THE coronavirus will no doubt have huge implications on Britain’s economy and as Chancellor, Rishi Sunak must ensure he is prepared. Here, two experts discuss his best course of action. Is raising taxes the wrong approach or the Government’s only option? ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates ‘Tax rises […]
THIS birthday may be a little different from previous years, but when Princess Charlotte turns five next Saturday, it will still be a fun-filled occasion. With lockdown in place, she will celebrate her special day at Anmer Hall, the Norfolk home of her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, which was a wedding gift […]
MOST of us had probably never heard of “furloughing” until a few weeks ago. The process, which sees workers temporarily laid off while the Government covers most of their salary, was launched on Monday. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates British Airways has furloughed more than 30,000 staff – […]
THE author of the brilliant Miss You is back with a new read you’re sure to love. When Alf and Letty meet at an Italian class in Rome, they’re drawn to each other as they explore the city. But they both have reasons for being far from home – and secrets will be uncovered. Exquisite. […]
WHILE our four-legged pals are delighted to have us home, dogs can also get bored of being inside. Graeme Hall, also known as The Dogfather from Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly, has come up with some fun activities that prove you can teach a dog (and its owner) new tricks. Graeme says: “Here are […]
WHEN Jessica, Patrick and Kirsty are clearing out their dad’s house, they find instructions for them to go on a road trip to scatter his ashes. Trouble is, the siblings are barely speaking after years of hurt, so being cooped up in a campervan could spell disaster… Moving, funny and relatable. 10 lucky readers will […]
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♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Pluto is unravelling and reversing everything you think you know. Yes, this creates inner storms but for you they will be healing. As Mercury moves, you suss out how to target natural skills to gain high-result goals. Elsewhere, love is ready to talk – even if on the […]
SOCIAL distancing guidelines have been published by the British Retail Consortium to help shops when they start to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown. It says although there isn’t a date for “non-essential” shops to open, they need to be ready with proper preparations in place. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news […]
SHE’S only been with us for five years, but Princess Charlotte’s already made a big impact. Here, From heading to Lindo Wing to meet baby brother Louis for the first time to applauding for Clap For Our Carers last week, Rosie Gizauskas takes a look back at Charlotte’s cutest moments. A star is born Like […]
A CREEPY abandoned theme park in Florida was once used as a filming location for Hollywood blockbusters during its heyday. The original Tarzan, as well as Thunderball and Creature from the Black Lagoon were all filmed at Wild Waters Water Park. Very little remains of the theme park, with demolition removing many of the rides. […]
EVERY Sunday, our resident Tarotscope reader Kerry King will be revealing what surprises, challenges and excitement awaits you in the week ahead. Kerry has been practising tarot readings for the last 20 years, starting from reading for friends to amassing an international client list. Using her strong intuition and deep knowledge and understanding of the […]
THE GOVERNMENT has ordered 50million new coronavirus immunity tests that are hoped to be a “game-changing” development in the fight against the pandemic. It is hoped the breakthrough by a team of British scientists will allow people to work out if they are safe from the virus when the pinprick tests are rolled out in […]
A PRAYER gathering to remember Madeleine McCann on the milestone 13th anniversary of her disappearance has been cancelled because of the coronavirus lockdown. Maddie’s parents Kate and Gerry have been forced to axe the popular annual service for the first time but are still urging local villagers and well wishers to come together remotely to […]
THE notorious Nineties Oasis-v-Blur Britpop war was triggered by a coke-fuelled love triangle involving Liam Gallagher and Damon Albarn. Liam’s brother and former bandmate Noel claims the 1995 chart battle kicked off after Liam discovered Blur frontman Damon was dating his girlfriend. Noel reckons the pair’s use of “too much” cocaine heightened their intense rivalry […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing are eyeing up Maya Jama for the 2020 series – hoping a six figure sum will sweeten the deal. Sources say the stunning ex of rap star Stormzy could take a turn beneath the glitter ball when the show returns in September. Rumours have swirled around the show signing Michelle Keegan, Stacey Solomon […]
DONALD Trump blasted the “hostile questions” from reporters he dubbed the “Lamestream Media” Saturday – the first day without a coronavirus task force briefing since Easter. The president took to social media to issue a thinly-veiled dig at reporters covering his COVID-19 conferences. His tirade came after numerous publications covered his comments about injecting coronavirus […]
NASA has developed a critical high-pressure ventilator in just 37 days amid the coronavirus crisis. The White House announced the news on Twitter Saturday, acknowledging the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California “usually builds spacecraft, not medical products” – but they made an exception during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Thanks to innovation from men & women […]
THE former girlfriend of reality TV star Joey Essex dumped him after he spent a wild night out with Rita Ora, we can reveal. Lorena Medina, 28, said the pair had a furious bust-up after he was snapped entering singer Rita’s home in the early hours of the morning. He was holed up for 13 […]
WELCOME back, Boris! The Prime Minister’s return to Downing Street is a much-needed tonic for us all. His remarkable bounce back after the horrors of coronavirus has mirrored the country’s own journey from hell to hope. Now he must do what he does best, get Britain believing in itself again. He must show he is […]
WHAT our country desperately needs right now is to know that there is some light at the end of the tunnel – and not from an oncoming train. Hope, sweet hope, is what we need. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Not vapid spin or empty promises about a […]
“THE Government shouldn’t step in to bail them out. They should let them go bust.” Guess who said that, in 2009, about whether the then Government should intervene to save British Airways? ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates It was none other than Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Atlantic. […]
STAFF carrying out coronavirus tests have been told to knock off early on some days because labs cannot handle the workload, a whisteblower claims. They are told to cap the number of samples taken at 250, despite the urgent demand to monitor frontline workers. And they reach that limit by 2pm or 3pm, the insider […]
FOOTIE Covidiot Moise Kean has thrown a raunchy party at home in lockdown, it has emerged. The Everton player, 20, who is thought to earn £50,000 a week, filmed himself at the bash in his Cheshire apartment. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus in sport live blog for the latest news & updates Several models were seen […]
MICHELLE Keegan’s Brassic character becomes victim of a sex attack in series two – as the show’s creator insists the actress isn’t just ‘eye candy’. The 32-year-old plays single mum Erin in the hit Sky One dark comedy, which returns for a second season next month. Erin and her pals Vinnie, Dylan, Tommo, JJ, Ash […]