EastEnders adds a BEER GARDEN to The Queen Vic to enable more socially-distanced scenes

EastEnders‘ set designers have implemented a beer garden outside The Queen Vic, so that socially-distanced scenes can be shot externally. The pub – which has always been an indoor set – has now got benches and parasols outside for its faux-patrons to enjoy their beverages at. Bosses at the BBC soap have utilised Albert Square’s … Read more

Prince Charles plants tree at socially-distanced RAF graduation

The Prince of Wales put on a cheerful display when attending a socially-distanced RAF graduation ceremony earlier today. Decked out in number one RAF full ceremonial dress, Prince Charles, 71, was captured beaming while planting a lime tree in recognition of RAF College Cranwell’s centenary. He was the reviewing officer for the institute’s parade in Lincolnshire, attended … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Sting startles his local choir by joining socially-distanced Zoom rehearsals 

Last month he was saddened by the death of his beloved tour manager of 40 years, Billy Francis, inspiring him to write a tribute, in which he reflected that he ‘couldn’t have had a better teacher, big brother, protector, mentor’. Then he was forced to cancel his residency in Las Vegas. But today, Sting has … Read more

Corrie’s Alan Halsall and Tisha Merry enjoy a socially-distanced reunion with co-star Andy Whyment

Corrie’s Alan Halsall and girlfriend Tisha Merry enjoy a socially-distanced reunion with co-star Andy Whyment after 12 weeks apart By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 23:44 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 23:44 BST, 23 June 2020 They play best friends on Coronation Street.  And Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall, 37, enjoyed a socially-distanced reunion with … Read more

Cineworld announce they are reopening cinemas in England on July 10 with socially-distanced seating

Cineworld announce they are reopening cinemas in England on July 10 with socially-distanced seating and staggered start times Cineworld will reopen its movie theatres across England from July 10 The firm will later announce dates for cinemas in Scotland, Wales and Ireland Social distancing guidelines will see capacity in cinemas reduced by 50 per cent  … Read more

Reverend wears face shield as churches reopen for socially-distanced private prayer

Places of worship across the UK reopened for private prayer on Monday with worshipers and clergymen wearing personal protective equipment. The government gave approval for church buildings to open up for supervised individual prayer for the first time since they closed their doors on March 24, while non-essential shops have also been allowed to reopen. At … Read more

Queen’s official birthday will be marked at Windsor Castle today by new socially-distanced ceremony

The Queen’s official birthday will be marked by a new ceremony created amid the ‘devastating’ Covid-19 outbreak, a senior Army officer has said. Major General Christopher Ghika, whose men will pay tribute to the Queen on Saturday, said the event offers a ‘unique opportunity’ to commemorate the head of state’s milestone. Windsor Castle will host … Read more

Denzel Washington dons a mask as he enjoys a socially-distanced hangout with pals in Los Feliz

Denzel Washington dons a mask as he enjoys a socially-distanced hangout with pals in Los Feliz By Carly Johnson For Dailymail.com Published: 03:01 BST, 7 June 2020 | Updated: 03:01 BST, 7 June 2020 In an attempt to deter the spread of COVID-19 in California, Governor Gavin Newsom put the ‘Safer At Home’ mandate in place, … Read more

D-Day anniversary marked with socially-distanced ceremony as France bans gatherings of 10 people

The 76th anniversary of the D-Day landings was marked with a socially-distanced ceremony at the graves of fallen war heroes in France. This year’s remembrance of the 1944 allied invasion of Normandy was scaled back compared to 2019’s extensive 75th anniversary commemorations. Veterans and their families were forced to honour the fallen from afar today … Read more

Extinction Rebellion stage silent socially-distanced climate protests across Britain 

Extinction Rebellion protesters were hauled away by police as they staged a silent, socially-distanced protest in London. The activist group is gathering across the UK – including in Westminster, London – throughout the day to protest the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis.  Mask-clad protesters have flocked to Parliament Square to stand in a ‘socially … Read more