coronavirus pandemic Archives

SERVICES HELD ACROSS THE UK ON REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

by Rwanda | Nov 8, 2020 | History

Low-key services were being held across the UK on Remembrance Sunday as the coronavirus pandemic forced commemorations to be scaled back.The annual service at the Cenotaph in London was going ahead, with the ceremony being held outdoors and invited guests required to...

THE MAN BEHIND ARSENAL MASCOT GUNNERSAURUS

by Rwanda | Oct 5, 2020 | Sport

The man behind Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus has been let go by the club as part of their coronavirus cost-cutting process, according to The Athletic. Jerry Quy, who has dressed up as the friendly green dinosaur at home matches since 1993, is the latest victim of the...

Government is ramping up its winter flu vaccination programme

by Rwanda | Sep 22, 2020 | Health and fitness

The Government is ramping up its winter flu vaccination programme this year amid warnings flu combined with coronavirus present a “double danger” this winter. About 30 million people in England set to be offered a free flu jab in the coming months. By...

TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN PAID TO THE “SELFLESS” BATTLE OF BRITAIN

by Rwanda | Sep 20, 2020 | Current events

Tributes have been paid to the “selfless” Battle of Britain heroes at a small and intimate service at Westminster Abbey marking its 80th anniversary. The annual Sunday service usually attracts around 2,200 people to the London landmark as the UK...