Irish Sun

Getting the clap doesn’t deserve applause, idiots

ARE we supposed to feel sorry for the impoverished young Brits who earn so little working in Greek resorts that they can’t afford treatment for their sexually transmitted infections? Might I just ...
The Northern Echo

Nuns getting into the weekly Clap for Heroes habit

CLAP For Heroes, which was established last year as Clap For Our Carers, is back for lockdown three to show appreciation for all the emergency and health workers who have been fighting against the ...
The Scotsman

Clap for our carers: what time is tonight’s applause for key workers - and how to get involved

The weekly #ClapForOurCarers event will return on Thursday 7 May to thank those who are working tirelessly throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The ...
Evening Chronicle

Wallsend cat had to have tail amputated after getting trapped in recliner during Clap for Carers

A terrified cat had to have his tail amputated after becoming trapped in a reclining sofa he was hiding in during Thursday's Clap for Carers. The fire brigade had to cut family pet Max out of a sofa ...
The Star

Clapping dates back to the sixth century – but has become ever more popular

Have you noticed how much we are clapping these days, writes Monica Dyson. I became much more aware of it when I recently attended a wedding and a week or so later, a funeral. Did you know with a ...