The family of an elderly woman have enjoyed an emotional reunion, after she thought they'd abandoned her when they couldn't visit her care home during the coronavirus pandemic. Veronica Lees, from Swansea, was reunited with her mother Iona, 79, this weekend when her care home began allowing visitors to see …...Read More
Elderly woman ,79, with dementia thought family had abandoned her amid coronavirus crisis
'I've survived!' Author Michael Rosen, 74, leaves hospital after three month battle with coronavirus
Award-winning poet and children's author Michael Rosen has finally returned home after a 47 day intensive care battle with coronavirus, as he thanked doctors and nurses who helped save his life and declared 'I've survived!'. The popular writer, 74, was taken into hospital at the end of March after contracting …...Read More
Pope Francis writes touching letter to Alex Zanardi, who remains in a coma
Pope Francis has written a heartfelt letter to Alex Zanardi, paying tribute to the former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion who is in a medically-induced coma after suffering a severe head injury in a crash during a hand-bike race. Zanardi's condition remains 'stationary' according to the latest statement from …...Read More
Russians begin seven-day vote on reforms that will allow Putin to stay in power until 2036
Russians today began a marathon seven-day vote on constitutional reforms that will allow Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. Officials have been pulling out all the stops for people to go out and vote on the amendments which will provide the 67-year-old president with another two six-year terms …...Read More
Humpback whale slaps boat with its tail in close encounter that delights the tourists on board
This is the moment a humpback whale high fives a boat by slapping it with its tail in a close encounter. Stunning footage taken in Dana Point, California, shows the whale breaching the water a few feet away from the boat. Tourists on the boat were unable to contain their …...Read More
Boy, 10, dies after getting into difficulty in Scottish loch
A boy has died after getting into difficulty in a Scottish loch amid a frantic search by emergency services. The 10-year-old passed away at Loch Lubnaig near Callander, Stirlingshire, yesterday. The child was reported as having 'difficulty in the water' at 5.35pm and a four-hour rescue operation was launched. Police …...Read More
Amber Heard called Elon Musk her 'Rocketman' in texts
Amber Heard called Elon Musk her 'Rocketman' while texting the SpaceX billionaire when she was still married to Johnny Depp, it has been claimed. The messages seen by the Mirror were allegedly sent on May 22, 2016, a day before Heard filed for divorce from Depp - and a month …...Read More
Hairdresser reveals how a new style can transform people's face shape and highlight their features
A hairstylist with 24 years of experience has revealed her tips for choosing the right style to suit your look. Jurgita Malakauskaitė, from Lithuania, became a hairdresser at 16 years old and has always had an eye for what would suit her clients best. Speaking to Bored Panda, she revealed …...Read More
Tanzanian miner becomes overnight millionaire after digging up huge gemstones worth £2.4million
A Tanzanian miner and father-of-30 has become a millionaire overnight after he discovered two huge gemstones worth £2.4million. The government handed Saniniu Laizer a cheque for 7.74 billion Tanzanian shillings (£2.4million) for the two dark violet-blue stones, each about the size of a forearm, during a trading event in the …...Read More
Streets to be turned into open markets as new law slashes planning red tape
England is set to go al fresco to combat coronavirus as ministers unveil plans to turn streets into outdoor markets and allow pubs to use car parks as beer gardens today. New laws being published today will loosen restrictions on drinking, dining and shopping outdoors - where the risk of …...Read More
