Modeller with just weeks to live defies odds to finish 16ft replica of Wuppertal Suspension Railway

A model railway enthusiast who has been given just weeks to live has managed to see his final project completed before he dies. John Bint, 82, from Coventry had set himself the task to complete a one-of-a-kind replica model of the world’s oldest electric suspension train back in December. However, the grandfather-of-five suffered a stroke in … Read more

Jeremy Corbyn DEFIES mask rules by shopping without a face covering

Jeremy Corbyn today defied new face mask rules when he went shopping without a covering on the first day restrictions were brought in to protect the public. The former Labour leader, 71, was spotted inside an Italian deli in Islington, North London without a mask, risking a £100 spot fine under the new law.   He … Read more

Priti Patel defies her critics to expand Prevent anti-terror drive

Priti Patel defies her critics to expand Prevent anti-terror drive amid fears large areas of Britain are living dangerously unprotected from extremists Priti Patel has proposed dividing England and Wales into nine regional hubs Dedicated teams would operate from extremist ‘hot spots’ in each region The review was ordered after intelligence highlighted the changing nature of … Read more

Jinger Duggar defies conservative family values by promoting former first lady Michelle Obama’s memoir – The Sun

JINGER Duggar continues to break away from her conservative family, as she shocked followers by promoting former first lady Michelle Obama’s memoir despite the Duggar’s republican beliefs. Jinger, 26, posted a video on her Instagram Story promoting Audible audio books. 6 Jinger Duggar promoted Michelle Obama’s book despite her family’s republican beliefsCredit: Instagram 6 Fans … Read more

Great-grandfather, 87, defies the odds as he returns home after successfully beating coronavirus

An 87-year-old great-grandfather has defied the odds and returned home after successfully beating coronavirus. Phillip Massen’s family, from Grimsby, prepared themselves for the worst after attempts to get oxygen into his lungs failed. But to their delight, he is now back home – one of more than 50 who have been successfully treated for Covid-19 … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick defies lockdown

A cabinet minister has broken the lockdown rules twice, it emerged last night. Robert Jenrick, a key player in the Government’s response to coronavirus, travelled 150 miles from London to his £1.1million second home in Herefordshire, where he is now living with his family. He was also seen visiting his parents in Shropshire at the weekend, … Read more

Tesco defies critics to pay £900m in dividends: Boost for pension funds and 220,000 shareholders

Tesco defies critics to pay £900m in dividends: Boost for pension funds and army of 220,000 shareholders By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:55 BST, 8 April 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 8 April 2020 Tesco offered hard-pressed savers some respite as it pledged to pay a £900m total dividend.  Chief executive Dave … Read more

Coronavirus US: Donald Trump defies doctors over shutdown

President Donald Trump on Tuesday argued that thousands die every year from the flu and the United States doesn’t shut down the economy, adding he wants the guidelines he put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus over by Easter.   ‘We lose thousands and thousands of people a year to the flu. We … Read more

Baby born four months premature and weighing just 1lb 9oz defies the odds to survive

A baby who weighed a tiny 1lb 9oz after being born at just 24 weeks and three days is finally home.  River Willis arrived on July 27 last year via emergency C-section after his mother Cara Willis’ placenta came away from the wall of her womb – putting both their lives at risk.      The newborn … Read more

Horse that gave birth to identical twins defies 1million-1 odds after giving birth to second set

When Tania Mackee’s horse gave birth to healthy identical twins she could not believe her luck. But now, just 18 months on, the breeder has been left astounded after the same mare defied odds of around 1million to one to deliver a second set of twins. Born almost a fortnight ago at a British stables, … Read more