Oliver Dowden

Marion Cotillard (photo: Getty Images)

Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

Oliver Dowden and Alex Chalk have taken key roles following the resignation of Dominc Raab

Oliver Dowden and Alex Chalk take key roles after Raab’s resignation

King Charles portraits to cost taxpayer £8million

The city council says they will discuss the future of Tik Tok on staff phones as security concerns grow.

Council to review TikTok on work devices

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

MPs believe TikTok breaches UK law - could be banned

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Self-isolation can only end early if two negative results are produced on consecutive days (Photo: Getty Images)

Major change to Covid self-isolation rules takes effect from today

Plan B Covid rules are due to expire on 26 January (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Encouraging’ signs Covid rules will lift this month as cases plateau

The Union Flag at half mast on County Hall in April following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Flying the flag for national pride

Standing ban to be lifted for English Premier League and Championship fixtures

The full list of 20 UK places bidding to become City of Culture 2025 - from Corn...

Bukayo Saka is consoled by Gareth Southgate following defeat in the Euro 2020 Championship Final (Photo: Getty Images)

Arsenal condemns racist social media abuse directed at their player Bukayo Saka ...

The 2021 Championships were cancelled due to Covid-19 (Photo: BOB MARTIN/AELTC/AFP via Getty Images)

Reduced crowds and no autographs - full list of Covid rule changes at Wimbledon ...

Ofcom will be able to rule on complaints over bias or inaccuracy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Streaming giants to be regulated in same way as traditional broadcasters under n... Sarah Wilson

The Wimbledon finals will be contested in front of capacity crowds and 40,000 fans will be allowed in Wembley for its final Euro 2020 fixtures (Getty Images)

Wimbledon finals at full capacity with 40,000 fans expected at Euro 2020 games

A Parkrun event in Haigh Woodland Park.

Parkrun events delayed until July 24 following lockdown decision

Ollie Robinson's England suspension ‘over the top’, says Culture Secretary Olive...

Loz Kaye, Citizen Engagement Manager, Lancashire 2025

Do you want to be part of Lancashire's bid to become the UK's City of Culture 20...

Concert-goers enjoy a non-socially distanced outdoor live music event at Sefton Park on May 2, 2021 in Liverpool.

Crowd pilot events in Liverpool, Sheffield and London ‘a real success’ as just 1...

Boris Johnson vows to give Super League a ‘red card’ ahead of meeting with footb...

Gary Neville has condemned the plans for a European Super League (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

‘The motivation is greed’: Reaction to plans for European Super League

The Moderna vaccine is 92 per cent effective against Covid-19, and is on course to arrive in the UK in April, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden (Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire/PA Images)

The US' Moderna vaccine is expected to be rolled out in the UK in April

From 29 March, up to six people or two households will be allowed to gather in parks and private gardens (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

More lockdown restrictions will ease in England on 29 March - everything you nee...

The Government has announced the first areas of the UK which will benefit from ultra-fast broadband (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the UK areas due to receive ultra fast broadband first - and when it w...

Reel Cinema Chorley

Chorley cinema's £115,000 award will help protect jobs
Chorley's Reel Cinema has been awarded £115,385 by the BFI as part of the first round of funding from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
Gordon Mccully

UK-wide superfast programme pushed broadband speeds up a gear for 5.5 million homes. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Upgrading to superfast broadband could boost your home's value by up to £3,500

The BBC will broadcast school lessons on TV during lockdown - here’s when and wh...

The legal age for playing the National Lottery is going up next year - here’s wh...

Morecambe fans haven't seen a home game in person since the end of February

Morecambe fans may return to matches next month - subject to tiered restrictions

Preston North End's Deepdale ground

Fans set to return to sports grounds in limited numbers but the Preston North En...

The Blackpool Tower Ballroom has received £764,000 from the Government

Blackpool Tower Ballroom receives £764,000 in Government funding

Morecambe's matches have been played out against the backdrop of empty seats

Morecambe manager looks forward to the return of fans

This is the full list of bank holidays in England and Wales 2021 - including May...

An extra bank holiday has been planned for 2022 to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jub...

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be marked with special Bank Holiday weekend

Ian Robinson outside Chorley Theatre

A £50,000 Government lifeline for closure-threatened Chorley theatre in the mids...

Christmas will be ‘tough’ this year with no big family celebrations - according ...

Preston North End in action against Stoke behind closed doors at Deepdale

Culture secretary reveals exactly what must happen for Preston North End fans to...

The advert is part of the Government’s Cyber First campaign

Culture Secretary admits Government ballet dancer ad is ‘crass’

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The release of Jurassic World: Dominion has been delayed - here’s when it will c...

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Preston North End in action against Swansea behind closed doors at Deepdale

Preston North End could have to play without fans for another six months

Preston North End play Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday and 1,000 fans will be let in as part of an EFL pilot on crowds returning to grounds

Preston North End's visit to Norwich City on Saturday to be watched by 1,000 fan...

Testing has been rolled out at some major US cities (Getty Images)

Could testing people for coronavirus at UK airports replace quarantine?

Here are all the EU countries allowing UK tourists to enter - and quarantine rul...

Cheering crowds in Piccadilly during the VJ Day celebrations (Photo: Keystone/Getty Images)

'More than ever, VJ Day is a time for reflection': Culture Secretary Oliver Dowd...

Fans wait in socially distanced enclosures to see Sam Fender as he performs at the Virgin Money Unity Arena on August 13, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne

Government announces lockdown easing measures - but not for parts of Lancashire

Comedy venues fight for their lives as 77 per cent face closure

The Transform Hub at Fulwood

Gearing up for a 'Sweaty Saturday' in Preston

When will theatres be able to open for live performances? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when indoor theatres can reopen - and safety measures that could be in pl...

(Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)

The UK has banned Huawei from its 5G network - here’s what that means

Beauty salons and nail bars will be able to reopen from Monday 13 July in England, with new safety measures in place and limited services available (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new safety measures you must follow as beauty salons reopen - and ...

Indoor gyms and sports facilities in England will be able to reopen their doors from Saturday 25 July, but new rules and safety measures will be in place to keep customers and staff safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules you must follow as gyms and leisure centres reopen