ht Wizz Air resumes London flights to European destinations despite lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T12:17:00Z The Government has faced pressure from airline bosses, tour firms and passengers to offer certainty around refunds for cancelled Easter and summer holidays. Full Article
ht From Fitbit to Proxxi, safety wearables are the next key tech tool for fighting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:15:03Z Devices that buzz when someone comes too close and wearables that tell you how long you've spent in the company of someone with covid-19, how tech is trying to break us out of lockdown Full Article
ht Lufthansa makes it compulsory for all passengers to wear face masks on flights By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T14:47:00Z It's the first European airline to make face masks mandatory for passengers Full Article
ht Mattel releases medical worker action figures to celebrate those fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:53:00Z The brand behind Barbie has released a new line of toys inspired by emergency care workers to honour those fighting coronavirus. Full Article
ht Sicily will pay for half of your flights if you visit this autumn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:58:00Z Covid-19 has caused losses of €1 billion in tourism revenue Full Article
ht Wizz Air flights resume from London Luton today By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:48:00Z The government is still advising Brits not to travel abroad Full Article
ht Met Gala 2020: Vogue is hosting the first-ever virtual Met Gala on YouTube tonight By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:37:00Z The online event will feature a DJ set by fashion favourite, Virgil Abloh Full Article
ht Twilight author Stephanie Meyer to release long-awaited novel Midnight Sun this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:00:00Z The new Twilight novel, told from Edward's perspective, will be released on August 1 Full Article
ht Twilight author Stephenie Meyer to release long-awaited novel Midnight Sun this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:12:00Z The new Twilight novel, told from Edward's perspective, will be released on August 4 Full Article
ht The rainbow jewellery under £100 guaranteed to brighten your mood By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:17:36Z These snazzy steals are guaranteed smile-inducers Full Article
ht TV tonight: all-star athletes team up to raise money for Sport Relief By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-03-13T06:00:53Z Romesh Ranganathan plays Andy Murray at crazy golf and much more. Plus: a forensic look at our guts. Here’s what to watch this evening Continue reading... Full Article Television Television & radio Sport Relief Entertainment TV Documentary Culture
ht The Big Night In review – telethon triumphs over the lockdown By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T22:30:22Z BBC One’s star-filled charity appeal needed imagination and technical skill to get round distancing rulesSee all our coronavirus coverageSocially distanced presenters, a skeleton crew, no live audience and automated phonelines only – this is national telethonning, lockdown-style. Comic Relief and Children in Need have joined forces to create The Big Night In on BBC One and raise money for the charities and projects who need more support than ever as Covid-19 strains resources everywhere.First shift is taken, as is traditional, by Lenny Henry and Davina McCall – joined, not too closely of course, by Matt Baker this time – whose recreation of normality for the viewer in what must, in the studio, be an absolutely bizarre set-up is unimpeachable proof of their professional talents. Continue reading... Full Article Television Culture Television & radio UK news Comic Relief BBC Entertainment TV Media Lenny Henry Davina McCall Matt Lucas Prince William Rishi Sunak Coronavirus outbreak
ht Fears of coronavirus cover-up grow in Tanzania as videos show night burials and bodies on the street By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:34:27 GMT Full Article structure:news structure:news/world-news topics:in-the-news/coronavirus topics:places/tanzania topics:places/africa structure:global-health-security storytype:standard
ht Contact tracing: what is the UK's test, track and trace plan and how will it work for the Isle of Wight? By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:50:19 GMT Full Article topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown topics:places/europe topics:organisations/apple topics:in-the-news/coronavirus storytype:standard
ht Contact tracing: what is the UK's test, track and trace plan and how will it work for the Isle of Wight? By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:50:19 GMT Full Article topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown topics:places/europe topics:organisations/apple topics:in-the-news/coronavirus storytype:standard
ht New Nightingale hospital in Sunderland could become coronavirus rehab centre By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:15:00 GMT Full Article topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown structure:news topics:in-the-news/coronavirus structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
ht How Neil Ferguson, the architect of lockdown, was brought down by failing to obey his own rules By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:02:41 GMT Full Article topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown structure:news topics:in-the-news/coronavirus structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
