Couples across England are faced with the prospect of cutting down their lavish wedding plans to an intimate ceremony of just 15 people following the latest government guidelines after a spike in coronavirus cases. Prospective brides and grooms may be feeling the pressure after being forced to axe people from their guest list and now dealing … Read more
Ghost hunters have captured chilling images at a former monastery believed to be the spirit of England’s ‘Lost Queen’ who was destined for the throne after Elizabeth I. Paranormal investigators captured one of their members coming face-to-face with a spooky apparition at historic Rufford Abbey in Sherwood Forest, Notts., last week. Retford Ghost Hunters believe … Read more
Weekly coronavirus deaths RISE in England and Wales for the first time in five months as official statistics show 99 people died of the disease in second week of September Office for National Statistics showed deaths rose for first time since mid-April There was a 27% week-on-week increase in deaths on September 13 ONS issued … Read more
Covid-19 will continue spreading down the North East coast over the next fortnight and outbreaks will continue growing in the Midlands and London, scientists fear. Imperial College London researchers, who predict hotspots in the future based on current data, believe Hartlepool and Scarborough will both be hotspots by the start of October. And the academics … Read more
England records 10 more coronavirus deaths in preliminary toll while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland record none Government officials have yet to confirm the final figure, which takes into account all lab-confirmed fatalities The early death count for England only includes Covid-19 victims who died in NHS hospitals, not care homes 21 patients are now … Read more
Ant and Dec ‘pushed for I’m A Celeb to be set in the north-east of England’ where they are both from before producers decided on a Welsh castle By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 01:03 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 01:03 BST, 19 September 2020 Ant and Dec ‘pushed for I’m A Celeb to … Read more
Coronavirus was only the 24th most common cause of death in England in August, official figures revealed today. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows Covid-19 accounted for a mere 1.4 per cent of all deaths last month – just 482 out of 34,000. Alzheimer’s was the leading cause of death, followed by … Read more
Matt Hancock today admitted that a new national Covid crackdown is on the cards – with speculation that half-term could be extended in a bid to ‘short-circuit’ infections. The Health Secretary pleaded with the public to ‘come together to tackle this virus’ as ministers consider imposing draconian restrictions for a fortnight in a bid to … Read more
As the Chancellor who dusted off long-neglected plans to give the Bank of England independence, Gordon Brown deserves to be heard. But whether the middle of a pandemic is the right time for grand plans about changing the Bank’s remit is debateable. The Old Lady’s response to lockdown was immediate and bears no resemblance to … Read more
England and Wales today posted 21 more Covid-19 deaths while Scotland and Northern Ireland recorded none in the preliminary toll amid growing fears the UK is in the midst of a second wave which could trigger ministers into imposing another blanket lockdown. Government officials have yet to confirm the final daily figure, which takes into … Read more