Memorial Day wishes from Hollywood: Stars take to social media to honor the fallen heroes

Hollywood took to social media on Monday to wish the world a Happy Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This year is a little different for the country as beaches and … Read more

Ricky Gervais calls for celebrities to be banned from Honours List and replaced with NHS heroes

Ricky Gervais calls for celebrities to be banned from the New Year Honours List and replaced with NHS heroes By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 08:55 BST, 17 May 2020 | Updated: 08:55 BST, 17 May 2020 Ricky Gervais has called for celebrities to be banned from 2021’s New Year Honours List. The comedian, 56, … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: What my Covid test taught me about who the real NHS heroes are 

On Sunday morning I awoke with a headache, slight temperature and stomach pain. I also had a sore throat, which started several days earlier. I would normally have assumed I had picked up a bug. But in the present climate I naturally wondered whether I had been struck by Covid-19. Though the symptoms weren’t severe, … Read more

ROBERT HARDMAN: Spitfire to mark VE Day with flypast over WWII heroes, Vera Lynn and care homes

We will not be able to dance a conga or enjoy a street party — let alone flock to Buckingham Palace, as millions did back on May 8, 1945.  Tomorrow, 75 years on, it is going to be an unavoidably subdued anniversary of the day that the UK finally celebrated Victory in Europe.  Nonetheless, we … Read more

Spitfire to mark VE Day with flypast over WWII heroes, wartime singer Vera Lynn and care homes

We will not be able to dance a conga or enjoy a street party — let alone flock to Buckingham Palace, as millions did back on May 8, 1945.  Tomorrow, 75 years on, it is going to be an unavoidably subdued anniversary of the day that the UK finally celebrated Victory in Europe.  Nonetheless, we … Read more

Amir Khan personally delivers face masks, hand sanitisers and drinks to NHS heroes

Boxing legend Amir Khan personally delivered face masks, hand sanitisers and orange juice drinks to hospitals, care homes and fire stations on Thursday.  The 33-year-old had wanted to do something to give back to frontline heroes amid the coronavirus pandemic.  He and his friends had filled a rented van with all the items and carried … Read more

£60,000 life assurance payout for families of NHS and care heroes killed by coronavirus

Families of NHS and care heroes killed in coronavirus line of duty will get £60,000 payout in Armed Forces-style life assurance policy Health Secretary made the announcement at Downing Street press conference  He revealed 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff died so far from coronavirus He told the public: ‘We want to do … Read more

Stephanie March steps up to help the restaurant industry and front line heroes during COVID-19

Law & Order: SVU star Stephanie March is stepping up to help out two groups who have been majorly impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The 45-year-old actress has joined forces with her friend, photographer Melanie Dunea, on a new initiative that benefits both the ailing restaurant industry as well as those on the front lines … Read more

The wifi Woodstock! JAN MOIR watched as stars performed from home for the coronavirus heroes

Elton John did it in front of a hedge in his back garden, with two basketballs. Paul McCartney did it in front of some cheapo pine cupboards in his kitchen, no doubt stuffed with tofu burgers and his favourite veggies. Stevie Wonder did it in front of lavishly tasselled curtain tiebacks in his elegantly appointed … Read more