Coronavirus risks triggering long-term unemployment crisis for older workers as number of benefit claims nearly doubles in three months

A woman has been rushed to hospital after being struck on the head by a falling tree branch on a Scots road.

Queen made a promise to her late husband Prince Philip that she wouldn't mourn for too long after he died.Her Majesty appeared in very good spirits just a few months after the Duke of Edinburgh died and according to a royal expert shows she kept to her word. Richard Kay, Daily Mail columnist, said that the couple often spoke about how they would cope without the other by their side and promised to make sure they would make an effort to enjoy life.

Gareth Southgate has hinted that wonderkid Jude Bellingham needs to move to the Premier League to test himself at a higher level.Bellingham has starred for Borussia Dortmund since joining the Bundesliga giants from Birmingham City 18 months ago. He has become a key player under Marco Rose this season, making 37 appearances in all competitions.The 18-year-old has also become a consistent presence in the England squad, earning 11 caps, with his 12th expected to come against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

terrier was left tied to the front gate of Dogs Trust Merseyside as his owners were 'unable to care for him anymore'.Six-year-old Kilo was found with a handwritten note from his owners which told them his name and said they could not care for him any longer.They had also seen fit to leave the Staffordshire Bull Terrier with his food and water bowls, reports LiverpoolEcho.Devastatingly, Kilo's trust has been hot hard by his ordeal and now desperate Dogs Trust workers are trying to rebuild it.Manager Georgina Lowery and Canine Carer Chris Furnell say that he is managing to gradually build a bond with the carers like Chris who are looking after him.He's not yet ready to play with toys, but slowly he is starting to enjoy having a fuss made of him. His carers are more than confident that his true personality will soon begin to glow once more once he's back in a loving home.Georgina Lowery, Dogs Trust Merseyside Manager, said: “It is so sad and shocking when this happens.

Reddit users have lost their minds over an "unfortunately shaped" river in Finland that is shaped like a giant penis, visible on Google Maps.The phallic river is just south of the lakeside city of Tampere in southern Finland, according to coordinates shared underneath the post."This unfortunately shaped mass of water near Tampere, Finland," wrote the original poster alongside a grab of the Google Maps image for the lake."I mean this one has veins and all," the poster said to someone who mentioned another penis-shaped lake. The source lake is called Ahtialanjärvi and it begins in a regular round shape on the banks of Lempäälä, a municipality in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland.It then flows north and creates the penis shape that raised eyebrows online, eventually connecting via a short river to the Toutonen lake in the west.

Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal has revealed that Mesut Ozil had a problem with 'everyone' at the Gunners. Ozil unceremoniously split from the North London side last season after he fell out of favour with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Channel 4 daily show, which was aired live from a real house in Bow, east London, and had the presenters lounged on a bed, sparked some of the decade's most memorable telly moments. It was a more light-hearted option to GMTV and was hugely successful.Famous presenters included Paula Yates - no one will ever forget that fateful interview with Michael Hutchence - Chris Evans, Zoe Ball, Gaby Roslin and of course, the dream team Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan.

Chris Rock has reportedly not spoken to Will Smith since the actor slapped him across the face at the 2022 Oscars. According to TMZ, the comedian, 57, was left "shaken and bewildered" by the incident and went straight to his dressing room following his speech on stage before leaving the building.The publication went on to share that a source claimed Chris had no idea about 53 year old Will's wife Jada's alopecia and said the star "doesn't have a mean bone in his body". Meanwhile, a separate source explained that P Diddy didn't claim that Will and Chris met up after the incident on stage, and instead the rapper went to visit them both privately and then said "it's all love".

Will Smith has publicly apologised to Chris Rock after smacking him in the face live on stage at the Oscars.

Loose Women presenter Sophie Morgan has opened up about dealing with a stalker in 2018, telling OK! it was "horrible." The star - who joined the Loose Women panel last autumn - was targeted by Robert Keegan on a daily basis, who was later convicted. For our shoot with her mum, Carol, at her parents' home in Sussex, Sophie, 37, told us that it was an extremely hard moment in her life. “At the time, I wasn’t using social media that much and I wasn’t making as much TV," she explained.

