SPORTS AGENDA Jose Mourinho gets in the mood with Marine's disco ball
MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA It has been panned for its lack of atmosphere and unsuitable layout, but it now appears there is an issue with West Ham's London Stadium pitch. Read more...
Lionel Messi and Barcelona The highs and lows
After 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies and six Ballon d'Or awards, Lionel Messi seemed ready to say adios to Barcelona, but he's set to stay on at Bara. Read more...
UK coronavirus Outbreaks must be controlled during vaccine roll-out to avoid mutations
Dr Christina Pagel, a health and mathematics researcher at University College London, said she 'can't imagine anything worse' than vaccinating everyone only for a resistant strain to emerge. Read more...
A Soup to Make You Feel Better
Melissa Clarks latest, a lemony white bean soup with greens and ground turkey, is versatile, and supremely comforting. Read more...
Banks to charge 35% on emergency loans Crippling rates loom
Data seen by us shows lenders have used the Chancellor's flagship 19billion loan fund to saddle businesses with 'usurious' rates, which come into effect this spring. Read more...
Police task force begins hunt for sniper suspect tied to 22 car shootings in two weeks
A task force of investigators has started questioning drivers in four Michigan counties in hopes of catching a man suspected of shooting at other highway motorists head-on. Police investigators are searching for anything out of the norm during their traffic stops in Oakland, Livingston, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. Read more...
Covid UK Patients in very full hospitals have 19% higher death risk
Researchers from University College London have warned that Covid-19 survival rates among patients in ICU is directly linked to ICU capacity. Read more...
Plumber has helped over 2,000 vulnerable families during the pandemic for free
Thousands of elderly and disabled individuals in the UK have received emergency heating and plumbing repairs at no cost during the pandemic thanks to a kind-hearted plumber. Read more...
Dominic Raab blasts 'mercenary' British barrister for agreeing to prosecute pro-democracy activists
A barrister acting for Hong Kong authorities to prosecute pro-democracy campaigners has been branded 'pretty mercenary' by Dominic Raab. Read more...
Shopper in fight over mandatory masks with NSW Police has history with cops
A distressed single mum who filmed a fiery confrontation with officers over her failure to wear a mask to the shops has a history with police - as they warn 'further action' may be taken against her. Read more...
The Most Important Thing Biden Can Learn From the Trump Economy
A hot economy with high deficits didnt cause runaway inflation. Read more...
Coronavirus UK Commuters squeeze onto Tube in east London
Shocking video footage taken at West Ham Underground station showed commuters piling onto a Jubilee line train, with concerns mounting over passengers being unable to socially distance. Read more...
Negotiations over Ethiopia dam project break down
Negotiations between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt, in a long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, have reached a new impasse, the three countries said on Sunday. Read more...
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This weeks properties include an eight-bedroom in Pelham Manor, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Westport, Conn. Read more...
For One British Industry, Brexits Red Tape Is Just Beginning
Chemical companies, facing costly new regulations and extra tariffs, are looking to the continent. Read more...
Weddings Finding a Second Wind
When Dr. Mariann Channell and Benson Woo, both widowed, met on Match.com in December 2019 they bonded over jazz and sailing. Both felt fortunate to have found each other. Read more...
Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic worst for delaying refunds for cancelled holidays in 2020, says Which?
A survey by the UK consumer champion found a third of customers who had a flight cancelled by Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic waited more than three months for their cash back in 2020. Read more...
5 College Journalists Report From Campus Quarantines
Faced with soaring coronavirus caseloads, some universities told students to stay put for 14 days. College journalists report from their quarantined campuses. Read more...
My partner has lost her widow's benefit because we live together
The DWP says my partner is no longer entitled to widow's pension. The decision flies directly in the teeth of our understanding of the entitlement, which was that our cohabitation did not impact it. Read more...
CRAIG BROWN Sir Roy's still going Strong... as his own greatest admirer
Roy who? As Roy Strong admits in this, his third volume of diaries, only those beyond a certain age will recognise his name. Read more...
The Estate Tax May Change Under Biden, Affecting Far More People
In contrast to previous changes, the tax code could be modified in a way that affects everyone who has something of value to leave to heirs. Read more...