Thousands of people flout social distancing rules as they enjoy a weekend swim at Manly Beach 

Police were forced to close Sydney’s iconic Manly Beach after thousands of people flocked to the seaside suburb on Sunday morning despite strict social distancing rules in place to slow the spread of coronavirus.  Joggers, beach-goers and mothers pushing strollers were spotted soaking up the sun on Sunday in the northern beaches suburb, after crowds … Read more

Pregnant Katy Perry enjoys a beach stroll as fiance Orlando Bloom braves a swim

Pregnant Katy Perry enjoys a beach stroll as fiance Orlando Bloom braves a swim in the ocean while bonding with his future father-in-law By Heather Waugh For Dailymail.com Published: 16:41 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 16:54 GMT, 20 March 2020 Katy Perry and fiancé Orlando Bloom headed to the beach on Wednesday as they … Read more

Somali refugee schoolgirl Shukri Yahye-Abdi drowned in River Irwell could not swim inquest hears

The mother of a Somali refugee who drowned in a river told an inquest today she had never been swimming before her death.   Shukri Yahye-Abdi, 12, was pulled lifeless from the River Irwell near Bury on June 27 last year after her mother reported her missing.  The inquest into her death resumed today at Rochdale … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Why Easytrade really does swim with the sharks

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers’ corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. Ms K.P. writes: I fell for a sales pitch from Easytrade.biz, and now I am unable to withdraw … Read more