Millions of workers stay home amid coronavirus crisis

Millions of workers in Britain stayed home today as commuters found car parks empty, train carriages deserted and seats available amid the coronavirus crisis. It comes after the Prime Minister said people with even mild symptoms, including a continuous cough or high temperature, must stay at home for at least seven days. Boris Johnson’s guidance … Read more

Hungry monkeys in Thailand fight over banana after tourists stay way because of coronavirus

Planet of the apes! Hundreds of hungry monkeys swarm across Thai street as ‘rival gangs’ fight over food after tourists who normally feed them stay away because of coronavirus Monkeys normally well fed by tourists in city of Lopburi, central Thailand But visitors have plummeted because of the coronavirus gripping the world Skirmish between monkey … Read more

Stay in Bologna for under £100 a night

There’s something addictive about Bologna, with its long porticoed streets, sun-baked squares, cavernous churches and labyrinthine lanes dotted with bars and cafes.  It is home to the western world’s oldest university (dating from the 11th century) and there are tremendous towers that make the mind boggle.  The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region retains a delightfully … Read more

Coronavirus US: ‘stay calm, it will go away’ says Donald Trump

President Donald Trump advised Americans to just ‘stay calm’ and the coronavirus will ‘go away’ as he attempted to calm the nation amid growing fears about the outbreak. ‘It will go away. Just stay calm, it will go away,’ he said during a press conference on Capitol Hill after he met with Republican senators about … Read more

‘Just stay calm. It will go away.’ Donald Trump tries to reassure Americans on coronavirus

President Donald Trump advised Americans to just ‘stay calm’ and the coronavirus will ‘go away’ as he attempted to calm the nation amid growing fears about the outbreak. ‘It will go away. Just stay calm, it will go away,’ he said during a press conference on Capitol Hill after he met with Republican senators about … Read more

MAFS Recap: Alex Michael reviews home stay week

On Monday night, Married At First Sight’s remaining brides finally got the answer to a burning question. ‘I wonder if my future marital home is as sparse and uninspiring as the bloke who lives there?’ Well, there’s only one way to find out. Today’s the day! On Monday, Married At First Sight’s remaining brides found … Read more

Parliament will stay open despite coronavirus fears, Westminster authorities say

Parliament will stay open despite coronavirus fears with authorities saying they have no plans to suspend sittings as Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will ‘do whatever I have to do’ to keep Westminster open Commons and Lords commissions meeting to discuss coronavirus response Rare joint summit of chiefs will look at measures to stop … Read more

Legal loophole means man with 66 points on driving licence can stay on roads

Legal loophole is allowing a man with 66 points on his driving licence to stay on the roads along with 10,000 others Magistrates can let drivers carry on if ban would cause ‘exceptional hardship’ Loophole allowed 10,589 motorists to stay on the roads in recent years  1,792 were women and 8,797 were men and many … Read more