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As Stratton Players approaches our 99th anniversary, we are always curious to learn about the earliest history of our theatre – the oldest community theatre in continuous operation in our region – and in the top 10 in New England. Recently, Fitchburg Historical Society Director Susan Navarre directed my attention to an essay written by […]

ANDREW PIERCE: The shock exit of Miss Mirza, head of the No10 policy unit and a highly respected figure who had worked with Boris for 14 years, was a seismic enough event in itself.

The PMs former press secretary had been one of the more disaster-prone members of a notoriously dysfunctional government.

Gavin Williamson is said to have held a drinks and canapes event for two dozen staff in the Department for Education offices on December 10, when London was in Tier 2.

Gavin Williamson was today accused of holding a Christmas party for up to two dozen people within the Department for Education at their offices in London in contravention of social distancing rules.

MailOnline looks at what Christmas parties happened when within Government departments last year - and how the rules were changing for London at the time.

The disgraced former health secretary (pictured today) repeatedly denied knowing about the supposed meet up in Downing Street on December 18 until last night.

Boris Johnson is on the verge of bowing to mounting alarm about the risk of the NHS being overwhelmed by bringing in tougher restrictions.

Covid cases jumped 6 per cent today, breaching 50,000 for the fourth time in a week, as Omicrons grip on the UK continues to tighten.

But as well as the December 18 party held by aides he was also asked whether the probe would be extended to events he is alleged to have attended.