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A woman stuck in a quarantine hotel has hit out after her sister's death did not qualify her for exemption - forcing her say goodbye over the phone. Billie Gray, 27, who had been working in Sweden since August, believed she would be able to isolate at her mum's house upon her return to Scotland after two negative coronavirus tests. But when she landed at Edinburgh Airport last Friday she was told she would not be allowed through border control unless she agreed to quarantine at a nearby hotel. This meant she had to speak to sister Maryanne, 48, for the last time over the phone as she died in hospital from kidney and liver failure on Monday, reports the Daily Record . And tearful Billy, who says she feels like a "terrorist being kept in a cell", is now facing an unexpected £1750 bill on top of the £920 she had already forked out for flights and coronavirus tests. Do you have a view on this story? Let us know in the comments below or email [email protected] She … [Read more...] about Woman stuck in hotel quarantine had to say goodbye to dying sister on phone as not exempt

The widow of one of the 10 people who died in the Selby train crash - which happened 20 years ago today - says lessons have not been learned from the disaster. Mary Dunn's husband Steve, a locomotive driver, was killed when a high-speed passenger train was derailed into the path of his oncoming freight train after it hit a Land Rover and trailer that was stranded on the tracks at Great Heck, near Selby in North Yorkshire. The driver of the Land Rover, Gary Hart, was given a five-year jail sentence for causing death by dangerous driving. A jury heard he had fallen asleep at the wheel and drifted off the M62 motorway and down an embankment, with his vehicle coming to rest on the East Coast Main Line. With research from the AA Charitable Trust suggesting 13% of drivers in the UK admit falling asleep at the wheel, Mrs Dunn said more could be done to cut the number of accidents - including the creation of additional rest areas. She said: "The accident rate hasn't really … [Read more...] about Selby train crash: Twenty years on from disaster, widow says crucial lessons have not been learned

DITA Von Teese makes a cheeky catwalk appearance as the Queen of Hearts. The burlesque beauty modelled a figure- hugging red gown — which featured a cut-out heart section that exposed her bottom. Her turn at Milan Fashion Week comes after the 48-year-old spoke about abuse allegations levelled last month at her ex-husband, singer Marilyn Manson, 52 . She said the claims did not reflect her experience in their seven years together. She said: "To those who have expressed your concerns of my well-being, I appreciate your kindness. “Please know that the details made public do not match my personal experience during our seven years together as a couple. Most read in Celebrity LIVING HER LIFE Olivia Attwood says sorry & admits 'feeling guilty' after getting hair dyed RED-BLOODED Jamie Redknapp kisses model girlfriend Frida Andersson-Lourie in her car 'She's here!!' Twilight star Kellan Lutz … [Read more...] about Dita Von Teese makes a cheeky catwalk appearance as the Queen of Hearts

Piers Corbyn has again been arrested at an anti-lockdown protest, held in defiance of orders banning public gatherings in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus conspiracy theorist, 73, was pictured in handcuffs being led away by Metropolitan Police officers in Bishops Park, Fulham, West London , on Saturday. The brother of former Labour leader Jeremy was among dozens of people who had gathered to protest against the current lockdown . Other images showed people dancing in front of a banner which read, 'Let London Live' and was supportive of Corbyn's campaign to become London mayor. And a video filmed as police intervened showed protesters shouting 'shame on you' at officers as they surrounded Corbyn, who was holding a microphone. Corbyn has been arrested at least five times since the start of the coronavirus pandemic for defying lockdown restrictions to protest. The pensioner's latest brush with police comes less than a month after he was detained over … [Read more...] about Piers Corbyn is led away in handcuffs by police as he is arrested AGAIN after attending anti-lockdown march in West London

It's a milestone that most people dread, but Dannii Minogue says she can't wait to turn 50. The former X Factor judge, who marks the big day next October, said birthdays remind her of older sister Kylie's cancer battle in 2005 and that the family never take ageing for granted. Dannii also revealed she found herself being 'pitted against' Kylie, now 52, at the start of her career when 'thin was everything'. On her 50th milestone, Dannii tells You magazine: 'I'm like a little kid – this is taking so long. I'm always ageing myself up. I might be 49 but in my head I'm already turning 50. 'Each year when I have a birthday, I think about when my sister was sick and going through cancer. The doctors said we don't know if she's going to get through this. Sisters: Dannii Minogue revealed she found herself being 'pitted against' Kylie, now 52, at the start of her career when 'thin was everything' as she approaches her 50th birthday 'So if anyone says 'Ugh, I'm getting old' … [Read more...] about Former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue reveals how she was cruelly pitted against ‘thin, perfect’ Kylie at the start of her career