Britain announces more Covid-19 deaths

Britain today announced 77 more coronavirus deaths, taking the official death toll to 36,870 as sun-worshippers descended on parks and beaches today amid an expected 79F heatwave. NHS England recorded 59 Covid-19 fatalities in hospitals. While Scotland declared three deaths in all settings, Wales seven and Northern Ireland eight.  Department of Health bosses, who release … Read more

Britain announces 164 coronavirus deaths taking total to 36,839

Britain has announced a further 164 coronavirus deaths, taking the total to 36,839, ahead of the official figure later today. The figure is hardly any different to that of last Sunday, 170, suggesting the decline in daily deaths is stalling, but still going down. NHS England revealed a further 147 new deaths of people who tested … Read more

Britain announces 164 coronavirus deaths taking total to 36,839

Britain has announced a further 164 coronavirus deaths, taking the total to 36,839, ahead of the official figure later today. The figure is hardly any different to that of last Sunday, 170, suggesting the decline in daily deaths is stalling, but still going down. NHS England revealed a further 147 new deaths of people who tested … Read more

Couple had wedding date tattooed on their arms – only for their big day to be cancelled

A couple who were so excited for their forthcoming wedding that they had matching tattoos of the date in Roman numerals while ‘tipsy’ on holiday have had their big day cancelled because of the pandemic.  Bride and groom-to-be Francis Donald, 26, and Fionnuala Kearney, 24, from Newcastle, Northern Ireland, have been engaged since December 2017, … Read more

Couple had wedding date tattooed on their arms – only for their big day to be cancelled

A couple who were so excited for their forthcoming wedding that they had matching tattoos of the date in Roman numerals while ‘tipsy’ on holiday have had their big day cancelled because of the pandemic.  Bride and groom-to-be Francis Donald, 26, and Fionnuala Kearney, 24, from Newcastle, Northern Ireland, have been engaged since December 2017, … Read more

Ikea will reopen 19 stores on June 1 with social distancing wardens on patrol

Ikea is set to reopen 19 stores across England and Northern Ireland from next month – but restaurants and play areas will remain closed.  The Swedish homewares chain said social distancing wardens will patrol the store in an effort to reduce the chance of spreading coronavirus when the retailer reopens from June 1. Families will … Read more

Ikea will reopen 19 stores on June 1 with social distancing wardens on patrol

Ikea is set to reopen 19 stores across England and Northern Ireland from next month – but restaurants and play areas will remain closed.  The Swedish homewares chain said social distancing wardens will patrol the store in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus when the retailer reopens from June 1. Families will be … Read more

Britain announces hundreds more coronavirus deaths

Britain announces 227 more coronavirus deaths – taking the country’s total fatalities to 35,023 Officials yet to reveal final daily COVID-19 death toll, which is likely to be higher  Preliminary tally calculated by adding up individual counts from home nations There were 627 new deaths last Tuesday, in more evidence crisis is slowing down Here’s how … Read more

Britain announces hundreds more coronavirus deaths

Britain announces 227 more coronavirus deaths – taking the country’s total fatalities to 35,023 Officials yet to reveal final daily COVID-19 death toll, which is likely to be higher  Preliminary tally calculated by adding up individual counts from home nations There were 627 new deaths last Tuesday, in more evidence crisis is slowing down Here’s how … Read more

UK announces 134 more coronavirus deaths taking Britain’s official toll to 34,770

UK announces 134 more coronavirus deaths taking Britain’s official toll to 34,770 Department of Health chiefs have yet to reveal the final daily COVID-19 death toll, which is likely to be higher  The preliminary tally is calculated by adding up the individual counts announced by each of the home nations NHS England today recorded 122 … Read more