Coronavirus deaths around the world pass 100,000 with more than 1.6million confirmed cases 

More than 100,000 lives have been claimed in the Covid-19 pandemic according to newly collated worldwide figures.  It is believed more than 1.6 million people have been infected with the potentially fatal virus with almost 370,000 patients recovering from their illness.  The data, which is based on daily figures released by governments across the world … Read more

Crucifix confirmed to be El Cid’s, the famous medieval warlord

Crucifix carried into battle by Spain’s 11th century warlord hero El Cid is found hanging in Spanish cathedral Span’s national icon was famously depicted by Charlton Heston in the 1961 film El Cid is a ‘subject of a devotion that transcends that of an epic Hispanic hero’ His tomb was raided in 1800s, scattering his … Read more

Katie Price confirmed for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 

Katie Price joins Joey Essex, Anthea Turner and Helen Skelton for the gruelling new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 13:34 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 13:51 BST, 2 April 2020 Katie Price, Anthea Turner and Joey Essex are among the stars taking part in the new … Read more

Ireland’s coronavirus death toll soars to 46, with 2,615 confirmed cases 

Ireland’s coronavirus death toll has jumped by nearly a third in one day with ten further fatalities bringing the total to 46. There are now 2,615 confirmed cases in the country after a daily increase of 200. Eight of the latest victims were male, two were female. Six of the deaths occurred in the east … Read more

US coronavirus: America’s confirmed cases soar past 100,000 – are these the new hotspots?

As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in America exceeds 100,000, a number of major cities are emerging as worrying potential hotspots. While New York remained the worst hit city in the U.S., Americans braced for worsening conditions elsewhere, with worrisome infection numbers being reported in New Orleans, Chicago and Boston.  Dr. John Brooks of the … Read more

Global deaths from coronavirus races past 20,000 with 450,000 confirmed cases

The coronavirus pandemic has killed at least 20,599 people worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, official figures say. More than 447,030 confirmed cases of infection have been diagnosed in 182 countries and territories since the start of the pandemic. The tallies, using data collected from national authorities and information from the World … Read more

Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus but says he ‘feels ok’

BREAKING: Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus but says he ‘feels ok’ By William Cole For Mailonline Published: 18:30 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 18:34 GMT, 16 March 2020 Idris Elba has revealed he has tested positive for the coronavirus on Twitter.   The actor, 47, said that he ‘feels ok’ … Read more

East Africa sees its first coronavirus case as woman is confirmed in Kenya

East Africa has confirmed its first case of coronavirus after a Kenyan woman tested positive for the illness. The region scaled up emergency measures to contain any further spread after the 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 in Nairobi. The woman was taken ill seven days after travelling back from the US via London on March 5. Health … Read more

Closing date for Honda’s Swindon car factory confirmed for July 2021

Confirmed: Honda’s Swindon car plant closure has been ‘set in stone’ for July 2021 Announcement is the first time a specific date has been set for the plant to shut The factory employs around 3,500 staff and produced 109,000 cars last year It is unclear if the 380-acre site will be used for industrial or housing … Read more