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Garden centres OPEN: Customers will return next week as the lockdown eases

Garden centres will be allowed to reopen next week under Boris Johnson's plans to ease the lockdown.




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Zip-wire company goes bust after TV writer wins battle to stop thrill-seekers 'whizzing' past window

City Zip Company wanted to launch £30-a-ticket thrill seekers from the 150ft-high roof of St David's Hotel and Spa in Cardiff - and land on the other side of Cardiff Bay. Russell T Davies opposed plans.




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Hairdresser launches styling product business that sells 10,000 products in one week

A former Australian hairdresser has created three revolutionary hair products that claim to build texture and volume in seconds, and he sold 10,000 units in his first week online.




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How Qantas's coronavirus cluster spread from a single baggage handler to dozens in just weeks

A mysterious COVID-19 cluster at Adelaide Airport that started with one infected employee on March 27 swelled to 34 cases within weeks. 




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Wolves captain Conor Coady admits concern about playing Olympiacos amid Greek coronavirus outbreak

TOM COLLOMOSSE IN ATHENS: Wolves travelled to Athens on Wednesday, after UEFA rejected their request to postpone the fixture after Olympiacos' owner tested positive for coronavirus.




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Champions League 'could be finished over just THREE WEEKS in August' in packed schedule

UEFA have introduced the idea of squeezing the remaining Champions League and Europa League games into just three weeks in August, with clubs facing a frantic schedule.




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A third of all mortgage deals are pulled in three weeks as coronavirus grips the market

There are some 1,585 fewer residential mortgages now available than there were just three weeks ago, according to financial experts Moneyfacts.




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Nationwide savers forced to wait weeks to transfer Isas

Nationwide has cut the rate on its Future Saver, Loyalty Saver and Isa customers, but jumping ship is proving tricky.




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PUNT OF THE WEEK: Mineral sand miner Base Resources

An AIM-listed firm that mines mineral sands, which can be used in everyday products such as toothpaste, adhesives and paint, Base Resources is focused on Kenya and Madagascar.




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How the coronavirus is affecting global sporting events this week

As the coronavirus epidemic continues to take its toll around the world, more and more sporting events are either in doubt, postponed or cancelled altogether as a result.




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Horse racing could be first live sporting action in UK lockdown and can be ready return in a WEEK

The sport has held discussions with figures in the Government about resuming action, and BHA chief Nick Rust has claimed racing is 'ready to go' whenever they are given the green light.




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ASK TONY: We cancelled our Greek villa but insurer refused to pay the bill

My husband and I booked and paid for a villa for a week in Corfu, and invited our four daughters and families to join us at our expense. The villa cost £2,391. We paid £96 for insurance with Get Going.




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It was a brutal week for investors but patience pays (in the end)

What a week. As a money commentator for more than 30 years standing, that was as disheartening as times go. But patient, long-term investing will win through in the end.




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I moved flat last weekend, during the coronavirus outbreak. Can I get my deposit back in 10 days?

I moved flat last weekend, thankfully just before the Government lockdown. Will I still be able to get my deposit back from my old flat, once I leave, within 10 days?




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ASK TONY: We waited two weeks for Morrisons order, then RBS blocked it

My wife and I received a message from our bank saying there had been an 'unusual' request for payment on our account and it had declined to pay it. The payment was to Morrisons.




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BBC's Big Night In: Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Anton Du Beke lead the pros in epic dance-along

Stars including Oti Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Amy Dowden and Graziano Di Prima appeared alongside thrilled fans who sent in their own videos dancing to the Dua Lipa Physical.




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Oxford scientists working on coronavirus vaccine will know in six weeks if it's likely to work 

Sir John Bell, Regius professor of medicine at Oxford University, said 'several hundred' people have now been given the jab in the first British trial to find a vaccine.




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Peter Sellers' ex-wife Britt Ekland, 77, claims comedy actor was a 'very tormented soul'

Britt Ekland, now 77, was married to British comic actor Peter Sellers from 1964 to 1968. She's spoken candidly for the first time about their fights and his controlling ways in a new BBC documentary.




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A&E doctor claims weekly round of applause for NHS staff has resulted in spike in accidents

The unlikely trend was claimed by a consultant at Harrogate district hospital. Dr Richard Pilling urged people to mark the weekly occasion 'less vigorously.'




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Katherine Jenkins joins Strictly's Anton Du Beke and Helen George for VE Day 75 celebration

BBC celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Victory In Europe Day (VE Day) with a star-studded celebration live from Buckingham Palace on Friday.




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Inter Milan and Real Madrid consider move for Roma striker Edin Dzeko

Dzeko is the club captain at the Italian side and he along with team-mates and manager Paulo Fonseca have already tried to aid the club financially by forgoing four months' wages.




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Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus to battle for Ajax's Donny van de Beek

Real Madrid, Man Utd and Juventus are the clubs with realistic chances of landing the 23-year-old. Reports have suggested that Madrid have already agreed a pre-contract with the Holland international.




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Leganes boss Javier Aguirre reveals LaLiga will return on June 20 and will finish in FIVE weeks

Leganes manager Javier Aguirre has reportedly revealed that LaLiga is set to make its long-awaited return on June 20, barring there are no more delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Andy Murray continues comeback in Washington next week as he opts to play with brother Jamie

The former world number one has been restricted to doubles since returning to the game following his hip resurfacing operation, winning his first tournament back at Queen's in June.




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Tennis: Andy Murray to make eagerly awaited return to singles action next week

The news, which was announced by the Scot on his Facebook page, comes seven months after his tearful revelation in Australia that his career could be over.