Kerry Katona's daughter Lilly-Sue McFadden has opened up on her split from her boyfriend Dayen Blanchard, joking that her mum has "put her off" men. The 19 year old teamed up with her mum Kerry, 41, for a photoshoot and interview with new magazine where she discussed the split. Lilly-Sue said: "Obviously, it’s been a weird adjustment, but I’m feeling good.

Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh had to step off from the ITV programme on Tuesday (March 29) after previously complaining about the "worst painful hay-fever ever".The TV presenter, 44, was missing from her usual slot and was replaced by Louisa James.Host Susanna Reid addressed Ranvir's sudden absence and welcomed her understudy to the show.She said: "Here's the rest of today's news. Now, it's no longer Ranvir.

Emmerdale newcomer Suzy (Martelle Edinborough) is set to turn Vanessa Woodfield's (Michelle Hardwick) head in upcoming scenes.Fans of the ITV soap would have seen Vanessa briefly bump into Suzy last week and accidentally ruined the cake she was carrying.The pair are set to come face-to-face again and sparks fly between them.Speaking about her new storyline, actress Michelle Hardwick told Daily Star and other press: "When they bump into each other for the second time, Vanessa has been having a dabble online with some dating apps."Suzy then comes into the bar to meet Priya for a work meeting."They have a drink and it turns into a little bit of flirty banter without them sort of realising."I think there is definitely an attraction there on Vanessa's part during that second meeting."Suzy actress Martelle Edinboroigh added: "I think Suzy's pleasantly surprised with Vanessa but she's not sure quite what it is at this point."There is definitely something between them which could progress. Suzy is very confident and likes to get what she wants." The arrival of Suzy will definitely ruffle a few feathers in the village, especially Vanessa's ex Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins).Vanessa and Charity have been warring in recent weeks since their split, with Charity seemingly moving on with Mack Body (Lawrence Robb) and time called on the pair ever getting back together.However, fans have seen delicate moments between them both, with a kiss almost on the cards between them following the disastrous reopening of The Woolpack.Vanessa popped into The Woolpack for a drink last week, and was served by Charity.

MONSTA X have postponed the release of their upcoming mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ following member Hyungwon’s COVID-19 diagnosis.On March 28, MONSTA X’s label Starship Entertainment shared in a statement that Hyungwon had tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test earlier that day, and would be halting all activities while he recovers. As a result, the group have decided to delay their forthcoming release until further notice.“Hyungwon has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Foo Fighters‘ ‘Greatest Hits’ collection has re-entered the top five in the official UK albums chart following the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins.The drummer died last Friday (March 25) at the age of 50. Confirming the news, Foo Fighters said in a statement that they were “devastated by the tragic and untimely loss” of their bandmate.“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” they continued.

Stray Kids have reacted to topping the Billboard 200 with their brand-new mini-album, ‘Oddinary’.Today (March 28 EST), Billboard announced that Stray Kids had achieved their first entry on the Billboard 200 album chart with their sixth Korean-language EP ‘Oddinary’, which dropped earlier this month alongside its lead single ‘Maniac’. The project debuted at Number One on the chart, making them the third K-pop act to od so, after BTS and SuperM.Soon after the announcement, the boyband joined Billboard’s Jeff Benjamin and Jason Lipshutz on Twitter Spaces to celebrate the news.

STAYC and NMIXX will be part of the lineup, along with boybands, BtoB, CRAVITY and TO1.Notably STAYC and NMIXX will also be performing at the ‘KCON 2022 Premiere’ concerts in Seoul, which will also mark the debut of both groups at a KCON event. Meanwhile, TO1 will be performing at the ‘KCON 2022 Premiere’ concerts in Tokyo.“This year, fans will be able to experience an upgraded version of KCON, packed with new content reflecting the trends of Gen Z fans and programs tailored for local fans, on top of original fan favourite programming and panels unique to KCON,” said Don Kim, director of live entertainment business at CJ ENM, per NBC Chicago.KCON 2022 Premiere’s USA LINEUP! KCON 2022 Premiere’s アメリカラインナップ！#BTOB#CRAVITY#NMIXX#STAYC#TO1#KCON #KCON2022Premiere pic.twitter.com/U5pkZZezow— KCON official (@KCON_official) March 29, 2022The announcement comes just a week after South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM revealed that the iconic K-pop festival would be making its long-awaited return, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The three ‘KCON 2022 Premiere’ events are to serve as a special kick-off to the main 2022 instalments of KCON, which will take place in Los Angeles from 19 to 21 August and Japan on as-yet-unannounced October dates.In addition, the festival will also be bringing back its digital program KCON:TACT – which has been held five different times over the past two years in lieu of the original physical festival – for fans who will not be able to attend in person.

