Latest updates: prime minister unveils new easing of restrictions from 17 May in next steps in England’s roadmap out of lockdownFull report: Boris Johnson confirms further lockdown easing in EnglandLockdown easing in England: what will change from 17 MayEnd of England’s hug ‘ban’ highlights confusion over law and guidanceZero Covid deaths reported in England, Northern Ireland and...
Experts caution figures subject to time lags but say news reflects impact of lockdowns and vaccinationCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEngland has recorded zero daily Covid deaths for the first time since July, in a situation welcomed by experts who said it reflected the impact of lockdowns and vaccination against the disease.Monday marked the first time since 30 July...
This poignant documentary about two young brothers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy celebrates the power of love and togethernessHere is a deeply personal documentary that raises awareness about a disability without neglecting the interiority of those living with the condition. Co-directed by Riccardo Servini and Nick Taussig, the film follows the Taussig family’s experience of Duchenne muscular...
Worried that your canine companion is disobedient, territorial and quick to bark? Research suggests it’s probably a clever clogs Name: Grumpy dogs.Appearance: Just adorable. Continue reading...
Medical chiefs cut threat level from 4 to 3, pointing to impact of vaccinations and social distancingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK’s four chief medical officers have agreed the Covid-19 alert level should move from level 4 to level 3, thanks to the success of the vaccination programme and social distancing restrictions.This means the epidemic is in general...
Visitors to Bran Castle in Romania offered vaccines – with a free trip to the ‘torture chamber’ thrown inCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageVisitors to Romania’s forbidding Bran Castle, which styles itself as the inspiration for Dracula’s lair, are being jabbed with needles rather than vampire fangs in a coronavirus vaccination drive.“I came to visit the...
In Kenya, the area of optimal tea-growing conditions will be reduced by more than a quarter by 2050Your morning cup of tea may never taste the same again if global heating increases and the climate crisis intensifies, according to research.Some of the world’s biggest tea-growing areas will be among the worst hit by extreme weather, and their yields are likely to be vastly reduced in the coming...
Observers in the northern hemisphere can start tonight to look for the elusive targetThis May offers observers in the northern hemisphere their best chance of the year to see the planet Mercury in the evening sky. Continue reading...
Researchers create bat with similar performance from what they say is cheap and sustainable materialCricket has been bowled a googly by scientists who have suggested the traditional willow used to make bats could be replaced by bamboo to increase their sustainability and boost the sport’s reach.“Willow has been the principal material for cricket bats for centuries,” said Dr Darshil Shah at...