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
A size 22 woman who feared she would lose a limb after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes has reversed her condition in just 13 months. Toni Weeks, 51, from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, who tipped the scales at 20st 7lbs at her heaviest, lost nearly 10 stone on a ‘smart’ weight loss plan that focuses … Read more
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
More than a quarter of a million people in Britain would have died from coronavirus had Boris Johnson not changed his strategy at the eleventh hour, according to government advisers. In a stark report, scientists warned that around 250,000 people would die in Britain as a result of the coronavirus outbreak unless more draconian measures are … Read more
Millions of the elderly and most vulnerable will need to ‘shield’ themselves from social contact and stay at home for three months from this weekend, Downing Street announced today. Boris Johnson acknowledged that ‘drastic action’ was required to quell the spread of the deadly coronavirus which has killed 55 and infected more than 1,500 throughout … Read more
Coronavirus crisis doesn’t have to leave you out of pocket: How to book a holiday with more confidence in the months ahead Always buy travel insurance the moment you book a holiday, says Neil Simpson Book with a company that is flexible enough to cope with uncertainty Make sure you provide up-to-date contact info so … Read more
The Queen put on a defiant display as she attended Sunday church service alone in Windsor today. Her Majesty, 93, who opted for a glamorous green ensemble, continued performing her royal duties after Matt Hancock confirmed the government will tell the elderly to stay at home for up to four months as he admitted the NHS … Read more
France shuts down its ski resorts two months early as country is put on lockdown after coronavirus death toll rose to 91 Most French ski resorts usually close in April or May but they’ll be closing today Shutdown comes just three weeks before the French and British school holidays It is another heavy blow to France’s … Read more
Matt Hancock today confirmed the government will tell the elderly to stay at home for up to four months as he admitted the NHS does not currently have enough ventilators for the fight against coronavirus. The Health Secretary said people over the age of 70 will be told to self-isolate even if they do not … Read more
Mother-to-be Georgia Elisabeth Carney, 30, (pictured) from Cheshire was stung by speed cameras multiple times on the M62 A pregnant beauty business owner who was caught speeding 20 times in two months has been allowed to keep driving her Audi despite the 66 points on her licence. Mother-to-be Georgia Elisabeth Carney, 30, from Cheshire, was … Read more