Robotic dog is working with medical staff in Boston to remotely treat coronavirus patients

Robot maker Boston Dynamics is lending the service of its robotic dog Spot during the coronavirus pandemic. The four-legged machine is helping healthcare workers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard University treat coronavirus patients remotely to limit the risk of contracting the virus themselves. A custom mount and attachment for a notepad has been … Read more

Kelly Bensimon, 51, flashes her abs as in black sports bra and shorts

Kelly Bensimon, 51, flashes her abs as in black sports bra and shorts as she takes a break from self-isolation to catch up with pals over iced tea By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 18:45 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 19:36 BST, 23 April 2020 Even under quarantine, Kelly Bensimon is clearly keeping up … Read more

BBC Comic Relief Big Night In fundraising TV show gets underway

‘At home but not alone’: Big Night In fundraiser gets underway with night of comedy and music to raise funds for people hit by coronavirus TV fundraiser is being broadcast live from The One Show studio in London  Presenters Sir Lenny Henry, Davina McCall and Matt Baker are social distancing Three hours of comedy and … Read more

Matt Hancock refuses to set out how UK government will ease coronavirus lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon’s plan to get out of lockdown The Scottish First Minister today set out some of the restrictions which could soon be lifted or modified north of the border. They include:  Businesses: Certain businesses could be allowed to reopen but only if they can guarantee that social distancing will be adhered to.  Schools: Ms … Read more

London’s most famous landmarks from 10 Downing St to Big Ben with their exteriors peeled away

It’s London as you’ve never seen it before. That is unless you have X-ray vision. These fascinating illustrations peel back the exteriors of some of the capital’s most instantly recognisable buildings to reveal a fascinating cross-section of the interior. The buildings featured include the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and a little known prison, … Read more

Satellite images are used to detect small pieces of plastic pollution floating in the ocean

Of 30 billion plastic bottles used by UK households each year, only 57 per cent are currently recycled. With half of these going to landfill, half of all plastic bottles that are recycled go to waste. Around 700,000 plastic bottles a day end up as litter. This is largely due to plastic wrapping around bottles … Read more

RHOBH Denise Richards fears daughters will grow up with ‘daddy issues’

RHOBH’s Denise Richards says she fears daughters could grow up with ‘daddy issues’ like the women their troubled father Charlie Sheen ‘entertained’ By George Stark For Dailymail.com Published: 18:59 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 19:02 BST, 23 April 2020 Denise Richards is sharing her concerns over co-parenting with her troubled ex, actor Charlie Sheen.  … Read more

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March amid lockdown

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March as lockdown restrictions came into force and the nation started working from home 30% surge in people switching internet provider from March 1 to March 31  Many people are opting for new plans that give them quicker speeds   Comes during coronavirus lockdown with millions of adults … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Matt Hancock praises Muslims over lockdown

‘Ramadan Mubarak and thank you’: Matt Hancock praises British Muslims for their ‘sacrifice’ in missing out on communal prayers and Iftar meals because of coronavirus shutdown during holy month which starts today The Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer begins today amid the lockdown It usually sees families and communities congregate in large numbers … Read more

Never mind the ‘backstop’, there’s a good deal to be found in Derry!

Never mind the ‘backstop’, there’s a good deal to be found on a trip to Derry! Named 2013 UK City of Culture, Northern Ireland’s Derry clearly has a lot to offer The city, surrounded by historic walls, is proud of its two Nobel prize winners And the twice daily service from Stansted means now is … Read more