Death of former Wales international Keith Pontin, 64, who died five years after he was diagnosed with dementia, may be linked to heading the ball during his career, inquest hears Keith Pontin, 64, from Pontyclun, played for Cardiff City between 1976 and 1983 He was diagnosed with dementia in 2015, at the age of 59, after mental decline His family […]

UK Covid cases have plunged 28 per cent in a week in the latest sign the national lockdown is working. Official daily figures released today show the UK recorded 29,079 Covid cases – but due to 'an issue in processing data' do not currently include the number of deaths. ? Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & […]

JOE Biden has been accused of relying too heavily on signing executive orders in an "effort to undo the damage Trump has done" instead of pursuing his own agenda. In his first few days in office, the president has signed more than three dozen executive orders and directives aimed at addressing the coronavirus pandemic as well as environmental regulations, immigration policies, and racial justice. […]

Pope Francis’ doctor dies from COVID-19 ‘complications’ With fears regarding Francis’ health resurfacing after a series of postponed appearances this month, Vatican insiders have raised the alarm that a new Pope could be needed should he retire or die. Protocol states that when a reigning Pope passes away, a new pontiff is selected by those inside the College of Cardinals, […]

Two county lines drug dealers have been jailed for human trafficking after vulnerable boys were used to transport heroin and cocaine inside their bodies. Children's care manager Itman Ismail, 28, and her lover Omorie Nixon, 20, used two 15-year-olds and two 16-year-olds to hold and sell drugs on numerous trips from London to Devon and Cornwall. Police found two of […]

River Severn flooding: Bewdley resident discusses impact Flood alerts and warnings have come into effect across the UK today. The Environment Agency has issued hundreds of advisories in the face of severe weather predicted by the Met Office. The forecasters have five in place over the next week. Today’s collection of notices cover almost all of England, according to maps […]

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The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Six people have died and 12 others hospitalised after a suspected leak at a poultry plant, police have said. Five people died at the Foundation Food Group plant in Gainesville, Georgia, and one person died after arriving at hospital. It's believed a […]

Pupils could be offered summer classes to catch up on lessons missed during Covid-19 lockdown Ministers looking at funding catch-up classes over the school summer holidays  The classes would be aimed at those children who have fallen furthest behind  Any move to make teachers work in the summer likely to meet union resistance Children could be invited to take part in summer […]