Landlords in Wales demand to see scientific evidence behind ‘devastating’ booze ban 

Welsh pubs and breweries have today demanded to see ‘scientific evidence’ that coronavirus is being spread in pubs and restaurants.  Beleaguered landlords are facing yet another blow as Wales is plunged into lockdown again, just weeks after restrictions were lifted.   But now bosses have issued rallying cry and want the Welsh government to provide ‘proof’ … Read more

BBC football pundit accused of homophobic comment about model defender ‘appearing in gay monthly’

BBC football pundit who was axed after describing clash between players as ‘handbags’ is accused of homophobic comment about male-model defender ‘appearing in gay monthly’ Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson, 65, was axed from BBC Radio Lincolnshire last week Now accused of homophobic comment about Lincoln City’s Lewis Montsma, 22 In a clip Thompson reportedly said he spotted Montsma … Read more

BBC football pundit accused of homophobic comment about model defender ‘appearing in gay monthly’

BBC football pundit who was axed for describing clash between players as ‘handbags’ is accused of homophobic comment about male-model defender ‘appearing in gay monthly’ Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson, 65, was axed from BBC Radio Lincolnshire last week Now accused of homophobic comment about Lincoln City’s Lewis Montsma, 22 In a clip Thompson reportedly said he spotted Montsma … Read more

Snow and 4C chill is due as far south as London on Friday as lockdown comes to an end

Snow could fall across the UK this week with temperatures set to plummet as the UK’s national lockdown comes to an end. As Britons head out for a first post-lockdown drink and shoppers head to the High Streets to buy their Christmas gifts, temperatures are set to fall from 8C (46F) to as low as … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing’s live audience ‘will RETURN next week with fans sitting in household bubbles’

Strictly Come Dancing’s live audience is reportedly set to make a return to the show after the UK’s lockdown ends on Wednesday. It is thought that the contestants will finally get to perform to fans at Elstree Studios next week, although not on the upcoming Musicals Week due to the time frame being too tight for … Read more

Saffron Barker flashes her toned legs in a shirt dress as she promotes her hearing loss documentary

She never fails to look sensational whenever she steps out. And Saffron Barker cut a very stylish figure in a mini shirt dress and oversized knitted waistcoat as she headed to BBC Morning Live on Monday. The former Strictly contestant, 20, appeared to be in good spirits as she flashed a smile before candidly speaking … Read more

Lewis Hamilton will guest edit BBC Radio 4’s Today show over Christmas

Lewis Hamilton will guest edit BBC Radio 4’s Today programme over Christmas – just as his knighthood is expected to be confirmed, it was revealed today.  The Formula 1 star, 35, who won his seventh world title this year, is one of several big names who will run the corporation’s top radio news show for a day … Read more

You CAN finish your drink once you’ve eaten your meal, says Environment Secretary

A minister today confirmed Downing Street has dropped its much-criticised diktat that people must up and leave pubs or restaurants as soon as they have eaten their meal – even if they have booze left. Environment Secretary George Eustice has said customers will not have to go home after finishing the final mouthful of their … Read more

You CAN finish your drink once you’ve eaten your meal, says Environment Secretary

A minister today confirmed Downing Street has dropped its much-criticised diktat that people must up and leave pubs or restaurants as soon as they have eaten their meal – even if they have booze left. Environment Secretary George Eustice has said customers will not have to go home after finishing the final mouthful of their … Read more

Children’s TV show Hey Duggee to award frazzled mums and dads with their ‘Parenting in 2020’ badge

Children’s TV show Hey Duggee is to award frazzled mums and dads with their ‘Parenting in 2020’ badge to celebrate efforts during a year of juggling homeschooling and Zoom calls with their everyday challenges Popular cartoon honours parents in a two-minute specially dedicated episode BBC show will show Duggee juggling video calls alongside everyday parenting  Episode … Read more