London mayor urges government to get contact-tracing programme up and running before lifting any more restrictions Via: Coronavirus: Sadiq Khan 'very cautious' about lockdown easing
Phoenix Netts (pictured right), whose body was found last week in suitcases dumped in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, was killed at a homeless hostel. Via: 'Torso in the woods' murder suspect seen after bail release
Birkenstocks are fast becoming the lockdown shoe of choice thanks to the UK heatwave. The brand has launched a line of primary-coloured sandals that are upwards of £300. Via: Would YOU spend £300 on summer's ugliest shoe?
Furious locals claimed to have spotted tents and camper vans late into Wednesday evening, after sun-seekers had caused gridlock in parts of the country as they flocked to beaches. Via: Tens of thousands head to the beaches despite hotels and campsites supposedly being closed
‘The question is when and how big,’ says Europe CDC chief; world sees largest daily rise in cases; Trump considers in-person G7. Follow the latest updatesEU virus response chief: ‘Europe should brace itself for second wave’Largest daily rise in Covid-19 cases prompts WHO warningGlobal cases near 5 millionAustralia coronavirus updates Read more
Almost two thirds of Britons would feel uncomfortable going to the pub or taking a foreign holiday when lockdown ends, according to a new survey. Via: Poll: Almost two thirds of Brits would feel uncomfortable going to the pub after lockdown
NASA has announced it will name the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope after Nancy Roman, one of the first women to work at the agency and a pivotal figure in the development of the Hubble Telescope. Via: NASA renames deep space telescope after 'the mother of the Hubble Telescope' Nancy Roman
Car maker says it is ‘horrified’ by the ad that featured a large white hand ‘flicking’ a black man Volkswagen has withdrawn a Golf car advertisement posted on its official Instagram page that the company admitted was racist and insulting, saying it would investigate how it came about.The car company, Read more
€100 ticket scoops ‘incredible’ 1921 still life oil painting by Spanish master An Italian accountant whose son bought her a raffle ticket as a Christmas present won a Pablo Picasso oil painting valued at €1m ($1.1m) in a charity draw on Wednesday.Claudia Borgogno summed up her amazement in one word: Read more
YouTube ad dropped after claim of ‘irresponsible marketing’ towards childrenPringles-owner Kellogg’s is dropping advertisements for the snacks from the popular PE With Joe exercise sessions on YouTube, after the fitness classes – originally aimed at adults – were extended to children during the lockdown.The Advertising Standards Authority has decided not Read more