Coronavirus patient ‘recovers after being treated with a HIV drug’

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

Space engineer builds a mobile phone from scratch with an old-school ROTARY DIAL

A space engineer who despises smartphone culture and modern devices has built her own mobile phone from scratch, featuring a working rotary dial.  The antiquated keypad is encased in an aquamarine case with a prominent aerial to ensure ample signal. Justine Haupt, 34, spent three years building the unique phone from scratch and is now … Read more

Love Island’s Shaughna claps back at Callum

‘I’ll sleep better at night now’: Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips rolls her eyes as she claps back at Callum Jones after he said HE’S not ‘bitter’ over their rift in VERY awkward exchange By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 12:13 GMT, 5 March 2020 | Updated: 12:13 GMT, 5 March 2020 They were forced to … Read more

BBC and ITV will launch BritBox streaming service in Australia

BBC and ITV will launch BritBox streaming service in Australia as battle heats up with Netflix, Amazon, Disney and Apple New Australian offering will be run as a joint venture between broadcasters  BritBox was first launched in North America in 2017 and in the UK last year New service will go head to head with … Read more

TV wildlife expert spends £22,000 transforming his humble semi into indoor Borneo rainforest

A TV animal expert who spent £22,000 building a tropical jungle inside his Oxfordshire home admits he is kept awake at night – by the animals’ mating calls. Warwick Vardy spent 20 years travelling the world locating, studying and collecting wildlife for hundreds of nature programmes for the BBC, National Geographic and Sky. Inspired by … Read more

Frankie Bridge reveals she suffered first panic attack in five years on Sport Relief charity trek

Frankie Bridge has revealed she suffered her first panic attack in five years while on a trek across Namibia for Sport Relief during Thursday’s episode of Lorraine. The former Saturday’s singer, 31, recently took part in a 100-mile expedition dubbed March For Your Mind in bid to raise money for mental health charities. Frankie admitted … Read more

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum loses Supreme Court appeal in marital feud

Billionaire Dubai ruler Sheikh Al Maktoum’s last ditch-bid to keep details of his martial feud with wife Princess Haya secret is rejected by the Supreme Court Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 70, married sixth wife, 45, in 2004 Believed to have fled Dubai last year and applied for court orders over children UAE Prime … Read more

Cheeky sea lion hitches a ride on the back of fishermen’s speedboat and tucks into their catch

Cheeky sea lion hitches a ride on the back of fishermen’s speedboat and tucks into their catch The sea lion perched itself on the back ledge of a fishing boat off coast of Mexico Footage shows the mammal helping itself to food while a fisherman pats its back The playful animal basks in the bright … Read more

ITV shares fall as travel companies pull planned TV advertising campaigns amid coronavirus outbreak

Shares in ITV have dropped over 11 per cent after the media group warned its advertising revenue looks set to decline further, while posting a 4 per cent fall in viewing figures. The broadcaster revealed that the coronavirus outbreak had led to a number of travel companies halting their planned TV advertising campaigns with the … Read more

The apps that help home-bound workers smarten their appearance

The coronavirus outbreak has meant thousands of workers around the world are now having to work from home, whether they’ve been infected with the virus or not. The policy is aimed to stop the spread of the virus in areas of the office where the bug can hide, including communal surface areas such as kitchens … Read more