An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.