Police close off playing fields in Berkshire after reports a teenage boy has been stabbed Cordon is in place following ‘serious incident’ in Emmer Green, near to Reading Thames Valley Police have not revealed what happened in incident this evening Reports claim a boy has been stabbed with some saying he was just 13 years … Read more
The new year will see Brits sipping on flavoured vodka, eating fermented food and continuing with upmarket at home dining, according to a new report from Waitrose. In a year like no other, our attitudes towards what we eat, the way we eat and the way we shop have been fundamentally reshaped by the pandemic. … Read more
Dune might still have a theatrical window after Warner Bros. announced it would debut on HBO Max. Following the studio’s shock announcement that their entire 2021 slate would be shifted to the streamer, Deadline has claimed that the threat of legal action from the production company behind the Timothée Chalamet sc-fi epic could see that decision … Read more
What pandemic? Thousands of sun-seekers head to Rio de Janeiro beaches as Brazil reports record daily coronavirus cases Beaches in Rio de Janeiro were filled with sunbathers at the weekend ahead of the start of the summer Many visitors failed to wear face masks to protect themselves from possible COVID-19 infections Rio de Janeiro state … Read more
Hollyoaks’s Jennifer Metcalfe might not have much chance of getting a holiday for now, amid the pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped her getting her golden glow. The 37-year-old was pictured leaving the tanning shop in Altrincham, with a big smile on her face on Sunday, after reports that she’s dating footballer Chris Eagles, 35. The news … Read more
SAGE can’t decide on Christmas: No10’s scientists say mixing with relatives will spread Covid but closing schools and offices will bring cases DOWN (and admits it doesn’t know whether relaxing restrictions will cause outbreak to spiral) Coronavirus might spread to older people, leading to more hospital patients But total number of cases could fall as … Read more
Pippa Middleton has been seen for the first time since it was reported she is pregnant with her second child. Wrapped up against the cold in a navy coat, Pippa, 37, headed out for with her two-year-old son Arthur earlier today. Mother and son held hands as they strolled down a leafy street in west … Read more
Calls for legalisation of e-scooters grow as Halfords reports a huge rise in sales of the controversial products during the pandemic Under a current trial scheme, only rental e-scooters are allowed on public roads Environmental and congestion alleviation are among e-scooters’ touted benefits Research has found 52% of Britons would use an e-scooter for their … Read more
Price hike fears for Uber and Airbnb customers amid reports Rishi Sunak is planning to impose VAT in a multi-billion-pound tax raid Sunak considering toughening up VAT rules on ‘sharing economy’ businesses Many have grown rapidly in recent years to become hugely successful Treasury is examining ways it could levy VAT on these transactions By Matt … Read more
It’s a countdown… to find any Advent calendars! Reports of children left in tears as stores run out of the festive favourite Children have been left in tears as supermarket shelves have been left bare Other retailers have listed them on their websites as out of stock Supermarket staff said they were sold out as … Read more