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...
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but will still lead the government's response to the outbreak.
"Over...
How can you stay at home if you do not have one?
By David Hennessy
The manager of a West London soup kitchen has expressed concern for homeless people who cannot get their usual help because of lockdowns everywhere.
Because they are...
‘You are not alone’: President Michael D Higgins’ message for the Irish in the...
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has addressed the Irish in Britain emphasising the need for solidarity and co-operation in the face of the...
Pubs, clubs, restaurants to close
Boris Johnson has announced that the British government is telling all cafes, pubs, restaurants and clubs to close to prevent the further spread of...
Most UK firms not covered by insurance, even if instructed to close
The Association of British Insurers have said that most companies that suffer a loss of sales or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic...
FCO advises against travel anywhere in the world
People in Britain have been told to avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office...