RAF plane flying in desperately PPE FINALLY leaves Turkish airport for UK coronavirus battle

An RAF transport plane flying in desperately needed PPE has finally left Turkey after it was previously meant to arrive on Sunday.  Pictured on the tarmac at Istanbul airport early this morning, the RAF transport plane is being loaded up with vital equipment desperately needed by frontline healthcare workers in the UK. The Atlas A400, which the … Read more

Britain at its best: Tea at Bettys and Turkish baths in Harrogate

Britain at its best: Tea at Bettys and an invigorating Turkish bath in pretty Harrogate The Daily Mail’s Harriet Sime checked into Grantley Hall near Harrogate She enjoyed champagne and tangy lemon scones at Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Another highlight was an invigorating two hours at the Turkish Baths By Harriet Sime for the Daily … Read more

Turkish president Erdogan vows to keep doors open for Syrian refugees heading for Europe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to keep borders open for Syrian refugees headed for Europe as the first 18,000 cross the Greek border and migrants clash for the second day with guards.     ‘What did we do yesterday (Friday)? We opened the doors,’ Erdogan said in Istanbul in his first comments since 33 Turkish … Read more

At least nine Turkish soldiers are killed in ‘Russian airstrike’ on their positions in Syria 

At least nine Turkish soldiers are killed in ‘Russian airstrike’ on their positions in Syria Soldiers reportedly attacked in Idlib by regime forces and nine have died Others have been critically wounded and have since been taken to hospital Idlib was made a de-escalation zone in 2018 in which such acts are prohibited  By Terri-ann … Read more