A massive nationwide campaign to clean up Britain backed by the Daily Mail is relaunched today after being postponed by the coronavirus crisis. Shocking pictures have shown the lockdown litter blighting the nation’s beauty spots in recent weeks. From the countryside to the coast, thoughtless people have left piles of waste and plastic while meeting … Read more
NHS cleaners, porters and office staff were unknown ‘super-spreaders’ in hospitals, according to the nation’s antibody screening drive. Sir John Bell, who runs the programme, said background workers at some UK hospitals had ‘sky high’ levels of antibodies compared to doctors and nurses on COVID-19 wards. It means it was the hospital cleaners and porters, … Read more
Major cruise line companies are ditching self-service buffets while on-board entertainment could also be cut as part of a raft of changes to trips in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Guests and crew may also have to be tested for the virus in some cases, or at least pass through infrared controls so their … Read more
Spain’s Catalonia region has locked down a county of more than 400,000 people following a surge in coronavirus cases – just as Brits prepare to go there on holiday. The western Catalan city of Lleida and the rest of Segrià county will be under lockdown from midday today. ‘We have decided to confine the del … Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially shut down their Sussex Royal charity. The couple have filed official paperwork with Companies House to dissolve the royal foundation as they shift their focus to the Prince’s eco-tourism scheme ‘Travalyst’, reports suggest. The company – which has been set up independently – hopes to help the hard-hit tourism industry survive … Read more
Spain locks down an area with 200,000 people after spike in coronavirus cases just as Britons prepare to head out there on long-awaited summer holidays Spain’s Catalonia region has locked down an area of 200,000 residents Comes as Britons prepare to make the most of ‘air bridges’ to visit Spain The regional president Quim Torra … Read more
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While the Prime Minister has urged those hitting the pubs to be sensible, he is hoping that people are not so cautious with their wallets. Figures released in late June showed that the UK discovered its economy had contracted in April by the largest percentage in recorded history. A few days later, non-essential shops reopened … Read more
The Bachelor Australia resumes filming in Sydney – after Channel 10 shut down production over coronavirus fears By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:14 BST, 4 July 2020 | Updated: 09:40 BST, 4 July 2020 The Bachelor Australia has resumed filming, at Oxford Hills in Sydney, a new report revealed on Saturday. According … Read more
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced an unprecedented total lockdown of nine public housing towers in Melbourne where residents will be confined to their homes for at least five days. It comes as the state reported 108 new infections on Saturday – its second highest coronavirus daily total ever – as Mr Andrews announced he … Read more