It’s so frustrating being six miles from the UK border but not having the vaccine Ireland New daily cases 569 Number jabbed 515,800; % of population 10.4% Corrinna Maguire thinks Brussels has let all of Europe down Five thousand long-term care residents still haven’t had a jab. Despite hopes of getting 827,000 AstraZeneca doses by … Read more
Richard Coles is pictured above with his dogs My partner David had a deeply enjoyable habit of not knowing who famous people were. Once we were dining with friends and he sat next to a young fellow who said he played the piano. ‘Oh, Richard’s a pianist,’ David said. ‘Yes, I know,’ said the young … Read more
To Olivia (PG) Verdict: Watchable, but flawed Rating: I Care A Lot (16+) Verdict: Black-as-pitch comedy Rating: Forty years ago, a made-for-TV film called The Patricia Neal Story chronicled the aftermath of a series of devastating strokes suffered by the Oscar-winning American actress in 1965, and the uncompromising way she was cared for by her husband, author … Read more
Anxiety and depression have been part of TV presenter Wendy Turner-Webster’s life for just about as long as she can remember. Money, work and relationship problems have triggered periods of intense anxiety since her late teens, but she’s learned to live with that. Her depression, however, which first hit during childhood, has only lately been … Read more
Theatres in London‘s West End were today they can throw open their doors once more ahead of Christmas – but dozens of theatres across England have been left in despair in the wake of tough new restrictions. Government ministers today announced London will fall under Tier 2 restrictions when the national lockdown measures end on … Read more
This week, mother Olga Freeman appeared in court charged with the murder of her disabled son Dylan. The ten-year-old she shared with her ex-husband and celebrity photographer Dean Freeman was, a neighbour said, autistic, used a wheelchair and unable to speak. Neighbours said Freeman had been struggling to care for the severely disabled boy during … Read more
Identical twin sisters Arianne and Enyala Banks (pictured) are setting off to Oxford together – but will finally be separated as they go to different colleges.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson issued a humiliating apology to millions of pupils last night – as fears grew of chaos in the A-level appeals process. A quarter of a million sixth-formers will get their results this morning after an 11th-hour change to the way grades are awarded. In an attempt to head off a rebellion … Read more
Don’t wish you were here: Royal aides despair that Covid-secure quarters in Balmoral are like ‘Colditz prison camp’ ‘Stir-crazy’ aides are preparing Balmoral for the Queen and Prince Philip’s arrival They have been banned from socialising to protect the royals from coronavirus The Queen and Prince Philip are expected within days and will stay for … Read more
Britons have despaired over their scruffy hair as the government revealed salons and barbers will be closed for at least another month. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed hairdressers will reopen during phase three of the lifting of lockdown restrictions from July 4 at the earliest. It is a major blow for business owners and customers, … Read more