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Labour MP claims she was sacked as temporary carer after speaking publicly about PPE shortages

A Labour MP has claimed she was sacked from her job as a temporary carer amid the coronavirus pandemic after speaking out about personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages.




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New appeal to find 'monsters' who killed father-to-be Shah Subhani and dumped body in woods

The sister of a man whose body was found dumped in woodland launched an appeal today on the first anniversary of his disappearance to catch the "monsters" who killed him.




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Have the five key tests for easing lockdown been met? One expert gives his view




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Drug dealers posing as joggers and key workers to avoid detection during Covid-19 lockdown, expert says

Drug dealers are adopting new disguises so they can move around freeley during the coronavirus lockdown, a gang expert has said.




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Joe Exotic's Oklahoma zoo officially reopens to the public under the name of Tiger King Park

The animal park behind Netflix hit Tiger King has official reopened its doors for business after closing due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Nine Chelsea Pensioners fall victim to coronavirus as hospital prepares to mark VE Day

The Royal Hospital Chelsea today revealed that nine of its residents had died from the coronavirus.




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Food For London Now faces: 'So much stress is alleviated when people have access to food'

Tam Carrigan from the Haringey Play Association shares his story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Fresh 30-day track and trace deadline set as Matt Hancock speeds up war on coronavirus

Full-scale tracking and tracing of new coronavirus infections by the end of this month was today made an official Government target.




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Headteachers warn staff shortages and social distancing challenges will make it hard to reopen schools

Low staff numbers and a lack of PPE are among the challenges facing schools as they draw together plans to reopen.




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Injured army veteran to play video games for 24 hours in VE Day charity appeal

An army veteran forced into early retirement by injury is playing video games for 24 hours on VE Day to raise money for the charity that helped him through "dark times."




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Government demands Turkey refund or replace 'unusable' PPE after 400,000 gowns impounded

The Government is requesting a refund or replacement for 400,000 medical gowns flown over from Turkey which were later deemed "unusable".




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Family of 100-year-old burglary victim 'overwhelmed' by people's donations

Donations have poured in for a 100-year-old woman who was robbed after thieves tricked their way into her home in Darlington.




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'Notting Hill rapist' Anthony Maclean recommended for transfer to open prison

An infamous sex predator dubbed "the Notting Hill rapist" has been recommended for transfer to an open prison.




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New Banksy artwork appears on NHS hospital corridor to pay tribute to healthcare heroes

A new artwork by Banksy has been painted onto the wall of an NHS hospital corridor to pay tribute to healthcare heroes battling coronavirus.




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More than 40 children treated in London for 'hyper inflammatory new disease after seemingly contracting coronavirus'

More than 40 children have been treated in a specialist London hospital for a "hyper inflammatory" new disease after apparently contracting coronavirus, the Standard has been told.




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When will hairdressers reopen after lockdown?

Ever since lockdown began on 23 March, hair salons have been closed and people have been forced to come up with alternative methods to keep their locks in check.




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Brits urged not to flout coronavirus lockdown over Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures set to soar

Brits have been urged to stick to the coronavirus lockdown rules over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are set to soar.




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Boris Johnson pays respects to fallen soldiers to mark VE Day on visit to Westminster Abbey

Boris Johnson has paid his respects to fallen soldiers ahead of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on a visit to Westminster Abbey.




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Stars pay tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who died after contracting coronavirus

Stars have paid tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus.




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Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages'

Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts

Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day.




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Captain Tom recalls 'very, very happy day' 75 years ago when 'fearsome' war in Europe ended

Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising champion Captain Tom Moore has recalled the day the "fearsome war in Europe" ended 75 years ago.




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Rail chiefs 'plan to hike rail services to 70 per cent of normal timetable' in days




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Tensions grow over 'mixed messaging' as speculation mounts over coronavirus lockdown easing

Tensions are growing between the UK's regions over "mixed messaging" on when to lift restrictions, with speculation that rail services are set to be expanded from mid-May but strict lockdown measures could remain in place until June.




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Supermoon lights up night sky for last time in 2020

People around the world saw a supermoon light up the night sky on Thursday for the third and final time in 2020.




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Wales eases lockdown by reopening garden centres and libraries and relaxing exercise rules

Wales has taken the first step to easing lockdown by relaxing exercise rules and reopening some libraries, tips and garden centres.




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Brits should expect 'limited changes' to lockdown next week, says minister

British people should not expect major new freedoms on Monday, with "limited changes" expected to the coronavirus lockdown, a minister has said.




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Four people fined for driving 200 miles to look at boat

Four people have been fined after attempting to drive from Dorset to Milford Haven to look at a boat.




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McDonald's Drive-Thru 'made for social distancing' and are safe to reopen, says Environment Secretary George Eustice

Drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald's are "made for social distancing", Environment Secretary George Eustice has said.




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UK weather forecast: Brits set to bask in glorious sunshine as temperatures soar to scorching 26C

The UK is set to bask in glorious sunshine on Saturday with temperatures forecast to hit 26C (78.8F).




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VE Day 2020 LIVE: Royals pay tribute to WWII veterans as they mark 75th anniversary of victory in Europe

The Queen has addressed the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, saying veterans would have recognised the "love and care" of people during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Boris Johnson to announce reopening of garden centres in England from Wednesday

Garden centres in England will be allowed to reopen next week as part of the Government's first-step measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown.




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Danny Pearce death: Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of young father in Greenwich in 2017




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Homeless man fighting for life after early morning attack on two rough sleepers in central London

A homeless man is fighting for his life after two rough sleepers were attacked in central London.




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US Vice President Mike Pence's aide tests positive for coronavirus

A top aide to US Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for coronavirus, just one day after another White House staff member was diagnosed.




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UK weather forecast: Stay at home warning as temperatures set to soar to 26C

Britain is set for another day of sunshine, with temperatures expected to soar to 26C before cooler weather tomorrow.




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Coastguard records highest number of call-outs since lockdown began as people 'ignore' stay-at-home advice





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Seinfeld stand-up special suffers from a pandemic of bad timing, says Chris Knight

Comedian takes on air travel, restaurants, ball games and other pastimes of the distant past that was 2019









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Some Companies Are Turning To Tracking Technologies To Ensure Safe Reopening

Companies are trying to figure out how to welcome back employees to their offices, and keep them safe once they return. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.





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Maati Baani: ‘Music is A Powerful Medium for Peace’

The world music duo on reinventing their 2011 track ‘Karpur Gauram’ with 17 musicians from nine countries

The post Maati Baani: ‘Music is A Powerful Medium for Peace’ appeared first on My Site.




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Twitter failing to curb misinformation “superspreaders,” report warns

Posts from high-profile accounts tout questionable virus therapies and cures.




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Co-mingling with COVID? Harvard expert weighs in on safe reopening options

Dr. Joseph Allen studies where building design meets health—he took our questions for 30min.