Boy George has detailed his lockdown struggle as he revealed he initially struggled to find motivation and felt ‘depressed’ as jobs dried up amid coronavirus. The singer, 59, told how he found it challenging losing ‘spontaneity’ from his life, where he was no longer able to meet and socialise with friends. Boy revealed he gave … Read more
Experts have pleaded with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to put Germany on a ‘tightened lockdown‘ and ‘suspend public life’ until January 10th as coronavirus infection rates remain high in the country. An urgent appeal has been published to politicians by members of Germany’s National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, which has been advising leaders throughout the … Read more
More questions were raised about the data used to send England into its second lockdown in November today after it emerged that official Covid-19 estimates were dramatically revised. In its October 30 report, the Office for National Statistics estimated that 9.52 people per 10,000 in England were catching the virus every day by October 17 – … Read more
Near the top of any list of things most missed during 2020 has to be the sheer joy of travel, before the anxiety of wearing a face mask, slathering on hand sanitiser and following arrows in a socially-distanced queue. Many of us have had to cancel sun-filled breaks in exotic climes, a multi-generational family trip … Read more
Festivals have long been a breeding ground for small businesses, from the weird and wonderful to the downright wacky. Beauty brand In Your Dreams, which started as a mobile makeover service at festivals and was officially launched as a business in 2015, is one of them. It has grown from success to success, decorating guests … Read more
Helena Bonham Carter has advised single women to get a vibrator to cope with any further lockdowns. The 54-year-old The Crown star has teamed up with dating app Bumble’s campaign to champion the effort of pandemic daters – and said that the ladies should give themselves an easy time of things this year. She said: … Read more
‘Thousands’ of petrolheads ignore Tier 3 Covid lockdown to show off their motors and drag race through red lights in illegal car meet Police issued £700 in fines after hundreds of cars gathered in Hucknell Sunday Footage from the car meet showed engines revving as crowds walked around Seven people handed £100 fines for ignoring … Read more
Matt Hancock today hinted that London is on the verge of being plunged into Tier Three amid fears coronavirus cases are now higher than before the blanket lockdown. Asked whether the capital is in danger of being upgraded next week, the Health Secretary pointed to rising infections as he pleaded with people to keep obeying … Read more
Covid deaths FELL for the first time since September in England’s last full week of lockdown, ONS data shows – as other data shows second wave fatalities peaked in mid-November Deaths occurring in England and Wales appeared to hit peak of 2,808 in week to November 20, now falling Office for National Statistics report shows … Read more
Michael Palin has compared the coronavirus lockdown to a ‘huge doctor’s note’ after he had heart surgery in September last year. The actor, 77, said he accepted having to remain in his home quite happily, particularly after being away while filming his show Travels of a Lifetime. Speaking to Radio Times, he said: ‘The great … Read more