Lockdown measures imposed in late March to slow down the spread of coronavirus may not have been as effective in black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities because of the ‘one-size-fits-all approach’, scientists have said. Academics at the University of Leicester found that Covid-19 cases continued to rise in BAME groups in certain parts of … Read more
Reddit BANS 2,000 communities including r/The_Donald after major change to content policies Reddit has banned 2,000 subreddits after changes to its hate speech policy Banned communities include r/The_Donald and a popular left-wing subreddit The bans represent a significant sea change at Reddit By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 21:07 BST, 29 June 2020 | Updated: 21:43 … Read more
O2 extends 4G mobile coverage in rural communities including almost 400 tourist hotspots ahead of ‘staycation summer’ O2 says it has improved 4G coverage to 91,000 different areas across the UK The company says it has focused improving its coverage in rural communities They have also extended coverage to 400 tourist destinations as the country … Read more
Organisation set up to look at ways of keeping cash on the High Street set to reveal the communities it has selected to pilot new initiatives designed to boost consumer access to cash By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 13 June 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 June 2020 An organisation … Read more
As scientists work tirelessly to develop a vaccine that keeps the deadly coronavirus at bay, the views of anti-vaxxers are running rampant online and influencing communities undecided about the treatment. Researchers analyzed over 1,300 Facebook pages with 100 million followers to develop a ‘battleground’ map that shows how distrust in medical guidance is spreading on … Read more
Beyonce has donated $6million towards coronavirus relief (Picture: Getty) Beyonce has donated a staggering $6million (£4.8million) to help ‘communities of colour’ amid the coronavirus pandemic. What. A. Queen. The 38-year-old’s foundation BeyGOOD has partnered Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall to fund mental health services across Houston, New York, New Orleans and Detroit. The mental health … Read more
The picturesque market town of Hebden Bridge is just one of the many communities across Britain fearful of being pushed towards a cashless society. Situated eight miles west of Halifax, this West Yorkshire town is an artistic hub with more than 20 independent coffee houses and cafes – as well as dozens of boutique shops … Read more
Beyonce put forth a passionate speech about how COVID-19 has ‘severely affected’ African American communities during her stint on the One World: Together at Home concert on Saturday. The 38-year-old singer explained to viewers that African Americans make up a ‘disproportionate’ part of the essential workforce and ‘do not have the luxury of working from home.’ … Read more
Bereaved families must be allowed to attend the funerals of loved ones, the Communities Secretary said last night. In new government guidance, councils have been instructed to find innovative ways to enable ‘many’ close relatives to attend funerals in person. Robert Jenrick has also instructed local councils to open cemeteries so mourners can visit graves, … Read more
Coronavirus could wipe out Brazil’s indigenous communities: Fears for isolated tribes after infection enters the Amazon region Community’s elders are most at risk of dying causing ‘chaos’ in communities Some indigenous people breaking into groups with hunting equipment to isolate Coronavirus has killed 486 and infected more than 11,000 in Brazil alone By Jemma Carr For Mailonline … Read more