Coronavirus is infecting 6,000 people every day in England, according to official predictions that show the size of the country’s outbreak has doubled in a week. The Office for National Statistics today estimated that almost 60,000 people are infected with Covid-19 at any given time. Based on random swab sampling across the country, the ONS’s … Read more
England’s testing fiasco first emerged three weeks ago when the government ran out of swabs after teachers and children returned to school, universities re-opened and parents dashed back to offices, a top expert has claimed as the crisis continues to unfold. Dr Duncan Robertson, a policy analyst at Loughborough University, spotted that on-line booking was … Read more
Outbreaks of coronavirus-like illnesses in care homes have dropped to a six month low, according to Public Health England. Between August 24 and August 30 there were 58 outbreaks of coughs or ‘acute respiratory infections’ in England, said PHE, marking a 38 per cent fall on last week’s 94 cases. But the number recorded is … Read more
England’s new coronavirus crackdown limiting gatherings to no more than six people is more drastic than many countries in Europe. From Monday it will be illegal to assemble in groups of seven or more anywhere in the country, indoors or outdoors, Boris Johnson has announced. Only schools, workplaces and a limited number of other locations … Read more
Mason Greenwood has issued an apology after being axed from England’s squad after sneaking girls into the Three Lions’ team hotel while in Iceland. The Manchester United striker and Phil Foden, who had both earned their first senior England call-ups, were kicked out of the squad by Gareth Southgate following their misdemeanors. And Greenwood has now … Read more
England stars Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden have been kicked out of the squad after they were filmed meeting with girls in the team hotel in Iceland – breaking strict coronavirus quarantine rules. The Three Lions pair will not travel with their team-mates to Denmark today after footage emerged of the pair in a hotel … Read more
BREAKING NEWS: Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden are caught bringing girls into England’s quarantine team hotel in Iceland as Man United and City youngsters face FA disciplinary action Mason Greenwood, 18, and Phil Foden, 20, are in hot water with England Young pair both made their senior debuts against Iceland on Saturday night They have … Read more
Soccer Aid star Marvin Humes was showing off his sporting skills as the England players completed their last day of training before the charity match on Sunday. The DJ managed to steal the ball away from Olly Murs during a practise game, as the team prepared to go head-to-head with the World XI team at … Read more
Harry Maguire ‘called Gareth Southgate after his appeal against Greece assault conviction to be re-instated in England’s Nations League squad… but national boss sided with the FA in bid to help defender take a break after incident’ Harry Maguire had made a personal appeal to Gareth Southgate to recall him The defender was removed from … Read more
It’s Wednesday lunchtime on Market Street, the main shopping parade in Nelson town centre. Pensioners potter about, unbothered by the steady drizzle. Determined-looking mums hurry around, pushing buggies. Most are in masks. There are one-way markers stuck to the floors of all the shops and, of course, ubiquitous queues. So far, so ordinary. I’m here … Read more