Domesday Book-era water mills crank back to life in meeting demand for flour during Covid crisis

Two water mills that date back to Englan’s early Norman era are both battling around the clock to meet the demand for flour during Britain’s coronavirus crisis. Grade II listed Charlecote Mill, in Stratford-upon-Avon, which dates back to 1068 – just two years after the Battle of Hastings – and Sturminster Newton Mill, in Dorset, … Read more

Mark Wright chokes back tears as he reads out touching messages to NHS frontline workers

Mark Wright chokes back tears as he reads out touching messages to NHS frontline workers… as he admits he’s missing his grandad Eddie in lockdown By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 16:43 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 16:43 BST, 1 May 2020 Mark Wright grew tearful while reading out messages to National Health Service … Read more

Husband of woman, 36, who died from Covid-19 after told she ‘wasn’t priority’ can’t pay for funeral

A man has told how he watched his wife died from coronavirus after paramedics said she ‘wasn’t a priority’ – and cannot afford to pay for her funeral five weeks on. Fabian Williams, 49, described the moment he discovered 36-year-old Kayla lying slumped on the sofa a day after she been given paracetamol by an … Read more

Microsoft to preview Xbox Series X real-time gameplay and says games may be delayed by coronavirus

Microsoft is previewing its Xbox Series X with real-time gameplay next week – but admits the new console’s games could be delayed due to coronavirus Microsoft will demonstrate real-time gameplay of the Xbox Series X next week Xbox’s Phil Spencer says the console will be on time but games may be delayed The demonstration will be … Read more

Britain will bask in 68F again next week after suffering week of downpours, thunderstorms and hail

Sunny spells and warm temperatures are once again on the horizon after days of torrential downpours across the UK. Brits will experience a mixed few days of weather this weekend, before the mercury will rise to as high as 68F next week after hail and thunderstorms hit some parts today. Daytime drizzles will become confined … Read more

Perrie Edwards unveils Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s unkept hair as he finally agrees to let her cut it

He’s been relatively quiet on social media of recent. And, Perrie Edwards unveiled boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s unkept hair on Instagram on Friday, as they gave fans a look into their life in lockdown. The Liverpool footballer, 26, finally agreed to let his Little Mix star girlfriend, 26, cut his hair after showing the extent of his ‘flourishing’ … Read more

Premier League meeting: Clubs remain committed to finishing season

A four-hour Premier League meeting to decide how football can return amid the coronavirus pandemic held today has ended with clubs reaffirming their commitment to finishing the current campaign.  According to the Sun, it was also agreed during the meeting that matches, when they are able to take place, will be held in neutral grounds … Read more

How to give your Zoom photo a touch of the exotic: Holiday companies make beautiful photos available

Zoom video meetings are all the rage – and most people have now discovered that they can change their background, with many choosing an exotic backdrop to ‘virtually travel’. Luxury holiday firm Kuoni has delved into Google Trends data and revealed the most popular destinations for Zoom background pictures, and it’s the Caribbean that’s in … Read more

Covid-19 may cause blood clotting and raise the risk of blood vessel blockages in the brain

Coronavirus may cause an increased risk of blood clots and blockages in the brain and could lead to a stroke, according to a new study by University College London. The small study focused on six patients with confirmed COVID-19 who had suffered a stroke caused by the sudden loss of blood circulation to the brain. … Read more