da Blind date: ‘I'd had quite a lot to drink and broke into song’ By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T05:00:47Z Harry, 32, a TV producer from London, meets Jayson, 25, a journalist from Hong Kong, in our latest virtual dateWhat were you hoping for?A fun chat that didn’t involve a quiz. Continue reading... Full Article Life and style Relationships Dating
da 'It's a really weird realisation': when cancelled holidays come with silver linings By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T00:00:12Z From accidentally making money due to currency fluctuations, to paying down debt, for some Australians cancelled overseas trips have had surprising windfallsFrom June 2018 to June 2019, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says Australians made a record 11.3 million trips overseas – double the number of trips just 10 years ago. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of Australians have been forced to cancel or alter their international travel plans.This has left many Australians struggling to get refunds from travel providers. Flight Centre was charging $300 in processing fees per person, in some cases leading to fees that cost more than the value of the refund, until the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission stepped in and threatened legal action, causing the company to waive fees for trips cancelled by travel providers. The ACCC also warned travel providers against retroactively changing their cancellation policies after tour companies including Topdeck and Intrepid attempted to retrospectively apply updated refund policies that would force customers to take credit rather than cash for cancelled trips. Continue reading... Full Article Travel Australia holidays Australian lifestyle Consumer affairs Life and style Money
da Cedar Meats cluster: why abattoir workers are on the coronavirus frontline By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z As the US deals with a Covid-19 catastrophe in its meatworks, the Melbourne factory points to the potential for outbreaks in AustraliaSign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsWorking in an abattoir at the best of times is tough. The hours are long, the labour is intensive and, for rank and file labourers, the pay is low.Now, in the Covid-19 crisis, workers have one more thing to worry about – around the world their factories have proved to be a hotbed of infection. As Australia moves to ease lockdown laws, meat workers may still be at the frontline of exposure and infection. Continue reading... Full Article Health Coronavirus outbreak Victoria Melbourne Business Australian economy Industrial relations Infectious diseases Australia news
da Take care with physical distancing on Mother's Day, Australia's deputy chief medical officer says By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:07:06Z Paul Kelly warns people over 70 and with existing diseases are at high risk from coronavirus as pandemic restrictions easeSign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsThe deputy chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, is warning people to take care if visiting mums on Mother’s Day, as frictions emerge over the lockdown in Victoria.In some states, authorities are allowing people to pay family visits on Sunday as coronavirus pandemic restrictions are eased, but Kelly has restated warnings that people over 70 and with existing chronic diseases are at high risk from coronavirus. Continue reading... Full Article Health Coronavirus outbreak Victoria New South Wales Australia news Aged care Greg Hunt Tim Wilson Anthony Albanese Australian politics
da Toronto Zoo hatches its first critically endangered Madagascar spider tortoise By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 22:52:00 -0400 The Toronto Zoo announced on Wednesday it had successfully hatched a baby Madagascar spider tortoise, its first successful hatching of the critically endangered species. Full Article
da Amanda Holden's gardening outfit is a cut above By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T08:26:41Z The TV star is adding some sparkle to her household tasks Full Article
da Ben Fogle's idea for the Queen's birthday hasn't exactly gone down well By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:04:29Z The TV presenter has united the nation – though not in the way he hoped to Full Article
da Love Island's Mike Boateng admits he lied to take day off from police force By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:56:09Z The incident took place in December 2018 Full Article
da Who plays Aadi in Coronation Street? Meet new actor Adam Hussain taking over from Zennon Ditchett By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T13:33:00Z Hussain made his debut on Wednesday's show Full Article
da The Bourne Isolation: Matt Damon hangs out with locals as he spends lockdown in Irish town By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:50:00Z The Hollywood star was filming The Last Duel in Dublin when lockdown measures kicked in Full Article
da Victoria Beckham hosts 'virtual' 46th birthday party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T16:51:25Z The designer is inviting us all to her Instagram party Full Article
da Victoria Beckham shares adorable childhood snaps to mark her 46th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:25:00Z The former Spice Girl celebrated her birthday with a throwback to her youth Full Article
da Katie Price says I'm A Celebrity stint was a 'holiday camp' compared to Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:33:14Z Price said her 'phobia of water' made things difficult during the tough course Full Article
da Captain Tom Moore recalls seeing Dame Vera Lynn in Burma during WW2 as charity single heads for number one By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:25:00Z Captain Tom has so far raised an astonishing £26 million for NHS charities Full Article
da Madonna updates debut album cover artwork to include surgical mask By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:49:56Z The Queen of Pop shared the picture on Instagram Full Article
da Lily Allen shares rare picture of daughter Ethel as home-schooling continues By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:57:45Z The singer posted the sweet snap on what should have been the start of the summer term Full Article
da Sir David Attenborough and Danny Dyer among celebrities teaching new BBC home schooling learning programming By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:51:00Z Parents are getting a helping hand from some famous faces Full Article
da Amanda Holden recruits daughter Lexi for hilarious make-up tutorial with a twist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:26:00Z Hoping to recreate Holden's signature glow? You've come to the wrong place... Full Article
da Nicole Scherzinger takes on TikTok dance challenge - and aces it, naturally By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:45:35Z The star gave the Blinding Lights TikTok challenge a go while clad in fluorescent exercise gear Full Article
