Couples would rather have a hug over a bouquet or jewellery to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Who needs flowers! Couples would rather have a hug over a bouquet or jewellery to celebrate Valentine’s Day during lockdown This is the first Valentine’s Day that will be celebrated during a  lockdown  Covid-19 has thrown all plans for a getaway or a romantic meal out the window Nearly 93 per cent of couples surveyed … Read more

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are friendliest of exes as they share heartfelt hug after meeting

They called time on their nine-year relationship earlier this year. But Olivia Wilde, 36, and Jason Sudeikis, 45, remain on very friendly terms as they continue to co-parent their children, son Otis, six, and daughter Daisy, four. On Sunday, the pair were seen sharing a heartfelt hug as they went their separate ways after meeting … Read more

No Christmas hug for Granny: Hopes for ‘close contact’ visits in Tier 4 care homes are dashed

No Christmas hug for Granny: Families in Tier 4 are banned from ‘close contact’ care home visits – as relatives brand decision a ‘cruel tragedy’ Care homes in Tier 4 areas will not allow hand-holding or hugs, guidance says Visits in T4 can only take place with screens in place or with similar measures New … Read more

Boris Johnson is accused of breaking pledge that elderly will be able to hug relatives

Care home chaos as visitors are STILL barred: Boris Johnson is accused of breaking pledge that elderly will be able to hug relatives as report reveals many nursing home residents are still unable to see family Campaigners angry after major report warned care homes couldn’t have visitors  Government is rolling out millions of lateral flow … Read more

Helena Christensen steps out for a dinner date with mystery man before saying goodbye with a big hug

Helena Christensen steps out for a dinner date with a mystery man before saying goodbye with a big hug By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 23:41 GMT, 11 December 2020 | Updated: 23:42 GMT, 11 December 2020 She’s a ravishing beauty who has previously been linked to rock stars and actors alike. And on Friday, … Read more

Firms are STILL refusing to let desperate visitors hug their elderly loved ones

Distraught families told they could hug loved ones in care homes at Christmas fear a ‘betrayal’ by officials. A string of councils and major care home groups are refusing to follow new national rules stating that everyone should get meaningful visits from their families.  Some people have already been told they can’t see relatives in care … Read more

Care homes accused of ‘playing God’ by refusing to allow families to hug loved ones

Care homes have been accused of ‘playing God’ by refusing to allow families to hug their loved ones despite the new government advice on care home visits. The Government announced on Tuesday that visitors would be allowed to hug and hold hands with care home residents as long as they had received a negative Covid … Read more

Operation: Cuddle your gran! Care home staff begin training to deliver ‘hug in a box’ Covid swabs

A huge operation to roll out ‘hug in a box’ Covid tests to let care home residents see and cuddle their families has begun – with one relative describing finally embracing her loved one as ‘overwhelming’. The Department of Health and Social Care say it will transform the Christmas period with over a million tests … Read more

HELEN WHATELY hails decision to allow families to hug elderly loved ones in care homes at Christmas 

This is wonderful news for families everywhere: Minister of State for Social Care HELEN WHATELY hails decision to allow families to hug elderly loved ones in care homes this Christmas By Helen Whately, Minister Of State For Social Care Published: 01:24 GMT, 2 December 2020 | Updated: 01:24 GMT, 2 December 2020 Conservative MP and … Read more

Strictly’s Katya Jones and Nicola Adams share an ecstatic hug as they REUNITE

Katya Jones and Nicola Adams reunited for the first time on Wednesday, after the pair were forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing two weeks ago.  Katya, 31, has completed her isolation period after testing positive for coronavirus, which led to their early exit from the competition.  The professional dancer looked delighted to see the … Read more