What a year! Just take a look back

Getting the Covid jab (photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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WHAT A YEAR!

This year, as ever, has been one with many highs and lows. We take a look back at some of the stand-out stories from the past 12 months.

The UK started the year in lockdown as the coronavirus continued to spread. There was hope on the horizon though, with scientists working around the clock to find a vaccine. Soon, three jabs – AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna – had been approved for use. A huge vaccination programme was rolled out to start getting people protected.

Across the pond, there was a royal rumble as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave a tell-all interview to American chat show host Oprah Winfrey. They revealed all about life in the royal family and why they left the UK to go and live in the States.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (photo: Gotham/FilmMagic)

Later in the year, Oprah spoke with another big guest – singing sensation Adele – who made a triumphant return to the music scene after six years.

In the movie world, fans were delighted when Bond’s latest adventure No Time To Die finally hit screens, and the cast of Harry Potter reunited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Actors Emma Watson (Left), Daniel Radcliffe (Centre) and Rupert Grint (Right) of Harry Potter fame (photo: by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Those who weren’t cheering for boy wizard Harry may well have been chanting for footie ace Harry Kane. The England captain helped the team to get through to the final of Euro 2020 – England’s first major final in 55 years!