Christmas delays and cancellations expected as rail company hit by Covid and ‘industrial relations issues’

A Covid staffing crisis at a privately run jail saw prisoners given bananas in their cells for their Christmas Day breakfast.

A popular local radio DJ died two days after being taken to hospital with Covid-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently after being briefed on the impact Christmas had on infections and hospital pressures, it has been reported.

Abigail Breslin sent her love to anyone who is also going through it during the “holiday-grief season.”

Merry Christmas to all! Celebrities are taking to social media to share photos of themselves celebrating Christmas around the world. For many, it is their first Christmas with a child, like Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara who shared sweet photos kissing their little one Riley in matching PJs. For others, like Tracee Ellis Ross, it’s a white Christmas in the snow! See what the celebs are doing to celebrate Christmas 2021!

Thousands of people across the country will receive a Christmas Day booster jab as NHS vaccinators continue to work through England's population in the face of record Covid-19 case rates.

They won’t be singing “Ya Got Trouble” at the Hugh Jackman Music Man revival. At least, not on the scheduled Christmas Day and Dec. 26 shows, which have been officially cancelled because of Covid-19.

Waitress, the Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, has canceled its remaining performances at the Ethel Barrymore theatre, producers announced tonight. The decision was made after new cases of Covid were detected among the company and crew. The production was to have run through January 9.

said in a statement. “All ticketholders for cancelled performances will receive refunds or credits at the original point of purchase.” Multiple Broadway shows have also canceled performances amid an immense surge in COVID-19 cases in the past week, with daily new case counts reaching all-time highs.

As the first Christmas since the COVID-19 vaccine was administered, it seemed like gatherings could start feeling somewhat normal again. However, the Queen is saying otherwise—and it may impact Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christmas plans.

Kerry Katona has revealed her daughter Molly McFadden has tested positive for coronavirus, shortly before she was due to fly from Ireland to England for Christmas. Kerry's daughter Molly lives in Ireland with her grandparents, but was due to fly to the UK to spend the festive period with Kerry and the rest of the family.

BAFTA Los Angeles on Monday canceled its annual BAFTA Tea Party, which had been set for an in-person event January 8 at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, because of the rise of the latest Covid-19 variant.

Good Morning Britain's episodes between Christmas and New Year have been cancelled amid fears of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ITV bosses are said to have made the call after concerns among staff and presenters about the pandemic continued to mount.The pre-Christmas episodes of the ITV news show will go ahead, but presenters are said to have been asked to do their own hair and makeup for the show.

The Queen is said to have missed church on Sunday 19 December to try and avoid the coronavirus from ruining her Christmas plans. Queen Elizabeth, 95, is said to have cancelled her routine Sunday service commitments on the Windsor Castle estate to avoid the risk of becoming infected with the deadly virus.The monarch, who's grandson Prince William is said to have "cut all socialising" so he can spend Christmas with her, is said to have opted to "cut down" on her social interactions, too.

Live from New York, it’s a much smaller Saturday Night Live. NBC confirms to Us Weekly that the cast will be downsized and live audience removed amid concerns about the rise in positive COVID-19 cases.