The coronavirus lockdown has led to all sorts of unusual living arrangements, but perhaps there none is more unconventional than that of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. The former couple are in isolation with their five children at the family seat of Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, despite having divorced eight years ago. David Manners, 60, … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Australians keen to head on holiday as soon as lockdown is lifted must act quick to book cheap flights before fares skyrocket, experts say. With travel restrictions likely to last until early 2021, many families keen for a getaway when the coronavirus pandemic ends could find themselves forking out more than ever. The key to … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon gazumped ministers again today by declaring that the lockdown will stay in place for ‘at least’ another three weeks – and an ‘exit strategy’ will be revealed next week. The Scottish First Minister announced measures will stay in place hours before a crunch meeting of Cobra, where the official decision will be taken. … Read more
A leading Oxford professor has blasted the Government’s failure to introduce a lockdown sooner and says it was ‘completely out of step with almost all other European countries’. David Hunter condemned the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ attitude among ministers, while scientists have repeatedly pressed the ‘panic button’. When EU neighbours Spain, the Netherlands, France … Read more
Gordon Ramsay’s furious neighbours have threatened to ‘report him to the police’ as they continue to slam the celebrity chef for spending lockdown at his £4.4 million second home in Cornwall. The TV personality, 53, has been targeted by local residents on social media, who accuse him of ‘flouting government regulations’ and claim he may … Read more
Prince Harry has conducted a personal video call with families caring for seriously ill children at home. The Duke of Sussex spoke to British families from his lockdown bolthole in Los Angeles, where he is living with wife Meghan and their 11-month-old son Archie. On the call, Harry told families he ‘felt almost guilty’ about … Read more
Social care bosses have criticised the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis as shambolic. A leaked letter from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass) to the Department of Health and Social Care says Downing Street has caused ‘confusion and additional workload’ through mixed messages. Adass raises concerns about testing, personal protective equipment … Read more
Celebrities from Alesha Dixon to the Beckhams have been proudly showing off their gardens on social media. It is perhaps no surprise that having a private garden has become such a highly prized possession during the coronavirus lockdown. It’s one of the few spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors and soak up some of … Read more
James Corden and his wife Julia Carey stepped out of quarantine wearing masks in Los Angeles, as the city orders shoppers and workers to wear a face coverings in public. The Late Late Show host, 41, sported a laid-black ensemble, which included a black long sleeve, sunglasses and blue trainers on Tuesday. He and his wife, who … Read more