England
Video Showing Jockey Jumping on Dead Horse Sparks Outrage
The video comes on the heels of a photo of a trainer posing atop a dead horse. The Irish Horse Regulatory Board is investigating the matter.
Teen Calling for War Against Jews and Gays From Granny's Shed Avoids Jail
The teenager is being called the youngest person in Britain to ever be convicted of terrorism offenses.
Man Who Caught COVID Twice in Coma Wakes Up With No Knowledge of Pandemic
Joseph Flavill suffered severe traumatic brain trauma after being hit by a car last March, three weeks before the U.K. went into its first lockdown.
COVID-19 Infections Haven't Declined in England Despite Lockdown
Cases increased by 50 percent between early December and January 15, according to a new study.
True Scale of Homelessness on England's Streets Revealed by COVID Crisis
More than 33,000 people were taken off the streets and given a bed during COVID, a number almost eight times higher than the U.K. government had estimated.
Families Given Fruit and Vegetable Pieces to Feed Hungry Children for Week
The 10 days of food for English families amounted to two jacket potato with beans, eight single cheese sandwiches days carrots
three days apples, two days of malt loaf and three days of yogurt with some added pasta and tomato.
Travelers Banned From Entering U.K. Without a Negative COVID Test
Passengers will be subject to an immediate $680 fine if they fail to comply with the new regulations on pre-departure testing.
'I'm 72 and I Grow Giant Vegetables'
I was always thinking how I could grow my carrots to be longer or fatter than normal. So, I decided I was going to have a go at growing big, or even giant vegetables.
'Highly Concerning' COVID Strain Sees England Ban Travel From South Africa
The U.K. is already struggling to contain a separate strain of COVID that is thought to be better at spreading that past forms of the virus.
COVID Mutation 'Will Spread More' Says U.K. Chief Scientific Adviser
Due to household mixing over Christmas "there will be increases in numbers over the next few weeks", a U.K. government adviser warned.
COVID Vaccines Should Work Against New Strain in the U.K., Experts Say
The new variant could be up to 70 percent more transmissible than the original, although it does not appear to cause more severe disease.
England COVID Mutation 'Out of Control' Health Secretary Says
Matt Hancock named other countries, including Australia, as places where the new strain had been found.
Watch Winter Solstice 2020 From Stonehenge Live Online
The summer and winter solstices held a special significance for the people who built Stonehenge around 4,500 years ago.
U.K. Hospitals 'Running Out of Beds' as COVID Cases Surge
Hospitals have begun diverting patients and discharging others to free up beds, with warnings it may come at the expense of "non-urgent" treatments for illnesses like cancer.
NHS Worker Who Treated COVID Patients Forced To Leave Due to Visa Rules
Arun Panabaka spent four months in intensive care units as a nursing assistant treating COVID-19 patients.
How Many Monoliths Are There? Every Location Where Objects Have Appeared
Monoliths continue to appear across the world as the objects have recently been spotted on an English beach and in a Colombian field.
Rita Ora Says Her Birthday Party During London Lockdown Was 'Inexcusable'
The "I Will Never Let You Down" singer has apologized for the "inexcusable error of judgment" after police were called to reports of a potential breach of COVID-19 regulations in a West London restaurant Saturday.
Over 10,000 Turkeys to Be Culled After Bird Flu Breakout in U.K.
An investigation to determine the source of the outbreak is underway, as health officials say the birds will be "humanely culled."
Strange Swan Deaths Reported As Birds Die After Bleeding From Nostrils
"It was terrible to see," said swan rescuer Caroline Sim.
Nearly 99 Percent of England to Enter Tough Restrictions at End of Lockdown
It comes after 696 COVID deaths were recorded on Wednesday, the highest U.K. daily total since May 5.
Students May Not Survive COVID Lockdown Without Mental Health Support
Students have warned that the mental health of those living at university during the pandemic will deteriorate during a second COVID lockdown.
Sharp Rise in COVID Infections As National Lockdown Loomed, Study Finds
Last-minute trips to see friends and family before a four-week lockdown came into force across England may have led to a rise in cases, data suggests.
Officers Repeatedly Visit Gym After Owner Refuses to Close During Lockdown
After being asked to close and risking a £10,000 ($13,194) fine, the owner of the gym Andreas Michli, reopened the gym as soon as the police left.
Nature Charity 'Unable to Protect English Wildlife', Report Warns
£165 million worth of funding cuts has meant Natural England is unable to protect the country's most valuable habitats according to a report by the Prospect trade union.
London Marathon 2020: Start Time, How to Watch
Even though the race is only open to elite runners this year, a form of the London Marathon will still take place on a closed course.
20-Something Who Thought COVID Was 'Bull****' Pleads From ICU to Wear Masks
"I paid the price... Now I'm in intensive care, waiting to get more treatment, and not knowing if I'm coming out the other side," the man said. "So I really want you to take this message on board because it could happen to anyone."
After BTS Grammy Museum Interview TV Host Slams Band and Fans Are Mad
It came in defense of another comment some deemed offensive.
Tens of Thousands Incorrectly Told They Tested Negative for Virus: Suit
Court documents allege that a network of labs in England is accused of unfairly selecting a coronavirus-testing software which, when put through a trial run, produced a significant number of errors and false negatives.
Doctors Make Millions From COVID Tests as England Government Labs Struggle
With many people in England unable to book COVID-19 tests, private clinics offering them have seen a "spike" in demand, with tests costing patients as much as £350 ($450) and earning private doctors, in some cases, millions in revenue.
Lockdown Measures in England Could Last Until Christmas, Officials Admit
Official figures show a spike in new cases and a "pinch" in being able to get tests after lockdown was eased.