Dumfries and Galloway coronavirus figures for Thursday, December 17

The coronavirus has killed 207 more people in UK hospitals as a new strain of the coronavirus rips through parts of the country.

PIERS Morgan's son Spencer has revealed he was among the crowds who fled Tier 4 London at the weekend to avoid a "cancelled Christmas". The 27-year-old told Twitter followers that he made his way to the family's Sussex home, which is currently in Tier 2.

Piers Morgan's son Spencer has shared his relief after he "escaped" London for the family's country home in Tier 2 Sussex.

Queen's annual Christmas speech is a holiday staple, but this year's broadcast is set to be especially important. During the most difficult times for the people of the United Kingdom (and around the world), the Queen's addresses to the public have been a source of both comfort and inspiration and this year's Christmas speech, coming amid the coronavirus pandemic, is expected to be on for the history books, according to royal experts.

Congressional leaders on Sunday reached a deal on a roughly $900 billion coronavirus relief package after a half-year of stalemate, securing another tranche of aid as a surge in COVID-19 infections threatens to further derail the nation's sputtering economy. If passed by the House and Senate on Monday as expected, the legislation would extend aid to millions of Americans still reeling from the pandemic by providing a fresh round of stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment benefits and money for small businesses, as well as new funding for struggling industries, tax breaks, vaccine distribution and education and health care.

Britain could discover within “a few days” whether vaccines work against new mutant coronavirus.

Gallery: Jenna Dewan at 40: 10 things you didn’t know about her (BANG Showbiz)But in another video, Mandy reassured her followers that she's feeling fine. She said: "I managed to get out of bed and go on a nice long walk today, and I'm feeling good. I hope you all are feeling good.

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has slammed suggestions that she and boyfriend Tommy Fury have flouted coronavirus rules by jetting off on holiday. The couple are currently enjoying a romantic break in the Maldives after spending several days in Dubai where they met up with pals Maura Higgins and Christopher Taylor. With Boris Johnson announcing a new tier four system for various areas across the UK, many wondered whether Tommy and Molly-Mae were breaking the rules travelling abroad. Responding to the claims, Molly-Mae wrote in her Instagram stories: ‘In response to the messages I’m already getting about us being away throughout this time…‘Please understand that Tommy and I left the UK from Cheshire which was in Tier 2 at the time.

PIERS Morgan's son Spencer has revealed that he was among the crowds who fled Tier 4 London at the weekend to avoid a "cancelled Christmas". The 27-year-old told fans that he and his family made their way to their Sussex home, which is currently in Tier 2.

PREGNANT Kimberley Walsh has told how a secret Girls Aloud reunion was ruined by coronavirus restrictions. She revealed the former girl group were all hoping to get together before Christmas but it's been too "tricky" under the current Covid curbs.

A man with coronavirus died on a plane as fellow passengers ignored the risk and performed CPR in the aisle in a desperate bid to save him.

With Christmas approaching, John Krasinski has returned to brighten things up.

Coronavirus ravaged the south east. Originally, loved ones were able to reunite for a five-day period of relaxed rules – but this has since been chopped.In the new "Tier Four" there is no indoor mixing allowed, even on Christmas.

microbrewery started in the cramped living room of an ex-council flat has grown into a million-pound business that has weathered the alcohol industry's biggest ever storm. Andrew Birkby, 35, and William Harris, 32, launched Wildcard Brewery after making their own beer from a home brew kit.They took a shot in the notoriously difficult industry by maxing out a £2,000 personal credit card and rented equipment at an Essex brewery in 2012.Eight years on, and with the help of one of the UK's few female master brewers, Jaega Wise, Wildcard is now an award-winning business turning over more than £1.2 million per year.

It wasn’t the smoothest show ever staged but it did make the youngsters feel a little bit Christmassy and they hope folks at home did too.The show was introduced by Santa and the video will be shared with parents before the end of term, as will more films from other bubbles within the primary school.

This upcoming Christmas is not looking as cheery as previous years. With lockdown restrictions having tightened across the UK, and the coronavirus pandemic still reigning on, we will all be striving to have as much festive fun as possible despite all the limitations.

Adama Traore will return to his scintillating best form in 2021, according to Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

ban on freight movement was imposed by France because of the new strain of coronavirus first detected in south-east England. The failure by the UK Government to strike a deal on Brexit has caused even more alarm with extra tariffs and checks coming.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours.The Scottish Government also announced that 1504 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight.Sturgeon said the lower number of cases are due to a backlog of figures coming through.264 people are in hospital being treated for the deadly virus while 7 people remain in intensive care.The news came on the day a UK cabinet Minister rejected Nicola Sturgeon’s call for an extension of the Brexit transition period while the latest coronavirus crisis is dealt with.The First Minister tweeted: “It’s now imperative that PM seeks an agreement to extend the Brexit transition period.“The new Covid strain - and the various implications of it - means we face a profoundly serious

OK! magazine: “I’m from a big family and I like the idea of having a bigger family. I waited longer than I thought I would.

direct to your inboxFrance is expected to end a ban on freight movement from the UK as officials put in place a 'solid health protocol' in the next few hours.The UK has been cut off from large parts of Europe – and some other areas of the world – as authorities imposed bans on passengers because of fears over the new coronavirus variant.The most dramatic intervention came from France, whose ban also put a stop to hauliers crossing the English Channel with their cargo.It's caused a huge backlog of lorries heading for the channel ports, while concerns have been raised over food and goods shortages in the coming days.Now, French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari has said a protocol is to be adopted at a European Union-wide level “to