First volunteers are injected in the UK’s coronavirus vaccine trial

The first volunteers for the coronavirus vaccine trial have received their first doses as scientists desperately try fight the illness which has now claimed the lives of 18,738 in the UK. Scientists at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, have begun the first human trial in Europe by administering the trial injections, which were developed in … Read more

Experimental cancer drug may stop coronavirus by blocking the virus from copying itself

Experimental cancer drug may stop coronavirus in its tracks by blocking the virus from copying itself and spreading in the body in the same way it freezes tumor growth, researchers claim The University of Louisville developed a synthetic DNA piece called ‘aptamer’ that binds a protein called nucleolin found on the surface of cells It … Read more

BBC’s Big Night In: Catherine Tate reprises her iconic role as schoolgirl Lauren

BBC’s Big Night In: Catherine Tate reprises her iconic role as schoolgirl Lauren as she reunites with Doctor Who co-star David Tennant By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 20:52 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 21:31 BST, 23 April 2020 Catherine Tate reprised her much-loved role as schoolgirl Lauren Cooper alongside David Tennant during the … Read more

BBC’s Big Night In kicks off as UK continues lockdown amid COVID-19

The BBC’s Big Night In kicked off on Thursday evening to raise funds for Children In Need, Comic Relief and the battle against COVID-19. The evening featured the return of comedies Little Britain, Miranda and The Vicar Of Dibley, with specially-recorded skits as the casts of the erstwhile TV shows reunited from home. Lenny Henry led … Read more

American billionaires have gotten $280BILLION richer since the start of the pandemic 

American billionaires are enjoying multi-million dollar increases to their net worth as the country’s unemployment levels rise to record highs amid the coronavirus lockdowns Eight ‘pandemic profiteers’ have seen their net worth surge by over $1billion each since the start of the global pandemic.   Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 56, has added $25billion to his own … Read more

Kate Garraway says husband Derek is still ‘critically ill in intensive care’

Kate Garraway has shared an update on her husband Derek’s condition as he continues to battle coronavirus. The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed in an emotional Instagram post that he is still in intensive care but is fighting the deadly disease. She said: ‘He is still critically ill in intensive care, but where there is … Read more

Davina McCall looks glamorous in a bright yellow asymmetric dress as she hosts the Big Night In  

Davina McCall opts for a sustainable fashion choice as she recycles a yellow dress she wore to the ITV Palooza last year while hosting the Big Night In By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 19:35 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 21:08 BST, 23 April 2020 She is hosting BBC’s Big Night In alongside Matt … Read more

Walsall grandmother, 68, died after oxygen tank set armchair alight and caused explosion in her home

A grandmother died after sparks flew from an oxygen tank being used to treat her coronavirus symptoms, ignited the armchair where she sat and caused an explosion, an inquest has heard. Paramedics had been called out to Lynn Hadley’s home in Walsall on Easter Monday after she started showing signs of Covid-19. But as crews … Read more

Rapper Fred The Godson ‘dies from COVID-19 at age 35’ after asking fans to pray for him

Rapper Fred The Godson, known for the hit song Doves Fly, dies from COVID-19 at 35 after asking fans to think of him: ‘Keep me in y’all prayers!’ By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 20:54 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 20:54 BST, 23 April 2020 Rapper Fred The Godson has reportedly passed away in … Read more