The government is preparing to remove the 30-person legal limit a month earlier than planned.

Some families and friends can hug again as Covid rules continue to be relaxed.

Blossoms play to 5,000 fans in Liverpool to help gather research for this summer's festival season.

Queen Elizabeth marks centenary of Northern Ireland with tribute to people and peace process.

With Edwin Poots also a candidate, there would be a leadership contest for the first time in 50 years.

An average audience of 12.8 million viewers tune into the final episode of the drama's sixth series.

Low-income customers will be offered more than 50% off a fibre broadband package from June.

NHS England calls for a clamp down on the targeting of the "dangerous" unlicensed drug at young women.

Manchester United's game against Liverpool is postponed after about 200 fans break into Old Trafford to protest against the Glazers' ownership.

Sir Philip Green and Dominic Cummings were among those reluctant to give evidence at past committees.

Brothers Arjun and Amar Purewal say playing against each other will be "bittersweet".

The 17-year-old, who has been performing internationally since he was 11, "deeply moved" the jury.

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

Retail bosses say Scotland's reopening week outperformed England and Wales when their restrictions were lifted in April.

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

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

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.

Ramadan is marked by Muslims worldwide - but some UK mosques aren't letting women in.

On May 3 1921 Northern Ireland came into being as the partition of Ireland took legal effect.

Headaches, stinging eyes and breathing problems - how people are struggling with the stench from a landfill site.

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.

Staff from a Cardiff intensive care unit are offsetting the environmental impact of treating patients.

Is Wally the walrus really in Wales looking for somewhere new for lunch?

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.

Monday's front pages focus on protests at Manchester United's ground, and social distancing rules.

Manchester student Moshe Bergman was among 45 people killed at the religious festival.

But Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says he will wait for answers from the three investigations taking place.

Historian Lord Bew begins the series with Home Rule and the Ulster crisis on Monday.

Police are searching for the newborn after her parents did not take her to A&E for assessment.