Coronavirus UK: British Airways warns it could abandon Gatwick

British Airways plans to cut the jobs of a quarter of its pilots and could abandon Gatwick Airport altogether in a bid for post-coronavirus survival, it was revealed today.   The news was revealed in a memo, written by the head of BA’s Gatwick operation and seen by BBC News.   This comes as it was revealed … Read more

Cameraman reveals he had to abandon hide due to ‘sudden and violent’ storm shoot for BBC’s Primates

The camera crew for new BBC series Primates have revealed how they battled tropical storms and tough terrain to capture rare monkeys on film during the two-year long shoot.  Mike Gunton, Executive Producer, said catching the animals on film was ‘the hardest’ challenge, with most living in ‘remote, hot, steamy jungles’ at the top of … Read more

Police abandon roadside breath and drug tests in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus 

BREAKING NEWS: Police abandon roadside breath and drug tests in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus Queensland Police will abandon stationary roadside breath tests amid COVID-19 They announced approach would take immediate effect on Monday afternoon The decision was made to ‘minimise health risks’ to officers and the community  Similar measures have … Read more

Commuters abandon London Tube amid coronavirus panic while Heathrow’s Terminal 5 is empty

Passengers today told of a visible impact on Britain’s transport network as coronavirus caused terrified Britons to abandon their usual travel plans.  The London Underground appeared markedly less busy as more people opt to work from home in a desperate bid to avoid coming into contact with the deadly disease.  Elsewhere, Heathrow Airport looked almost … Read more

Coronation Street: Fans furious as ‘cruel’ Ken Barlow plans to abandon pet dog Eccles

Coronation Street: Fans vent their fury as Ken Barlow reveals plans to ABANDON his pet pooch Eccles to live in a retirement home By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 12:18 GMT, 12 March 2020 | Updated: 12:18 GMT, 12 March 2020 He’s just days away from saying goodbye to Weatherfield for a new life in … Read more

ITV and BBC abandon plans to send broadcasting teams to Italy vs England in Six Nations

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Those who abandon faith are more likely fall or feel ill, report finds

Religion may be good for your health! People of faith are less likely to fall or feel ill compared to non-believers, official stats reveal Non-believers were twice as likely to smoke than those who practice religion One in five atheists smokes compared to one in 10 Christians and Muslims  Non-believers are more likely to drink … Read more