Government scientists have been mocked for telling families they can celebrate Christmas in the summer. The barmy idea is found in new documents from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage). Others included telling families not to hug and swap get-togethers with firework displays to stop coronavirus spreading. Darren Mawdsley, …

France 24 Amid dubious claims of fraud, three questions with a US election observer President Donald Trump has made repeated and unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud ever since the US began counting votes on Tuesday. But a mission from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which monitors …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has constituted a special bench to hear the plea seeking an investigation into medical reports of former premier Nawaz Sharif through a commission, ARY News reported on Saturday. A special bench comprising  Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani will conduct the hearing …

The Royal Mail has revealed its Christmas stamps for 2020. The six special stamps tell the story of the Nativity through stunning stained glass windows. Scenes from windows in six churches across the country, covering a range of eras, styles and techniques, are included in the set, which went on …

The Queen’s family Christmas at Sandringham could be off for the first time in 33 years.  Her Majesty is currently isolating at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip after leaving Norfolk for the month-long lockdown.  And one Sandringham insider has said: ‘We have been told not to expect them back for …

To mark Remembrance Day, on Wednesday, November 11, Katy Haydon is doing her post round in a striking dress covered in bright red poppies. The bubbly 26-year-old is hoping her effort will help amass a parcel of cash for the Royal British Legion. The popular postie, who delivers on her …

The Royal Mail (LSE: RMG) share price has increased in value by more than 100% over the past few months. Following this performance, some investors might be tempted to buy the stock ahead of a potential further increase in value. But is it worth chasing the shares higher? Today, I’m …

KIDS from an Oxford neighbourhood have dressed up in animal masks and appealed to the godfather of a royal prince not to build on a field next to their homes. The children from Sandhills took part in a protest alongside their parents against proposals to build on farmers field north …

Posting early for the festive season is always advisable, but more so than ever this year, with more parcels and cards expected to be sent by post due to the coronavirus restrictions. But don’t panic, there is still plenty of time to make sure your loved ones get their gifts …

The 32 jaw-dropping smears peddled by Martin Bashir to clinch his sensational Princess Diana scoop can be revealed today. His preposterous lies included lurid claims about the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince Edward and senior royal courtiers. The Panorama journalist allegedly spun an outlandish web of deceit to win Diana’s trust – …