Brits 'relying on dreams of holiday escape plans to get through lockdown'

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Motsi Mabuse has been left feeling heartbroken as her family is stranded in war-torn Ukraine.The 40 year old, who is married to Ukranian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, took to Twitter to share how her mother-in-law is has been in floods of tears over the phone to them since Russia invaded her country on Thursday 24 February.The Strictly Come Dancing judge explained that she felt helpless as there's "absolutely nothing we can do" in the situation.Taking to her Twitter page to share a number of distressing messages to her 72,200 followers, she first wrote: "This cannot be happening!!!!!!!!!!!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Motsi followed this up by explaining: "It’s heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning , afraid and there absolutely nothing we can do [crying emoji]! Just Sad honestly," alongside a red heart emoji. She continued: "There is not but in this situation !!!!" The TV personality went on to share: "Our parents have been told to go outside and to switch off water &gas ! They have no possibility to get to the polish border #Ukraine". Worried fans flocked to the comments as one person wrote: "Thinking of you and your parents [red heart emoji] I’ll never understand why the human race cannot live together in peace and harmony".

football team travelling to a game leaving multiple players injured and one in hospital.Bahia had just arrived at their home ground Arena Fonte Nova to take on Sampaio Correa in the Copa do Nordeste on Thursday (February 24) evening when the explosive device detonated.Images uploaded to social media showed a window at the rear end of their vehicle had been smashed and the nearby seats were splattered with blood, while a car close by was also damaged.Bahia goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes was taken to hospital with injuries to his face from the shrapnel blast.Updating fans, the club wrote on Twitter: "Esporte Clube Bahia reports that a bomb exploded inside the team's bus on arrival at Fonte Nova and athletes were injured."The most worrying case is that of goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes, who was hit by shrapnel in the face and already taken to a hospital.

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Katy Perry put on a sizzling display as she slipped into a skintight leather outfit for her latest television appearance.The 37-year-old singer gave fans a glimpse of her toned torso in a trendy top and trousers two-piece.She dressed to impress for her stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! alongside her fellow American Idol judges Lionel Riche and Luke Bryan.The trip appeared on the US talk show to promote the upcoming 20th season of the singing competition.Katy's leather top featured a plunging neckline and she tied up her dark locks into a messy bun with a few strands of hair left down.She extended her model pins as she donned a pair of black leather heels.The mother of one gave herself enhanced her beauty by adding a smokey winged eyeliner look and painted her lips a peachy nude shade.As for accessories, Katy had a pair of unique silver coiled hoops in her ears.Unsurprisingly Katy's latest smoking hot social media display caught the attention of her 153million followers, with some rushing to leave a message for the star in the comment section.One fan gushed: "Literally breathtaking.:"Another added: "A true goddess."A third person posted: "Gorgeous as always."While a fourth social media user simply left four flame emojis under the post.Katy has been adapting to life as a new mum after welcoming her first child with Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom.The Grammy Award nominee welcomed her daughter Daisy Dove, one, in August 2020.

Hellbound and D.P, are set to helm a brand-new show.Yesterday (February 24), the studio gave the green light for a television adaptation of the critically-acclaimed 2015 short film Bargain, originally directed by Lee Chung-hyun, according to a report by The Korea Times.Bargain is said to be a disaster thriller K-drama that chronicles the aftermath of a massive earthquake. It’ll follow a survivors trapped in a building, who have to negotiate for black market goods in order to continue surviving.

Good Morning Britain to discuss Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s impending roadmap out of lockdown.As the conversation got going however, presenter Piers Morgan clung on to the ongoing debate about NHS staff being seen wearing bin liners because they didn’t have enough PPE.In the wake of Health Secretary Matt Hancock being found to have acted unlawfully in signing contracts for PPE, the journalist proceeded to challenge Zahawi that Hancock lied when he said there wasn’t a shortage in the UK.As Piers, 55, pushed and pushed the point, Zahawi eventually said there was a shortage, but insisted that no “health trust went without”.But in order to get there, the GMB host kept talking over and cutting off his guest, who was initially refusing to

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direct to your inboxGood Morning Britain’s Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning to anyone hoping to have a summer break away this year.On the ITV show this morning, he was questioned about the prospect of staycations or even going abroad as people look forward to a loosening of coronavirus restrictions.It came as Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged people to be “patient” over the prospect of getting away.The minister said in an interview that the government is “doing everything that we possibly can to make sure that people can have a holiday this summer - but the vaccine rollout is absolutely essential to that.”Dr Hilary told hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd that it was ‘far too early’ to even consider booking holidays abroad.Many will

lockdown, with a third planning to take more trips than ever when restrictions are lifted in full to make up for lost time.A study of 2,000 adults found 56 per cent are using their future holiday plans to keep them going over the next few months.And seven in 10 have even created a ‘bucket list’ of the places they want to go and the experiences they want to have as soon as the coronavirus pandemic is over and they can travel again.But travellers have been left unsure about summer holidays after contradictory comments from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Matt Hancock.The findings also found 49 per cent of those polled feel the pandemic and travel restrictions have actually made them more open to trying new things in the future.When it

Boris Johnson warning Brits it's too early to make plans.Matt Hancock confirmed he has booked a family trip to Cornwall, according to the HuffPost.The revelation comes after Mr Johnson failed to provide answers about booking holidays, and said Brits should wait until February 22 before they make any plans.In Wednesday's press briefing, the leader cautioned against booking any trips until there is more clarity.Earlier in the day, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps had cast doubt on the prospect of Brits being allowed to book holidays for the months ahead as the pandemic continues to rage.In a series of broadcast interviews, Mr Hancock said people needed to be "patient" over summer getaways and linked hopes of breaks with the success of

Boris Johnson says he hopes to reveal a path out of lockdown on February 22, finally providing answers about whether or nor Brits can go on holiday. The Prime Minister hosted a Downing Street press conference on Wednesday afternoon, joined by Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser.Earlier in the day Transport Secretary Grant Shapps had cast doubt on the prospect of Brits being allowed to book holidays for the months ahead as the pandemic continues to rage.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxBrits may not be able to go on holiday either within the British Isles or abroad until next year, the Transport Secretary has suggested.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has warned people against booking any trips away as the government "doesn't know where we'll be in terms of the decline in cases, deaths, vaccination".Mr Shapps told Sky News: "The truth is we just don’t know how the virus will respond both to the vaccines and of course how people will respond and therefore to the social distancing and those kind of measures, and therefore exactly when we will be able to unlock.“So I’m afraid I can’t give you a definitive, will there or

Holidays could be off the cards this year at home or abroad, the Transport Secretary has suggested.

coronavirus vaccine.The government is aiming to vaccinate the top four priority groups by February 15 – and the numbers are promising.Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed that 91% of those aged 80 and over in England have now been vaccinated.At the moment, anyone aged 70 or above, and has not yet had their first job, is being urged to book one.The NHS has changed its messaging from “we will contact you” to “contact us” for those in the priority group.Mr Hancock said: “We’re not going to rest until all those who are vulnerable are protected”.When it’s your turn depends on how you fall into the government’s priority list.The government is aiming to vaccinate all over-50s in England and Wales by early May.However, England’s chief Medical

coronavirus vaccine should contact the NHS or their GP right away, Matt Hancock has announced. The Health Secretary addressed the nation in a Downing Street press conference at 5pm on Monday afternoon.