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Britain today recorded just 9,765 coronavirus cases in the smallest daily rise since October, in yet more proof that the worst of the pandemic has been and gone. Health bosses also announced another 230 lab-confirmed deaths. Both daily tolls were down by 30 per cent on last Monday’s 14,104 infections and 333 fatalities. It is the … Read more
They’re young, talented – and on the fast-track to fame. Julia Llewellyn Smith meets the next generation of megastars The headline maker Her standout performance as Borat’s daughter in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm has seen Maria Bakalova, 24, from Bulgaria, inundated with awards – and scripts, too You’re currently in LA – are you stuck there … Read more
A vintage wooden table occupies the heart of the kitchen, and stools create an informal feel. Locker-style cupboards painted white house Lisa’s cookery books, while pasta, rice and cereals are stored in Kilner jars to keep everything accessible White walls, natural finishes, a pared-back vibe: Scandi meets Sussex in interior designer Lisa Brass’s beautifully renovated … Read more
Food: Melt our hearts! By Sue Quinn Published: 00:02 GMT, 14 February 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 14 February 2021 Rich, indulgent, delicious… these sumptuous treats from award-winning food writer Sue Quinn are a chocolate lover’s – and Valentine’s Day – dream Salted honey, pear and chocolate tarte tatin Chocolate mousse with sesame honeycomb and … Read more
The UK announced another 13,494 coronavirus cases and 678 deaths today as both measures fell by more than a quarter on last Thursday. Department of Health data show that the number of people testing positive for the virus has fallen by more than a third in a week – 35 per cent from 20,634 last … Read more
The daily count of Covid-19 deaths has dropped to the lowest level in six weeks to 333 and the number of infections is down to 14,014, official figures show. Newly announced fatalities were lower than any time since December 27 today, dropping 18 per cent from 406 last Monday. And daily positive tests fell by … Read more
Don’t let social distancing rules stand in the way of you and a palm reading – you can now discover your destiny at the tap of a screen. But, asks Hanna Woodside, can an app really see into the future? When life feels unpredictable, it’s hard to resist anything that claims to peek into the … Read more
Waggy races! Dozens of disabled stray dogs use wheelchairs to take their daily walk at sanctuary in Thailand Group of 27 disabled dogs at a shelter in Chonburi, Bangkok, used wheels to support them on their daily walk The pups were pictured appearing to smile from ear to ear as they ventured outside for daily … Read more
Chrissy Teigen has discussed her regret over not looking at her stillborn son Jack’s face, as she too scared to see him ‘in her nightmares’. On Thursday, the model, 35, took to Instagram to share images from her husband John Legend’s Wild music video, which the couple used to announce their baby news in August … Read more
Daily Covid infections fell by 29% last week to 20,360 with just one in 170 now sick with virus, according to Covid symptom tracker app King’s College London researchers estimate 20,360 Brits falling unwell daily, down from 28,645 a week prior Daily infections have plummeted 70 per cent since peak on New Year’s Day, when it … Read more