Alcohol-related deaths soar during lockdown as Brits urged to cut back on Covid boozing

Julia Roberts took to Instagram to send well wishes to herniece Emma Roberts in honor of her 31st birthday on Thursday.The Pretty Woman star, 54, uploaded a funny slow motion video of the twosome, who not only share the same acting profession and looks, but apparently also the same sense of humor.'Happy Birthday Magical One!. Oh how I love you,' wrote Roberts, who encouraged her followers to sit through the entire clip for the comedic payoff with the hashtag'#waitforit.' Happy Birthday!Julia Roberts took to Instagram to send well wishes to her niece Emma Roberts in honor of her 31st birthday on ThursdayRoberts, who turned 31-years-old on Thursday, February 10, can be seen wearing matching party hats with her look-alike aunt as they stare directly into the camera.Setting the mood, both leading ladies are standing still with party blowers in their mouths, and cold, stoic looks on their faces.

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

A new Nintendo Direct is always likely to get fans excited for what’s up and coming on the Switch platform, but few will have expected ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’, a game released in 2017 to be featured, let alone be getting new content. But that’s exactly what has happened, as Nintendo has announced 48 newly remade classic courses are coming to the game as paid DLC.

Terry Flores The VIEW Conference in association with Baobab Studios and OGR is presenting free virtual panels with the creatives behind some of the season’s most critically acclaimed animated films.First up is a free virtual screening and conversation with the filmmakers behind “Namoo,” the shortlisted animated short by Oscar-nominated Erick Oh. In addition to Oh, speakers will include Baobab Studios’ co-founders Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell, who produced “Namoo,” art director Eusong Lee and lead Quill artist Nick Ladd.

Beyonce was the star of a new post shared to her clothingbrand Ivy Park's Instagram account on Thursday.The 40-year-old singer - who received her first Oscar nomination on Tuesday - stunned in a color block pink and red long sleeve catsuit with sultry mesh panels from theAdidas x Ivy Park Valentine's Day collaboration.'Bey Mine,' read the caption, which announced that theIvy Heart collection is now available on the adidas website and in select stores globally. Sensational: Beyonce was the star of a new post shared to her clothing brand Ivy Park's Instagram account on ThursdayThe 28-time Grammy winner rocked the look with a honey blonde bob and bright red lipstick.

At the February Nintendo Direct showcase, Nintendo revealed plenty of information about games coming soon to the Switch, but also some brand new titles that many weren’t expecting, such as ‘Nintendo Switch Sports’, a follow up to the phenomenally popular ‘Wii Sports’, which is being released on April 29th.

Amidst all the excitement when Microsoft announced it was acquiring Activision Blizzard for a record breaking 50 billion pounds (or 68billion US Dollars), there was always going to be a few hurdles to clear before that deal could be finalised. Shortly after things died down a bit, it was announced that the Federal Trade Commission would be investigating the deal given how big it was, and among concerns over the amount of merger filings in the previous financial year.

Blazer, £210, BodenLike its cousin, the polka dot, the check is a great vehicle for colour; there’s no end to the possible combinations. These trousers are by Jane (formerly Goat) and fuse caramel, navy and black – which means what? Well, it means I can then wear them with caramel, navy or black shoes, and ivory, navy, black or chestnut on top.

Double breasted jacket, £319, hugoboss.com / Wide lapel suit blazer, £89.99, zara.comIf you’re in the enviable position of having a perfect V-shaped torso silhouette, don’t be tempted to try and showcase it too enthusiastically; suiting that’s too tight tends to look cheap. Instead, opt for a jacket shape with some sculpting on the sides, to negate the “blocky” effect an athletic frame can have in a suit.

The Times last month, there has been a 777 per cent increase in treatment for cannabis abuse in people aged over 55 since 2007. Seven hundred and seventy-seven per cent? Might that be a misprint? Given all the fellow boomers of my acquaintance who still do drugs, I suspect not. Up and down the country, o’er every shire, I guarantee you, there are people my age (61) vaping weed, chewing gummies, microdosing mushrooms, snorting coke, you name it.More surprising, in truth, is that they are coming forward and seeking help for it.

Gangland hitman John Kennedy survived a murder attempt while waiting to go on trial for killing Kenny Reilly.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that State Pension payments will increase by 3.1% in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 11, 2022.

