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People have called 999 to complain about toilet roll shortages and supermarket restrictions. West Yorkshire Police have once again called for an end to people abusing the emergency line, this time for concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet, a spokesperson for the force said: “This week we have …

On top of this, these teachers have – when the children have gone home – had to work tirelessly to come up with a comprehensive home schooling plan, to give out to panicked parents. Those who can, teach – and now seems like a good time to remember that.  My …

Mother’s Day is traditionally a day to show your appreciation for your mum, but that will be a little trickier this year. With the government advising against all non-essential contact to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus, many families won’t get to spend Mother’s Day with their loved ones …

Dutch growers destroy millions of unsold Mother’s Day tulips, roses and chrysanthemums due to drop in sales amid coronavirus outbreak By Lizzie Deane For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 22:02, 20 March 2020 The arrival of tulips became the latest seasonal tradition to be scrapped …

A pharmacist and her partner have been forced to cancel their wedding three days before it was meant to take place due to coronavirus fears. Melissa Twydle-Sharpe, 48, and James Hardwick, 45, who live near Peterborough, were set to marry on Saturday (March 21) after 13 months of planning their …

Though London’s transit system was still packed on Friday and the city is still awaiting a shutdown, the royal family has already taken unprecedented precautions against the novel coronavirus. On Thursday, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived at Windsor Castle where they will self-isolate, and the queen released a statement …

Britain’s coronavirus death toll today jumped by 40 in the biggest daily spike yet, with 177 lives now lost to the killer infection that is rapidly spreading across the UK.  Health chiefs also announced 714 more Britons tested positive for the life-threatening illness, taking the country’s infection toll to almost 4,000.  It …

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have become the first royals to visit coronavirus frontline health workers, as they met staff at a London NHS 111 call centre – and, in light of new social distancing rules, discussed the idea of remote conferencing for future royal visits. As they toured …

Which premises have to close and what happens if  they still refuse to? Boris Johnson ordered social venues to close their doors today. These are the sectors which are immediately affected:  Food and drink venues Pubs, bars and clubs Cinemas, theatres, concert and bingo halls Spas, indoor leisure and gyms …

20 March 2020, 15:00 | Updated: 20 March 2020, 15:02 Mother’s Day 2020 ideas. Picture: Getty Images Here’s how to celebrate Mother’s Day this year amid the coronavirus self-isolation. With the official UK government advice to avoid all non-essential contact to prevent the spread of coronavirus, many families won’t get …