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UK plans for obligatory quarantine for everyone arriving from abroad – and France’s decision to demand voluntary isolation for people from the UK – are unjustified and may be unenforceable.

Legendary British singer Vera Lynn who inspired the forces in the Second World War and has been inspiring Britons again through Covid-19 confinement has passed on a message of encouragement to Connexion readers on the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

'Solitude is when you’re in contact with yourself, and that’s a positive thing'

Extreme canoeist Nouria Newman is in search of new adventures after managing to be recognised as a sports professional and getting a visa for the US, The Connexion discovers

‘I have a little idea...’ said Coluche in 1985. The much-loved comedian struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, won a César for his role in gritty drama Tchao Pantin, ran for President, founded Restos du Coeur, and soon after died in a motorbike crash