People are starving for physical touch amid social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic

People are starving for physical touch as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, and it’s beginning to take a real toll on physical and mental health. With lockdowns, school closures and stay-at-home orders, many of us have not shaken hands or hugged another person in weeks, sometimes months. Earlier this year, a survey found … Read more

Moment woman confuses cardboard sign of an iPad for a touch screen at McDonald’s drive-thru

Hilarious moment clueless woman confuses a cardboard sign of an iPad for a real touch screen at McDonald’s drive-thru as she tries to pick up curbside mobile order A video posted on TikTok shows the hilarious moment a confused woman mistakes a cardboard sign of an iPad for a touch screen The unidentified woman is … Read more

Bella Hadid ‘has been in touch recently’ with her ex-boyfriend The Weeknd

Vogue supermodel Bella Hadid and Starboy crooner The Weeknd are reportedly talking again. The exes, who split in August 2019 after four years of being on and off, are on good terms these days, said a source to UsWeekly for a Tuesday report. ‘Bella and The Weeknd have been in touch recently,’ the friend told the … Read more

The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on back of a flying owl

The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on the back of a flying eagle owl Photographer Mayur Shinde, 41, captured the series of shots when she was visiting Jaisalmer in India  The birdwatcher photographed an Indian eagle owl as it was gliding through the clear blue sky  A … Read more

JEANETTE KUPFERMANN was astonished when her university boyfriend got in touch to say he loved her

Lockdown days tend to flow into one another, punctuated by occasional bland distractions such as where to source that elusive bag of flour and whether one can really be bothered to put on a nice dress today. And there I was, entrenched in the fog of domestic ennui, when an email suddenly popped into my … Read more

BBC bosses will target regional viewers after criticism that it is out of touch with the country

BBC needs more friends in the North: TV bosses will target regional viewers after criticism that it is out of touch with the country… amid fears for the future of BBC4 BBC has said it will make more TV targeting viewers in the North and Midlands   A shift in focus could see the BBC making … Read more

Why keeping in touch with customers is key for small firms in lockdown

Why keeping in touch with customers is key for small businesses. EMMA JONES on how to stay productive and thrive during lockdown Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation gives tips on how small business owners can make the most of lockdown – and be prepared for the reopening of society Keeping in touch with customers and … Read more

How to give your Zoom photo a touch of the exotic: Holiday companies make beautiful photos available

Zoom video meetings are all the rage – and most people have now discovered that they can change their background, with many choosing an exotic backdrop to ‘virtually travel’. Luxury holiday firm Kuoni has delved into Google Trends data and revealed the most popular destinations for Zoom background pictures, and it’s the Caribbean that’s in … Read more

The Gentle Touch actress Jill Gascoine dead

The Gentle Touch actress Jill Gascoine dead: British actress, 83, passes away after 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 14:29 BST, 29 April 2020 | Updated: 14:33 BST, 29 April 2020 Jill Gascoine has died aged 83. The British actress, best known for her TV roles in The Gentle Touch … Read more