ht How does the NHS contact tracing app work? An easy eight-step visual guide By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:36:53 GMT Full Article topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown structure:news topics:in-the-news/coronavirus topics:organisations/nhs structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
ht Closest black hole to Earth is 1,000 light years away, astronomers find By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:16:28 GMT Full Article topics:things/black-holes structure:news topics:things/astronomy structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
ht Social distancing: What are the rules and how might they change? By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:23:02 GMT Full Article structure:news topics:things/social-distancing topics:in-the-news/coronavirus storytype:standard
ht Forty firefighters tackling blaze at 20-storey tower block in west London By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:15:11 GMT Full Article topics:things/grenfell-tower structure:news topics:things/london-fire-brigade-lfb structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
ht Are you a health worker that has been fighting coronavirus on the frontline? We want to hear from you By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:24:24 GMT Full Article topics:things/you-are-not-alone structure:news topics:in-the-news/coronavirus topics:organisations/nhs storytype:standard
ht Clap For Our Carers: what time is the NHS applause tonight? By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:50:58 GMT Full Article topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown topics:organisations/nhs topics:people/prince-charles topics:people/boris-johnson topics:in-the-news/coronavirus topics:people/the-royal-family storytype:standard
ht Social distancing: What are the rules and how might they change? By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:22:18 GMT Full Article structure:news topics:things/social-distancing topics:in-the-news/coronavirus storytype:standard
ht Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education By musiccanada.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:14:49 +0000 Today marks Music Monday, an annual event in which thousands of Canadians come together in song and in support of music education. Hosted by the Coalition for Music Education, Music Monday unites musicians in communities from coast to coast to make a powerful statement about the importance of equitable access to quality music education for […] The post Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education appeared first on Music Canada. Full Article Advocacy Industry News Music Education Coalition for Music Education music education Music Monday Sarah Hashem
ht U.S. late-night hosts slam President Trump for mocking ratings amid Covid-19 pandemic By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:00 +0100 Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have criticised President Trump for not concentrating on helping Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ht Florence Pugh: 'People have no right to educate me on my private life' By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:30:00 +0100 The 24-year-old actress has been dating Scrubs star Zach Braff since April 2019. Full Article
ht 4 better titles Australia could award now it got rid of knights and dames By mashable.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:20:39 +0000 On Monday, Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced he had removed the titles of "knights" and "dames" from the Order of Australia, a formal award system that honours those who provide a great service to Australia. The two archaic titles were only brought back last year in a controversial move by former prime minister Tony Abbott. In a decision that made many question Abbott's leadership, the first knighthood was awarded to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh — a man who has only been to Australia a handful of times. "“http://mashable.com/2015/10/26/drone-video-australia-travel/#Ubqu1cvD18qK"" is not a valid see-also reference Read more...More about Australia, Funny, Us World, Lists, and Tony Abbott Full Article Australia Funny Us World Lists Tony Abbott
ht #auspol: The Twitter hashtag Australia can't live without By mashable.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 06:33:00 +0000 For Twitter users in North America, Asia or anywhere in the world, there's a little hashtag that may from time to time stray into your Twitter trends. That would be #auspol, one of Australia's most popular hashtags, which also rated third globally among trending political topics on the social media platform in 2015. On Twitter's 10th birthday, it's time to explain this seemingly immortal, often cranky, hashtag to the rest of the globe. SEE ALSO: Twitter at 10: It's not about you What is #auspol? Short for Australian politics, #auspol is most often used for commentary and rumour spreading about the machinations of the federal government. Read more... More about Australian Politics, Auspol, Twitter, Australia, and Social Media Full Article Australian Politics Auspol Twitter Australia Social Media
ht Great Barrier Reef brought to politicians' doorstep in artful protest By mashable.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:05:01 +0000 If you can't beat 'em, erect a coral reef on their doorstep. That's what Greenpeace activists in Australia did overnight in a bid to confront politicians with the realities of climate change. SEE ALSO: This coral looks like a beating heart but it's actually in serious trouble The protest held at Parliament House (Australia's Whitehouse) depicted a faux-coral reef in neon white, representing the coral bleaching occurring on the Great Barrier Reef; the only coral reef in the world to be granted World Heritage status. "Almost a quarter of the reef's coral died this year," Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Nikola Casule told Fairfax Media. "Australia can't have both a healthy Great Barrier Reef and a coal industry." Read more...More about Australia, Protest, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Bleaching, and Australian Politics Full Article Australia Protest Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching Australian Politics
