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Famous faces of the past have been thrust into the 21st century thanks to the work of one Irish artist. Matt Loughrey, 41, has spent the last four-and-a-half years working on a technology to redefine and colour portraits of some of the world’s most recognisable historical figures. Working with others to source images, Matt’s self-developed … Read more
Department of Health figures have revealed that the number of new people tested daily in the UK has slipped back below the target of 10,000, set by health secretary Matt Hancock on Thursday. A total of 9,406 new people were reported as being tested in the 24 hours to 9am April 4 – bringing the total … Read more
1,500 more county lines drugs gangs in just a year: New figures reveal shocking rise in number of young people being groomed into trade as cocaine consumption in the UK rockets 290 per cent since 2011 The number of young people involved in county lines gangs doubles in one year Figures show that more than … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Love Island’s Jess and Eve Gale showcase their figures in skintight gym gear as they enjoy a walk amid the coronavirus lockdown By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 15:36 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 17:28 BST, 30 March 2020 They’ve joined the nation in lockdown in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. … Read more
Modern slavery offences rocket by more than half in one year to more than 5,000 across England and Wales, new figures show Police record 5,144 modern slavery offences in the year ending March 2019 The figure is a 51 per cent rise from 2018 when there were 3,412 cases recorded Figures also reveal a 68 … Read more
One-fifth of people in England will be over 65 by the year 2028, new figures suggest Total of 20.7 per cent of Britons to be over 65 by 2028, according to ONS figures The last estimates – taken in 2018 – showed 18.2 per cent of people were over 65 South and Midlands will see … Read more
New figures estimate that the new coronavirus could kill more Americans than cancer, heart disease or dementia in 2020. So far, the illness – known as COVID-19 – has sickened more than 4,200 people and killed 74. But as a graphic from The New York Times shows, things could be much bleaker should overall infection rates … Read more
Gin in a tin and reusable bottles added to the inflation shopping basket thanks partly to David Attenborough and Fleabag Some 16 items were added to inflation ‘shopping basket’ this year These included gluten-free cereals, canned spirits, veg crisps and crumpets 14 were axed, including fruit pies, frozen lamb and overdraft charges ONS said the … Read more
More cases of the coronavirus have now been diagnosed OUTSIDE of China than inside, figures show By Vanessa Chalmers Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 10:48 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 10:58 GMT, 16 March 2020 More cases of the coronavirus have now been diagnosed outside of China than inside, figures show. Recorded cases across … Read more