Number of offenders linked to organised crime in UK has nearly DOUBLED in just one year to 350,000
The National Crime Agency said there are now 4,772 known organised crime groups operating, with a quarter involved in violence. Young children have been exploited by gangs involved in drugs. Read more...
Beating lockdown inertia French city-dwellers keep fit on balconies
As dusk fell over Nantes in western France, dozens of residents of an apartment block came out onto their balconies for a half-hour fitness session to beat the inertia of life under lockdown while... Read more...
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The travel companies doing their bit to lift our spiritsamid the coronavirus outbreak
Hoteliers, tour operators and transport firms are making great efforts to help Britons stranded abroad or needing help at home. Others are offering accommodation, food and online advice. Read more...
Breakingviews TV Sharp elbows
Activists from Carl Icahn to Elliott Management have been throwing the towel in on their campaigns. But Starboard Value has been going the other direction. They need to tread lightly, says Lauren Silva Laughlin. Read more...
Big thighs can reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke or high blood pressure, study claims
Those of us who have large thighs might not be terribly proud of them, but it seems they can reduce our risk of a heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure (pictured, stock photo of woman). Read more...
The 6th Floors Poet in Residence
There are many ways to describe Eisenbergs contributions to the Times online community, but the best one is also the most accurate pure poetry. To the unitiated, Eisenberg adds clever limericks to many of the posts on this blog, but he has clearly made an impact here and in many other places where reader responses are encouraged Read more...
MRS HINCH shows you how to make your home sparkle
MRS HINCH What motivates me most is picturing the end result and the sense of achievement I feel once I've finished cleaning. Read more...
Vodka From Thin Air An Unusual Climate Prize Hits a Coronavirus Snag
Inventors were about to test their ideas for making money by selling things made out of carbon dioxide, the main culprit in global warming. Then the pandemic struck. Read more...
Kaley Cuoco loses nearly M on sale of six-bedroom Tarzana mansion once owned by Khloe Kardashian
The 34-year-old actress originally paid the 35-year-old Keeping Up with the Kardashians star .5M for the Mediterranean-style villa in 2014 Read more...
Britain's best-known high street food and drink chains will go bust by the end of April
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of the UK Hospitality trade body, said further failures are 'inevitable' after 80-strong restaurant chain Chiquitos and Carluccio's lined up administrators. Read more...
Can Hip Rolls Help? Finding Uplift in Debbie Allens Instagram Class
Our writer hadnt thought much about fun or joy, or about the bawdiness that comes out of a funk beat. But Ms. Allen had. Read more...
Touting Virus Cure, Simple Country Doctor Becomes a Right-Wing Star
How Dr. Vladimir Zelenkos claims for his coronavirus treatment spread from a New York village all the way to President Trump. Read more...
So should we be wearing face masks? Health Secretary Matt Hancock says advice hasn't changed
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today said the UK would not change its approach because he claims there is little evidence to show the masks shield people from catching the virus. Read more...
YouTube takes on TikTok with a new 'Shorts' feature
US)based video streaming giant YouTube is imitating the success of the Chinese-owned TikTok and is reportedly set to launch a 'Shorts' feature which will exist inside the current app. Read more...