Nearly a fifth of adults (15 percent) were the target of a doorstep scam over the last year – with people pretending to be energy suppliers, well-known brands, security firms, and more. On average, adults have been targeted four times over that period – losing an average £171 each time just for answering the door. […]
A man and woman have died after a major house blaze in Darlington, County Durham. The fire service was called to the home on Woodland Terrace in the town at around 4.45am on Saturday. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while a man was rescued and taken to hospital due to the extent […]
The parents of a “loving and affectionate” boy want answers after his sudden death at the age of five. Lucuis Corry, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Parents Joanne and John have spoken out about the pain they feel and their determination to get answers over their child’s death in August […]
Kate Winslet used her Bafta TV Awards speech to call for ‘people in power’ to criminalise harmful content on the internet. The Oscar winner collected the leading actress accolade for her role in I Am Ruth, which tells the story of a mother whose teenager’s mental health suffers as her life becomes consumed by social […]
Imran Khan has claimed democracy in Pakistan has ‘never taken such a battering as it has right now’. Speaking for the first time since his illegal arrest, the former prime minister has criticised the ‘shocking’ way he was hauled away like ‘some sort of terrorist’. The 70-year-old was released on bail for two weeks on […]
Nurses fear being taken to court over the level of care they give to patients, the Royal College of Nursing has revealed. General secretary Pat Cullen said the ‘bleak picture’ comes from right across the NHS as the union ramps up pressure on the Government to meet their ‘double-figure’ pay demands. More than 500 specialist A&E nurses […]
The public is being warned that a hairy caterpillar could pose a significant threat to the health of pets and humans this summer and any sightings of it must be reported immediately. People are being advised by the Forestry Commission not to touch the oak processionary moth caterpillars “under any circumstances”, while pet owners are […]
Dr Amir shares benefits of lentils for gut health A fit and sporty mum-of-two was stunned to be diagnosed with stage three cancer, after complaining about acid reflux to her doctor. Michelle Staveley, 52, previously had experienced similar symptoms when she was pregnant. When the acid reflux suddenly returned, she thought she might be suffering […]
A woman stole tens of thousands of pounds from her grandmother, blowing it on takeaways, William Hill bets and a trip to Amsterdam. Amanda Farr, 48, spent more than £24,000 on iTunes, Playstation, McDonald’s and Just Eat among other luxuries in thousands of transactions over two years. It belonged to Joyce Hutchings, who was plunged […]
King Charles has been snapped in the driver’s seat as the monarch heads to the Sunday morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham this morning. The newly crowned King waved merrily at the cameras as he headed out for his Sunday tradition following his successful Coronation service last week. Join our WhatsApp community to get […]