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Michelin 2021: First star for Glasgow in 18 years – as London restaurant recognised after 20 days of trading
‘This is a blessing. It’s special. I know we’re going to come out of lockdown even stronger,’ Andy Beynon says. A global pandemic during which restaurants have been closed for months on end is a strange time to be handing out awards for fine cooking. But Michelin was...
Study: Over-50s’ mental health declined during lockdowns
Researchers at the University of Exeter and King’s College London studied data from more than 3,000 people aged over 50. Silver Surfers reports that older people’s mental health declined during the Covid-19 lockdowns as their loneliness contributed to a rise in...
Hotel quarantine countries: The ‘high risk’ Covid countries which could be on list under new UK travel rules
Although there had been reports of blanket travel restrictions, it is thought the UK could introduce a targeted hotel quarantine applying to certain countries. Inews reports that although there have been reports of blanket travel restrictions, it is now thought that...
Over-50s rush to book holidays as vaccine boosts confidence
Coach and tour operators have seen an unexpected growth in bookings in the last fortnight. Industry figures call it growing "vaccine confidence" about 2021. Whilst there is no doubt that the pandemic continues to put huge pressure on lives and the NHS, this is a small...
Itchy feet? What is the future of travel in 2021?
With hope in sight, travel industry experts share their thoughts on how holidays might look this year. After months of unpredictability, it’s hard to imagine how holidays might look in the year ahead. But one thing’s for certain: with a vaccine roll-out already in...
All over 50s in Scotland to get Covid vaccine by next summer
All over 50s will be vaccinated against Covid19 by next summer under UK-wide plans being devised, Scotland's National Clinical director has said. The Scotsman reports that it will mean almost all potentially fatal cases are reached and the pressure on the NHS is eased...
Women aged 50-60 at greatest risk of ‘long Covid’, experts suggest
Study links age and number of symptoms to lasting health problems from coronavirus. The Guardian reports that women aged 50-60 are at greatest risk of developing “long Covid”, analysis suggests. Older age andexperiencing five or more symptoms within the first week of...
It’s ‘not for wusses’: 7 really great things about growing older by Dawn French
Age can make you a stronger, happier and more confident. A lot of people fear growing older, but if you ask us, the ageing process brings some pretty great benefits - as Vicar of Dibley actress Dawn Frenchknows. She told the Radio Times Christmas issue: “It’s a...
Women more affected by work-related stress as pandemic causes job insecurity and more responsibilities at home
37% of women said they checked in on work via email and messaging outside of working hours. Inews reports that women are suffering more work-related stress than men, as the pandemic causes a double-whammy of job insecurity and more responsibilities in the home,...
Travel refunds: How to get money back for train tickets and flights cancelled by Tier 4 rules
For many of the 16 million people that have been plunged into Tier 4, travelling has been cancelled. Millions living in the affected areas in London and South East of England cannot mix households with a “stay-at-home” Tier 4 order in place. These moves have been made...
Get creative! 7 interesting craft ideas to try at home
While we’ve been spending more time at home, many of us have turned our hand to creative activities like painting and drawing, to develop some new skills and express ourselves. From hand knitting to tie dye; hopefully these 7 creative crafts will leave you feeling...
Whisky gets ‘age verification service’ to fight against fakes
A deal has been signed between the University of Glasgow and Everledger, a technology company that makes tamper-free bottle caps. Inews reports that the world’s first age verification service for whisky has been created through a partnership between Scottish academics...