Council recycling centres could be allowed to open this weekend if the police give the green light they can cope with the expected rush of people looking to dump six weeks of waste. Via: Boris's next move: PM's lockdown-easing plans 'will see council tips reopen this weekend'
President Donald Trump said Monday he ‘can’t talk about’ what he knows about the condition of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, but wished Kim well. Via: Donald Trump suggests Kim Jong Un is ALIVE saying 'I wish him well'
President says US is doing serious investigation into Beijing’s actions; New Zealand eases restrictions; pressure grows to ease lockdowns in Europe. Follow the latest updatesEuropean leaders face pressure to move faster on easing lockdownsTraffic data that shows the road into – and out of – Covid-19US – coronavirus updates liveAustralia Read more
As several countries see a slow down in their infection rates, Australia, Spain and Italy have announced they will begin easing lockdown restrictions. Via: Global coronavirus cases reaches 3 million milestone
The shortcomings exposed by Exercise Cygnus in 2016 included a lack of capacity in hospital and social care settings which risked becoming overwhelmed. Via: Pandemic planning shambles: Hushed-up government drill on killer flu outbreak
President retreated over the weekend after his bizarre musing that disinfectant could be injected into coronavirus patientsHis autocratic tendencies are well-known. His sudden absence from public view prompted fierce speculation and rumour. One headline suggested that he was “brain-dead”.The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s whereabouts remain unknown. But after a Read more
PAUL THOMAS on… Boris Johnson’s return Via: PAUL THOMAS on… Boris Johnson's return
UK website estimates £82bn worth of property transactions ‘in suspended animation’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAlmost 400,000 home sales worth a total of £82bn have been put on hold as a result of the housing market lockdown, according to Zoopla.The property website said that 373,000 sales had stalled Read more
With fresh fish increasingly scarce, it’s time to make friends with the supermarket freezer cabinetDo you have a culinary dilemma? Email feast@theguardian.comThe fresh fish counter at our local supermarket is getting more depleted by the day, so I’ve been hitting the freezer section. Do you need to treat frozen seafood Read more
Police gave no details of any injuries and have made no arrests Via: Surrey Police launch murder probe after 88-year-old man found dead at home