ANTONY BEEVOR: I fear mankind is facing a turning point

After less than a week, European leaders have started to invoke parallels between the Covid-19 crisis and a state of war. The very word instinctively makes people think of the Second World War.  They may remember slogans about keeping calm and carrying on, but as the Prime Minister reminded us, we must also start to … Read more

Two London hospitals admit they are turning away coronavirus patients

A hospital in London has declared a ‘critical incident’ because its intensive care unit is completely full after a surge in coronavirus patients. Northwick Park Hospital, in Harrow, north-west London, has had at least three patients die of the coronavirus already this week. A director at another hospital has reportedly called the situation ‘f***ing petrifying’ … Read more

Scarlett Moffatt talks turning 30 and boyfriend Scott Dobinson

Scarlett Moffatt insists she’s not ‘panicking’ about turning 30 and reveals her relationship with boyfriend Scott Dobinson is better than ever By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 11:39 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 11:41 GMT, 16 March 2020 Scarlett Moffatt has insisted she’s not ‘panicking’ about turning 30 this year. The 29-year-old presenter appeared … Read more

Couple who spent £50 turning old van into eco-friendly home are now ‘sustainably’ touring the world

A couple who spent £50 renovating an old van have moved into it full time in a bid to become more environmentally friendly.  Nathen Fitchen, 27, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and his girlfriend Josephine Blossfeld, 22, instantly hit it off after meeting while volunteering in Lisbon, Portugal – and it wasn’t long before Nathen asked her to … Read more

‘I hope this is my last’: Grandmother’s response on turning 94

‘I hope this is my last’: Grandmother turning 94 gives an unexpectedly morbid response after her family present her with a cake and sing her HAPPY BIRTHDAY Woman’s granddaughter, Pauline Kidder, posted video on TikTok on Monday It shows grandmother making remark after her family singer her happy birthday After she says it, she picks … Read more

Susanna Reid says she feels ‘more comfortable with herself’ as she approaches turning 50

Susanna Reid says she feels ‘more comfortable with herself’ now than she did when she was younger as she candidly discusses turning 50 By Isabella Nikolic For Mailonline Published: 02:39 GMT, 8 March 2020 | Updated: 08:25 GMT, 8 March 2020 She is known for her bubbly and energetic charm as she presents Good Morning … Read more

Deborah Meaden tells how turning her 16-acre Somerset property over to nature reaped rich rewards

Besides Peter Jones, she’s the longest-serving member of the Dragons’ Den panel. She’s invested in the most ventures and is said to have a fortune of £40 million.  But Deborah Meaden’s most gratifying investment has been the rewilding of her Somerset home, a former farmhouse surrounded by 26 acres, once owned by 18th-century prime minister … Read more

Elizabeth Hurley, 54, reveals feelings on son Damian turning 18

Elizabeth Hurley has revealed her fears of having her ‘millionth midlife crisis’ when her son Damian turns 18 next month.  The actress, 54, admitted while it is a ‘real milestone in Mummy’s life’, she won’t know what to do with herself when the ‘half terms, holidays and school runs’ come to an end.   Elizabeth graces … Read more

Bill Turnbull loses his ear piece contact lenses and teeth presenting GMB turning studio into chaos

Bill Turnbull is ‘having one of those days!’: GMB thrown into chaos after Piers Morgan’s stand-in loses earpiece during break – leaving TV crew scrabbling around on the floor Bill Turnbull is standing in this week for Piers Morgan who is on holiday The 64-year-old dropped his earpiece – ‘the size of a peanut’ – … Read more

Watermelon snow: Remarkable pictures show the Antarctic turning RED

Watermelon snow: Remarkable pictures show the Antarctic turning red near a former British research station due to microscopic algae that can survive in freezing temperatures ‘Watermelon snow’ is most likely caused by microscopic cold-tolerant algae called Chlamydomonas nivalis The microscopic algae survives sub-zero temperatures and as it warms releases red and green spores It creates a pink … Read more