Half of Earth’s ice-free land remains unaltered by humans

About half of Earth’s ice-free land remains unaltered by humans and can still be protected with swift conservation measures, a new study shows. US researchers compared four recent global maps showing the conversion of natural lands to ‘anthropogenic land’ – land that has been exploited by humans.   Encouragingly, about half, or somewhere between 48 and … Read more

Masterchef’s Gregg Wallace shows off his FOUR STONE weight loss

Masterchef star Gregg Wallace, 55, shows off his incredible FOUR STONE weight loss after cutting down on sugar and booze… as he promotes his new healthy subscription plan By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 11:55 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 12:00 BST, 15 June 2020 Masterchef star Gregg Wallace showed off his incredible four … Read more

Holidaymakers with refund credit notes may have to pay for a solicitor to get cash back, says Which?

Customers with refund credit notes for cancelled package holidays may have to find and pay for a solicitor before they can receive a cash refund if their provider goes bust, but without any assurance their refund will be successful, says Which? The UK consumer champion says it has learned of this situation following the collapse … Read more

Bristol music venue named after slave trader Edward Colston removes his name

A Bristol music venue named after Edward Colston has removed its signage from the building after the slave trader became a target of the Black Lives Matter protests.  Workmen were this morning pictured drilling out the lettering at Colston Hall ahead of a total rebrand this autumn to distance themselves from the ‘divisive’ figure. Bosses today … Read more

Second coronavirus vaccine in Britain to start human trials WEDNESDAY and doses could cost just £3

The second coronavirus vaccine made in Britain is on track to start human trials as soon as Wednesday, and could cost just £3 per person if it’s proven to work.  Imperial College London scientists expect approval for the first phase of human trials – which will check if their vaccine is safe – to come … Read more

Big Brother housemates spend SIX HOURS in the rain during tough nomination challenge 

Big Brother housemates shiver, grimace in pain and lose feeling in their legs as they spend SIX HOURS in the rain during tough challenge By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:43 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 11:43 BST, 15 June 2020 Big Brother Australia‘s reboot hosts physically and mentally demanding challenges every … Read more

The Duchess of Cornwall calls flowers ‘nature’s healers in these difficult times’

The Duchess of Cornwall has heralded the power of flowers to ‘lift our spirits’ as she took part in an initiative to support British Flowers Week. Camilla, 72, a keen gardener, placed a bouquet of her home-grown blooms in the window of the Birkhall residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where she has been isolating with Prince … Read more

Peter Andre says the thought of Princess, 12, dating boys gives him ‘heart failure’

Peter Andre says the thought of Princess, 12, dating boys gives him ‘heart failure’ – and tells her to maintain two-metre distance ‘for life’ By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 11:37 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 11:37 BST, 15 June 2020 Peter Andre joked the thought of his daughter Princess dating is giving him … Read more

Kris Boyson cuddles up to girlfriend Bianca Gascoigne as they take a morning stroll

Katie Price jokingly referred to her ex Kris Boyson’s girlfriend Bianca Gascoigne as his ‘new little bird’ last week in a YouTube video. But this didn’t bother the couple, who looked loved-up on Monday as they stepped out for a morning stroll. The couple held hands and giggled together as they walked along, enjoying the morning … Read more

Lout, 28, admits to outraging public decency after urinating near memorial to PC Keith Palmer

A 28-year-old man has admitted urinating near the memorial to PC Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to death in the Westminster terror attack in 2017, after ‘drinking 16 pints’ during a far-right protest in London on Saturday.   Andrew Banks, of Stansted, Essex, was charged with outraging public decency by police on Sunday night.  He appeared at Westminster … Read more