Pregnant women who catch Covid may pass on the virus to their babies

Pregnant women who catch Covid may pass on the virus to their babies as some infants test positive within hours of birth, study shows Some babies develop COVID-19 within hours of their birth, according to study  Five out of 139 newborns from infected mothers were diagnosed within hours  Confirming Covid-19 transmission from mother to newborn … Read more

Covid UK: Children are more likely to catch mutated new strain

Children may be more at-risk of catching the new mutated coronavirus variant than any previous strains, Government advisers today claimed.  Professor Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist of Imperial College London and member of No10’s advisory group NERVTAG, said there was a ‘hint’ children – who have barely been affected by the pandemic so far – were … Read more

Children are more likely to catch mutated strain of Covid

Children are more at-risk of catching the new variant of coronavirus than any previous strains, Government advisers today revealed.  Professor Neil Ferguson of Imperial College London, a member of the group NERVTAG, made the announcement in a virtual press briefing.  The academic, known as ‘Professor Lockdown’, was instrumental in the UK’s March Restrictions but has … Read more

Stella the cow tries to catch every snowflake on her tongue in adorable footage from an Ohio farm

Silly moo! Stella the cow tries to catch every snowflake on her tongue in adorable footage from an Ohio farm Stella the cow waves her tongue around comically licking up the snowflakes The excited cow was filmed enjoying the snowfall on a farm in Wooster, Ohio  Owner, Angela Sloan, said she is happy the video … Read more

‘Great catch up!’ Vernon Kay virtually reunites with his ‘I’m A Celebrity family’

He finished in third place during this year’s I’m A Celebrity finale two weeks ago. And Vernon Kay revealed he had spent the evening catching up with his campmates on a Zoom call, as he sweetly admitted it was ‘great’ to chat to some of his ‘I’m A Celeb family’ on Friday night. The TV … Read more

Leighton Meester stays warm in a wet suit as she and husband Adam Brody catch some waves in Malibu

They’ve turned to surfing as their go-to way of getting outdoors while staying safe and socially distanced. And Leighton Meester and Adam Brody were at it again on Tuesday when they were spotted riding the waves on the coast of Malibu. The 34-year-old Gossip Girl star and the 41-year-old O.C. actor covered up in thick … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Police catch 100 revellers in speakeasy-style nightclub under Soho hairdresser

Police broke up an illegal party attended by more than 100 revellers thrown by a Soho barber shop which created a speakeasy-style nightclub in the venue’s basement.   CCTV released today shows officers dispersing the mass gathering at Cut and Grind in London’s West End at around 1am on Friday.  The Met is now threatening to … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Police catch 100 revellers in speakeasy-style nightclub under Soho hairdresser

Police broke up an illegal party attended by more than 100 revellers thrown by a Soho barber shop which created a speakeasy-style nightclub in the venue’s basement.   CCTV released today shows officers dispersing the mass gathering at Cut and Grind in London’s West End at around 1am on Friday.  The Met is now threatening to … Read more

Huge raccoon plunges off 20ft-high ledge of a Manhattan building as rescuers catch it in a tarpaulin

Huge raccoon plunges off 20ft-high ledge of a Manhattan building as rescuers catch it in a tarpaulin (but where did run off too?) The animal scaled the building around 100 Hudson Street in Tribeca, New York  Footage shows the raccoon falling from 20-foot ledge on to a tarp held up below  Group of rescuers had … Read more

Police catch suspected car thief who fell into a pit of cow poo while trying to flee officers

Who’s slurry now? Police catch suspected car thief who had a stinker of a getaway attempt when he fell into a neck-deep pit of cow poo while trying to flee officers The suspected car thief who tried to escape, was arrested covered in muck The incident took place in Wartling, East Sussex on November 28 … Read more