The cause of a Covid-19 outbreak in Weston-super-Mare which forced health chiefs to shut the only hospital remains a mystery. But furious residents say it could be due to tourists flocking to the beach to enjoy the sunny weather – and scientists agree. Infectious disease experts also say the spike in coronavirus cases could be … Read more
Matt Hancock today insisted Dominic Cummings did not break lockdown rules by travelling 260 miles to Durham as Boris Johnson faced calls from an estimated 24 Tory MPs to axe his top aide amid claims some may be ‘settling scores’. Mr Hancock told the daily Downing Street press conference that it is his view that … Read more
An abusive former police officer has been banned from ever returning to his own home after a judge put an end to his five year campaign of hate. Stephen Lau has not only been forbidden from going to the house he owns in Exmouth, Devon, but has also been barred indefinitely from entering the town. … Read more
Coronavirus is most likely to spread between 41 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, study finds 60% of COVID-19 cases occurred in the temperature range, researchers said They also warned of a second wave in autumn in big cities in middle latitudes A Chinese university released the findings with a COVID-19 prediction platform Here’s how to help … Read more
Shocking moment hooded yob punctures elderly RAF veteran’s car tyres with ‘screwdriver’ in ‘malicious’ night time attack The despicable act was captured on the RAF veteran’s home CCTV system The man appeared to use an electric screwdriver to drill holes into his car tyres Victim, who is in his 80s, has been left shaken and … Read more
Europe’s shops have imposed a long list of health restrictions since stores began to re-open, with shoppers on the continent already used to the masks, screens and distancing measures which may soon appear in Britain. Boris Johnson announced yesterday that non-essential stores could open in the UK from June 15, more than two months after … Read more
FTSE 100 closes up 1.24% after 74-point rise to 6,067 after global stocks rise on back of more nations moving out of lockdown and Boris Johnson announcing more shops to reopen FTSE 100 index of leading UK firms is up by 1.24% – or 74 points – at 6,067 today Index is now on course … Read more
Around 200 horses have swapped their London stables for the freedom of the Leicestershire countryside while ceremonial duties are no longer taking place. The horses are usually based in Hyde Park in Knightsbridge and would normally be preparing for the Trooping of the Colour next month. Their other duties include the State Opening of Parliament, State … Read more
Harry Potter author JK Rowling will publish new children’s fairy tale The Ickabog FREE online from today one chapter at a time after keeping it hidden in her attic for 10 years Fans of JK Rowling can expect new material coming their way very soon The 54-year-old wrote The Ickabog shortly after her great Harry … Read more
On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it was suspending the hydroxychloroquine arm of its trial over safety concerns (file image) A major British coronavirus trial of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine is going ahead despite fears it might raise the risk of death, it emerged today. Oxford University researchers were given the green light to … Read more