HOW TO DODGE THE WEATHER Britain is used to extreme weather, but 2020 has been a horror show so far for gardeners. Spring drought led to a sweltering April followed by an exceptionally dry May. Now June has come with plantwrecking winds and showers. The rain is welcome, but don’t be fooled. We haven’t had … Read more
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened military action against South Korea as she attacked Seoul over declining bilateral relations and its inability to stop activists from dropping anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border. Describing South Korea as an ‘enemy’, Kim Yo Jong repeated an earlier threat by saying Seoul will … Read more
Callum Hudson-Odoi confirms Met Police will take no further action on allegation of rape made against him after a model he met online said she was attacked at Chelsea star’s Battersea apartment Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested last month at his apartment in Battersea The Chelsea star was accused of rape by a model he is said … Read more
Grant Shapps tonight unveiled plans to make future flights more environmentally friendly – on the same day the Government was accused of bringing aviation in the UK to its knees. The Transport Secretary used the daily Downing Street press conference to unveil the formation of a ‘jet zero council’ bringing together figures from the aviation industry, … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury says the Church must ‘repent’ for failing to take action on ‘horrifying’ racism in Britain Archbishop of Canterbury took to social media to address racism in the UK Justin Welby admits the church has also made failings and must do better In a video shared online he stresses the importance of acknowledging … Read more
The weather gods were smiling on the Algarve. The autumn breeze blowing up from Morocco was bringing the warmth of North Africa, big blue skies and a placid sea. For an activity week in half-term, designed to squeeze the last drops out of summer, it could not have been better timed. Every day, my husband … Read more
Police will take ‘no further action’ after a ‘coronavirus-infected’ passenger spat on a train ticket collector who later died of Covid-19. Belly Mujinga, 47, died in April – a few weeks after the incident at London’s Victoria station, leaving a widower and an 11-year-old daughter. British Transport Police said detectives have conducted a ‘full and thorough … Read more
Premier League matches to be shown for FREE for the first time ever with BBC to host FOUR games when the season restarts on June 17 – as it’s confirmed ALL 92 matches will be live on TV The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever All remaining 92 Premier … Read more
MPs demand Chancellor take urgent action to save UK’s cash system from collapse By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 23:04 BST, 26 May 2020 MPs have written to the Chancellor demanding urgent action to save the UK’s cash system from collapse in light of the coronavirus … Read more
Jesper Larsen, a headteacher in Copenhagen, Denmark, said Danish schools were able to go back to class a month ago because the country’s society respects government guidelines While British schools will not begin to reopen after lockdown until the beginning of June at the earliest, at my school here in Denmark virtually all the children … Read more