NATIONAL NEWS

Footage shared on social media of Queen’s Hospital in Romford appears to show dozens of emergency vehicles queueing outside the hospital.

Brentwood, Epping Forest and Thurrock – all in Essex – continue to have the highest rates.

With case rates rising in all regions of England, and record patient numbers, changes are likely to see areas moving up a tier rather than down.

A monkey which lives on the side of an extinct volcano and a lungless worm salamander are among the Natural History Museum discoveries.

Members will debate the post-Brexit trade deal in the Senedd on Wednesday.

Local leaders in Kent have praised the ‘kindness and humanity’ showed by charitable organisations and individuals over the Christmas period.

Wales entered Level 4 restrictions – a national lockdown – on December 20.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said its services are under ‘the most severe pressure’.

Temperatures could reach minus 10C in Scotland.

Rhod Maclennan ‘loved the adoration of children’ and died peacefully on December 25 surrounded by his family and his dogs.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son is 19 months old and lives with his parents in Santa Barbara.

From wintry rescues, through a summer reprieve from lockdown, to a festive charity dip.

The company said Boxing Day was the busiest day ever for its broadband network, which is the largest in the UK.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will give a coronavirus update to MPs on Wednesday afternoon.

They concluded that the agreement ‘preserves the UK’s sovereignty as a matter of law’.

The 91-year-old received the first injection on December 8.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce any changes in a statement to the Commons on Wednesday.

The couple have signed a lucrative deal with Spotify to host and produce podcasts.

Downing Street said all options remain under review but that the Government is still planning for a staggered reopening of schools.

The First Minister said it is ‘especially vital’ not to mix indoors with other households.