If a trial is successful, close contacts of people with Covid may no longer have to self-isolate for 10 days.

The service should not be used as a means of verifying identity in the battle against fraud, Ofcom says.

Government adviser Prof Sir Mark Walport says there is "good news" but the virus could "reignite".

Helena Purcell travelled to Belgium for an NHS-funded procedure on her unborn baby's spina bifida.

Julia James' uncle makes a public plea, as it emerges the National Crime Agency is helping.

Blossoms will play to 5,000 people to help gather research for this summer's festival season.

A photo of the fourth in line to the throne, taken by her mother, is released to mark the day.

About 200 Kill the Bill campaigners are prevented by police from marching onto the M32 in Bristol

One officer was knocked out and another was also punched at the premises in County Tyrone.

The retailer was criticised for its after sales service and product guarantees in the survey of 10,000 shoppers.

England scrum-half Ben Youngs withdraws from contention for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa because of family reasons.

Celebrity chef Matt Pritchard injures his back rowing the Atlantic for charity in a four-man crew.

In previous years, the sunset celebration has seen thousands line the streets in Bristol.

DJs and dancers share their experiences of the "big energy" at the first club night since lockdown.

People from an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi background suffered more, the Lancet study shows.

Cafes and gyms also got back to business on Friday as lockdown restrictions were lifted.

The Department of Health says the people who tested positive are self-isolating.

Most of those affected were frail and elderly and at high risk of being very unwell, a study finds.

Admissions of confirmed and suspected Covid cases are now in single figures.

Find out how to keep up to date with live election results on TV, radio, online and on social media.

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

As lockdown restrictions began to ease, a conservationist from NI moved to a remote UK island.

"We don't want your dirty pants" - charity shops are asking people to call before donating, but why?

Sadiq Khan on the pandemic, recession and his spat with former US President Donald Trump.

Fresh calls for change are being made as the deaf community continues to be disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.

For the first time since the pandemic began, a nightclub opens its doors.

British troops have joined what is considered the world's most dangerous UN peacekeeping force in Mali.

The handprints found in a cave in Mexico are believed to be part of an ancient Mayan ritual.

Ex-England rugby star Mike Tindall says he regrets not pushing his dad more when he was diagnosed.

Sunday papers cover the easing of England's lockdown, and a possible vaccine plan for schoolchildren.

Beach huts have never been so in demand in an Essex seaside town - what's all the fuss about?

The Scottish Conservatives leader says Facebook, Twitter and Instagram need to tackle online abuse.

The date marks a seismic political moment - but there was little fanfare on the day itself.

Children, jobseekers and older people are among those most affected by the digital divide.

The £3bn aircraft carrier will lead the UK's Carrier Strike Group on a tour of Asia.