Ethel the emu, who spent nearly six days on the run in Doncaster, is believed to be back home. A friend of the her owner posted on Facebook that the city-wide search for the six-foot-tall bird who had eluded police and RSPCA officers was over. Victoria Elizabeth Robinson-Hewitt said the bird – which can run … Read more
Tall people could face a greater risk of getting Covid-19, according to research that adds weight to the theory the disease is airborne. Data from 2,000 people in the UK and US showed men above 6ft were twice as likely to be diagnosed with the coronavirus. Women also had higher odds if they were over … Read more
Stephen Merchant’s staggering 6ft 7in frame towers over his 5ft 6in girlfriend Mircea Monroe as they grab a coffee during break from London lockdown By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 13:30 BST, 26 June 2020 | Updated: 13:48 BST, 26 June 2020 He is famed for his incredibly statuesque frame. And Stephen Merchant, 45, was … Read more
Ssssports Direct! Discovery of 6ft snake forces store to close on its first day trading since High Street lockdown ended The discovery of a 6ft snake forced a Sports Direct store to close on Monday A Honduran milk snake was spotted in the Newton Abbot store, Devon The shop manager stopped customers from entering and … Read more
No10 tweets reminder that Britons should ‘keep 6ft apart from people you don’t live with’… sparking explosion of memes, ridicule and fury online Government facing backlash after PM backed top aide for travelling in lockdown Today No10 reminded people to keep distance following last night’s briefing People responded by suggesting the rules do not apply … Read more
Open wide! Horrified family discovers 6ft python swallowing a bird whole as it dangles from their washing line Snake catcher Stuart McKenzie filmed the snake at a family home in Queensland A bird feeder on top of the washing line had attracted the snake to the garden Carpet pythons are able to open their mouths … Read more
Schoolchildren will be told to sit 6ft apart with strict social distancing measures in place in playgrounds and canteens as they readjust to life after lockdown. One in five children will be urged to return to the classroom from next week as part of a gradual reopening of schools. They are expected to follow stringent … Read more
Artist wears coronavirus ‘social distancing machine’ on city streets to show how difficult it is to stay 6ft apart – with hilarious results Daniel Rotsztain created the machine out of plastic and some rubber tubing He comically bumps into several people and objects along the streets of Toronto The artist made the video to encourage the … Read more
Ford is trialling wristbands that vibrate when employees come within six feet of each other to ensure social distancing in its factories during the coronavirus crisis Ford is reportedly trialling the vibrating bracelets on a dozen employees Staff will be buzzed by the accessory if they come within 6ft of someone else The trial at a … Read more
Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock faced accusations they had failed to follow their own advice on social distancing after both tested positive for coronavirus. The Prime Minister and Health Secretary were pictured at close quarters in the Commons in recent days – well within the advised 6ft limit. Just hours after they confirmed they had … Read more