Toyota launches new Yaris Cross compact SUV during lockdown

Toyota has become the first mainstream car manufacturer to launch an all-new model during the coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese brand has today revealed a funky new high-riding – dinky – hybrid SUV called the Yaris Cross, which is due to go head-to-head with the likes of Ford’s Puma and the Nissan Juke. The news of … Read more

Leilani Dayrit Filipino nurse 47 at St Cross Hospital Rugby dies of coronavirus

Tributes have poured in for a Filipino nurse described as a ‘ray of sunshine’ by her friends, family and colleagues after she died of coronavirus.  Leilani Dayrit, 47, worked as a nurse at St Cross Hospital in Rugby, Warwickshire, and died on April 7.  She leaves behind her husband a daughter, who described her as … Read more

Nutritionist shares her simple recipe for the ‘perfect’ hot cross buns

Ellie shared the recipe for her hot cross buns (pictured) on Instagram INGREDIENTS * Two cups of plain all-purpose flour * Two and a half cups of spelt flour (plus extra for kneading) * One teaspoon of cinnamon powder * Two teaspoons of all spice powder * 1/2 teaspoon of salt * One dried yeast … Read more

Mary Berry says don’t get hot and cross making Easter treats but SARAH RAINEY put them to the test

As the nation’s beloved Queen of Cakes, Mary Berry’s verdict on all things baking is gospel.  But this week, the former Bake Off judge made an uncharacteristic faux pas…  Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme, she urged listeners not to bother making their own hot cross buns this Easter.  ‘I have to confess … Read more

More migrants stopped trying to cross the English Channel – but they are not tested for coronavirus

Migrants have today been stopped crossing the Channel to Britain for a fifth consecutive day. It comes after Border Force officers stopped 63 migrants crammed in four small boats near Dover on Tuesday, bringing the total number caught this week to more than 130. But the MailOnline can confirm that none of the migrants stopped … Read more

Vets warn dog owners not to let their pets eat hot cross buns because the raisins can be toxic

Vets warn dog owners not to let their pets eat hot cross buns because the raisins can be toxic for them Nicole Hellyer from Surrey rushed her two dogs to vets for life-saving treatment The dogs were given an injection to make them sick and were able to go home One vet even says that … Read more

Sailing and Arthur’s Theme singer Christopher Cross, 69, reveals he is battling coronavirus

Sailing and Ride Like The Wind singer Christopher Cross, 68, reveals he is battling coronavirus: ‘The worst illness I’ve ever had’ By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 21:19 BST, 3 April 2020 | Updated: 21:20 BST, 3 April 2020 Christopher Cross revealed on Friday that he has been diagnosed with coronavirus. The 68-year-old singer, who … Read more

FEMAIL tries out 26 hot cross buns in search of the best Easter treat

Tesco Free From  £1.90 for pack of four. Two packs for £2  Rating: As a hot cross bun fan, this was a delight.  The fruit was perfectly sweet and with a layer of melted butter is was, frankly, delicious. Devastated I only had one and would gladly scoff an entire packet. Gluten free food is … Read more

Coronavirus could spark social unrest in cities, says Red Cross

‘This is a social bomb that can explode at any moment’: Red Cross chief warns coronavirus pandemic could spark ‘social unrest’ among poor in the West’s biggest cities 80,000 people have coronavirus in Italy and at least 9,000 have died in Italy France has seen more than 1,800 deaths while Spain has seen upwards of … Read more

Ali Larter takes a hike through the Pacific Palisades after volunteering for the Red Cross

Ali Larter keeps her cool as she takes a hike through the Pacific Palisades after volunteering for the Red Cross amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 03:14 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 14:11 GMT, 26 March 2020 Ali Larter kept her chin up while out for a hike in … Read more