Former US President Barack Obama scales back plans for a big party to celebrate his 60th birthday as Covid infections continue to rise nationwide. Mr Obama, who turned 60 on Wednesday, had plans for a huge celebration this weekend on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. However,… Read More »Barack Obama Birthday Celebrations Scaled Back as Covid Cases Rise
According to the RAC, petrol prices are at an eight year high following nine consecutive months of increases, as rising oil prices push up fuel costs. The average price of a litre of petrol is now as much as 135.13p, which is a level not… Read More »Petrol Prices at Highest in Eight Years
Thirteen year old Sky Brown becomes Great Britain’s youngest Olympic medallist after winning bronze in skateboarding at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Brown claimed Britain’s first ever medal in skateboarding. She finished with a score of 65.47 to make the podium, after falling on her first two… Read More »Sky Brown becomes GB’s Youngest Olympic Medallist
An unexpected timber shortage has hit us! The price of timber has gone up due the demand of DIY projects and construction post lockdown. The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have said that suppliers are working as best they can, however struggling to keep up. Climate… Read More »Timber shortage due to DIY project demands
Authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan will start testing its whole population, following detection of some positive Covid infections. The Covid-19 virus was first detected in Wuhan in 2019, before spreading across the globe, catapulting the city into the spotlight. The seven new locally… Read More »Wuhan testing entire population after Coronavirus resurfaces
Popular UK bakery chain Greggs continues its growth by planning to open a number of new outlets in the coming months, creating new retail jobs in the process. The company plans to open around 100 new stores by the end of the year, with expectations… Read More »Greggs plans 100 new Stores, creating 500 Jobs
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck confirm rumours they are back together following recent photographs. The image of the couple draped over each on a yacht is a flashback to the heady days of 2002. One of several recently published images shows the pair recreating steamy… Read More »Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Reunite: Bennifer Take Two
The government has reportedly abandoned proposals for an “amber watchlist” of countries at risk of moving to red in the Covid travel traffic light system. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he wants a “simple” and “balanced approach” to travel during the pandemic. Therefore, there are… Read More »Amber watchlist idea scrapped: Covid-19 travel traffic light system
Hollywood’s Sunset Studios announce plans for a £700 million “world-class” film and TV facility in the UK. The studio is home to film productions such as When Harry Met Sally, Zoolander and La La Land. The Los Angeles owners, along with an investment company, bought… Read More »Sunset Studios: Hollywood plans £700m film and TV set in Hertfordshire
Network Rail find no traces of Covid after testing swabs and air samples of four major railway stations and intercity train services. Tests were conducted in January and then again in June at Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly station.… Read More »Covid traces not found in railway stations or trains