hundreds of thousands of DNA and arrest records were deleted after a human error, the Home Office says.

Chinese debutant Yan Bingtao recovers to stun defending champion Stuart Bingham 6-5 and reach the final of the Masters in Milton Keynes.

Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.

Staffordshire Police stopped a car that had travelled from Manchester to Uttoxeter.

Holiday firms are expecting a “bumper year” once lockdown restrictions are lifted.

In the Middle Ages, Lichfield Cathedral was a pilgrimage for the sick – now it’s become a vaccination centre.

Sri Lanka exposed England’s weaknesses on the third day of the first Test, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

The number of incidents reported to the child safeguarding panel in England rose by a quarter.

The Gerry and the Pacemakers singer died from a blood infection at the age of 78.

Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.

Brighton boost their hopes of Premier League survival as Neal Maupay’s winner against a lacklustre Leeds ends a run of nine games without a win.

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Makeshift Celtic end Livingston’s eight-game winning run, but are still without victory in 2021 after a compelling Scottish Premiership draw.

Michail Antonio scores his first goal since October as West Ham defeat a lacklustre Burnley at London Stadium.

Michail Antonio scores his first goal since October as West Ham defeat a lacklustre Burnley at London Stadium.

In the Middle Ages, Lichfield Cathedral was a pilgrimage for the sick – now it’s become a vaccination centre.

Emergency staff tell the royal couple why there may be broken workers at the end of the pandemic

Emergency staff tell the royal couple why there may be broken workers at the end of the pandemic

Another 4,262 people have also been admitted to hospital with the virus, the government says.

RAF veteran Louis Godwin said it was marvellous to go to Salisbury Cathedral for his Covid-19 jab.

National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.

Matheus Pereira scores twice from the penalty spot as West Brom secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Black Country rivals Wolves at Molineux.

The four main engines for Nasa’s new “megarocket” are to be fired in unison for the first time.

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s chancellor.

Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed.

Mesut Ozil is close to agreeing a deal to end his Arsenal contract, paving the way for a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce.

The last time Manchester United beat Liverpool at Anfield was in 2016, but can you name the starting XIs from that day?

CBBC star’s mother, Lucy Lyndhurst, says his death has had a “catastrophic effect” on their family.

Lahiru Thirimanne’s unbeaten 76 frustrates England as a spirited Sri Lanka rally on the third day of the first Test in Galle.

Parts of eastern England could see up to 8cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.

Mike Page says his images of the spectacular patterns capture a moment in time.

Forty-seven players will stay confined to the their hotel rooms before the Australian Open after other passengers on their flights tested positive for coronavirus.

Clothing brand Ralph Lauren ends its sponsorship of world number three Justin Thomas, saying it was “disheartened” by his use of a homophobic slur.

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

Australia hold the advantage after a rain-shortened second day of the decisive fourth Test against India in Brisbane.

Maro Itoje has never captained his country. He doesn’t lead his club. So why do his team-mates think he could rugby’s biggest job?

Mr Cabrera faces extradition to Argentina where he is alleged to have committed domestic abuse.

Takeaway outlets and click and collect retail services must change how they operate in Scotland.

Air industry bodies call for more government support ahead of the UK travel corridor closure on Monday.

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.

The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?

A Belfast mother says there is “compelling evidence” that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia.

Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000.

We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.

The UK prime minister wants girls’ education in developing countries to be a key international focus.

Black, Asian or minority ethnic people with autism have a “double whammy”, campaigners say.

Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.

Ministers seem set on England’s May elections taking place, but some in local government are pushing back.

Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.