Can I see my grandchildren? Everything you need to know about Boris Johnson’s ‘support bubbles’

Boris Johnson tonight announced his plan for ‘support bubbles’ that will allow adults or people living along to mix with one other household. Under the new plans couples kept apart by lockdown restrictions could be reunited and some grandparents will be able to hug their grandchildren from Saturday under plans set out by Boris Johnson.  … Read more

Social ‘bubbles’ of close contacts may be the best way to keep coronavirus contained

Social bubbles – made up of friends and family – may be the best way to keep coronavirus contained when lockdown is lifted, study shows. Researchers from the University of Oxford created a series of models to discover the best measures governments could use in order to keep the infection rate flat.  Strict social distancing … Read more

University students could live in course ‘bubbles’ and hold virtual freshers weeks

Universities are considering making students live in ‘bubbles’ with people on their courses as part of a series of measures to reopen campuses in September, as the sector faces its greatest challenge yet. Students arriving at university for the first time could be faced with virtual freshers’ week events, fewer large-scale lectures and one-way systems … Read more

Travel bubbles? Air bridges? What DOES it mean for summer holidays? Here are the answers you need

There has been a lot of talk this week about ‘air bridges’ and how they might offer holidaymakers a chance to enjoy a couple of weeks away.  Nothing has been firmed up yet, while pressure continues to be exerted on the Government to think again about its 14-day quarantine rule for all those arriving in … Read more

Families and friends could soon be allowed to meet in bigger ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people

Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans ‘Social bubbles’ could be the next measure introduced to help ease lockdown Britons will be allowed to socialise in groups, of up to 10 people, outside homes This could mean garden parties and barbecues are … Read more

Families and friends could soon be allowed to meet in bigger ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people

Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans ‘Social bubbles’ could be the next measure introduced to help ease lockdown Britons will be allowed to socialise in groups, of up to 10 people, outside homes This could mean garden parties and barbecues are … Read more

BBQs and garden socialising with friends and family bubbles will get the green light next month

Britons hoping to crack out the coals for a summer barbecue with friends and family could get the opportunity to as early as next month, it has today been revealed. Small outdoor gatherings, including barbecues and garden parties, which have been banned since the start of lockdown, could be the next measures to be eased, … Read more

BBQs and garden socialising with friends and family bubbles will get the green light next month

Britons hoping to crack out the coals for a summer barbecue with friends and family could get the opportunity to as early as next month, it has today been revealed. Small outdoor gatherings, including barbecues and garden parties, which have been banned since the start of lockdown, could be the next measures to be eased, … Read more

Britons back ‘air bridges’ and ‘travel bubbles’, with holiday searches to Italy and France rocketing

Britons back ‘air bridges’ and tourism in Europe ‘re-opening this summer’, with searches for July holidays to Italy and France rocketing in the past few days by over 100 per cent Air bridges would allow people to travel without the need to undergo quarantine In response, Skyscanner says searches for holidays to Italy in July … Read more

Bizarre moment air bubbles float around inside 20 MILLION-year-old amber fossil 

Bizarre moment air bubbles float around inside 20 MILLION-year-old amber fossil Air bubbles can be seen floating in amber fossil around 20-30 million years old  Fossil with air bubbles is a rare phenomenon known to experts as ‘enhydro’  Amber is fossilized tree resin and its known for its striking orange colour By Sophie Tanno For … Read more