ht HTC separates successful VR sales from struggling smartphone side By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:10:14 +0000 Spin-off subsidiary subsequently shan't subsidize sickly smartphone setup. Full Article Gaming & Culture business HTC steamvr vive
ht Easter sports highlights: Sky Sports TV schedule - what to watch this weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T15:00:00Z With the Easter weekend approaching and lockdown in full swing, fans of all sports are scratching their heads wondering just what there will be to do. Full Article
ht Jack Grealish has sights set on Manchester United move, says former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T17:27:12Z Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has "got his eye" on a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to Darren Bent. Full Article
ht West Ham star Tomas Soucek donates to Wave for Hope campaign fighting coronavirus in Czech Republic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T15:04:28Z West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek has made a donation to the 'Wave for Hope' campaign to help his native Czech Republic in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ht David Moyes predicts tight turnaround for West Ham squad when football season resumes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T16:00:57Z West Ham manager David Moyes says he does not expect to have any more than three weeks to work with his players before the season resumes. Full Article
ht EFL clubs given green light to defer 25 per cent of player wages in April after deal struck with PFA By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T16:34:00Z Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA. Full Article
ht Chelsea offer second hotel to NHS staff fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:54:33Z Chelsea are set to open the doors of a second hotel to NHS staff as they continue to aid London's fight against coronavirus. Full Article
ht Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gives fascinating insight into his tactical masterplan to improve players By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:30:00Z Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side. Full Article
ht Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:54:00Z Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors. Full Article
ht Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T17:48:00Z Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has hit back at criticism of the Premier League over discussions about how to finish the current campaign, claiming football is being used as a 'punch-bag'. Full Article
ht David Beckham among 50 stars in Fifa campaign to thank healthcare workers fighting pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T02:45:24Z Former England captain David Beckham was joined by some of the greatest players of all-time, including Pele and Diego Maradona, in a Fifa campaign to show appreciation for key workers leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ht Premier League relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:11:00Z Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ht Brighton's Amex Stadium converted into coronavirus testing centre By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:49:00Z Brighton's Amex Stadium has been converted into a drive-in coronavirus testing centre for key workers during the pandemic. Full Article
ht Jadon Sancho to Man United compared to Neymar transfer as 'superstar' is tipped to light up Old Trafford By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:20:00Z Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season. Full Article
ht Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights to raise money for coronavirus fight By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:19:00Z Barcelona have put the title rights for the Camp Nou stadium up for sale as they bid to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus. Full Article
ht Achraf Hakimi compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as agent issues transfer warning over Dortmund right-back By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:13:16Z The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer. Full Article
ht Barcelona's Camp Nou naming rights gesture echoes Unicef shirt sponsorship with potential for future deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T03:22:46Z "An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website. Full Article
ht Who is Nnamdi Collins? The lightning-quick German teenager linked with Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T18:04:05Z Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender. Full Article
ht Real Madrid's Gareth Bale donates almost £1m to hospitals to fight coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T19:40:00Z Full Article
ht Nigeria-born billionaire and Mike Tyson associate confident of Barcelona naming rights deal for Camp Nou By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:52:00Z David, who was born in Nigeria but has a British passport, owns two companies and also shares a CBD (cannabidiol) business with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. Full Article