DR TOM JEFFERSON: I fear this mania for mass Covid testing is a hugely expensive blunder 

Dr Tom Jefferson, pictured, said he has received a stream of unsettling letters and emails from members of the public who are testing positive for Covid-19 despite having recovered from their symptoms For the past few weeks I have received a stream of unsettling letters and emails from members of the public. They are all … Read more

National Trust Director admits organisation is losing experts who are ‘hugely knowledgeable’

Brain drain at National Trust amid ‘dumbing down’ row: Director admits organisation is losing experts who are ‘hugely knowledgeable’ as it sheds 1,200 staff due to Covid fallout Hilary McGrady said charity has been hit ‘extraordinarily badly’ by the pandemic She said number of staff with ‘curator’ in their title will be reduced from 111 … Read more

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside – and hurting animals Woodland Trust says there has been a surge of damaging behaviour at its sites  The cost of clearing up damage for the year is projected to be about £134,000  The trust said that the litter includes broken glass … Read more

Is The Inbetweeners next? Mystery as hugely popular sitcom takes down all episodes from its YouTube

Is The Inbetweeners next? Mystery as hugely popular sitcom takes down all episodes from its YouTube channel amid claims ‘offensive’ content sparked complaints Comedy tracks the sixth form experiences of four socially awkward teenagers  One episode features them accidentally hitting a disabled girl with a frisbee  Social media users have suggested it’s been removed due … Read more