Experts to monitor the spread of fake and real coronavirus news

The spread of fake and real coronavirus information is being tracked by scientists to see which stories are getting the most attention on social media.  Researchers from the Open University will compare COVID-19 posts on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit against fact-checked articles from verified sources.  It comes as the UK government announced a spike in … Read more

Didn’t make the cut! Brits share their awful hair dos after trying to give themselves a trim

A close shave! Men share photos of their VERY questionable hairstyles after attempting to cut their own at home as barbers shut due to the coronavirus lockdown Barber shops and hairdressers are closed amid the coronavirus lockdown Men have had to take the clippers to have a go at maintaining their own locks One boy … Read more

Bride who found out she was RELATED to her groom decided to go through with the wedding after all

Mother-of-the-bride who discovered her daughter was RELATED to the groom is now refusing to fund their wedding – but outraged critics point out that they’re only distant cousins US Bride’s mother didn’t want to pay for wedding as bride and groom related Said had found out the groom was daughter’s fifth cousin and said disapproved … Read more

Glastonbury 2020 has been CANCELLED amid coronavirus crisis

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

Glastonbury Festival ‘set to confirm cancellation within the next 24 hours amid coronavirus crisis’

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

Nvidia calls on PC gamers to lend processing power to fight coronavirus

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

Ministers say older people can ‘walk the dog’ amid coronavirus outbreak

Ministers today moved to reassure older people that they do not need to stay indoors constantly throughout a coronavirus outbreak. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there was no problem with vulnerable individuals going out to ‘walk the dog’. But he said the important thing is that they are ‘sensible’ and do not expose themselves to … Read more

Thoughtful Britons join social media support groups to help vulnerable neighbours

Thoughtful Brits have taken to social media to offer help to vulnerable neighbours during the coronavirus outbreak.  Offers of help poured in on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Reddit amid fears for the frail and elderly, who are at greatest risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19.  Public Health England (PHE) have suggested … Read more

The Bachelor’s Hannah Ann Sluss sparks romance rumors with football player Josh Dobbs

The Bachelor’s Hannah Ann Sluss sparks romance rumors with NFL player Josh Dobbs after she is pictured getting cosy with him By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 19:56 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 20:05 GMT, 11 March 2020 The Bachelor contestant Hannah Ann has sparked romance rumors with NFL player Josh Dobbs.   A Reddit … Read more