COVID-19
All the latest news, views and opinions on COVID-19.
Does my newborn have a right to feel short-changed?
December 4, 2020
Does my newborn have a right to feel short-changed?
As the world prepares to turn its back on a year that has offered little to smile about, one happy…
How Boris brought a tier to London’s eye
November 27, 2020
How Boris brought a tier to London’s eye
It was a scene I’d only expect to see – and have only ever seen – in the wee small…
Covid test: An experimental bunny rabbit without the lipstick
November 16, 2020
Covid test: An experimental bunny rabbit without the lipstick
Last week, I took part in the army’s Covid-19 testing programme. I was a guinea pig in a new plan…
Becoming lost for words
November 4, 2020
Becoming lost for words
Have you ever been in that strange situation where you’re in full flow and you suddenly can’t find the word…
Covid-19 and the Quiet Revolution
November 2, 2020
Covid-19 and the Quiet Revolution
Britain is poised on the brink of revolution. Not since Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas in 1644 have so many been…
So much for the luck of the Irish
October 31, 2020
So much for the luck of the Irish
As the clock struck midnight on 21 October, Ireland was plunged into its second lockdown of the year with the…
Every Little Helps or Very Little Help?
October 26, 2020
Every Little Helps or Very Little Help?
It’s not been a great few days for Tesco… Not for its branches in Wales, anyway. The country went into…
Learning to be sneaky under the cover of Covid
October 22, 2020
Learning to be sneaky under the cover of Covid
Do you remember when we spoke openly about our plans, telling friends and family what we were up to without…
Let’s get back to ‘normal’ as quickly as possible, Boris!
October 13, 2020
Let’s get back to ‘normal’ as quickly as possible, Boris!
Wouldn’t it make sense to isolate the ‘at risk’ or ‘high risk’ patients and let the rest of us get…
Cancel Christmas? Fine by me
October 9, 2020
Cancel Christmas? Fine by me
Christmas is off this year. Marvellous. Christmas family gatherings are unlikely to happen. Terrific. Even if the government calls off…