A collection of the ‘poshest’ names for newborns, whose births were announced in newspaper columns, have become an unlikely online hit Birth announcements, mainly appearing in The Telegraph, have been gathered from Twitter and collated by The Poke. And the parents – who range from a Prince and Princess to the independent candidate for the … Read more
Pam Angel told KCBS-TV that her husband and two adult sons have coronavirus A mother whose sons and husband who tested positive for coronavirus in a Los Angeles suburb 10 miles from Kim Kardashian’s home has spoken out. Pam Angel told KCBS-TV that her husband and one of her adult sons are in self-quarantine, but … Read more
It’s the surgery by the seaside where the people of Portwenn are greeted by a certain grumpy GP in hit ITV drama Doc Martin. And you can book a stay there – without having to contract an illness first. That’s because in real life the property is a beautiful hillside holiday rental called Fern Cottage … Read more
Stocks hit by another wave of panic selling as fears over the spread of the coronavirus grow By Hugo Duncan for the Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 5 March 2020 | Updated: 22:13 GMT, 5 March 2020 Global stock markets slammed into reverse yesterday as fears over the spread of the coronavirus sparked fresh panic … Read more
Passengers hit out at British Airways for serving a £5 afternoon tea… that does not come with tea British Airways added the afternoon tea item to its short-haul menu this month The afternoon tea costs £5 and it includes a scone, clotted cream and jam Passengers were stunned to find they must pay an extra … Read more
Fears the coronavirus is spreading inside the NHS are growing after three new cases were confirmed to have been found in or closely linked to hospitals yesterday. At least four NHS staff have caught the illness, which has now infected 90 people in the UK, along with two other people in hospitals and a medical … Read more
Firms are ramping up production to cope with the massive demand brought on by coronavirus – as terrified Britons strip supermarket shelves of essentials. Shops including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose are looking increasingly desolate as people begin stockpiling household goods. Pictures show empty aisles as sections for hand soap and disinfectant, nappies and baby … Read more
An asteroid half the size of Mount Everest is heading towards Earth next month, but scientists say it is not expected to collide with us. The object, called 52768 (1998 OR2), is 1 to 2.5 miles wide and will pass within 3,908,791 miles, moving at 19,461 miles per hour. The asteroid was first discovered by … Read more
Greggs double whammy as sales are hit by February storms and the coronavirus outbreak By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:16 GMT, 3 March 2020 | Updated: 23:16 GMT, 3 March 2020 Greggs said its sales were battered by the February storms as retailers brace for a slump in demand caused by coronavirus. … Read more
Six million may miss work Employers encouraged to allow staff to work from home where possible. The battle plan warns that staff sickness will have a major impact on business and public services. At the peak of an epidemic as many as one in five could be off sick at any one time – equal … Read more