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Work from home order set to be DROPPED from July 19 as Boris Johnson lifts Covid restrictions in boost for high street
BORIS Johnson will today announce that the work from home rule will be scrapped from July 19 in a boost for the high street. Brits will be heading back to the office later this month in a bid to make city centres “buzz again”. Brits will be heading back toContinue Reading
U.S. celebrates July Fourth as nation emerges from devastating Covid pandemic
Residents line up with chairs on the side of the street as they watch an Independence Day celebration parade on July 4, 2021 in Brighton, Michigan. Emily Elconin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation ofContinue Reading
Major fire in Tyrone after coffin makers ‘hit by lightning’
A large fire has broken out at a business premises in Strabane, Co Tyrone amid reports it was struck by lightning. The blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon at O’Doherty and Sons Coffin and Casket manufacturers in Railway Street. Efforts to quell the blaze are likely to continue into Monday,Continue Reading
‘Time’ to clock in with ‘Fivetotwelve!’
Night Hunter, a superbly-bred 4-y-o Tapit (USA) colt which has only raced once, is nigh on a ‘penalty-kick’ for a shallow Novice Stakes over ten furlongs of Chelmsford polytrack today, what a relief to get back on an all-weather course with a seriously good winning opportunity. It’s no use beatingContinue Reading
Rio Ferdinand relishing Jadon Sancho’s Man Utd arrival as he praises England star’s ‘courage and character’
RIO FERDINAND admits he is relishing Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United arrival after praising the England star’s ‘courage and character’. The Red Devils agreed a £73million deal to sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this week. 2 Rio Ferdinand admits he can’t wait to see Jadon Sancho in a Man Utd shirtCredit:Continue Reading
‘Motor’ to rev-up through the gears!
Motorious looks a real ‘special’ for a ten-runner Maiden Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Leicester this afternoon, judged on a career-best’ effort at Beverley recently when this Stuart Williams-trained Muhaarar gelding failed by a neck to beat Ava A Joe in a titanic battle up the stiffContinue Reading
Boris Johnson urged to reform Covid self-isolation rules as NHS app may force one million to quarantine every day
BORIS Johnson is under pressure to overhaul Covid self-isolation rules before they “cripple” the economy, it’s reported. Business leaders have called for reforms to the system, including the NHS app which pings Brits who’ve come into contact with anyone carrying the virus. Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest updatesContinue Reading
Taoiseach asks for expert advice on vaccinating children against Covid
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has been asked to come forward with advice on vaccinating children against Covid-19. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Europe is preparing to roll out vaccines to children next year, but that vaccinating children with underlying conditions is “more immediate and urgent”. He said any decisionContinue Reading
This week on The WIRED Podcast
The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every FridayContinue Reading
‘Shee’ will be tough to beat under Oisin!
Banshee did enough on debut three weeks ago to suggest serious consideration is worthwhile for the Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Haydock tonight when a bumper crowd can be expected at the popular Lancashire venue, providing current Covid-19 figures don’t suddenly influence and affect ConservativeContinue Reading