Newly uncovered phone data has revealed that only a handful of workers are commuting into the UK’s mostly-deserted big cities. However, journeys to smaller towns seem to be picking up and returning to similar levels as pre-lockdown. The data showed that Edinburgh was the city which saw the least workers return to its streets with … Read more
Aerial photos show a deserted Glastonbury on day 200,000 revellers were due to celebrate start festival’s 50th anniversary as die-hard fans recreate event at home Britons are preparing for the 50th anniversary of Glastonbury by pitching tents in their own back gardens Glastonbury organisers announced in March the festival would be cancelled amid concerns over … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Russian Instagram star breaks law to video deserted streets of London during Covid-19 lockdown while driving her crystal encrusted £300,000 Lamborghini Daria Radionova wanted to show her 200,000 followers how the capital looked She cruised around Knightsbridge in her crystal encrusted £300,000 sports car But the 25-year-old committed an offence by using her … Read more
Some of Britain’s best-kept secrets, whether stately homes with hidden rooms or bars with concealed entrances, come with fascinating histories. Other gems have been rescued from decades of neglect and brought back to life by passionate volunteers. Nature plays its part too, with ancient woodlands, rivers and coastlines that are a wonderful world away from … Read more
Elderly coronavirus patients in care homes should be evacuated to the empty Nightingale hospitals, MP demanded yesterday. At least 7,500 elderly residents have died from coronavirus amidst warnings that the virus was a potential disaster for the caring sector. Scientists initially warned the government that hospitals would not be able to cope with the influx … Read more
Elderly coronavirus patients in care homes should be evacuated to the empty Nightingale hospitals, MP demanded yesterday. At least 7,500 elderly residents have died from coronavirus amidst warnings that the virus was a potential disaster for the caring sector. Scientists initially warned the government that hospitals would not be able to cope with the influx … Read more
Mecca is deserted during Ramadan as Muslims around the world are forced to celebrate in isolation due to coronavirus lockdowns The holy month is taking place under unprecedented circumstances this year Millions of Muslims who would usually pray in mosques aren’t allowed The central courtyard at Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthplace, is empty Here’s how … Read more
Dozens of homeless people are sleeping at deserted Heathrow airport during coronavirus pandemic after being stranded Woman in her 40s revealed the number of rough sleepers at Heathrow has risen She said when she arrived in October there were 15 but now more like 30 people Is the responsibility of Ministry of Housing, Communities and … Read more
Dozens of homeless people are sleeping at deserted Heathrow airport during coronavirus pandemic after being stranded Woman in her 40s revealed the number of rough sleepers at Heathrow has risen She said when she arrived in October there were 15 but now more like 30 people Is the responsibility of Ministry of Housing, Communities and … Read more
A sea of Coronavirus cairns: Hundreds of pebble towers are built on deserted Northumberland beach during lockdown Stone stacks have been assembled by walkers on Whitley Bay beach, Newcastle Towers are a feature of landscape and some even carry messages to families Cairns were traditionally used as landmarks for borders, trails and burials Learn more … Read more