World record breaking broadband speeds have been recorded in Australia by scientists, who say they could download 1,000 HD movies in under a second. The team from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universities recorded a speed of 44.2 terabits per second – the first time speeds like that have been recorded ‘in the wild’. This is … Read more
Police were called to a virtual booze-up this weekend after reports a pub was flouting lockdown rules – only to discover the party was online. The Crown pub, in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, has been hosting Zoom get togethers dubbed the ‘Stay Inn’ since it closed to customers when coronavirus restrictions were put in place on March … Read more
Health bosses today slammed the government for ‘breaking promises’ to frontline workers over the supply of PPE after it emerged a shipment of 400,000 gowns from Turkey has been found to be useless. The Turkish gowns were ordered last month amid great fanfare from ministers but the delivery descended into farce after arrival was delayed … Read more
Imperial scientist Neil Ferguson whose advice led to lockdown being introduced QUITS government role after ‘breaking the restrictions to meet his married lover’ By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline Published: 19:35 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 19:48 BST, 5 May 2020 The scientist whose advice led to Boris Johnson introducing lockdown measures to combat coronavirus has resigned from … Read more
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has come under attack for singling out the Jewish community for breaking social distancing – when he travels 11 miles from his home to go for a walk in Prospect Park. The lawmaker said Tuesday he has instructed police to arrest mourners at funerals and anyone gathering in … Read more
Couple who drove 300 miles from Kent to Cornwall for a ‘mini break’ have their car seized by police for breaking lockdown rules Patrol officer fined the pair after finding them ignoring restrictions in Falmouth They had made the lengthy journey without insurance and a driving licence Force Supt Adrian Leisk wrote that he ‘struggles … Read more