da Amanda Holden is our lockdown style inspiration in cut-out floral mini-dress By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:33:00Z The Heart Radio star is still bringing a touch of glamour to her working day Full Article
da Dawn O'Porter pays tribute to the late Caroline Flack: 'That laugh, That humour, That loyalty' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:15:00Z O'Porter and Flack were good friends Full Article
da Jennifer Lopez shares sweet birthday message for Alex Rodriguez's daughter Ella By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:59:33Z J.Lo's future step-daughter has already ear-marked a very special item from the singer's wardrobe... Full Article
da 'It's grandad!' Chris Tarrant's grandson impressed by Michael Sheen's performance in Quiz By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:46:00Z Sheen's uncanny performance got the seal of approval from the four-year-old Full Article
da Joe Wicks' daughter Indie gives him a makeover - with hilarious results By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:45:00Z The two-year-old got very creative with her mum's make-up... Full Article
da Trinny Woodall's partner Charles Saatchi unwittingly appears on her live stream naked By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:29:00Z The stylist's partner found himself in shot during a Facebook live Full Article
da Kate Garraway shares update on husband Derek Draper's health as he remains in intensive care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:55:23Z "Where there is life, there is hope," Garraway wrote in her emotional post Full Article
da Celebrities before they were famous from Beyonce to Kim Kardashian By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T15:30:00Z Time to get full on throwback with a trip down memory lane Full Article
da Captain Tom Moore tops the singles chart ahead of his 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:20:00Z His rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball is the fastest selling single of 2020 to date Full Article
da Who is Daisy Edgar-Jones? Meet the Normal People actress starring as Marianne By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T15:30:44Z The long-awaited television adaptation of Sally Rooney's millennial love story has arrived Full Article
da Julie Hesmondhalgh: I hope I wouldn't be offered role of Hayley Cropper today By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:06:20Z Hesmondhalgh said she did a "decent job" of playing Corrie's first trans character - but would not take the part now Full Article
da Kim Kardashian-West offers fan chance to have lunch with her as she joins All-In Challenge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T01:29:00Z Kim Kardashian-West has revealed she is offering a lucky fan the chance to have lunch with her and her famous sisters as part of the All-In Challenge. Full Article
da Danny Boyle reveals the real reason he quit Bond 25 last year By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-03-21T13:50:00Z The director has explained the 'creative differences' that led him to walk away Full Article
da Kylie Jenner recreates iconic Kardashians moments with best friend Stassie Karanikolaou By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:19:28Z Naturally, Kim Kardashian's Bora Bora meltdown makes an appearance... Full Article
da Hollywood on Netflix: Release date, cast, trailer and plot details revealed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:29:00Z Star-studded stories from the silver screen Full Article
da Simon Cowell wishes 'world hero' Captain Tom Moore a happy 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:17:22Z The music mogul praised Captain Moore as "an inspiration" Full Article
da David Beckham reveals family has been delivering care packages to the elderly By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:03:22Z The former footballer has also been chatting to isolated people on video calls Full Article
da Amanda Holden's TikTok is a joy to behold By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:18:50Z The actor is living her very best lockdown life Full Article
da Jada Pinkett Smith says lockdown made her realise she 'does not know Will at all' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:29:29Z The actor made the confession on Red Table Talk Full Article
da Amanda Holden releases debut single in honour of NHS heroes who 'saved her life' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T23:28:00Z Amanda Holden has released her debut single, a cover of Over The Rainbow, in honour of NHS heroes she said saved her life. Full Article
da Amanda Holden praises NHS for saving her life after she nearly died in childbirth By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:31:41Z Holden is raising money for the NHS through the release of her first single Full Article
da Kate Garraway praises 'amazing' NHS as she shares update on husband Derek Draper's 'battle' with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:47:32Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
da Victoria Beckham wishes happy birthday to 'best daddy' and husband David By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:14:00Z Victoria Beckham has wished her husband David a happy birthday with a nostalgic video montage as the former England football captain turned 45. Full Article
da Spot the difference: Gordon Ramsay swaps clothes with daughter in hilarious TikTok video By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:00:00Z Gordon Ramsay and his daughter swapped clothes in a hilarious TikTok video where they pretend to cook together. Full Article
da Linda Lusardi to join Mr Motivator in week-long workout fundraiser By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T05:51:00Z The former glamour model recently recovered from coronavirus Full Article
da Ben Shephard shares update on Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper as presenter turns 53 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:43:20Z Garraway's husband remains in hospital with coronavirus Full Article
da Dave Greenfield dead: Stranglers keyboard player dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:13:00Z The musician was 71 years old Full Article
da Amanda Holden unveils video for Over The Rainbow with cameo from Captain Tom Moore By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:55:25Z Alesha Dixon's daughter also makes an appearance Full Article
da Kate Garraway says celebrating birthday while husband Derek Draper is in hospital was 'tough' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T12:46:48Z Draper has been in hospital with Covid-19 since late March Full Article
da Who is David Corenswet? Meet the actor who plays Jack Castello in Netflix's Hollywood By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:15:00Z David Corenswet plays heartthrob Jack Castello in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series Full Article
da Adele's friend Lauren Paul shares previously unseen Las Vegas trip photo to mark star's birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:10:00Z What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - but the pictures will make it to Instagram Full Article