Actor and Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor dies from Coronavirus aged 79: Friends and fans pay tribute to I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and The Goodies star Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and The Goodies star Tim Brooke-Taylor has died from coronavirus today His agent announced the death early this afternoon, he leaves behind wife Christine and … Read more
Actor and comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor dies from coronavirus aged 79 By Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: 13:04 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 13:18 BST, 12 April 2020 Tim Brooke-Taylor’s agent said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s death early today from Covid-19. ‘Joining Footlights in 1960 took him … Read more
Care needs: Number of elderly and working age adults requiring help is increasing rapidly People who need help with essentials of daily living like eating, washing and going to the toilet should receive free personal assistance, says a report demanding massive new investment in social care. Some 1.4million people had an unmet care need in … Read more
Just as the Friends cast announced that they’d take part in a reunion interview together, COVID-19 gripped the planet and left the special on ice. But according to reports, the cast have been sure to keep ideas flowing from lockdown by participating in Zoom video meetings. A source told The Sun: ‘As soon as filming … Read more
Calls for children’s TV to turn on the subtitles in a bid to raise literacy levels among youngsters missing school due to coronavirus quarantine The campaign to add subtitles to children’s TV hopes to raise the reading age Research shows 94 per cent of children engage with subtitles if they are shown Presenter Stephen Fry … Read more
Intensive care units in the UK are in ‘relatively short supply’ of vital medicines including some anaesthetics. As units become filled with covid-19 patients, many are requiring the same combination of drugs along with a steady supply of oxygen in their fight for survival. However Dr Ron Daniels, a consultant in the Midlands told the … Read more
Upmarket grocer Booths fights off festive competition from the German discounters By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:03 BST, 15 January 2020 | Updated: 22:03 BST, 15 January 2020 Sales at upmarket grocer Booths rose over Christmas as it fought off intense competition from the German discounters. The chain, known as the ‘Waitrose … Read more
‘I felt like a had a bit of unfinished business’: Brendan Pang plans to win upcoming MasterChef all-stars series By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:53 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 12:53 BST, 12 April 2020 He’s the former fan favourite set to make his return to MasterChef on Monday night. And … Read more
Ricky Gervais is playing by the rules for a change. ‘I’ve been social distancing for two weeks, apart from walks on the Heath,’ says the usually maverick comedian. He adds that no one has visited the house in Hampstead, North London, that he shares with partner Jane Fallon, and that he supports the stay-at-home rules. … Read more
Cyclists are embarking on rides of up to 200 miles as they take part in long-distance challenges amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Around 30,000 British fitness fanatics have joined a month-long challenge organised by social-fitness app Strava, which tracks cycling and running exercises. The distance challenge, which takes place from April 1 to April 30, asks participants … Read more