Jon Burlingame editorMick Jagger has written his first TV theme, for the Apple TV Plus spy series “Slow Horses,” debuting April 1. And it might never have happened if he hadn’t already read and liked the Mick Herron book on which it’s based.“It’s a quite popular series of books, so I knew what it was about,” the iconic Rolling Stones singer tells Variety.

Coronation Street scenes set to air next week.Gary Windass (Mikey North) visits Laura in hospital and is shocked at her deterioration.With tears in her eyes, Laura admits that she’d give anything to be able to hug daughter Kelly (Millie Gibson).As Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) and Kelly are about to leave for the hairdressing awards, Gary reveals that he’s had a call from the hospital warning him that Laura only has hours to live.Determined that her mum is not going to ruin her day, Kelly stalks out and Maria hurries after her.Kelly is on a high as she wins Best Trainee Stylist and knocks back the wine.Gary arrives and appeals to her to go and visit Laura.Will Kelly go and see her mum for what could be the final time?Fans of the ITV soap are aware that Gary murdered Kelly's dad Rick Neelan back in 2019.However, there was a huge twist in recent scenes that left the Weatherfield killer completely floored.After keeping his murderous secret under wraps for almost three years, Gary came to accept that his part in Rick's death was about to unravel.Events spiralled after Gary attempted to gain access to the site so he could once again move Rick's body, having learned it was at risk of being unearthed due to imminent building work. After his failed attempt to access to site, Gary was more panicked than ever.Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) knew instantly that Gary's one-man mission had failed, and they discussed the fact that it would only be a matter of time before the police arrived at their door.Rick's dying ex-wife Laura later met with the private investigator she had hired to track him down and was told the man was almost certainly dead and that Gary was the last man to have any contact with Rick.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell hasn't even departed the ITV cobbles yet, and she's already teased an epic return to the soap.Alexandra is best known for starring as Steve McDonald's daughter Emma Brooker in Corrie, and officially announced her exit last month.The star told The Sun at the time: "Playing Emma, on the most iconic street there is, has been the best experience of my life."Compared to other cast members I still feel like a newbie, which makes my decision to leave all the more difficult. But I feel it’s the right time for me."But Alexandra says the door has been left open for her return, with Emma departing in one of three epic ways.Though she avoids certain death - for now - Corrie bosses have confirmed that Emma could be heading for prison after the accidental death of Ted while she and Faye were driving.But with romance heating up between Emma and Ted's grandson Jon, she could also be set to move to Australia with him - or flee the cobbles on her own if Jon finds out the sick truth about his granddad's death.Speaking to Daily Star about her exit, Alexandra admitted: "I’m so pleased [that Emma isn’t being killed off].

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent admitted she was "nervous" on the programme before being forced to apologise to one of her co-stars for an embarrassing slip-up.Presenting the show alongside stand-in host Jon Kay on Tuesday (March 29), Sally's attention was caught by a segment on raves, which are being recreated in virtual reality to allow people to experience the nostalgia from home.Commenting on the segment, Sally compared it to "time travel", as Jon chimed in: "I find it hard to believe you put on a headset and you’re feeling it - you’re not just seeing it!"Sally then quipped: "And then you go back out into daylight in Coventry!"The show soon turned to the weather, with Matt presenting alongside a green screen to give the latest updates - but Sally was soon forced to eat her words.She began by admitting she was "nervous" for the upcoming conversation, explaining: "Matt we’ve got a question for you. I’m a bit nervous to ask you about this because it’s not been practised or rehearsed in any way.