Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson is ‘marooned above the shop’

From the plumped up pillows of his king-size bed, through the tall windows above the famous rose garden, he can look down on the vast emptiness of Horse Guards Parade. Closer to home he can see the couriers bringing government papers, the delivery men with their supplies and the to-ing and fro-ing of visitors. But … Read more

The prisoner of Downing St: Boris Johnson is marooned above the shop, writes RICHARD KAY

From the plumped up pillows of his king-size bed, through the tall windows above the famous rose garden, he can look down on the vast emptiness of Horse Guards Parade. Closer to home he can see the couriers bringing government papers, the delivery men with their supplies and the to-ing and fro-ing of visitors. But … Read more

Tesco asks young people to stop ordering food online and shop in-store

Fresh fruit and vegetables will become increasingly scarce in Europe, suppliers warn, as the coronavirus pandemic hampers the global movement of produce and of the people needed to gather crops. Governments are looking at ways to ease any shortage, including ‘green lanes’ to allow fresh produce to move quickly across EU borders, recruiting a ‘shadow … Read more

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Our Girl and Back in Time for the Corner Shop

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: Our Girl’s Kabul kit… make-up as thick as a bulletproof vest! By Christopher Stevens for Daily Mail Published: 01:57 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 01:57 GMT, 25 March 2020 Our Girl (BBC One) Rating: Back in Time for the Corner Shop (BBC Two) Rating: Gone Girl returned to … Read more

Jeremy Clarkson reveals his farm shop WILL remain open for customers to buy potatoes

Jeremy Clarkson reveals his farm shop WILL remain open for customers to buy potatoes… but reminds visitors of social distancing and claims they ‘can’t have a f***ing selfie’ By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 16:15 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 16:15 GMT, 24 March 2020 Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he will keep his farm … Read more

Mum comes up with ingenious hack to stop children pestering her for snacks by setting up a tuck shop

A mum’s ingenious parenting hack to stop her kids pestering for snacks and teach them maths while in isolation has proved a viral hit – by mocking up a tuck shop for them to ‘buy’ treats from. Laura Symonds, 33, from Bishop’s Frome, Herefordshire, quickly realised she couldn’t keep up with the constant demand for … Read more

Oxford Street is closed as 70 firefighters battle huge blaze at a souvenir shop 

Oxford Street is closed as 70 firefighters battle huge blaze at a souvenir shop Fire broke out on ground floor of a five-storey souvenir shop in Mayfair on Friday  70 firefighters and 10 engines from six boroughs were scrambled to tackle blaze  Oxford Street was partially shut from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus stations By … Read more

Sweet shop that inspired Roald Dahl’s books including Matilda and The Twits is now an Airbnb

Holidaymakers can now stay in the sweet shop that inspired some of Roald Dahl’s classic books, including The Twits and Matilda, as it’s now listed on Airbnb Mrs Pratchett’s sweet shop in Llandaff, Cardiff, sleeps up to 21 people and can be rented for £450 per night   It has recently undergone a renovation by owners … Read more