A massive £1.57bn coronavirus lifeline for the arts is being promised by the government, but theatres and music venues could still remain closed until next year. The emergency cash aid, in grants and loans, has been welcomed by leading figures from the arts, but there will be dismay that there are still no plans to
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The widow of a community pharmacist who died from COVID-19 has spoken of the heartbreak of not being able to see her husband before he passed away. Kanan Patel fought back tears as she described how her husband Jayesh “walked towards the ambulance in his slippers” and said that was the last time she saw
Every single element of Chris and Fiona Fisher’s wedding had to be changed, apart from the date. Fiona didn’t have time to find a dress. The guest list was cut from 150 to just 30 for social distancing. Image: The bride and groom were escorted down the aisle by their two children: best man Albie, four, and
The streets around North Evington to the east of Leicester’s city centre certainly aren’t deserted, but many of those out and about are wearing face masks and trying to keep their distance. The people we speak to say they’re doing their food shopping, which is permitted. Most businesses are closed – but those selling essential
A man has been shot dead in broad daylight in London. Police found the man in his 20s with serious injuries after being called to reports of shots fired shortly after 3pm in Roman Way, Islington. He died at the scene. One witness reported seeing a man riding off on a bike or moped after
Thousands of tourists have flocked to Devon and Cornwall on the first day of lockdown easing in England but police have warned drivers and caravaners to beware of busy and wet conditions on the roads. Service stations and laybys on the M5 and A30 were full with caravans, as tourists dashed to the coast. Highways
Nigel Farage appears to have broken the UK’s quarantine rules after posting a photo in a pub at midday today – less than two weeks after returning from the US. There are calls for an investigation after the Brexit Party leader shared a photo with a pint as the coronavirus lockdown in England eased and
Pubs, hair salons and camp sites were among the businesses reopening on Saturday after more than three months of lockdown. Sky’s reporters were out and about hearing from owners and customers. Sadiya Chowdhury was at Hershesons hair salon in London: Lauren Saul, customer: “Well it’s eight o’clock in the morning on a Saturday and I’m
The first pints have been poured, hair has been trimmed and people have met friends and family indoors on what has been dubbed “Super Saturday”. A major easing of the coronavirus lockdown measures – around three and a half months since they came into force on 23 March – means thousands of pubs, restaurants, bars,
The mother of a 21-month-old girl battling a rare form of leukaemia is pleading for blood stem cell donors after her daughter was given just three weeks to find a life-saving match. Liya Gumusoz has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare and aggressive type of cancer which affects one in 3,100 people. Her
London mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned party-goers after seven police officers were injured as they tried to break up an unlicensed music event in the city. Mr Khan said it was “disgraceful” that officers were pelted with bricks and other missiles and promised “violence against the police will not be tolerated”. It is the latest
Deborah Haynes has travelled to war zones and interviewed prime ministers, but this week Sky’s foreign affairs editor also gave us a glimpse into the juggle faced by many working parents during lockdown. As she was conducting a live interview from home, her son walked in and requested “two biscuits” (an impressive act of negotiation,