Thick as thieves! Dopey fraudsters try to trick shop workers with fake ‘Twenty POOND’ notes Several fake notes have been identified being circulated in Bodmin, Cornwall They are believed to be from a toy money set that can be retailed for £12 online Devon and Cornwall police has warned shoppers and staff to remain vigilant … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: New ‘gargle-and-spit’ test spots Covid-19 in a SECOND and could spare patients from uncomfortable swabs By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 29 August 2020 A new ‘gargle-and-spit’ test for Covid-19 could spare patients from the uncomfortable swabs currently being used to identify the virus. … Read more
Gary Lineker, 59, says his eyesight is now so bad he struggles to read his notes on Match of the Day – forcing him to wear his glasses more and writing with bigger letters Gary Lineker has been presenting Match of the Day since the late 1990s But the ex-England striker claims his eyesight is … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Virtual photography exhibition shines light on remarkable stories of those living with multiple sclerosis By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 22 August 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 22 August 2020 A virtual photography exhibition is shining a light on the remarkable lives of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The online gallery … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week the issues tackled include claiming a refund for a cancelled trip to the Maldives and the forms that need to be filled in before entering Croatia. Q. My husband and I tried to get a refund from Destination2 for a cancelled trip … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Pregnant women can now check up on their babies with DIY ultrasound – using their phones By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:06 BST, 15 August 2020 | Updated: 22:56 BST, 15 August 2020 Pregnant women can now check up on their babies with a smartphone device. The handheld tool, developed by Israeli … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Covid-proof clip makes cancer check-ups safe By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 8 August 2020 Surgeons are using a specialised clip to trap coughs and sneezes – to make vital check-ups on patients with suspected cancer in the nose and throat ‘Covid-proof’. Every year, … Read more
When Oscar nominee Jeff Goldblum flies to England ‘in a week and a half’ to film Jurassic World: Dominion, he and the crew must adhere to a ‘109-page list’ of safety protocols. ‘There are protocols galore. We’re going to be very safe, I think,’ the Pennsylvania-born 67-year-old explained to ET on Wednesday. ‘They gave us … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Thousands of children miss out on jabs because their mothers ‘have mental health problems’ By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 4 July 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 4 July 2020 At least 5,000 children in the UK miss out on potentially lifesaving vaccines every year because their mothers have mental health … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Why spotting a urinary infection is now child’s play By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 20 June 2020 Just a few years ago they were the curse of the classroom. But fidget spinners are making a comeback – as a medical device. Scientists in … Read more