Matt James.  alum was golfing at the WM Phoenix Open in Phoenix, Arizona, Wednesday when he accidentally slammed a camera man with a golf ball.James was at the tournament's 16th hole, which is surrounded by a stadium of fans, when he decided to show off his golf skills for the crowd. In the video shared by the PGA Tour's Instagram account, the crowd can be seen and heard reacting to the whack James' swing gave the cameraman. James tried to explain the mishap afterwards, telling a reporter, «I think I was aiming for the wrong hole.»«I took a divot on that first shot and I should've toned it down a little bit,» he continued. «My speed swing was a little bit too...I was a little worked up.

Pete Davidson is doing what he can to support Kim Kardashian.While the 41-year-old SKIMS founder is dealing with her divorce from Kanye «Ye» West, the cast member is looking into moving closer to be with her. While Pete is New York based, a source tells ET the comedian «has been playing with the idea of getting a place in Los Angeles.»«He has a ton of friends and work in LA. Even though New York is home, he has been digging the bicoastal vibe.

Former VS stunners Sara Sampaio and Shanina Shaik glammed up to attend The Daily Front Row 20th anniversary party together inside the Paradise Club in Manhattan's Times Square neighborhood on Thursday.The 'besties' - both repped by Lions Model Management - even locked lips for a Polaroid snap at the New York Fashion Week soirée.Shanina was the woman of the hour considering she graced the cover of The Daily Front Row's 20th anniversary issue. Former VS stunners: Sara Sampaio (L) and Shanina Shaik (R) glammed up to attend The Daily Front Row 20th anniversary party together inside the Paradise Club in Manhattan's Times Square neighborhood on Thursday PDA alert!The 'besties' - both repped by Lions Model Management - even locked lips for a Polaroid snap at the New York Fashion Week soirée'What's better than one Shanina? Two Shaninas!' Sara - who boasts 12.4M social media followers - gushed via Instastory.The Melbourne-born bombshell is technically turning 31 this Friday, but she tweeted that it was already her 'born day in Australia.' Shanina glimmered in a silver-stoned mini-dress featuring a tabloid print and black stilettos.Shaik slicked her brunette locks into a sleek updo for the fashion festivities.

direct to your inboxMore than 1,500 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours for the first time in the UK.Today's number of daily reported deaths hit 1,564, which takes the total number of deaths involving Covid-19 to more than 100,000.It is the highest number of UK deaths reported on a single day since the outbreak began, after the previous highest daily toll of 1,325 was recorded on Friday.Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England, said there had now been more deaths in the second wave than in the first - but did not provide any definition of either time period.Commenting on today's figures she said: “With each passing day, more and more people are tragically losing their lives to this terrible virus,

Swathes of the UK which suffered in the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic have seen their case rates shoot up in the latest figures.

direct to your inboxTwo areas of Stockport have some of the highest coronavirus rates in Greater Manchester.Only four places in the region recorded more than 800 cases per 100,000 people during the week to January 5 - and these included both Hazel Grove West and Heald Green East.Hazel Grove West saw a huge 213pc week-on-week rise, with the number of cases leaping from 15 to 47 over the seven day period.Latest Public Health England figures put its infection rate at 866.5 - the highest figure in the conurbation bar Firswood, in Trafford where the rate is slightly higher at 867.4.Heald Green East also remains a major cause for concern.The number of cases has been increasing significantly over the last three weeks and its rate now stands at

Liver disease has claimed 522 more lives than normal during the pandemic, Public Health England research shows.

Coronavirus cases are surging in 93% of England with Boris Johnson poised to set out even stricter measures to combat the virus.

coronavirus cases. Yesterday another 479 people died with coronavirus in the UK, hitting an eight-month high as the new strain causes havoc.And another 57,275 people tested positive, Public Health England said, in one of the UK’s biggest rises in new cases.The number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals is at record levels in many areas of England including London, the South West and the Midlands.In some areas hospital admissions have risen above the levels seen during the first wave.Accused of moving too slowly to counteract the virus, Boris said this morning: “We are using the Tiering system, which is a very tough system and, alas, is probably about to get tougher.“We’ll review it.