How Covid-19 has affected our mood and sleep patterns

It’s little wonder the coronavirus pandemic has caused sleepless nights and dampened the mood of the nation, but fascinating new data helps track the exact highs and lows of the continuing crisis.  Sleep tech firm Simba analysed the data of 55,000 British users of the Simba Sleep App, which tracks hours and quality of sleep, … Read more

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls for 9pm alcohol sale curfew

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls for alcohol sales to be banned ANYWHERE after 9pm to stop post-pub parties in areas with 10pm last orders Andy Burnham has led calls for the government to review its 10pm pub curfew The Manchester mayor also suggested a 9pm cut off for alcohol sales in shops Government slammed for … Read more

Parliament’s bars WILL stop serving alcohol at 10pm in U-turn

Last orders! Parliament’s bars WILL stop serving alcohol at 10pm in U-turn after fury that MPs were NOT subject to the same rules as the rest of the country Bars inside Parliament will now follow the government’s 10pm alcohol curfew  Facilities serving inside Palace of Westminster are as a ‘workplace canteen’   Comes after a curfew … Read more

Parliament’s bars are NOT subject to 10pm curfew

Parliament’s bars are NOT subject to 10pm curfew and MPs don’t have to give their contact details to get a drink Bars inside Parliament are exempt from the Government’s new 10pm curfew  Facilities serving inside Palace of Westminster are as a ‘workplace canteen’   Comes after a curfew was imposed on on pubs, bars and restaurants … Read more

Home and Away star Emily Weir on becoming completely sober

‘No looking back or regrets’: Home and Away star Emily Weir reveals why she went completely sober two years ago By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:12 BST, 27 September 2020 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 27 September 2020 Emily Weir plays resident beach babe Mackenzie Booth on Seven’s Home and Away.  Speaking to … Read more

Driver tried to frame friend for boy’s death in car crash by moving her into driving seat

A driver high on drugs and alcohol killed a 16-year-old schoolboy in a crash, then moved his unconscious friend into the driving seat to frame her for the boy’s death, a court heard.  Kanad Basi, who had taken cocaine and ecstasy and was almost twice the drink drive limit, drove into a bend at speed, … Read more

X Factor star Janet Devlin says ‘laughing’ about her mental health has helped her feel less alone

Former X Factor star Janet Devlin has revealed that ‘joking’ about her mental health struggles online has helped her through ‘really dark times’. The Northern Irish singer, 25, has spoken candidly about how she has self-harmed, had an alcohol addition and attempted suicide in the past and often references her journey in TikTok and YouTube … Read more

ALL bars in France’s second city of Marseille are closed

All bars, cafés and restaurants are to shut down in France’s second city because of the worsening Coronavirus pandemic, the country’s Health Secretary said tonight. The closures in Marseille – which start on Monday – were announced by Olivier Véran on Wednesday as part of a nationwide series of tough new measures. They also include … Read more

Wales bans ALL alcohol sales after 10pm as part of their own coronavirus crackdown

The Welsh Government has banned all alcohol sales across the whole country after 10pm in their own draconian coronavirus crackdown. Pubs, cafes, restaurants and casinos in Wales must operate as table service only and close from 10pm, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced. Off-licences including supermarkets will also be stopped from selling alcohol at the same … Read more