Loved ones ‘will catch Covid and die’ if families allowed to mix at Christmas, says professor

Professor Neil Ferguson has warned that loved ones ‘will catch Covid-19 and die’ if families are allowed to mix on Christmas Day, as doctors predict that mass cancellations for routine operations are ‘inevitable’ this winter. The scientist, whose modelling led to the original lockdown in March, said schools may have to be closed to older pupils if … Read more

Public sector pay-offs WILL be capped at £95,000

Public sector pay-offs WILL be capped at £95,000 as part of new ban on six-figure ‘golden goodbyes’ to save the taxpayer millions A ban on six-figure redundancies could save taxpayers up to £200mn per year  Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill was handed £248,189 when he departed And four other permanent secretaries whose departures were announced … Read more

Strictly’s HRVY reveals he ‘LOVES’ co-star Maisie Smith…after the pair exchanged flirty messages

Strictly’s HRVY has revealed he ‘loves’ co-star Maisie Smith and told how she ‘looked incredible’ when he saw her wearing the glittering blue dress for the launch show. The YouTube sensation, 21, said he ‘can’t wait’ to see the EastEnders actress, who plays Tiffany Butcher, ‘grow and look amazing every week’ on the BBC dance … Read more

Family say cameraman was killed needlessly by stunt in drama as coroner rules death accidental

The grieving family of a cameraman who was killed during a fatal stunt on the set of a joint BBC and Netflix drama said he died needlessly. Mark Milsome, from -on-Wye, Wales, was killed when a Land Rover ploughed into him during the shoot in Achimota Forest outside Accra in Ghana in November 2017.  The night-time stunt … Read more

Outnumbered’s Claire Skinner and partner Hugh Dennis enjoy stroll

Outnumbered’s Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis enjoyed a low-key stroll in Hampstead Heath, London, on Thursday.  The pair starred in the BBC family comedy as harassed parents Pete and Sue Brockman and started dating after wrapping up the series in 2017.  Claire, 55, who previously called their romance a ‘lovely little life surprise’, cut a casual … Read more

Children In Need 2020: Alex Scott announced as a presenter alongside Chris Ramsey and Stephen Mangan

Alex Scott has been announced as a Children In Need 2020 presenter. The former footballer, 36, will join Chris Ramsey and Stephen Mangan to co-host the BBC charity show on 13 November with Mel Giedroyc. Talking about the news, Alex, who is hotly tipped to replace presenter Sue Barker on A Question Of Sport, said the position is a ‘complete … Read more

Straight-talking Maureen from Barnsley calls for Britain to get back to business

The plucky Barnsley pensioner celebrated nationwide after saying she didn’t ‘give a sod’ about Tier 3 restrictions struck again this morning, rounding on coronavirus experts to declare ‘I didn’t vote for scientists- we need to get back to business’. Great-grandmother-of-two Maureen Eames, 83, had slammed new rules coming into South Yorkshire earlier this week in an … Read more