The UK has recorded 43 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours compared to 87 yesterday, but new infections have sky-rocketed by a record 1,452 to 9,529 as Britons continued to flout the lockdown today. Twenty-eight more patients died overnight in England. Six more patients died in Scotland, five in Wales and four in Northern … Read more
Public are urged not to visit UK’s woods and forests as National Trust shuts car parks amid coronavirus lockdown Public told to not visit the UK’s woods and forests to stop spread of coronavirus Forestry England issued a statement urging people to heed government advice The National Trust also closed car parks after visitors went … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Coronavirus has succeeded where world wars and previous epidemics failed: from next week, schools will be closed and public exams have been cancelled. With Covid-19 unlikely to disappear any time soon, suspending GCSEs and A-levels was undoubtedly the right decision. But ministers must not ignore the logistical, educational and emotional quagmire that pupils, parents and … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Ulster veterans will NOT be covered by new law to halt witch-hunts against military veterans accuse of wrongdoing on battlefields abroad New Overseas Operations Bill will protect veterans accused of wrongdoing But the Bill will not apply to soldiers who served in Northern Ireland Dennis Hutchings, 78, accuses of government of ‘discriminatory behaviour’ Hutchings is … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
The UK’s four largest mobile networks have agreed on a £1 billion deal with the government to make patchy internet coverage in rural areas ‘a thing of the past’. The Shared Rural Network (SRN) will see EE, O2, Three and Vodafone work together to bring 4G coverage to 95 per cent of the UK by … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to end patchy phone reception and slow broadband in rural areas with £1bn 4G deal that will see biggest boosts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announced £1billion deal with firms to boost 4G Over 280,000 properties expected to benefit from improved phone signals Biggest improvements to … Read more