New government scheme helps most vulnerable through Covid-19 lockdown
The government have set up a food and and prescription delivery scheme for vulnerable people, elderly people in particular, across the UK.
This includes a...
Tributes to Alice Kennedy come from far and wide
By David Hennessy
Alice Kennedy passed away at the age of 83 from coronavirus in hospital last week (1 April).
Alice was well known from her...
Communities rally together to help most vulnerable
By David Hennessy
Irish community organisations all over Britain are finding new ways to help the community members most in need of help. With an...
Protecting those on the front line
By David Hennessy
People have been going to extraordinary lengths to help people in this crisis. Some have even been using their skills or contacts...
Boris Johnson in intensive care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has confirmed.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will deputise where while...
PM Boris Johnson in hospital with Covid-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in hospital after being admitted for tests following ten days of persistent symptoms of Covid-19, although the...
Former London Rose’s view from the frontline
By David Hennessy
Former London Rose and A&E (Accident & Emergency)doctor in one of London's major trauma centres Aisling Hillary has given The Irish World...
London Irish singer raises funds for Darkness into Light
By David Hennessy
Irish World Award winner Slim Attraction, real name Paul Rooney, raised £3,760 for Pieta House with an online concert last weekend.
The singer,...
Restaurant’s 50% off for NHS staff ‘least we can do for our heroes’
By David Hennessy
The Algarve Portuguese restaurant in Potters Bar are offering a 50% discount to our 'heroes' in the NHS. Open for takeaway, the...
Ryan Tubridy tests positive for coronavirus
Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy has tested positive for coronavirus. Tubridy went into isolation with a persistent cough last week with Miriam O'Callaghan...