The only thing the pandemic didn't change

lockdown.A study of 2,000 adults has discovered the things which they missed most during 2020 – and will never underestimate the value of again.More than a third - 37% - never thought they would miss going to the cinema so much, while a quarter even long for face-to-face meetings in work.Half admitted they now realise they took for granted meeting up with friends for an impromptu meal or drinks, as well as get-togethers with family, the research commissioned by PizzaExpress found.Zoe Bowley, the restaurant group's managing director, said: “Lockdown restrictions have been part of life for so long now."It's hard to remember a time when you could simply ring up a friend and go for a meal or drink without serious planning."Our results found

Deal activity in the media and telecommunications industries for the past 12 months through mid-November was roughly on par with the activity for all of 2019 despite the novel coronavirus pandemic, PricewaterhouseCoopers said in a Thursday report. The pandemic came on top of digital disruption, leading industry leaders to re-think and re-focus their core strategies and to double down on digital efforts, while selling non-core assets, it argued.

NASCAR is shuffling its 2021 Cup Series schedule due to challenges presented by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Robert Laberge/Getty Images) The series has announced the cancellation of its Feb. 28 race at California’s Auto Club Speedway and will replace it with races on the Daytona International Speedway’s road course on Feb.

She's pregnant with her third child.And Hilary Duffreminisced on her changing figure with a series of selfies shared to Instagram on Wednesday.Duff, 33, admitted she missed her bathing suit body before revealing her baby bump while taking a break from filming her popular TVLand program, Younger. Honest approach: Hilary Duff reminisced on her changing figure with a series of selfies shared to Instagram on WednesdayHilary reflected on her changing figure through the years after giving birth to son Luca, eight, and Banks, two.

Holidaymakers can hang out with alpacas, go for walks with the animals and feed them too in what's sure to make for a staycation with a difference.

Louise Redknapp has left fans scratching their heads after sharing a cryptic post about love.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced he will step aside from his position following his arrest last week

just a measly cup of with marshmallows anymore. That won't do! I'm not the same person I was in January; none of us are.

The royal family are typically ones for tradition, and Christmas is certainly no exception. And the family, like most, hold Christmas as a time of importance and they typically visit St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham and view the monarch’s Christmas Day message together, amongst other traditions.

Update, Dec. 10: Universal has had second thoughts in this pandemic environment where fewer theaters are open, and will open their Bob Odenkirk action thriller Nobody on Feb. 26, which was one of the pic’s former release dates before they opted for Feb. 19. I hear that the studio is giving some distance from the pic’s PVOD date. Nobody is now on a crowded weekend that includes Paramount’s United States vs. Billie Holiday and 20th Century Studios’ Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. 

Daniel Bryan tried to talk Artem Chigvintsev into having sex with pregnant Nikki Bella on the Thursday, December 10, episode of Total Bellas.“This is mildly uncomfortable for me to talk about, but Brie [Bella] asked me to talk to you about it because [Nikki] talked to her about it,” the professional wrestler, 39, told the Dancing With the Stars pro, 38, in Us Weekly’s exclusive clip. “About you being uncomfortable having sex with her right now.”When the Washington native apologized for bringing up the topic, the Russian dancer replied, “It’s OK.

direct to your inboxJewish communities in Greater Manchester will start celebrating Hanukkah tonight – but due to continued Covid restrictions, this year will be different. The Jewish festival of light, which lasts eight nights, involves lighting candles on a menorah , eating fried foods and playing with spinning tops called dreidels .

Mindy Kaling has nothing but love for her post-baby body! The 41-year-old writer and actress secretly welcomed her son Spencer in September and is looking fabulous. To celebrate her curves, Kaling took to Instagram to share a Boomerang clip of herself busting a move, writing, «Here's to still rocking maternity jeans,» tagging the fashion brand Paige. In the clip, a barefoot Kaling shakes her hips in the maternity jeans and a yellow striped sweater. A post shared by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling)Her co-star Jenna Fischer commented on the post, «All jeans should be designed this way.

Taylor Swift called out people for not taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously as well as the “trauma” that will likely come from it.  The celebrity, who announced that she’ll drop her ninth album “Evermore” at midnight, spoke with Entertainment Weekly for a lengthy interview about her career thus far. Inevitably, the conversation turned to the coronavirus, prompting the star to lament the number of people she sees continuing to gather despite advice from health experts to avoid going out.  “I mean, you just immediately think of the health workers who are putting their lives on the line — and oftentimes losing their lives.

NBCUniversal is adding digital and streaming inventory for local advertisers through an expansion of NBC Spot On, a program it launched in February.

A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.

marriage. She uploaded a snap of a sandwich in a ziplock bag to Facebook and people were surprised to see a big bite taken out of the corner.

Folklore. Evermore will consist of 15 tracks (17 counting bonus) and feature another collab with Bon Iver plus features from The National and . Like , Swift is also dropping a music video for one of the songs, “Willow," at midnight along with the album. “Tonight the story continues, as the music video for ‘willow’ drops at midnight eastern,” she wrote on Instagram alongside what looks to be a still from the shoot.

Naman Ramachandran The global cinema industry is set to lose $32 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 71.5% reduction in box office revenue compared to 2019, according to a recent report by media and tech research firm Omdia.Omdia’s “Movie Windows: Adapting for the future” report finds that box office revenue has dipped below $13 billion for the first time in more than 20 years.Whilst box-office revenues have been hit, there’s been unprecedented growth in online video usage — both transactional and subscription — during 2020, the report finds.

DALLAS, Texas – The coronavirus pandemic has strained the country's hospital systems and pushed front-line workers mentally and physically as the number of cases spikes upward again. Some agencies dealing with budget issues due to demand in personal protective equipment (PPE) and an uptick in calls have been forced to shutter, begging the question of who will respond in the event of an emergency?  Ryan Snow, a paramedic and firefighter with the Dallas Fire and Rescue in Texas has been working on the front lines since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.   “Initially there was obviously a fear factor when responding to COVID calls because there was that unknown factor,” Snow told Fox News.

reports.Mr Anderson was arrested on Friday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.Four other men were also detained as part of a Merseyside Police inquiry into building and development contracts in Liverpool.The 62-year-old civic leader was suspended from the Labour Party as a result.