Nicola Sturgeon advisor claims tougher lockdown restrictions needed to control virus

Rebekah Vardy has slammed lockdown rule breakers, specifically referencing footballers who have been heading to parties.The Dancing On Ice star pointed out that they ‘need to set an example’ by following the restrictions as coronavirus cases are still at a high rate in the UK.She said: ‘I think it’s a privilege to be in the position that they find themselves in.

She's been open and honest about her mental health struggles in the past, and now Tanya Bardsley has revealed she's feeling "really good" after finding ways to minimalise her anxiety.The mum-of-four, who previously opened up about her family contracting coronavirus, told her Instagram followers just last week that her anxiety was triggered during lockdown. But now, the 39 year old has explained that she's using meditation and breathing exercises to help her relax more after the pressure of homeschooling her children became too much to handle.

Covid-19. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the situation is "extremely serious" and action must be taken to halt the rapidly spreading new strain.

Would you ever be tempted to try and claim a refund on food you'd received? Have your say in the comments below. "As soon as the restaurant calls, they hang up the phone," he says."They seem to think it's not affecting an independent restaurant, that their actions are affecting Deliveroo."So when they get a phone call from the restaurant, because we want to investigate and make sure we get their food to them, every single one of them goes silent and hangs up."People thinking it's an option to order takeaway and not pay for it is fairly wrong."It really upsets me, because as soon as I contact the team in the kitchen I can tell they get really worried."I'd never accuse anyone of anything, I take a neutral ground and just want to investigate

direct to your inboxThe weather is freezing, the pubs are shut, and the nation is back on a stay at home order - which means we're spending a lot of time with our tellies.There can be a lot of pressure to be productive at times like this, but we say there's no shame in marathoning TV instead - whatever brings you joy is good. Despite some truly great dramas hitting our screens of late, from The Serpent to The Queen's Gambit, Netflix and Amazon Prime are also stuffed with comedies and feel-good viewing.

Manchester Family Facebook page with plenty of cracking suggestions. They included everything from tying shoelaces, fastening their own buttons and learning to tell the time, to teaching basic manners and kindness."My daughter was so chuffed yesterday she can now zip up her own coat and put on and take off her own tops," said mum Reanne Murray.

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Liv Tyler has revealed she was bed bound for 10 days after being struck down with coronavirus at the start of the year.

Scottish Government for at least nine months but ministers insist it is safe for nurses to use in hospital settings while dealing with Covid patients.However, with the more transmissible new strain of the virus now dominant in Scotland, nurses are again raising concerns – and this time they have the backing of medical experts who agree their PPE is far from adequate.Doctors’ union the BMA and the GMB union have both called for “urgent improvements in PPE”.And an open letter signed by 1500 healthcare professionals also called for staff in general wards to be given high-quality FFP3 masks.Hospital staff who work with Covid patients on intensive care wards or deal with aerosol generating procedures like ventilators are issued with FFP3 masks,

Instagram influencers and reality TV stars could face police probes into trips to Dubai over lockdown, according to reports.A source close to a Love Island star told The Mirror there is a "groundswell of fear" celebs could be quizzed about their getaways and forced to prove if it was "work-related".It comes after Dubai was put on Scotland's quarantine list, meaning travellers will have to self-isolate for 10 days on return home.Furious fans have been commenting on reality stars' social media accounts claiming to have contacted police - forcing agents to remove the messages.A source said: “A number of people have claimed they’ve contacted the cops in messages to their accounts... which has spooked quite a lot of them.

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The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley has finally reunited with her mother Lilia after being apart due to the coronavirus pandemic.The 39-year-old reality star's mother - who has Alzheimer's and dementia - has been quarantined apart from her daughter in her Sacramento care center, and has been struggling in a wheelchair due to her weakened body.Getting emotional after savoring their 20 minutes on a visit Thursday, Crawley could not hold back her tears as she wrote, 'This time is precious.' Savoring the moments: The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley recently reunited with her mother Lilia - who battles Alzheimer's and dementia - for the first time in months due to the COVID-19 pandemic Sharing a photo of her hand clasping her mother's as they sat

Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for COVID-19.

For over a decade, Rachel Uchitel has been known as one of the most famous homewreckers in the world. And she’s tired of it.

Karl-Anthony Towns is positive for coronavirus.

YFN Lucci’s attorney has said there is “no basis” for his client’s murder charge after the rapper turned himself in to police earlier this week.Lucci — real name Rayshawn Bennett — was wanted in Atlanta over his alleged connection to a fatal December 10 shooting.Bennett, who was charged with felony murder and aggravated assault among other offences, presented himself to police on January 13.“Our review of the initial evidence made available to us, indicates there is no basis for any criminal charges against Rayshawn Bennett,” Lucci’s attorney, Drew Findling, told Billboard in a statement.“We will continue our own investigation on his behalf.”Citing an arrest warrant, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that police believe Bennett was

Stephen Bear, best known for his appearances on Shipwrecked, Ex on the Beach and three seasons of The Challenge, was reportedly arrested on Friday, January 15. In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the reality star, 31, was taken into custody at London’s Heathrow Airport after returning home from Dubai.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley mum who became a social media sensation with her book to help feed families on a budget is hoping to reach out to more people who may be facing financial difficulties during the pandemic.Lorna Cooper has more than half a million followers on her successful Facebook page titled How to Feed Your Family for About £20 a Week and celebrated the release of her successful cookbook in January last year.The mum-of-five is now hoping to reach out to even more people as thousands face financial difficulties brought on by lockdown.She feels it is more important than ever to help people who may be struggling following the food parcel scandal taking place

Rebekah Vardy slammed the footballers who think they're "above the law" and have flouted the coronavirus lockdown.

Piers Morgan is not one to hold back on Twitter, and Friday was no different for the Good Morning Britain host. The 55-year-old star became embroiled in a heated Twitter spat with US radio host Pat Dixon about coronavirus deaths, and neither of them held back.

Kim Kardashian's former friend Larsa Pippen was clearly feeling fierce this week when she whipped up enough courage to go swimming with tigers.The 46-year-old estranged wife of Scottie Pippen took her children on a trip Wednesday to the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina for a close encounters with the majestic cats and some inquisitive chimpanzees.The animal sanctuary, which offers paid tours and meet-ups with the animals for visitors, is run by the controversial self-described conservationist Doc Antle, who was featured extensively in the 2020 Netflix docuseries Tiger King.