"Freedom passes" are set to be distributed to those who test negative for coronavirus twice in one week, leaked reports suggest. Paperwork will be awarded to members of the public who are consistently found to be Covid-19 negative when regularly
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Mum-of-seven struck by train after downing 15 cans ‘struggled with lockdown’
A mum-of-seven who "struggled with lockdown" had downed 15 cans of lager before she was tragically killed when she was struck by a train, an inquest heard. Sammi-Jo Edwards, 41, had just started a new job as a pub cleaner
Family Christmas in jeopardy as government ‘to toughen up’ Covid tier system
The toughening up of the coronavirus tier system could ruin family Christmases. A government expert warned that the lowest tier was less effective at reducing, recommending that they should be tightened until a Covid-19 vaccine can be implemented. Dr Susan
Seven women fined £200 each after their limousine night out broke lockdown rules
A group of seven women have been fined £200 each after being caught red-handed enjoying a night out in the back of a limousine – breaking the country's coronavirus lockdown rules. The women, who are all from different households, were
Schoolgirl banned from wearing jumper as school opens all windows in pandemic
A chilly schoolgirl has been banned from wearing a jumper at school despite new coronavirus prevention measures seeing all the windows left open. Stoke Damerel Community College now regularly keeps its windows and doors open to keep air circulating freely
Anti-vaxxers ‘could be banned from going into work if they don’t get Covid jab’
People who refuse a Covid jab once the coronavirus vaccine is rolled out could face being banned from going to work, a Tory MP has hinted. In the wake of positive news regarding the Pfizer vaccine earlier this week, fears
Government may change anti-Covid measures again after second lockdown
The government is considering replacing the coronavirus-fighting tier system once the current lockdown in England ends, it has emerged. Brits were plunged into a 2nd lockdown on November 5 and will not be able to mingle with other households or
What you need to know about ‘mutated coronavirus’ in slaughtered mink
A mutated form of coronavirus has been found in a Danish mink farm prompting some concern from scientists and politicians. The evolved strain of the virus, which appears to have spread from the animals to humans in Denmark, will lead
Brit farmers to save our bacon if mutant Covid fears force UK pork shortage
'Mink-Covid' fears could force a bacon shortage in Britain if Danish goods are banned. Pig farmers in the UK are reportedly planning on stepping up to the plate if further restrictions are placed on imports from Denmark due to a
Councillor claims Covid-19 is ‘fake’ and compares lockdown life to North Korea
The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox A councillor who claimed coronavirus is a "fake virus" has compared life in lockdown to "living in North Korea". Irene Hewitson, 63,