GP surgery in lock-down over suspected coronavirus case as two MPs go into ‘self-isolation’

A GP surgery has gone into lock-down over a suspected coronavirus case as two MPs place themselves in ‘self-isolation’ and a Channel 4 employee is escorted out of the broadcaster’s London office by people in hazmat suits over fears the virus could spread in the UK. Kingston Crescent Surgery in Portsmouth, Hampshire, bolted its doors … Read more

How ‘best of frenemies’ Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney fell out – ALISON BOSHOFF reveals

With parallel fashion careers and matching fortunes, country houses, famous friends and royal connections, you might imagine that Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney have a lot in common. They’ve each got four children, handsome husbands and are even regulars at the same London facialist. Indeed, Stella and Posh were on chummy terms around ten years … Read more

Reuters unveils deep fake sports presenter who can deliver video match reports

Watch out Gary Lineker! AI start-up unveils deep fake sports presenter who can deliver video match reports without any human involvement Technology synthesises pre-recorded footage to develop new news reports Made by the news service and London-based AI startup Synthesia this year Reuters already uses algorithms to develop its written sports reports By Luke Andrews … Read more

JONATHAN MAYO reveals how the Moorgate crash unfolded in a chilling minute-by-minute account

It’s 45 years since the Moorgate Tube crash, the worst accident in London Underground history. Forty-three people died and 74 were injured after a Northern Line train hurtled into a 5ft thick concrete wall at the end of the line at 8.46am on February 28, 1975. After no fault was found with the train, investigators … Read more

Father and brother of British volunteer, 27, fighting against ISIS in Syria appear in court

Father and brother of British volunteer, 27, fighting with the Kurdish-led YPG against ISIS in Syria appear in court on terror charges for ‘sending him £150’ Paul Newey, 49, and Samuel Newey, 19, were charged with illegal assistance  The father pleaded not guilty and his Samuel wasn’t asked to enter a plea  Pair are accused … Read more

Photographers reveal what it takes to be snapped at Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week has just concluded. Up next, London, Milan and Paris. While industry insiders pay close attention to the designs coming down the runways, what’s happening on the streets is just as important in forecasting next season’s trends.  Photographers Andrew Werner, Emanuel Ramirez and Meg Kackley reveal what it takes to get street style … Read more

Coronavirus: eight planes in lockdown on Heathrow runways

Passengers endured hours of misery at Heathrow Airport this morning when up to eight planes were put on lockdown over coronavirus fears after passengers on board complained of symptoms of the deadly virus.  MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours when it landed at 6.45am after cabin crew … Read more

Crossrail’s deputy chief steps down amid more delays as workers are pictured fitting platforms

Crossrail’s deputy chief steps down amid more delays as workers are pictured fitting platform signs and escalators at new stations – that won’t open until summer 2021 Crossrail’s deputy chief Chris Sexton, who was paid £230,707 in 2017/18, will step down from the project He will be replaced by former HS2 phase one managing director … Read more

Alice’s Adventures Under Ground review: Gerald Barry’s opera will delight audiences of all ages

We were all in Wonderland! Gerald Barry’s Alice Adventures Under Ground is a joyous, hour-long opera that will delight audiences of all ages By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 GMT, 8 February 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 8 February 2020 Alice’s Adventures Under Ground Royal Opera House, London              … Read more