ESTHER RANTZEN argues that Covid-19 restrictions should remain in place for Christmas

The best gift we can offer our families this Christmas is to refuse to meet them. That’s what I’ve done, and although it wasn’t easy, I believe it’s time for us older people to be brave and firm, and tell our families to stay away. And if the young argue, just ask them: do you … Read more

Brexit trade talks will carry on tomorrow with both sides saying ‘significant differences remain’

Brexit trade talks are set to continue tomorrow in Brussels in Brussels with the UK and the EU admitting ‘significant differences’ still remain.   Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen vowed that ‘further effort should be undertaken’ by negotiators to come to an agreement – amid claims that no compromise can be made unless Emmanuel … Read more

The Weeknd says ‘the Grammys remain corrupt’ after he’s snubbed in nominations amid reported row

The Weeknd called the Grammys ‘corrupt’ after he was snubbed in the nominations announced Tuesday. ‘The Grammys remain corrupt,’ the rapper, 30, said on social media. ‘You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…’ The Weeknd spoke out amid reports contentious negotiations with Grammy organizers might have led to him being shut out of … Read more

Harsh Covid restrictions will remain until April despite stunning vaccine breakthrough

Tough coronavirus curbs will last at least until Easter despite another stunning vaccine breakthrough yesterday. Oxford University confirmed its cheap, easy to store and simple to deliver jab had proved ‘highly effective’ in preventing illness. It could be approved by regulators in as little as a fortnight and start to be administered next month. Britain … Read more

Lambeth Council’s claims £200,000 for ‘temporary’ road closures which could remain for three years

Lambeth Council in south London is planning to keep ‘temporary’ controversial road closures in place for three years, it has been reported.  The authority is said to have claimed nearly £200,000 of Government cash to block off five streets as part of its ‘Oval Triangle low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) temporary scheme’.  But it has also … Read more

BBC says Martin Bashir Celebrity Supply Teacher episode will remain on iPlayer amid Diana probe

BBC chiefs say a children’s show where scandal-hit reporter Martin Bashir teaches children about the fundamentals of journalism will remain on iPlayer. The corporation says it will not remove an episode of Celebrity Supply Teacher featuring the correspondent, who is at the centre of a probe relating to his bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana.   … Read more

French lockdown set to be EXTENDED: Closures to remain beyond original December 2 deadline

The French national lockdown is set to be extended beyond the original date of December 2, despite the government saying that the coronavirus had peaked. Health Minister Olivier Veran confirmed today that he wouldn’t be able to provide a date for the end of the draconian national restrictions which were imposed for a month on October … Read more

Southend supporters outraged as crowd scenes are filmed at Roots Hall while real fans remain banned

Southend United supporters outraged as crowd scenes for a new Vinnie Jones movie are filmed at Roots Hall while real fans remain locked out of football grounds Scenes for Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins were filmed at Roots Hall  One stand was full of actors posing as fans, not observing social distancing  Real matches at the … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Britain MUST remain open for business 

ALEX BRUMMER: With much of the world’s air traffic grounded and non-essential shops in England trapped in a second lockdown, Britain MUST remain open for business Bicester Village, Oxfordshire been magnet for tourists from China & Asia-Pacific  Alex Brummer warns it is bad time to suspend VAT refunds for overseas visitors  ‘Flies in the face … Read more

KIIS FM’s Kyle and Jackie O remain the reigning champions of Sydney’s FM radio ratings

Nothing’s in their way! Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson remain the reigning champions of Sydney’s FM radio ratings By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:33 GMT, 5 November 2020 | Updated: 00:33 GMT, 5 November 2020 Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been a household name in Australia for almost two … Read more