Boots UK has been supporting the Government’s drive to provide coronavirus tests for NHS staff, with Boots Opticians employees among some of the first volunteers Pixabay/ Adriano Gadini Boots UK is supporting the Government to establish and resource new ‘drive-through’ testing stations that provide coronavirus (COVID-19) tests for frontline NHS …
Read More »Oxfordshire coronavirus cases go up by 25 in a day – rising to 165
ANOTHER 25 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Oxfordshire, bringing the county’s total to 165, as the pandemic continues to claim lives in the UK and around the world. Deaths in the county remained at 11 today, based on the most recent data from NHS England. All were at …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share their final Sussex Royal Instagram post
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their final post before they step down from royal duties. Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, who will drop the royal from their titles tomorrow after giving up their positions as senior members of the Firm, posted a message to their …
Read More »Kent coronavirus: The month which changed Kent beyond recognition
In the space of just one month, life in Kent has changed dramatically. From the closing of schools and non-essential businesses, to the mounting, unrelenting, pressure being applied to our NHS, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all walks of life. As of 9am this morning (March 30), 368 people in …
Read More »Prince William wants to RETURN to the NHS as an air ambulance pilot
Prince William wants to return to the NHS as an air ambulance pilot to do his bit in the fight against the deadly coronavirus as it continues to rip across Britain. The Duke of Cambridge, who flew as a medic for two years with the East Anglian Air Ambulance until 2017, has …
Read More »can you get a home test kit and how expensive is it? – Which? News
As the UK aims to ramp up its coronavirus testing, find out what you need to know about the different types of test, their availability, and why not to go for a pricey private test. Last week, Public Health England (PHE) announced that a simple home test kit for coronavirus …
Read More »Coronavirus: New Northern Ireland assessment centres open
Image caption The first Covid-19 assessment centre opened at Alnagelvin Hospital last week Three more coronavirus assessment centres have opened in Northern Ireland, with a further six to become operational this week. The new centres have opened in Belfast, Dungannon and Banbridge. Further GP-led centres will open in Antrim, Coleraine, …
Read More »Royal Mail orders workers to keep a ‘safe distance’ from homeowners by leaving parcels on doorsteps
Royal Mail postal workers have been ordered to leave parcels on customers’ doorsteps to keep a ‘safe distance’ from homeowners as the coronavirus crisis intensifies. Postman and father-of one Ethan Gordon, from Boston, Lincolnshire, took to Facebook to outline the instructions to customers ‘for their safety and all posties alike’. It …
Read More »Paintings by Prince Charles, one of the UK’s most successful living artists
Though he describes himself as an “enthusiastic amateur,” Prince Charles is reportedly one the most successful living artists in the United Kingdom. His paintings were first exhibited in Windsor Castle in 1977, next to the work of his other artistic relatives, Queen Victoria and the Duke of Edinburgh. The prince …
Read More »Coronavirus Blitz spirit: Postman ‘lifts people’s spirits’ delivering mail in fancy dress | UK | News
Jon Matson, 39, said after the Government enforced a lockdown he realised for many people the postman would be the only person outside the home they would see – so he set about spreading a little joy to the self-isolating nation. So far, the dad-of-two – who has worked at …
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