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Annabel Prior was nine years old when she was struck with COVID-19 last October. Her mother Helen said her daughter was asymptomatic, although she did complain about headaches and a sore throat. Annabel tested positive during a PCR test and for three months after that, he mother said. But, despite testing negative in January this

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland will lift most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions next Monday. Making a statement in a virtual session of the Scottish Parliament, Scotland’s first minister said the move on 9 August will see nightclubs reopen, sports stadia and concert venues welcoming full capacity crowds, and social distancing coming to an

Team GB have won sailing gold in both the men’s 49er and Finn classes at the Tokyo Olympics. In the 49ers, Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell went into the final medal race, where double points are awarded, in second, four points behind New Zealand’s Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. But victory for Fletcher and Bithell

There is no prospect of an amber watchlist being introduced at the latest travel review this week, Sky News understands. Government sources have confirmed that Boris Johnson has rejected the idea. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ‘We have to have

A man, a woman and a boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a five-year-old boy pulled from a river in South Wales. The boy’s body was found in Ogmore River near Pandy Park in Bridgend at 5.45am on Saturday morning. A 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old

The UK has reported 24,470 new COVID-19 cases and 65 more deaths in the latest 24-hour period. Some 26,144 coronavirus infections and 71 fatalities were announced yesterday, while 29,173 cases and 20 deaths were reported this time last week. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Meanwhile, 38,858 people received their first

Discounted meals and cheaper cab rides will be offered to customers who get a COVID-19 jab, as part of a government-led attempt to boost the uptake of vaccines. Uber, Bolt, Deliveroo and Pizza Pilgrims are among the brands that will offer incentives to encourage young people to get vaccinated. Almost three million under-30s are yet

A five-year-old boy has been found dead in a river in South Wales, police have said. Officers were called at 5.45am on Saturday after a report of concern for a missing child in Sarn, Bridgend. The boy’s body was found in Ogmore River near Pandy Park, South Wales Police said. He was taken to Princess

Ben Stokes has announced he is to take an “indefinite” break from cricket to ”prioritise his mental well-being”. The England all-rounder will initially miss the upcoming Test series against India. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it fully supported his decision. Managing director of England Men’s Cricket, Ashley Giles, said: “Ben has shown tremendous

Infection rates have continued to rise across England, Wales and Northern Ireland – but dropped in Scotland, according to the latest estimates. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that in the week ending 24 July, approximately 1 in 65 people were estimated to have had COVID-19 in England. The rate was around 1

Drug-related deaths in Scotland are expected to hit record levels for the seventh year in a row. Figures for 2019 showed 1,264 people died as a result of drug misuse. This was already the highest in Europe, and three-and-a-half times the figure for England and Wales. Data covering 2020 will be released later today. Although

A record 689,313 alerts were sent to users of the NHS COVID-19 app in England and Wales in a week, NHS figures show. The alerts tell people they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. The new number was recorded in the week up to 21 July and is

The government is “increasingly confident” that more countries will soon be added to the amber and green travel lists, Dominic Raab has told Sky News. The foreign secretary said he believes opportunities for international travel can in the near future be opened up further as “the momentum forward is positive”. Mr Raab also did not

There has been more glory for Great Britain in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, with gold in the men’s 200m freestyle relay. Fresh off their one-two on Tuesday, Tom Dean led the way with Duncan Scott swimming the anchor leg. James Guy and Matthew Richards completed the line-up – and the quartet finished 0.03 seconds off

Children in the care of Lambeth Council were subjected to “levels of cruelty and sexual abuse that are hard to comprehend”, an inquiry into historical child abuse has found. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s report said the council exposed children to situations where they were at risk of sexual abuse and knowingly kept

Two 14-year-old boys have been found guilty of murdering a teen who was “lured” to a park and fatally stabbed. Oliver Stephens, 13, was pronounced dead at Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, on 3 January. Oliver, known as Olly, was persuaded to go to the park by a 14-year-old girl, where he was

The UK has reported 24,950 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour period. It means the number of COVID cases reported in the UK has fallen for the sixth consecutive day. Fourteen deaths were reported during the same period. Some 29,173 cases and 28 deaths were reported yesterday. Last Monday, 39,950 cases and 72

A severely disabled 13-year-old boy who raised £250,000 to help save an outdoor activity centre has had his efforts recognised by the prime minister. Oliver Voysey suffered a “catastrophic” brain injury when he was just two days old, which left him with sight loss, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy and learning difficulties. A regular visitor to

A man has told Sky News of the desperate attempts to save his wife, their nine-year-old son and a family friend who died in Loch Lomond. Edina Olahova, 29, and Rana Haris Ali lost their lives alongside their friend Muhammad Asim Riaz, 41, near Pulpit Rock on Saturday evening. Waris Ali said his wife, son

After Super Saturday at London 2012, there was Magic Monday in Tokyo as British athletes won three gold medals in the space of a few hours. Adam Peaty was Britain’s banker and did not disappoint, storming to victory in the 100 metres breaststroke to become the first British swimmer to retain an Olympic title. The