Jonathan Ditchburn

The US president extends social distancing rules after a warning that 200,000 Americans could die.
BBC News – US & Canada

Liberia’s ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the world must conquer fear to deal with coronavirus.
BBC News – Africa

Hundreds of people raise concerns about workers being too close together at more than 150 companies.
BBC News – Business

The UN warns that camps for the displaced in north-western Syria could be devastated by coronavirus.
BBC News – Middle East

A vessel carrying more than 1,800 people off Panama is moving healthy passengers to a sister ship.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Some of the city’s most popular landmarks are devoid of the usual crowds as people stay indoors to help combat coronavirus.
BBC News – Europe

NHS England’s medical director says “every one of us has a part to play” to keep the death toll down.
BBC News – UK

The president says he is considering quarantining the state, but its governor expresses concern.
BBC News – US & Canada

They are churning out 50,000 a day, plus other gear to keep doctors protected from coronavirus.
BBC News – Africa

Colchester the Five Minutes Spare Way

All the way down in Essex county, Colchester perches on the banks of the River Colne. This southerly town claims to be the oldest in England, Britain, and among the most […]

How much Do You Know About The NBA Finals?
Not Sure? Well, we have set you a mildly challenging seven-question series. Good luck!

The NBA Finals Quiz

Lets see what you know about the NBA F […]

Five Minutes Spares Belfast Quiz – The Big Easy!

So what do you know about this fine city? Well if you have read our Belfast guide this should be a breeze (that’s why this is the Big Easy). But even if you […]

Mike Ashley admits it was a mistake to lobby the government to keep his shops open.
BBC News – Business

Benny Gantz is reportedly set to share power with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, ending a year of political deadlock.
BBC News – Middle East

It also offers a $ 15m (£12.5m) reward for information leading to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

With strict measures in place to fight coronavirus, officials believe the outbreak’s peak is close.
BBC News – Europe

Mr Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have mild symptoms and they are self-isolating.
BBC News – UK

The grim milestone came as Donald Trump predicted the US would get back to work “pretty quickly”.
BBC News – US & Canada

Uganda’s Bobi Wine is using his music to encourage collective action to stop the spread of the virus.
BBC News – Africa

A Five Minute Walk Round Walsall
Somewhere in Staffordshire lies Walsall, former Manor Estate and now a jewel in the West Midlands crown.

Although the settlement of this area dates away, way back to the […]