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
ALEX BRUMMER: Banks have shown a total lack of basic judgement by hiking overdraft fees while the economy goes into meltdown By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 26 March 2020 When the medical crisis became a financial crisis, High Street banks were quick out … Read more
Just after Christmas last year I noticed my Halifax Ultimate Reward account, which I use as a savings account, had been billed £290 by Sky. I have been a Sky customer for a decade, but I did not recognise the charges, as I have previously paid my bill through direct debit from a Clydesdale Bank … Read more
A new, persistent, largely tickly cough and a temperature measuring above 37C. These, according to official NHS advice, are the two telltale signs of Covid-19. And if we come down with either, we – and our families – must confine ourselves to our homes, sleep in separate beds and turn away all visitors – for … Read more
A mother-of-five lived for 99 years with a ‘totally backwards’ body, doctors have revealed. Rose Marie Bentley, from Molalla in northwest Oregon, was discovered to have situs inversus with levocardia. This caused her liver, stomach and pancreas to develop on her right side rather than in their normal more ‘left’ position. Mrs Bentley was oblivious … Read more
A right Royal bungle! Hit Netflix show The Crown gets year wrong in Royal Variety Performance storyline for next season By Jennifer Ruby Showbusiness News Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:32 GMT, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 15 March 2020 It’s a drama which prides itself on showing the ‘truth’ about the Royal … Read more
A pair of naturists left Rochelle Humes looking in the ‘wrong direction’ after they appeared on This Morning today, to discuss their plea to protect naturists under hate crime laws. British Naturism members Pam Fraser and Mark Bass appeared on the show today to argue that nudists should have the right to get naked in public, and … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Britons, brace yourselves. The scenes I have witnessed unfolding here in Italy could, sooner or later, be coming your way. Soldiers and policemen patrolling the streets. Food stores with empty shelves and only three people allowed in at a time. Flights cancelled and police checks at railway stations to ensure your travel is absolutely necessary. … Read more
No fines for fat-fingered drivers: Motorists who accidentally enter wrong details for parking will now find it easier to appeal New rules from the British Parking Association require firms to cancel charges This follows complaints from motorists who were hounded after getting one letter wrong when keying in their details By Miles Dilworth For The … Read more