Police use tear gas and rubber bullets to clear protests from streets in Minneapolis

President Trump has commended the tougher tactics being used by law enforcement in Minneapolis after the Minnesota National Guard joined police as another night of chaos erupted in the city.  Tear gas and rubber bullets were used by police to clear the streets on Saturday night as protesters gathered for another night of demonstrations over … Read more

HENRY DEEDES: It was clear Dominic Cummings had come to snarl not schmooze

A double bill of Westminster drama yesterday. Statements from both Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson.  Contrition in short supply from both players. Were it a play we could have called it No Regrets: A Tragedy in Two Parts. For Act One we were treated to Dominic Cummings’ statement on his recent lockdown controversy. News that … Read more

Care firm transfers two residents ‘with Covid symptoms’ to previously ‘clear’ care home

A devastated son is demanding answers after a care firm transferred two residents with coronavirus to his mother’s home which was previously said to be ‘clear’ of the bug. Gary Williamson’s mother Sylvia, 81, died at Kenton Manor care home, Newcastle, on May 17. It was later confirmed she had coronavirus.  He claims the home, where … Read more

Spring rain DOESN’T ‘clear the air’ of pollen

Spring rain DOESN’T ‘clear the air’ of pollen and can actually aggravate hayfever by causing grains to shatter into smaller pieces that can remain airborne for up to 11 hours Up to 1.3 million fragments of pollen per metre of air were detected after rainfall Elevation was found by measuring pollen after storms between April … Read more

Scotland’s rural villages send visitors a clear message with home-made signs

Under normal circumstances they make for perfect stay-cation destinations. But residents in Scottish rural villages and glens have been urging visitors and those wishing to isolate there to stay away.  Signs and blockades have been erected on single track roads and normally popular destinations, with messages such as ‘go home’ and ‘closed’ written across them. … Read more

Law student jailed in 2010 for murdering father and burying in the garden plans to clear his name

A law student who claims he was wrongfully convicted of murdering his controlling father is hoping to clear his name after conducting an investigation behind bars. Mark Alexander was sentenced to life in prison in 2010 for the murder of Samuel, 70.   The pensioner’s burned body was discovered buried in the back garden of the … Read more

As Mail Force cheques arrive, it’s clear your kindness knows no bounds

Humbled by readers’ generosity: As your Mail Force cheques arrive, it’s clear your kindness knows no bounds with more than 10,000 so far – worth up to £400,000. On behalf of the NHS and care staff who will benefit, the Mail salutes you all NHS medical director Professor Stephen Powis – ‘To raise £1 million … Read more

Sports Direct and Harveys workers ‘are asked to check stores and clear shelves’

Sports Direct and Harveys have been accused of claiming money from the taxpayer while secretly sending furloughed employees into work. Senior managers have set up private Whatsapp groups where they order staff members to visit shuttered stores and clear shelves, so stock can be sent back to the distribution centre for sale online. Some managers … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Piers Morgan gets all clear but stays off work

Piers Morgan has tested negative for coronavirus, but will stay off work while recovering from the symptoms that led to his test. The GMB presenter, 55, missed today’s show after he revealed yesterday on social media that he had developed a ‘mild symptom’ and would be tested for Covid-19.  However, taking to Twitter tonight, he … Read more

Piers Morgan gets the ALL CLEAR for coronavirus – but will stay off work

Piers Morgan gets the ALL CLEAR for coronavirus – but will stay off work at GMB while he recovers from the symptoms that caused him to be tested By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline Published: 19:41 BST, 4 May 2020 | Updated: 19:57 BST, 4 May 2020 Piers Morgan has tests negative for coronavirus, but will … Read more