'The world went crazy' with lockdowns, says Sweden's coronavirus expert

Sweden's top virus expert has said the 'world went mad' with coronavirus lockdowns which 'fly in the face of what is known about handling virus pandemics'. Anders Tegnell, who advised Sweden to avoid full lockdown in favour of a 'herd immunity' strategy, said world leaders caved to political pressure amid …...Read More

Fern Britton praised after telling beach-goers to clean up after themselves

Fern Britton has been praised by This Morning viewers after telling beach-goers who have been leaving litter and 'defecating in dunes' to clean up after themselves. Yesterday more images emerged of litter left by Britons who crowded together on packed beaches as temperatures soared, and Fern, 62, who lives in …...Read More

Britain's longest Covid-19 sufferer is released from hospital

A bricklayer whose family was told twice that has was about to die from Covid-19 has come home after 95 days in hospital. Keith Watson was wheeled out of hospital to applause, after more than three months inside. He is believed to be the longest sufferer of the deadly disease …...Read More

Japan has 'some suspicions' about health of Kim Jong-un and his 'very strange movements'

Japan has 'some suspicions' about the health of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un after months of speculation about his wellbeing. Defence minister Taro Kono revealed his county's concerns at a press conference on Thursday, the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Kim was not seen for nearly …...Read More

Harrowing drama Make Me Famous which shows impact of fame on reality TV stars praised by fans

Powerful BBC drama Make Me Famous has been hailed a 'must-watch for the younger generation' by viewers - with some calling for it to be shown in schools. The hour-long show, written and produced by DJ Reggie Yates, explores the devastating impact short-term fame can have on young peoples' mental …...Read More

A Step Toward 51

Today, for the first time, the House of Representatives is expected to approve statehood for Washington, D.C. The bill is likely to pass on party lines, with Democrats voting in favor and Republicans against it. Afterward, it is almost certain to die in the Republican-controlled Senate. But the vote is …...Read More

Fern Britton speaks about the breakdown of her 20-year marriage to Phil Vickery

She shocked fans back in January when she confirmed the end of her 20-year marriage to chef husband Phil Vickery, in a joint statement on Twitter. And, appearing on ITV's Lorraine on Friday morning, Fern Britton, 62, spoke about the breakdown of her marriage to Phil, 59, admitting: 'Unfortunately, we …...Read More

Mother and her two children saved in house gas explosion by fridge freezer

A mother fighting for her life with her two young boys in hospital after their home was destroyed in a huge explosion was 'saved' by her fridge freezer. Jessica Williams, 31, her son Reuben, five and his two-year-old brother, Elliott, were found in the rubble of the demolished three-bedroom house …...Read More

Quick-thinking driver catches a runaway tyre before it crashes into his windscreen

A quick-thinking driver managed to catch a rogue fast-moving tyre just before it hit and smashed his car windscreen. Incredible footage captured earlier this month shows the moment a man gets out of his car and grabs the tyre which has flown off a vehicle on the opposite side of …...Read More

Decision on summer holidays will be taken TODAY: Boris Johnson expected to approve air bridges

Sun-seekers will be able to travel to popular European destinations from July 4 if ministers agree ‘travel corridors’ to key countries today. The Government’s coronavirus committee, led by Michael Gove, will meet this afternoon to decide which countries will have the 14-day quarantine restrictions lifted. The list will reportedly include …...Read More