Risk of catching coronavirus by touching surfaces such as cash machines, petrol pumps and pedestrian crossings is low, scientists say Scientists swabbed the surfaces – which also included post boxes – 350 times But they detected it in only 29 samples, the equivalent of eight per cent The swabs were taken in Boston, home to … Read more
A near-MOOSE! Tesla autopilot manages to avoid crashing into animal crossing the road at night in Sweden A driver in Sweden had a heart-stopping encounter with a moose on the road Footage shows the animal appearing in front of the motorist in a Tesla Model S The car quickly swerved to the side after its … Read more
Police in Wales have stepped up border patrols to crackdown on non-essential journeys after hundreds of English visitors were turned away from the Brecon Beacons during a Tier 4 lockdown this week. Motorists from both nations have been warned not to ‘leave or enter Wales without good reason,’ as the country continues under Alert Level … Read more
Last ditch dash for Britain’s shores: Border Force catch migrants making desperate Channel crossing in freezing winds on day UK’s transition period ends Pictures show migrants being taken ashore in Dover after being intercepted The asylum seekers were spotted attempting to cross the Channel earlier today It comes as the Brexit transition period ends tonight, … Read more
Covid-19 may be able to infect the brain because it carries a protein capable of getting through the barrier at the top of the spinal cord, a study suggests. University of Washington researchers found the virus’ spike protein, which it uses to latch onto human cells, can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice, taking the … Read more
Rihanna films social media video with a stunned fan as they cross paths at a ‘random gas station’ in Barbados… days after singer returned home for Christmas By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 13:42 GMT, 22 December 2020 | Updated: 13:42 GMT, 22 December 2020 Rihanna left a delighted fan speechless on Monday after they … Read more
Bond boat on migrant mission: 007-style super-vessel that could be used to spot dinghies crossing the Channel gets put through its paces at Dover The 39 foot sleek craft named Madfox has high-tech surveillance equipment It was designed to operate unmanned and has a top speed of more than 40 knots Vessel inspected by Clandestine … Read more
The world-famous Boat Race will be moved away from the River Thames for only the second time in its 165-year continuous history due to safety fears over Hammersmith Bridge. Health and safety officials banned all river traffic from passing under the 133-year-old suspension bridge in August after inspectors discovered cracks in the structure. The closure … Read more
Incredible aerial footage captures the moment a huge saltwater crocodile and a shark come face-to-face in murky waters off the Australian coast – just metres from swimming children Chelsea and Bryce were out fishing at in Kununurra, Western Australia this week The pair set up their drone and spotted a five metre long salt water … Read more
Drivers who cross the border face a £60 fine BUT police won’t set up road blocks and say ‘enforcement’ is a last resort Are all people banned from leaving or entering Scotland from 6pm tonight? Yes, apart from a small number of exemptions. Nicola Sturgeon’s legislation demands that any person living in Scotland must not … Read more