‘Let the fight begin’ BGT judges warn ‘there will be arguments’ as they prepare to whittle down acts

Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon has warned that ‘there will be arguments’ among her fellow judges as they prepare to whittle down the acts. In a first look at a one-off special ahead of the semi-finals, Alesha, Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Amanda Holden reunite, where they have the tough job of cutting 200 … Read more

Britain First activists film themselves storming hotel with migrants inside

Far-right activists have filmed themselves storming a hotel with migrants inside and confronting them about ‘where they are from’ before leaving as police were called. Members of Britain First gained entry to the Daresbury Park building in Warrington, Cheshire, and knocked on bedroom doors. The protesters recorded themselves asking the guests what countries they were from, … Read more

The ultimate back to school mask guide

Secondary school pupils will have to wear masks to school when they return next week after a government U-turn last week.  With just days to go before children return, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson last week said face coverings will be compulsory in the communal areas of schools covered by local lockdowns. A decision on whether … Read more

Climate change ‘could hamper efforts to wipe out malaria’ by changing where mosquito appear 

Efforts to eradicate malaria could be hampered by climate change — which could boost mosquito numbers and bring the disease to new areas, a study has found. Malaria is a climate-sensitive disease which thrives where it is wet and warm enough to provide the still surface waters needed to breed the mosquitoes that spread it. … Read more

Senators call for probe after hydroxychloroquine was administered to patients in nursing homes

Three US Senators are calling for a federal investigation after two nursing homes administered hydroxychloroquine to residents infected with the novel coronavirus without gaining proper approval first.   In a letter sent on Thursday to the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron … Read more

High blood pressure could ruin your love life

High blood pressure could ruin your love life: Men with untreated hypertension ‘are almost twice as likely to suffer erectile dysfunction’ Hypertension damages artery walls, causing them to harden and narrow This then reduces blood flow – which is the key to men achieving an erection The University of Athens scientists said blood pressure drugs … Read more