The woman who has fronted the government's daily briefings on the coronavirus pandemic in the UK today revealed she also battled the virus.

Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said

French researchers are planning to trial whether nicotine patches will help prevent - or lessen the effects of - the deadly coronavirus. 

Evidence is beginning to show the proportion of smokers infected

Princess Beatrice has spoken of 'incredibly challenging times' as she made her first appearance since cancelling her wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi amid the coronavirus crisis.

The Queen's granddaughter, 31, was

A suicidal Afghan war veteran revealed how he was talked down from jumping off a motorway bridge by a Good Samaritan - who then gave him a full-time job.

Jason Verez, 31,