The best places to revel in splendid isolation during coronavirus crisis, from Lancashire to Wales

Now that self-isolation and social distancing have (so quickly) become buzzwords, a ‘getaway’ in the UK has taken on new meaning. Yes, as ever, you get away from home — but now we are being advised to get away from other people, too. Luckily, the UK has plenty of remote spots to do just that. … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Mass funerals may occur to cope with deaths

Britain faces prospect of mass funerals if rising coronavirus death toll overwhelms undertaker, Wales’ Health Minister warns Wales Health Minister Vaughan Gething said it was ‘one of the most difficult things we might have to face’ He agreed with a fellow assembly member there might be a ‘push towards cremation with memorial services in the months … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Wales and Scotland to shut schools this week

Schools in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will close by the end of this week while a decision on whether to do the same in England will be taken ‘imminently’ amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak.  The Welsh government announced today that all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest.  … Read more

Coronavirus: Wales and Scotland to shut schools by the end of this week

Schools in Wales and Scotland will close by the end of this week while a decision on whether to do the same in England will be taken ‘imminently’ amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak.  The Welsh government announced today that all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest.  Meanwhile, Nicola … Read more

Wales diagnoses 12 more coronavirus cases taking UK total to 1,555

A second coronavirus patient has died in Scotland, taking the UK’s death toll to 56. The person was elderly, had other health problems and was being treated by the NHS board for Glasgow, the Scottish Government said in its announcement.   Wales has diagnosed a further 12 cases of the coronavirus today, bringing the UK’s total … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Wales has its first death, taking total to 36

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Wales confirms 22 more cases of coronavirus bringing the total number of infected to 60

Public Health Wales has confirmed that the country has 22 more cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of those infected to 60.  The news comes the day after the country’s health minister, Vaughan Gething, warned that up to 20,000 people in Wales could die from the pandemic.   Dr Chris Williams, incident director for the … Read more

Thousands of criminals in England and Wales owe £1.2billion in unpaid fees

Thousands of criminals in England and Wales owe £1.2billion in unpaid fees and fines as critics accuse offenders of ‘laughing in the face of the courts’ Money owed by criminals in England and Wales soared to a record £1.2billion Total amount imposed by courts has more than doubled in the last five years It means … Read more

Wales confirms 13 more cases of the killer coronavirus as UK’s toll jumps past 600 

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more

Seventies house for sale in Wales has retro furniture and avocado bathroom

This detached family home has some impressive features, including spectacular sea and mountain views of the Welsh coast and countryside. But it is perhaps the 1970s interiors that attract the most attention, due to a yellow and brown kitchen, wooden slats on the dining room ceiling, and colourful suites in the bathroom and toilet that … Read more