DAN HODGES: We have a new British motto: Panic And Snatch Toilet Rolls

The military are mobilising. Preparing for the deployment of Army units to protect hospitals, supermarkets and other vital facilities. Not from a hostile invading force, or terrorist fanatics. But from the British people, in the event the coronavirus emergency starts to spiral out of control. It sounds like something out of science-fiction film. Or a … Read more

Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson, 27, plays a smuggler in Outer Space for latest role

Well, shiver me pilchards! It’s Demelza the drugs mule: Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson, 27, swaps the Cornish coast as she plays a smuggler in Outer Space for latest role Eleanor Tomlinson plays  gun-toting drugs mule in new sci-fi drama series Her role in Intergalactic sees her play ringleader of gang that hijacks spaceship  She has also … Read more

Anton Du Beke on why he’s so happy it makes him cry

Anton Du Beke is not a man easily given to emotion. The original and most popular of all the Strictly Come Dancing professionals, he has spent the majority of his life gliding across polished floors smiling serenely despite dislocated toes, agonising back injuries and a horribly dysfunctional upbringing. ‘I cry all the time now,’ Anton Du … Read more

‘Smoking gun’ text reveals Foreign Office AGREED to let Harry Dunn’s killer fly home

‘Smoking gun’ text reveals Foreign Office AGREED to let Harry Dunn’s killer fly home ‘on the next flight’ ‘Smoking gun’ text shows UK official agreed to let Anne Sacoolas escape justice Harry Dunn’s family have taken legal action against the UK Foreign Office The department has disclosed incendiary text message to London’s High Court It … Read more

The Oxford University professor digging for life on Mars from 140 million miles away in Oxford

The distance between Professor Scott McLennan’s desk at Oxford University and Mars is about 140 million miles, but it doesn’t stop him using his computer to direct Nasa‘s latest spacecraft on the Red Planet’s surface. He is a member of a team that controls the car-sized vehicle, named Curiosity, as they try to discover if … Read more

Laura Ashley in race to secure rescue deal and stave off collapse amid fears for 2,700 jobs

Laura Ashley in race to secure rescue deal and stave off collapse amid fears for 2,700 jobs as deserted high streets hit the business hard Fashion house Laura Ashley is racing to secure £15million cash-injection deal Company warned spread of coronavirus could keep shoppers off high street It has struggled to find favour with customers … Read more

‘Dr Harold Shipman’ laws are put on hold to help GPs cope with growing coronavirus death toll

Medical safeguards introduced following the conviction of Britain’s most notorious serial killer Dr Harold Shipman will be temporarily relaxed as Ministers are handed sweeping new powers to tackle coronavirus. Under emergency legislation to be put before MPs within days, strict rules around the registration of deaths and cremations will be put on hold to ease … Read more

Prince Andrew’s new PR expert helped to Saudi Arabia’s image following global outrage

Prince Andrew’s new PR expert helped to Saudi Arabia’s image following global outrage over air strikes that killed thousands of Yemeni civilians  Mark Gallagher nicknamed the ‘backroom fixer’ is an expert in handling crises  His role will be to rebuild the prince’s reputation following the Epstein scandal  A source told PR Week: ‘He… has no doubt … Read more