The coronavirus emergency has brought uncertain and difficult times. It has changed how we live, separated us from our loved ones and tested our resolve as a nation. But the willingness of people to pull together and help those most in need is a powerful reminder of the strength of our communities.

IT IS impossible to watch footage of the VE Day celebrations in 1945 and not be swept up by the sheer joy of it all - people clambering up lampposts, doing the Lambeth Walk and jumping in the fountains in Trafalgar Square.

THE commemoration was heartfelt, the nostalgia moving, the gratitude profound.

SECOND thoughts about putting all of his £20,000 of savings into an investment he didn't really understand started giving a pensioner sleepless nights.

Crusader has received fresh reports from readers of scam automated phone calls that claim to be from their bank or card company saying there has been a suspicious transaction on their account.

The only thing single Karen Osner wants is to be able to stay in the house she has lived in since childhood. "To have to leave would break my heart," says Miss Osner who has no immediate family, but who is facing a financial time bomb that could end in her losing what she loves most.

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.

IF YOU get an email or a letter offering a tempting money-off voucher for purchases during quarantine that claims to be from one of the well-known supermarket brands, bin or delete it immediately.

WHEN the orange gold blossoms that a boyfriend chose as a gift for his sweetheart arrived they were less the glorious bouquet he had been expecting and more a bunch of buds.

THE poor handling of a motor insurance claim left an NHS nurse, under intense work pressures as she cared for others, having to fend off a £1,400 liability demand to pay for something she had never had.

LEGIONS of gardeners, wondering what has happened to the goods they have bought from online retailer Primrose, are set to receive refunds "within days", the company has confirmed.

A DOG was thrown over a bridge into a river to drown in Romania during the coronavirus lockdown, an animal charity has revealed.

WET markets in Asia are still trading despite the devastating spread of coronavirus around the world.

A SWAN was shot in the head four times while trying to protect her nest in a shocking case of animal cruelty at a park in Merseyside.

ALARMING levels of plastic have been found on the Mediterranean seabed, scientists revealed yesterday.

WHITE-TAILED eagles have been spotted in England for the first time in 240 years.

THOUSANDS of people stuck at home during lockdown are using their exercise slot to visit parks and feed ducks. Express.co.uk has compiled a list of six things you and your family should avoid feeding ducks at all costs.

SPIDERS can invade your home during the summer as they escape the heat from outside. But when do they come indoors and how can you protect your home against spiders?

Arsenal have released a statement after Olympiakos and Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis tested positive for coronavirus - less than two weeks after the Greek Super League outfit dumped the Gunners out of the Europa League at the Emirates Stadium.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has announced he has coronavirus - he attended the home game against Millwall on Friday.

Olympiakos claim Evangelos Marinakis contracted coronavirus during a recent trip to the UK.

A statement from Arsenal on Thursday night revealed that the manager had contracted the disease after starting to feel ill.

Evangelos Marinakis is recovering from coronavirus two weeks after announcing his diagnosis.

BBC WEATHER has forecast temperatures of up to 25C as Brits celebrate VE day but by Sunday, conditions will drastically change as stormy downpours washout the UK.

BRITAIN will be hotter than Corfu today as the Bank Holiday weekend is greeted with glorious sunshine. Temperatures are expected to soar up to 78F for VE Day, with the warm spell lasting through tomorrow.

HURRICANE warnings may soon become more common in the Atlantic and Pacific this year, as America's deadliest season is on approach. This year devastating storms could pummel the coast in a "very active" hurricane season which may come as one hardship too many for many areas.

BRITONS saw temperatures climb yesterday into the 20's as many welcomed the early Bank Holiday sunshine, however this weekend a dramatic change will take place as cold Arctic air will sweep snow in.

A SHOCKING weather graphic shows for many parts of Europe, the dry, sunny weather may be over as Arctic air is forecast to ice over large regions of the continent.

A HOT and sunny Saturday is set across the UK before a cooler Sunday.

THE FREEZING plunge in temperatures over the next 24 hours even sparked disbelief from the meteorologist on BBC Breakfast, who warned that Britain could go from its warmest day of the year on Saturday to being hit by snow on Sunday.

BRITON'S are due to see temperatures soar to 26C on Saturday in a heatwave hotter than Lanzarote.

TEMPERATURES are to plummet as freezing Polar air descends upon the UK this week bringing an end to the glorious sunshine much of the country experienced on Friday and Saturday.

FA Cup teams are eagerly awaiting to find out who they will face in the Fifth Round, and Express Sport has simulated the FA Cup draw ahead of the clashes. Manchester United will host Manchester City, while Liverpool are dealt a kind draw. Chelsea take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, and Newcastle face Portsmouth.

Leeds host Reading in the Championship this afternoon and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream and TV information.

The Food Standards Agency welcomes the sentencing of a man who unlawfully sold DNP for human consumption.

Five-year study improves understanding of impact of foodborne illnesses and strengthens the Food Standards Agency’s ability to respond to them.

A recording of the March 2020 Board meeting is now available

Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.

The following joint statement has been issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland and representatives of the UK meat industry.

New measures will be available for the FSA to implement in slaughterhouses to ensure consumer safety and animal welfare protections are maintained.

The Food Standards Agency has appointed Professor Robin May as its Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA).

Fahad Ismail pleaded guilty to obstructing an FSA officer from collecting evidence.

Birmingham Halal Abattoir Limited pleaded guilty to allowing potential cross-contamination of carcases

Eddie Jones has penned a new contract with England.

Eddie Jones has signed a new long-term England contract as he looks to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time.

Stuart Lancaster spoke to Daily Express Chief Sports Writer about his season with Leinster.

EXCLUSIVE: Wales rugby star George North is about to become a father during the coronavirus.

Bill Beaumont has vowed to make massive changes to the look of rugby if he is re-elected as chairman of World Rugby.

The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa was due to take place next summer.

Joe Marler has performed a U-turn on his England future after considering retirement.