We can no longer give respirators to anyone aged over SIXTY

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Hollyoaks star Stuart Manning looks unrecognisable as he sports a beard and longer hair for new role

His legendary character Russ Owen was killed off on the Channel 4 soap in 2018. And Stuart Manning has landed a new acting role as he showed off his new look to Instagram on Thursday. The soap star, 40, looked unrecognisable as he shared a snap of himself with a massive bushy beard and longer hair.  Unrecognisable: Stuart Manning … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Longer criminal trials to be postponed

Criminal trials likely to run longer than three days will be postponed to prevent coronavirus contamination in courtrooms.   Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett – the most senior judge in England and Wales – has decided no fresh case should start in any Crown Court unless it is expected to last fewer than three days. As … Read more

Criminal trials expected to last longer than three days are to be postponed over coronavirus fears 

Criminal trials likely to run longer than three days will be postponed to prevent coronavirus contamination in courtrooms.   In a statement issued late on Tuesday, it was announced that the Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett – the most senior judge in England and Wales – has decided no new trial should start in any Crown … Read more

NHS no longer advises coronavirus patients take ibuprofen

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

New EU rules set to force companies to make electronics last longer 

Smartphone owners are being given new rights to have their device repaired under laws introduced by the EU that could put an end to ‘throwaway culture’.  Manufacturers will made to fix broken electronic devices under the EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), which will also cover the UK despite Brexit. The plan, unveiled on … Read more

Kate’s spot on – forest bathing CAN make you live longer

Last week, the Royal Hospital Chelsea looked more like an HS2 construction site than a centre of horticultural excellence as hundreds of landscape architects and gardeners battled to construct their creations in time for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, which will be officially opened by the Queen tomorrow.  But amid all the high-vis jackets, steel-capped … Read more

UK coronavirus patients are no longer all being admitted to hospital

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

Going to university could help you to live longer: Every step of education adds 1.37 years to life

Going to university could help you to live longer as scientists discover every extra step of education adds 1.37 years to your life expectancy Researchers combed through data of more than 5,000 American people  Race and income were not as strong life predictors as education level Each qualification added around one year and four months … Read more

Six Nations ‘could no longer be shown on free-to-air channels’ as ‘Sky line up £300m bid’

Six Nations could be off free-to-air TV as Sky Sports is favourite to snatch rights from the BBC in £300million deal By Adam Shergold for MailOnline Published: 09:04 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 09:44 GMT, 2 March 2020 The Six Nations could be removed from free-to-air television with Sky Sports emerging as favourites to snatch … Read more