Desperate father, 33, resorts to pulling out his own tooth after he couldn’t get appointment

A desperate father resorted to pulling out his own tooth in an excruciating hour-long ordeal after he couldn’t get an emergency appointment with a dentist. Billy Taylor, 33, from Devon, decided to take the tooth out as he couldn’t handle the pain. He had been told by NHS 111 that unless he was struggling to … Read more

China is desperate to overtake America as the world’s economic superpower – and who can stop it

On Saturday, the Mail launched a new series uncovering China’s role in fuelling the coronavirus pandemic. We have investigated claims about the origins of the virus in Wuhan and documented the cover-up of the outbreak by the Chinese authorities. Today, in the concluding article, we explore fears that China is in prime position to exploit … Read more

Derbyshire villagers sew more than 250 protective gowns from duvet covers for desperate care home

A group of sewers have rallied together to ‘do their bit’ and create hundreds of protective gowns from duvet covers for heroic care home staff at risk of catching coronavirus. In just two weeks almost 20 residents of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, and the surrounding villages have whipped up more than 250 garments which provide extra coverage over … Read more

Desperate hospitals are forced to crowdfund for vital PPE equipment

NHS staff have been forced to fly in their own supplies of visors, masks and gowns after raising millions through crowdfunding. They have welcomed the donations but say it should never have been necessary. One appeal – called Masks for NHS Heroes – has already raised £1.8million. The group, started by a team of NHS … Read more

Elon Musk hits out at those desperate to reopen economy with meme of asteroid hitting earth 

Elon Musk took to Twitter to share a grim meme referencing the state of the world economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Musk shared a meme Friday of an asteroid smashing through Earth and a far away astronaut exclaiming: ‘Oh God, The economy!’ The controversial entrepreneur captioned the image simply: ‘But actually.’  Someone … Read more

Strictly bosses are ‘desperate’ to sign up Michelle Keegan for this year’s series

She recently announced her plans to leave BBC drama, Our Girl, after four seasons playing Georgie Lane.  Now Michelle Keegan is hotly tipped to join the Strictly Come Dancing line up, with show bosses placing her at the top of their wish list.  The actress, 32, would be following in the footsteps of her husband … Read more

Desperate Housewives cast will reunite without Felicity Huffman and Teri Hatcher 

Desperate Housewives cast will reunite for COVID-19 fundraiser livestream WITHOUT Felicity Huffman and Teri Hatcher By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 20:23 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 20:24 BST, 7 April 2020 The casts of numerous TV shows are having virtual reunions for a good cause. Yet one hugely popular 2000s drama taking part in the … Read more

Family desperate to bring back father who is stuck in Uganda

A little boy has recorded a touching video message plea asking for help in getting his father from Uganda back to Britain. Lee Stuart, 40, a British charity worker from Manchester, was in the East African country helping with an educational children’s project when the coronavirus pandemic hit, causing tickets to rocket from £300 to … Read more

Elizabeth Day: Crazy crushes for desperate times 

Hair: Fabio Nogueira. Make-up: Ruby Hammer. Styling: Holly Elgeti. Dress, Stine Goya, fenwick.co.uk. Jewellery, Alighieri In times of crisis, it’s important to focus on the important stuff. And by this, of course, I mean the nurturing of a wholly inappropriate crush. During this coronavirus pandemic, I found myself being strangely drawn to one particular individual. … Read more

Testing shambles spirals as desperate Boris Johnson blames chemical shortage

Ministers were accused of ‘complacence’ and snubbing offers of help from labs today as Boris Johnson struggles to get a grip on the UK’s coronavirus testing shambles.  The government is desperately trying to ramp up the number of checks carried out, with experts warning that is the only way to end the lockdown threatening to … Read more