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Andy Murray to play in Shanghai as he steps up singles comeback with four tournaments in four weeks

The former world No 1 is stepping up his singles comeback following hip surgery in January and will return to the ATP Tour at the Zhuhai Championships beginning on September 23.




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What an epic! Andy Murray survives major scare against world No 179 Tallon Griekspoor at Davis Cup

MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Andy Murray, heavy-legged and relying purely on his old fighting instincts, avoided a shock defeat on his return to Davis Cup tennis by the narrowest of margins.




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Eddie Hearn says he would promote charity boxing match between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy

Rooney sent social media into meltdown on Wednesday when she released an incredible statement accusing friend Rebekah of leaking stories about her to the press.




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Rebekah Vardy's father denies she sold stories on Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy's father Carlos Miranda has broken his silence on the WAG row between his daughter and Coleen Rooney as he said he was baffled by the 'baseless' accusations against her.




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Police attend Jamie and Rebekah Vardy's mansion after Coleen Rooney row

EXCLUSIVE: Rebekah and Jamie Vardy are currently on holiday in Dubai after Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen made bombshell claims that Rebekah yesterday.




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Rebekah Vardy reveals she confronted ex-pal Coleen Rooney MONTHS ago

Rebekah Vardy has revealed that she faced an awkward confrontation with Coleen Rooney months before their shock drama unravelled in the public eye.




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Coleen Rooney emerges from home as WAG war with Rebekah Vardy rages on

As she stepped out, fellow WAG Nicola McLean, 38, appeared on This Morning, where she lashed out at Coleen for the danger she is placing on pregnant Rebekah




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Coleen Rooney breaks her silence over Rebekah Vardy WAG scandal

Coleen Rooney has tweeted for the first time since the now-famous tweet of October 9, in which she claimed fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy has been selling stories about her family to the press.




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Rebekah Vardy wishes daughter Sofia a happy 5th birthday on Instagram

Coleen Rooney shared a picture of her son Cass on Monday as she revealed she hadn't joined her family on their Barbados holiday as she is unwell. 




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Coleen Rooney wishes husband Wayne a happy 34th birthday amid Rebekah Vardy drama

Coleen Rooney wished her husband Wayne a happy birthday on Thursday as they were forced to spend the day apart.




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Rebekah Vardy feud: Katie Price tells Coleen Rooney to check DMs

It appears the former glamour model, 41, is keen to grab Coleen's attention as she urged her to check her Instagram over the weekend, after speaking out in support of her amid her WAG war.




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Robbie Williams discusses Coleen Rooney's 'dangerous need for revenge' on Rebekah Vardy amid WAG war

While the Take That hitmaker, 45, admits he understands the wife of Wayne Rooney's desire to seek revenge on the perpetrator of her leaked stories




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Rebekah Vardy warns her 'enemies will destroy themselves' in post amid WAG war with Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy shared a cryptic post warning her enemies will 'destroy themselves' as her WAG war with Coleen Rooney rumbles on.




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Table for Rooney! Sleek £7,000 glass-top table earmarked for delivery just in time for Christmas

The dining table, sold by Stocktons, in Manchester, is covered in plastic wrapping and has a label stuck on the top saying 'Sold Rooney Del December.'




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Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy 'to settle their legal dispute this week' following WAG-gate

The wife of Wayne Rooney, 34, and wife of Jamie Vardy, 38, are said to be holding an arbitration hearing via Zoom in a bid to avoid an expensive court case.




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US Open 2019: British No 1 Jo Konta seeks to rediscover the winning habit

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Jo Konta has found that a spat with a reporter during Wimbledon earned her more support from the public than when she went a stage better at the tournament two years ago.




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A musical marvel: How to do Salzburg's six-week classical festival

For six weeks in the summer, Salzburg hosts a festival of theatre, opera and classical music. This year marks the festival's centenary and as it promises to be busier than ever, here's our guide.




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Coronavirus: Wimbledon consider cancellation with decision to be made at emergency meeting next week

The likelihood of Wimbledon being called off for this year was ramped up on Wednesday night after the All England Club revealed it was calling an emergency board meeting next week.




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Thrifty mother makes her three children packed lunches for less than £10 a week

Lynn James, from Hertfordshire, lives with her three sons Dylan 11, Josh 9 and Jack 6 - and says her secrets include batch cooking and swapping brand names for supermarkets own foods.




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Hero Asda delivery driver, 26, rescues seven-week-old baby from house fire while on his rounds

Habeel Khan, 26, had been on his normal delivery rounds when he saw smoke coming from a house near Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.




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Oil prices went negative this week. What does this mean for us?

On Monday evening, the value of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil, or Texas Light Sweet, declined to an unprecedented MINUS $40.32. It was the blackest of days for black gold.




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Top executives seek help with mental health during lockdown

Paracelsus Recovery said the rise in requests was mostly from high-flying businessmen who were struggling to adapt to their new style of life.




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Dixons Carphone's online sales rise 166% in five weeks

The group, which has scrapped its dividend for shareholders and furloughed 16,500 staff, saw its share price jump over 19 per cent earlier today.




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Alexis Sanchez returned to training this week - but £500,000-a-week flop's future looks bleak

A year ago, Alexis Sanchez was the star attraction on Manchester United's tour of the United States. Now, he returns for pre-season training needing to salvage his Old Trafford career.




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Manchester United news: Alexis Sanchez's £560k a week deal leaves Man Utd struggling to find a buyer

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: The astronomical deal United offered Sanchez when he signed from Arsenal made him the highest paid player in the Premier League. But it has now backfired.