Buoyant Queen’s issues words of hope ahead of Harry and Meghan’s interview, writes ROBERT HARDMAN 

With a dash of Countryfile, a smattering of The Choir and more than a hint of 3pm on Christmas Day, this was not so much ‘A Celebration for Commonwealth Day’ – as BBC1 called it – as a genuine royal variety performance. We saw the Queen striding happily through Windsor Castle – talking about ‘selfless … Read more

EU’s vaccine passports offer a hope for holidays

Hopes of foreign summer holidays were given a boost last night after the European Union said its ‘vaccine passports’ scheme could be opened up to the UK. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a so-called ‘Digital Green Pass’ to kick-start travel. It could come into force as early as June and the … Read more

Blossoming trees to be planted across UK ‘to signal hope’ post-pandemic

The National Trust has revealed it will be planting blossoming tree circles across the UK ‘to signal reflection and hope’ post-pandemic. The charity will plant the trees in and around urban areas over the next five years in towns and cities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Trust wants to create a British equivalent of … Read more

Vick Hope joins Billy Monger at the finish line for his Billy’s Big Red Nose Day Challenge

Vick Hope joins Billy Monger at the stage three finish line for his Billy’s Big Red Nose Day Challenge and stands out from the crowd in a red tartan coat By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 21:18 GMT, 25 February 2021 | Updated: 21:18 GMT, 25 February 2021 Vick Hope greeted racing car driver Billy … Read more

Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins ‘splits from new boyfriend Tom Hope’

Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins ‘splits from new boyfriend Tom Hope over commitment issues after just three months of dating’ By Rianne Addo and Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 18:24 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 18:26 GMT, 22 February 2021 Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins has reportedly split from his new boyfriend Tom Hope, … Read more

Boris Johnson is urged to scrap the ban on care home visits by March to give hope to the the elderly

Boris Johnson is urged to scrap the ban on care home visits by March to give a ray of hope to the elderly who have been cut off from their loved ones during the pandemic Six charities have banded together to urge Boris Johnson to allow visits to care homes by relatives from the beginning … Read more

Staycation hope as SAGE expert claims no Covid outbreak in the world has EVER been linked to a beach

Britons hoping for a staycation in the summer have been given fresh hope after a SAGE expert claimed today there has never been a Covid-19 outbreak linked to a beach. Images of crowded beaches across the UK drew outrage last summer as people flocked to Britain’s coastlines amid uncertainty about foreign travel. Police were forced … Read more

Ministers ‘hope to allow children’s team sports to restart in next month’

Ministers ‘hope to allow children’s team sports to restart in next month’ in bid to avoid ‘calamitous’ mental health impact of lockdown Schools set to reopen on March 8 according to plans to be revealed on Monday Ministers are planning to ease rules for outdoor exercise at end of next month  Children ‘should be allowed … Read more

AFLW star Moana Hope shares a cute bath time photo of her newborn baby Svea

‘She loves a bath with her mums!’ AFLW star Moana Hope shares a heartwarming photo of newborn baby Svea – three months after welcoming her with wife Isabella Carlstrom By Nicole Douglas and Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:04 GMT, 16 February 2021 | Updated: 13:04 GMT, 16 February 2021 They’ve shared an … Read more

Pregnant Mena Suvari goes for walk with husband Michael Hope and stops to rest her swollen ankles

Mena Suvari got some fresh air as she prepares to welcome her first child any day now. The pregnant actress took time outside with her husband Michael Hope in Los Angeles just one day after her 42nd birthday. The expectant parents went to popular restaurant Urth Caffé on Sunday to pick up takeout food and drinks for Valentine’s … Read more