Isolated citizens of Barrow fear for the future amid shockingly high infection and death rates

Wearing white hazmat suits over their uniforms and protective face-masks beneath their helmets, a phalanx of police officers stand sentry beside a barrier slung across a country road. Sinister-looking signs warn approaching motorists they would endanger their lives, and face serious criminal proceedings, should they be foolish enough to venture any further. As the rest … Read more

Persimmon suffers ‘material’ slowdown in sales during lockdown

Housebuilder Persimmon has got back to work on its construction sites this week, amid a ‘phased process’ of reopening. The group, which is holding its annual general meeting today, said customer inquiries had remained at ‘good levels’, even during the lockdown period.  But, after a ‘robust’ start to the year, the company admitted that social … Read more

E! News presenter Scott Tweedie says he’s ‘never been busier’ working from his New York City home

E! News presenter Scott Tweedie says he’s ‘never been busier’ working from his New York City apartment amid the COVID-19 pandemic By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:53 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 06:35 BST, 16 May 2020 Scott Tweedie moved to New York back in December for his new role as … Read more

JOHN HUMPHRYS ON SATURDAY: Has the virus killed off the cult of consumerism?

There is a very old Jewish joke doing the rounds on Twitter. What’s the difference between a pessimist and an optimist? The pessimist says: ‘It can’t get any worse than this.’ The optimist says: ‘Oh yes it can.’ What makes it funny or, rather, deeply unfunny, is that they are both right. For those who … Read more

Buyers could be subjected to ‘health screenings’ from estate agents over the phone for Covid-19

Home seekers could soon be subjected to ‘health screenings’ by estate agents on the phone before viewing a property in person, a leading property website claims. Aside from this development in the property market, Rightmove says there are strong signs that buyers are poised and ready to move. Visits from potential buyers to the websites … Read more

Ben Fordham received Alan Jones’ blessing prior to 2GB takeover

‘He’s happy’: Ben Fordham personally called Alan Jones during negotiations to take over his role at 2GB and received the radio legend’s blessing By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia and Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 05:57 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 06:07 BST, 16 May 2020 Ben Fordham is reportedly on good terms … Read more

How an Indian billionaire ended up in a Wandsworth jail cell fighting claims of a gigantic fraud 

His handlebar moustache ‘disguise’ has long gone. So, too, the £10,000 ostrich-hide jacket he was sporting when his whereabouts as a ‘fugitive’ in England were first uncovered. But then Nirav Modi’s entire life has changed beyond recognition. Most significantly, his place of residence for the past 14 months has not been the Manhattan apartment he … Read more

Penny McNamee sells her Sydney home for $2.05million after just TWO WEEKS on the market

That didn’t take long! Home and Away star Penny McNamee sells her $2.05million Sydney home after just TWO WEEKS on the market By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:32 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 05:38 BST, 16 May 2020 Australian actress Penny McNamee has sold her modern Sydney home after just two … Read more

Unrepentant couple blame six-year-old girl knocked off bike

‘If anything she was at fault’: Unrepentant couple who knocked six-year-old off her bike defend their actions and blame HER for ‘barging into them’ Girl fell off bicycle despite repeated calls for Joanne  and Ian Crampton to move Dogwalker and the girl’s father had a row along the Blackwell Trail in Derbyshire  Girl’s mother Michelle … Read more