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The Beatles to release ‘final record’, says Paul McCartney Charlotte Hawes

Simon Pegg graduated from the University of Bristol in 1991 with a BA in theatre, film, and television. He transitioned into stand-up comedy before starring in TV comedy series such as Black Books and Spaced. He is perhaps most well-known for his portrayals in the ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ films; Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

Simon Pegg discusses struggles with alcohol on Mission Impossible set Beth Franklin

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k Will Millar

Rylan Clark has landed a role on long-running BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers.

Rylan Clark set to star in Eurovision-themed episode of The Archers Sophie Wills

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’ Chloe Clarke

Comedian Milton Jones hits the road

Comedian Milton Jones hits the road - dates and venues Sue Wilkinson

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan

Ryanair warns it will cost more to fly to Europe this summer - here’s why Hiyah Zaidi

Dogs falling ill with ‘mystery’ vomiting bug - the signs to watch out for Isabella Boneham

The BVA has said there is currently no link between visiting the region's beaches and a rise in dog vomiting cases.

British Veterinary Association gives advice following a mystery dog vomiting bug Ryan Smith

The US has cut the isolation requirement from 10 days to five providing people are not showing symptoms (Photo: Getty Images)

Calls to cut Covid self-isolation to 5 days after US makes rules change Claire Schofield

Business leaders have called for further support for the hospitality sector due to concerns that the new Omicron Covid variant led to a drop-off in trade in the run-up to Christmas (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Business leaders call for further support for pubs and restaurants amid concerns... Helen Johnson

Half a million birds have had to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu (image: Shutterstock)

Dozens of bird flu cases recorded across UK amid ‘largest ever’ outbreak Henry Sandercock

The UKHSA has projected that should Omicron continue spreading at its current rate, there could be between 80,000 to 90,000 UK cases per day by the end of December (image: Getty Images)

UK Omicron Covid cases ‘doubling every three days’ top scientists say Henry Sandercock

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people not to cancel Christmas parties or school nativity plays this festive period (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson urges people not to cancel Christmas parties or nativities amid Om... Helen Johnson

Christmas lockdown should be avoided as Covid winter wave ‘unlikely’ - what Prof...

The Government has updated the traffic light system and says it makes it simpler for people to take a foreign holiday.

What destinations are on the red, amber and green list for travel Fiona Thompson

Students, wearing face masks to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, work on computers in the Social Learning Zone at the University of Bolton (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

University students ‘face lectures ban unless they are fully-vaccinated’ Group Reporter

Travellers returning to England from holidays abroad are being warned of travel disruption and long queues at airports when restrictions begin to ease (Photo: Shutterstock)

Travellers returning to England warned of “disruption” and long airport queues w... Helen Johnson

New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid cases ‘could go as high as 100,000’ a day after restrictions lifted in Eng... Helen Johnson

Scientists have warned more data is needed before restrictions can be lifted (Photo: Getty Images)

Warning June lockdown lifting 'should be delayed by a few weeks' due to signs of... Claire Schofield

Locking down streets could be the way forward when it comes to containing outbreaks of Covid variants (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Entire streets could be locked down to stop spread of Covid variants, says exper... Rhona Shennan

International travel for holidays is looking increasingly unlikely (Getty Images)

Here's the latest expert advice on booking holidays abroad Finlay Greig

Grandparents shouldn’t hug and kiss their grandkids yet - even if they’ve had two Covid vaccine doses (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents shouldn’t hug and kiss their grandkids yet - even if they’ve had tw... Ethan Shone

The Prime Minister has urged the nation to be “prudent” by continuing to follow the rules (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson is ‘very optimistic’ all Covid restrictions will be lifted on 21 J... Claire Schofield

Britain's Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps. (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images.)

No holidays until ‘everybody’ gets Covid jab warns Transport Secretary Sophie Brownson

Boris Johnson has said he is “optimistic” that people will be able to holiday this summer (Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson ‘optimistic’ summer holidays will be possible this year - what sci... Claire Schofield

The Government made limited use of quarantine hotels early in the pandemic, such as this Holiday Inn hotel,close to Heathrow Airport which was block-booked by the Department of Health to use as a quarantine zone in March 2020 (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Anyone returning from these 'red list' countries to the UK will soon have to qua... Alex Nelson

Pubs, bars and restaurants should remain closed until May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs and restaurants should stay shut until May - what scientists are saying Claire Schofield

A man wearing a protective mask passes by the Coliseum in Rome (Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy is back in lockdown after signs of a 'new wave' of Covid-19 - here's why

Can your boss force you to have a Covid vaccine? We asked an employment lawyer Rhona Shennan

Meeting others outdoors still poses Covid risks - could it be banned? Sarah Wilson

Today we launch our 'A Shot In The Arm' campaign urging the PM to use local pharmacies as covid vaccination centres.

More community pharmacies could be used to deliver covid vaccine says No10 Geraldine Scott

‘Worst is yet to come’ for Covid-19 infections - what you need to know Claire Schofield

A lack of social distancing in supermarkets is causing concern - how to stay saf...

Anyone arriving in England and Scotland must provide a negative Covid test Helen Johnson

Here’s when Boris Johnson is speaking today - and how to watch live Rhona Shennan

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha... Ethan Shone

Oxford University's AstraZeneca vaccine could be approved ‘just after’ Christmas Helen Johnson

Last minute changes to Christmas restrictions could still happen - as fears grow... Iain Leggat

Covid restrictions could ease from spring - with hopes that summer 2021 will be ... Claire Schofield

Health Secretary Matt Hancock. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Matt Hancock appears to rule out hugging at Christmas Poppy Kennedy

Home Secretary Priti Patel. Photo by PA.

National lockdown not ruled out says Priti Patel Fiona Thompson

National Insurance number applications are still suspended due to the pandemic Iain Leggat

Fatigue is one of the symptoms sufferers from "long covid" have been experiencing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

GPs call for 'Long Covid' treatment programme as thousands suffer long-lasting s... Sarah Wilson

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Socially distanced comedy night taking place at pub Katy Wheeler

Health Secretary Matt Hancock

Health Secretary compares mass testing to 'moonshot' Kevin Clark

President Trump's administration have bought up the entire stock of a key Covid-19 drug (Getty Images)

The USA has bought up the world stock of UK-approved Covid-19 drug remdesivir Finlay Greig

Six blockbusters due to hit the big screen next year Sue Wilkinson

Here's when horse racing could return in the UK and new social distancing measur... Alex Nelson