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Complaints over pubs and restaurants ignoring social distancing

More than 70 complaints have been made over pubs and restaurants not sticking to social distancing guidelines during lockdown.
Worcester’s Victorian Fayre postponed until 2021

Worcester City Council has taken the decision to cancel this year’s Victorian Christmas Fayre.
New bridge to be lifted into place

A new bridge across a major city road will be lifted into place next weekend.
Urban extension gets green light

Work which will kickstart a huge urban extension of the city has been given the green light despite opposition.
European community centre could open

A call has been made for donations to help transform an old city warehouse into a Eastern European community centre.

Coronavirus: Don't go to Blackpool for a 'last blast' before lockdown is tightened, police warn

Lancashire Police has warned people against heading to Blackpool for one "last blast" ahead of new lockdown measures in the county.
Coronavirus: New local lockdown rules announced in parts of North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire

Parts of the North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands have been placed under further localised coronavirus restrictions.
Coronavirus: R number is now between 1.1 and 1.4 nationwide, with the UK reporting 4,322 new daily COVID-19 cases

The coronavirus transmission rate could now be as high as 1.4 in the UK, official figures show.
Amal Clooney quits UK envoy role over 'lamentable' government plans to break international law

Amal Clooney has quit her role as the UK’s special envoy on media freedom in protest at the government’s "lamentable" intention to "break international law" with the Internal Market Bill.

Coronavirus: New local lockdown rules announced in parts of North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire

Parts of the North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands have been placed under further localised coronavirus restrictions.
Coronavirus: R number is now between 1.1 and 1.4 nationwide, with the UK reporting 4,322 new daily COVID-19 cases

The coronavirus transmission rate could now be as high as 1.4 in the UK, official figures show.
Coronavirus: Lockdown measures in your area

Different lockdown rules are in place across the country, with curfews for some, and limits on household gatherings for others.
Amal Clooney quits UK envoy role over 'lamentable' government plans to break international law

Amal Clooney has quit her role as the UK’s special envoy on media freedom in protest at the government’s "lamentable" intention to "break international law" with the Internal Market Bill.

Diogo Jota: Liverpool interested in signing Wolves forward

Liverpool are interested in signing Wolves forward Diogo Jota as they look to bolster their attacking options.
US Open: Winged Foot will be tough enough without being 'tricked up', says Nick Dougherty

Will the United States Golf Association be tempted into a brutal course set-up after some great scores in the first round at Winged Foot? Nick Dougherty doubts it, and insists the course will be tough enough without interference...
US Open: Justin Thomas fires 65 to lead, Rory McIlroy in hunt at Winged Foot

Justin Thomas led a rare day of good scoring at Winged Foot as Rory McIlroy also made an encouraging start to the 120th US Open.
US Open: Rory McIlroy just two off the early lead after opening three-under 67

Rory McIlroy was delighted to achieve his initial aim of getting off to a hot start at the US Open after he fired an encouraging three-under 67 at Winged Foot.
Danni Wyatt blog: England Women's return in West Indies T20 series is one to cherish after longest of waits

In her latest Sky Sports column, England batter Danni Wyatt blogs on fun and games in the Derby bubble, Southern Vipers' storming form, the West Indies T20s on Sky Sports YouTube plus an upcoming competition for Women's Cricket month...

Harvey Weinstein stripped of CBE following rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein has been stripped of his CBE following his conviction for rape and sexual assault earlier this year.
Disgraced public figures who have been stripped of their honours

After years of allegations, a landmark court trial and convictions for rape and sexual assault, Harvey Weinstein has had his honorary CBE removed.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston reunite on screen in read through of Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Former Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have been reunited on screen in a racy read through of 1982 teen movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Van Morrison accuses government of trying to 'enslave' public in new anti-lockdown songs

Van Morrison has accused the UK government of trying to "enslave" the population in a series of songs protesting against the coronavirus lockdown.
Forrest Gump author Winston Groom dies aged 77

Tributes have been paid to Forrest Gump author Winston Groom, who has died aged 77.

TikTok downloads to be blocked in US within days

People in the US will be banned from downloading TikTok from this Sunday.
Alert issued to UK universities and colleges about spike in cyber attacks

British universities and colleges have been warned about a spike in ransomware attacks targeting the education sector by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ.
Tesla driver caught asleep behind wheel of self-driving car going 93mph

A man has been caught asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla car that was travelling at 150km/h (93mph).
PS5: Sony confirms £449 price and 19 November release, alongside game set in Hogwarts in 1800s

Sony has come out swinging ahead of the console wars looming this holiday season by confirming its two PS5 consoles will be available in November alongside a host of exciting games.

120,000-year-old human footprints found in Saudi Arabia

Sets of 120,000-year-old footprints belonging to humans have been discovered in Saudi Arabia.
Coronavirus: German football team lose 37-0 after socially distancing from opponents

An amateur German football team lost a match 37-0 after they socially distanced from their opponents due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Man told snakeskin isn't a legitimate face covering - 'especially when still attached to the snake'

A passenger who was spotted wearing a snake as a mask while travelling on a bus has been warned it is not a legitimate face covering.
Lego is spending £310m to transform its bricks

Lego has vowed that its bricks will no longer be made from plastic by 2030.

This desperate children's hospital in Yemen could be the closest thing to hell on Earth

Warning: This report contains distressing images of seriously malnourished children.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson considering national restrictions on social lives to curb infections

Boris Johnson is considering the introduction of new national restrictions - possibly as soon as next week - as the prime minister races to try and get a handle on the spread of coronavirus.
Retail sales volumes grow for fourth consecutive month but analysts warn of trouble ahead

Retailers continued their slow recovery during August, as sales volumes increased by 0.8% compared with July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Coronavirus: BoE warns recent case increases could hold back economy

Britain's economy is "less weak" than previously expected but a recent rise in COVID-19 cases could take its toll on activity, the Bank of England has said.