Rohingya camps in Bangladesh under lockdown over coronavirus Bangladesh has enforced a complete lockdown on Cox’s Bazaar, a southern district home to over a million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. District head Kamal […]
Rohingya camps in Bangladesh put in lockdown to fight coronavirus and other stories
Khamenei: Ramadan gathering in Iran may be forbidden
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has suggested mass gatherings in the Islamic Republic may be banned through the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan amid the coronavirus pandemic. BREAKING: Iran’s supreme leader […]
Suifenhe enters lockdown and other stories
Chinese city, Suifenhe, enters lockdown as the rest of the country relaxes restrictions. As the rest of China tentatively opens up its borders, Suifenhe, which borders with Russia, is entering lockdown. This […]
UK economy contracted before COVID-19 crisis
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has stated that UK GDP dropped by 0.1% in February, before the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. Official statisticians say that poor weather impacting the […]
938 people in British hospitals reported killed by COVID-19 in 24 hours- ministers discuss continuing the lockdown
A record death toll of 938 over 24 hours in Britain, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a third night in intensive care, his condition said to be ‘improving.’ The daily death […]
No live sport on the telly? Relax with the LMMNews Sports Archive Survival Guide
With all sports cancelled or suspended the world over, for many, the cabin fever already present due to quarantine and lockdown, is just that bit more difficult to deal with. Like every […]
President Trump threatens to cut US funding to World Health Organisation, largest number of UK deaths reported and other stories
President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw US funds to the World Health Organisation Mr Trump alleges it ‘missed the call’ on the coronavirus pandemic. He said WHO was ‘very China-centric’ in […]
Condition of Prime Minister Boris Johnson worsens as he is moved into intensive care
Britain wakes this morning knowing that Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s condition while fighting the COVID-19 virus is so serious he needs treatment in intensive care. The deterioration in his health means that […]
Former world officials urge US to ease sanctions on Iran to help fight COVID-19 and other news
World officials urge President Trump to ease sanctions on Iran for the coronavirus crisis A group of former diplomats and ministers around the world have called on President Trump to ease sanctions […]
Housing Secretary says Boris Johnson could spend a second night in the hospital
Prime Minister likely to be in hospital for a second night The cabinet meeting scheduled on Tuesday has been postponed as housing minister, Robert Jenrick, said that the Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]
Spain and Italy trend, a hope for the Unites States
Italy and Spain show signs that they are levelling off the pandemic curve. Leaders cautioned, however, that any improvements could easily be reversed if people did not continue to follow social distancing […]
No 10: Boris Johnson ‘in good spirits’ even though COVID-19 symptoms persist
The Prime Minister still in hospital though in ‘good spirits’ Number Ten says Boris Johnson continues to lead the Government from his hospital bed and is said to be in ‘good spirits’. […]
Domestic Abuse Calls up 25% and other news
Domestic Abuse Calls up are by 25% since lockdown began. A spokesperson for the charity Refuge says calls to National Domestic Abuse Helplines have increased by 25% since lockdown began two weeks […]
US awaits ‘Pearl Harbour moment’ as President Trump sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
President Donald Trump has predicted death rates in the US to surge to a ‘horrific point’ but promises a ‘light at the end of the tunnel.’ His comments come after US Surgeon […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson taken to hospital after suffering from COVID-19 for ten days
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has been admitted to hospital after suffering from the coronavirus for ten days. A Downing Street statement says this was on the advice of his doctor because […]
Queen Elizabeth II calls for self-discipline and good-humoured resolve after record daily death rate of 708 including a 5 year-old child
Britain’s coronavirus fatalities figure has reached 4,313 including a five year old child. Queen Elizabeth II will urge people to rise to the challenge posed by the coronavirus outbreak, in a rare […]
‘I ask you to remember Aimee and Areema. Please stay at home for them’- two nurses among 684 daily UK COVID deaths
Chief Nurse pays tribute to two frontline nurses who died after testing positive for coronavirus. Ruth May made an impassioned plea for the public to stay at home this weekend despite the […]
Health Secretary Matt Hancock pledges improved testing programme on day death toll rises to another 569
After suffering from COVID-19 himself, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock emerged to lead a Ten Downing Street media conference in which he promised to deliver 100,000 tests a day by the end […]
Britain wakes up to its largest COVID-19 daily death toll- but the real figure will be higher
On April 2nd 2020 Britain woke up to the media reporting the country’s highest daily death toll of 563 people from COVID-19, but the real figure will be higher. The country is […]
NFL – The Show must go on
With sport ground to a halt globally and little to nothing for sports journalists to report, the NFL has found a way of filling the vacuum. The American Football season ended at […]
ARIAS 2020- recognising the best in UK radio
This year’s radio equivalent of the ‘The Oscars’ has given recognition for broadcasters and programming encouraging positive attitudes and support for people with mental health issues and the importance of local radio […]
Investigate, expose and change at the London Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Investigate, expose, change. These three words are at the core of Human Rights Watch and the heart of the 24th edition of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival (HRWFF) running from 12th […]
Prejudice and COVID-19
The impact of the global coronavirus crisis in generating panic and fear has prompted comparisons with the prejudice arising from the media’s coverage of AIDS and the HIV virus four decades […]
Coronavirus: Media sensationalism?
A number of serious questions are being raised about British media coverage of the COVID-19 crisis. Has media exaggeration of the risks been responsible for generating social panic and anxiety? There has […]
Home Secretary faces more claims of bullying by civil servants
Priti Patel is facing more claims of bullying, following the resignation of former Home Office permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam on Saturday. On Monday it was alleged that an official at the […]
Coronavirus renamed as COVID-19 and other news
The World Health Organization has given a new name to the Coronavirus and warns that the desease is a global threat greater than terrorism. The virus will now be officially called ‘COVID-19’ […]
UK Universities ask students to sign NDAs over sexual assault claims and other stories
UK Universities NDAs over sexual assault claims It has been revealed that several UK Universities have been using Non-Disclosure Agreements to cover up sexual assault claims, bullying and poor teaching. Several students […]
BP or not BP: Activists occupy the British Museum
Environmental activist group protest BP’s sponsorship of exhibition at the British Museum This past weekend the environmental performance group, BP or not BP, protested the British Museum’s exhibition, Troy: myth and reality. The […]
Liverpool’s FA Cup win
Liverpool qualify for the fifth round of the FA Cup Liverpool beat Shrewsbury Town 1-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night. Jurgen Klopp, 52, was absent as his young side edged past the […]
Labour MP hits back claiming ‘I’m not a slapper’ and other stories
Labour MP faces critism over dress attire in Parliament Labour MP, Tracy Brabin, hits back following criticism of her off the shoulder dress, which she wore in the House of Commons. Many […]
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