April was the deadliest month on record in England and Wales: Figures show 88,000 people died

April was the deadliest month ON RECORD in England and Wales: Official figures show 88,000 people died amid the coronavirus pandemic – TWICE as many as last April By Sam Blanchard Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 10:03 BST, 28 May 2020 | Updated: 10:10 BST, 28 May 2020 A total of 88,153 people died … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Death toll hits 36,870 with 77 new fatalities

Britain today announced 77 more coronavirus deaths, taking the official death toll to 36,870 as sun-worshippers descended on parks and beaches today amid an expected 79F heatwave. NHS England recorded 59 Covid-19 fatalities across hospitals. While Scotland declared three deaths in all settings, Wales seven and Northern Ireland eight.  Department of Health bosses, who release … Read more

The bee’s knees of British B&Bs! Ten incredible lodges from around England, Scotland and Wales 

B&Bs are perfect for the millions of us who enjoy this singularly British way of staying a night or two away from home. It all comes down to being treated as guests, not clients. True, B&Bs all over Britain have had a fight on their hands in recent times, with budget hotel chains making inroads … Read more

Drug-driving offences in England and Wales increased by a fifth last year

Is drug driving becoming a big problem? Offences in England and Wales increased by a fifth last year, government figures show Drug driving prosecutions rose from 9,687 in 2018 to 11,614 last year Ministry of Justice figures show ‘other offences related to drink- or drug-driving’ also increased by 12% in 2019 The AA has warned that … Read more

Welsh police fine English daytrippers driving to Brecon Beacons

English day trippers caught making non-essential trips over the Welsh border during lockdown have been fined, a police chief said today, as restrictions have sparked a surge in staycation bookings at campsites. Superintendent Clark Jones-John of Dyfed Powys Police said a number of cars heading to the Brecon Beacons, a popular camping destination, had been … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Death toll hits 35,023 with 227 more deaths

Britain today recorded another 227 coronavirus deaths including a seven-year-old who had an underlying health condition, as the UK’s total number of victims surpassed 35,000.   The preliminary figure is calculated by adding up the individual updates from each of the home nations. Officials at the Department of Health has yet to reveal the final daily tally. The … Read more

NHS hospital in Wales to trial giving coronavirus patients nicotine patches

An NHS hospital in Wales may soon trial giving COVID-19 patients nicotine patches amid mounting evidence smokers are at less risk of the infection.  Doctors at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, South Wales have said nicotine patches must urgently be considered as a potential COVID-19 treatment and are waiting for the go-ahead for a trial.  Studies … Read more

Video shows water pouring in to £3billion HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier

We are bailing! Video shows water pouring in to £3billion HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier after sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth suffered the same fate A pipe leaked on the HMS Prince of Wales on Friday at Portsmouth Naval Base   A video on the Facebook group Jackspeak shows the warship’s ankle-high flood This comes … Read more

Scotland and Wales announce another 21 coronavirus deaths

Scotland and Wales announce another 21 coronavirus deaths before latest figures for England are released Figures come as Government approval ratings after Boris Johnson’s announcement this week took sharp drop Opinium survey showed disapproval for the PM’s response to the outbreak is higher than approval Education Secretary Gavin Williamson’s plans to reopen schools faced harsh … Read more

Carol Vorderman displays her smooth complexion and eye-popping curves to arrive at BBC Radio Wales

Carol Vorderman, 59, displays her VERY smooth complexion and eye-popping curves as she arrives at BBC Radio Wales By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 12:15 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 12:18 BST, 16 May 2020 She’s been known to turn heads with her incredible curves. And Carol Vorderman was once again displaying her jaw-dropping … Read more