Any holding of mobile phones while driving to be banned
October 17th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Drivers who use a hand-held mobile phone for anything will face a £200 fine or a ban. The law has
Theatres could open next Spring, says Culture Secretary
October 17th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Oliver Dowden, Culture Secretary Theatres could be re-opening next Spring, the Government has suggested. However, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told
Commons Speaker calls “time” on parliament serving alcohol
October 17th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
The Commons Speaker has called “time” on the House selling alcohol in its bars and restaurants. Sir Lindsay Hoyle made
Russia launches propaganda campaign over Covid-19 vaccine
October 17th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
The Kremlin is accused of spreading fear about the Covid-19 serum, claiming it will turn people into monkeys. The Russians
Les Mis songwriter Herbert Kretzmer dies aged 95
October 15th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Herbert Kretzmer, best known for writing the English adaptation of Les Misérables has died. He was aged 95. Kretzmer also
Congratulations! Sir Cliff Richard marks his 80th birthday with just five friends
October 15th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Picture: Book.com Sir Cliff Richard Congratulations! Sir Cliff Richard celebrated his 80th birthday – but was only allowed five guests.
Author Bill Bryson thinking of putting away his pen and retiring
October 15th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Author Bill Bryson – whose books on travel and science have sold in their millions – is thinking of retiring.
Schoolboy Max raises £34,000 by sleeping 200 nights in a garden tent
October 14th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Picture: Just Giving Schoolboy Max Woosey has raised £34,000 for a hospice after camping out for 200 nights in a
BBC Yorkshire legend Harry Gration retires after 40 years
October 14th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
BBC regional television “legend” Harry Gration is to retire after more than 40 years. Gration is a Yorkshire institution having
Facebook gives £1 million to Enigma code-breaking site Bletchley Park
October 14th, 2020 | by Philip Braund
Facebook has given £1 million to Bletchley Park – the top-secret WWII site that cracked the Enigma Code. Breaking the
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- Guns, drugs, cash, Rolex watches and cars seized in “county lines” police raid
October 22, 2020 8:41 am
Picture: Metropolitan Police. Drugs seized A police operation to hit county lines drug dealers has seized drugs, cash, firearms, and Rolex watches. Fifty-three suspects have been arrested in Operation Trigona. … Read More
- BBC reporter Martin Bashir “seriously unwell” with Covid-19
October 22, 2020 8:23 am
Martin Bashir – the journalist who interviewed Princess Diana for Panorama – is “seriously unwell” with Covid-19. The 57-year-old is the BBC’s Religious Affairs correspondent. He has been “quiet” on … Read More
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October 22, 2020 8:41 am
Picture: Metropolitan Police. Drugs seized A police operation to hit county lines drug dealers has seized drugs, cash, firearms, and Rolex watches. Fifty-three suspects have been arrested in Operation Trigona. … Read More
October 22, 2020 8:23 am
Martin Bashir – the journalist who interviewed Princess Diana for Panorama – is “seriously unwell” with Covid-19. The 57-year-old is the BBC’s Religious Affairs correspondent. He has been “quiet” on … Read More