Covid 'travel windows' hit students going home for Christmas after 'hellish' term

Dolly Parton has said that she is a “very proud girl” after learning that her $1 million donation funded the research that aided the development of a major vaccine for Covid-19.It was confirmed earlier this week that Parton had dished out $1 million of her own money to aid research by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center since the start of the pandemic.The Vanderbilt research has subsequently played a key role in the development of a vaccine from U.S.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg are finally back together - much to the delight of themselves and their fans! After their sweet reunion on Tuesday, the couple shared a series of romantic photos from a low-key, autumnal walk."We don't have a dog. So instead, we took the nearest thing out for a nice autumnal walk...

ITV presenter appeared on the news show ahead of her own show on the same channel.She raged about the government's "woolliness" about Christmas after lockdown.The 60-year-old complained about the government's "woolliness" and attempts to 'save Christmas' following the month-long lockdown in England.GMB hosts Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid asked Lorraine for her thoughts after they interviewed defence secretary Ben Wallace on their programme in which he was asked about Christmas and reports rules will be relaxed for the festive period.Ben said: "Lorraine, you were there. You heard what he had to say.

Alex Jones has interviewed countless celebrities during her time on The One Show – but she can still have ‘pinch me’ moments.

The Sun, a source said: ‘People are queuing up to cave Ian’s head in. He borrowed money from Max and hasn’t paid him back.

The California lawmakers criticized for agreeing to attend a week-long policy conference on the sandy beaches of Maui may have had to put down their mai tais for a moment to deal with the blistering criticism that has continued at home. The Los Angeles Times reported that the annual conference is being held at the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel, where the rooms can cost more than $500 per night.

COLEEN Nolan has revealed she's voting for ex husband Shane Richie to do "every I'm A Celebrity trial" after their bitter split. Speaking to OK! magazine, the Loose Women panellist revealed: "I said to him, ‘I’m going to vote for you to do every trial." Coleen said Shane didn't miss a beat, and replied to her: "Well I’ll be able to do the eating trial because I put up with your cooking for years!" Laughing, she added: "I couldn’t even argue because it’s very true." Coleen has thrown her support behind Shane, 21 years after he broke her heart and cheated on her.

Some Covid patients who beat the virus may be immune from catching it again for several years, a new study has suggested.

A town's much-loved Santa Claus has died weeks before Christmas after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

Seventy-five years after the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp and the defeat of Nazism, anti-Semitism is on the rise. In many places around the world, Jews are vilified, demonized, and physically attacked.This increase in incidents is being reported across the globe.

PlymouthLive : "We went to Portugal on holiday and he was inspired by the harbour, places were decorated like this. “He has wanted to do it since, but I wouldn’t let him.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA deal set to transform Ayrshire into a "21st century powerhouse for growth" has been signed off this morning.The Ayrshire Growth Deal - worth £251 million to the area - was rubber stamped at a virtual event today.It ratifies the implementation and financial arrangements which signal major investment into the region.The signing of the deal is the culmination of four years’ work by the three Ayrshire councils, partner organisations and both UK and Scottish governments.The deal has pledged to "galvanise efforts to develop key strategic sites and sectors in Ayrshire."Among its aims is to help leverage private sector investment of more than £300

Beverley Callard has been slammed by I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! fans for allegedly eating butter on the show, despite claiming to be vegan.The 63 year old, whose fitness videos were recently revealed, was accused of lying to cheat her way out of eating animal parts during the eating trial. The former Coronation Street actress announced she'd turned vegan in March earlier this year and managed to get out of eating deer's testicles – a Bushtucker trial her campmate Vernon Kay took part in.

I'M A Celebrity viewers freaked out during last night's Bushtucker Trial as they heard the faint crying of a baby inside haunted Gwrych Castle. The famous contestants seemed oblivious to the weeping infant amid the excitement of the Laughing Stocks challenge - but it didn't escape fans at home.

Coronavirus vaccines could reportedly be given to 2.5million Brits by Christmas with a national roll-out possibly starting in two weeks.

Good Morning Britain has been hit with a flurry of complaints after Piers Morgan interviewed Heath Secretary Matt Hancock earlier this week. The cutting chat saw Piers lay into the government minister about his handling of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.In a savage attack, Susanna Reid's co-host brazenly demanded to know why Hancock had decided to stay in the job despite a string of errors.The interview sparked 85 viewers to reach out to Ofcom to log an official complaint.Meanwhile, The Sun add that a further 41 lodged complaints over a previous episode.After seeing the news, Piers took to Twitter to joke he was 'losing his touch'.Posting to his 7.6 million followers, the former newspaper editor wrote: "Only 85????? Wow.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An investigation has been launched after a Motherwell high school was targeted by porn hackers.The official Twitter feed of Taylor High was ambushed by trolls who posted hardcore images on the site.The steamy images were taken from an adult website and show close-ups of a bald man and dark haired woman having sex along with pictures of another naked women.The x-rated screengrabs triggered a host of replies from Twitter users.The school’s Twitter account has now been removed entirely.A council spokesperson said: “We immediately took action as soon as we were made aware that a school social media account had been compromised and offensive material posted.

Jacqueline Jossa has told fans that she is dieting again after declaring that she is "proud" of her curves. The former EastEnders star 28, is now eating low carb pre-prepared meals in a bid to "feel better" about herself.

Vernon Kay's former colleagues took pleasure in seeing the TV and radio presenter suffer on I'm A Celebrity...

PAUL Hollywood defended his decision to send Bake Off star Hermine home in the semi-final after "disgusting" trolls attacked Laura online. Fans were left stunned when popular Hermine was voted off the series by judges Paul and Prue Leith following a disastrous Patisserie Week, and claimed the result was fixed after she had scooped Star Baker for two weeks running.

JESY Nelson's boyfriend Sean Sagar has returned to Instagram after it was revealed his other half is taking an "extended break" from Little Mix. A rep confirmed on Tuesday that 29-year-old Jesy is having time off for "private medical reasons".