Runners demand their cash back after bungling Brighton marathon officials admit course was a third of a mile too LONG – during first event in 18 months Participants left fuming as organisers admit the route measured 568m too long Some demanded refunds for £65 entry fee after their personal bests affected Bosses said they were […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former US diplomat Brett Bruen, who served as Mr Obama’s director of global engagement when […]

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to scrap plans for vaccine passports in England as the government sets out its blueprint for managing COVID-19 during the European winter. Speaking to broadcasters, Health Minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday that vaccine passports would not be […]

Boris wages war on cancel culture: PM is seeking new charities chief to stamp out ‘dangerous modern hysteria’ amid fears ‘vocal woke minorities’ have ‘hijacked public bodies’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking a new charities chief who will wage a war on ‘cancel culture’  It comes amid fears some charities have been hijacked by minorities […]

Lightning lit up the sky in Queenstown this evening as wild weather continues to hit parts of the South Island. MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for Queenstown, as well as other parts of the South Island. “Insane lightning storm, lightning, thunder and torrential rain has been lashing Queenstown since about 3pm […]

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. Victoria faces a surge in the number of coronavirus patients who will need to be treated at home instead of a hospital, and health authorities say those people could be at risk without more resources to care for them. Internal department projections show that the state […]

Vets have warned dog owners against letting their dogs drink out of shared bowls as this may cause kennel cough. Pet owners frequently let their dogs drink from common bowls, especially when they're outside or at a restaurant. However, vets strongly advise against this as it can cause the illness. Kennel Cough is a highly […]

GERONIMO could be “denied a funeral” in a final insult to the pet alpaca who was forcibly put down by government officials.  Mourning owner Helen Macdonald fears she may never be able to bury her beloved pet as the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs refuses to hand over his remains.  The farmer claims […]

Women’s Institute faces ‘propaganda’ storm after anti-hunting advert was published in its members’ magazine Anger as WI magazine accepted an advert from the League Against Cruel Sports The full-page display protests against trail hunting featuring hounds and riders WI members have complained about the advert to pro-hunt Countryside Alliance Once it was troubled by nothing more […]

A MUM who vowed to murder her ex-partner and his new girlfriend is on the run. Rachel Beeton, 38, threatened to "hunt down" his new lover and "kill her slowly" after being locked up for assault. She was sentenced to prison in 2018 but is now wanted on recall for breaching her licence conditions. Police […]