Well, what a week it has been for all of us as we come to terms with a world dominated by coronavirus and the restrictions on lives that, less than a week ago, seemed unimaginable. Yes, it was happening in Italy, in France, in Spain, in New York and in California. But surely not here? … Read more
Scott Cam says The Block’s shutdown has been ‘tough for everybody’ as he self-isolates during the coronavirus pandemic By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:43 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 05:24 GMT, 27 March 2020 The Block host Scott Cam is in self-isolation after production on the show’s 16th season was suspended … Read more
As Roger Saul, the founder of the Mulberry designer label, gazes out over his Somerset farm, the English countryside is so idyllic it is hard to believe a lethal pandemic is sweeping the world. ‘There is the most wonderful sunset coming in, with loads of birds flying around. It is beautiful. But even before the … Read more
Coronation Street has been forced to rewrite scripts as cast members have self-isolated, says Andy Whyment. The actor, 38, who plays Kirk Sutherland on the ITV soap took to Instagram on Friday where he revealed it’s been a ‘tough week’ amid the upheaval amidst the coronovirus pandemic. Alongside a snap of himself and wife Nicola … Read more
POETRY A LITTLE HISTORY OF POETRY By John Carey (Yale £14.99, 320pp) Pick up this book, take a deep breath and hold on tight. John Carey takes us on a helter-skelter ride through 4,000 years of an art form central to human life since people banged drums and thrilled each other with stories in rhythm … Read more
RUTH SUTHERLAND: Supermarkets are set for another tough year – and if Amazon makes a big play on groceries, all bets are off By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 23:00 GMT, 5 January 2020 | Updated: 11:10 GMT, 6 January 2020 This year is shaping up to be a white-knuckle ride for the … Read more
Boris Johnson is today facing mounting pressure for a dramatic escalation of the government’s coronavirus response – as ministers struggled to explain why there has yet to be a ban on big gatherings and a school shutdown. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps defended the UK’s limited action so far, saying it was ‘science led’ and accusing … Read more
When life is tough, pick up a poem! The best titles for those who love rhymes British literary critic Bel Mooney, rounded up her favourite poetry books She admits to trying verses on her husband from Up In The Attic by Pam Ayres Her top picks also include Joinedupwriting, Sleeping Letters and In Still Life By Bel Mooney for the … Read more
Cracks on old paintings like the Mona Lisa make the artwork tough help masterpieces survive for centuries Increase in cracks on a painting are directly linked to the painting’s strength A painting it less likely to snap and break if it has several cracks throughout Cracks are seen on many old paintings, such as Mona Lisa and … Read more
HAMISH MCRAE: The coronavirus is a tough test for the global economy… but we’re resilient By Hamish Mcrae For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 GMT, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:12 GMT, 29 February 2020 Bang. Something had to trigger the next global economic downturn, but we did not know what it would be. … Read more