Don’t know what you think, but it seems to me that lockdown has had a peculiarly Seventies feel to it. Maybe it’s partly that everything has slowed down to a crawl, and anything that does happen takes place in your back garden, with the radio on (very summer of ’76). Perhaps it’s all the rainbows … Read more
Woman in her 70s is fighting for her life and man is injured after horrific double-stabbing in ‘domestic incident’ at north London home The woman, in her 70s, is in a life-threatening condition in hospital, police said A man, also in his 70s, was found with stab wounds, his condition in unclear There have been … Read more
Ministers will let healthy over-70s be released from lockdown with the rest of the UK amid fears of ‘social unrest’. The government is keen to clarify rules for the elderly after confusion at the weekend over the official guidance. Health Secretary Matt Hancock denied that over-70s were being asked to stay in their homes and … Read more
A vulnerable Australian doctor trapped on a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay faces almost certain death, his family fears. Dr John Clifford, 71, has been stranded on the Greg Mortimer off the coast of Montevideo in Uruguay since March 23 when a passenger came down with a fever. Daily Mail Australia has been told … Read more
Coronation Street’s over 70s are being WRITTEN OUT of the ITV soap over coronavirus pandemic as bosses ‘adhere to all government guidelines’ By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 12:14 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 13:10 GMT, 18 March 2020 Coronation Street’s over 70s are being WRITTEN OUT over coronavirus pandemic as bosses ‘adhere to … Read more
Poor Matt Hancock. I don’t envy him having to tell the nation’s baby boomers that they must self-isolate for the foreseeable future. Most 70-plus-year-olds I know are just as much the life and soul of the party as they were 50 years ago – in some cases more so. It’s like asking Patsy and Edina … Read more
The Queen put on a defiant display as she attended Sunday church service alone in Windsor today. Her Majesty, 93, who opted for a glamorous green ensemble, continued performing her duties alone – despite Matt Hancock confirming the government will tell the elderly to stay at home for up to four months as he admitted the NHS does … Read more
Saga suspends all cruises amid coronavirus threat to the over-70s and group warns its profits will take a hit as the outbreak worsens Saga suspending cruises from 15 March to 1 May amid Government advice Affected Saga cruise customers will be contacted by phone in next few days Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should … Read more
The Premier League is considering banning over 70s at its matches over coronavirus fears – as the outbreak continues to have an impact on the sporting schedule. Sports authorities and broadcasters will meet on Monday to discuss contingency plans to cope with the killer disease as the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus … Read more
Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s, from costume parties to ‘what to pack’ lists that included ‘travel clocks, sewing kits and 2 coathangers’ Australians Maria Dzopalic and Sue Bertram took them between 1979 and 1987 Their shots capture costume parties, epic moustaches and a tourist-free Venice Maria … Read more