At least 24 people dead as tropical storm batters Philippines
Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the Philippines left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped ...
BBC presenter's 'impression' has listeners in hysterics
BBC Look North presenter Carol Malia has left radio listeners in hysterics after attempting a surprising 'impression' live on air.
Why do the clocks go back and was the measure really introduced to help farmers?
Every year clocks go back an hour at 2am on the last Sunday of October. This year the clocks will go back on October 27 2024. When the clocks change, so does the UK’s time zone; it switches from ...
Chris Hoy hailed for ‘courage’ in speaking about terminal cancer diagnosis
Professor Alan McNeill, a doctor who founded the charity Prostate Scotland, said the cycling star would ‘undoubtedly’ help raise awareness.
Letby challenge bid against latest conviction to be heard by Court of Appeal
Child serial killer Lucy Letby is set to have a bid to appeal against her latest conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl heard at the Court of Appeal.
Prime Minister ‘appalled’ by deadly attack on Turkish defence company
The Prime Minister said he was “appalled” by a terrorist attack on a Turkish defence company that left five people dead and more than 20 injured. Authorities said suspected Kurdish militants set off ...
Rubbish dropped by balloon lands on South Korea’s presidential compound
It is the second such case since North Korea began floating rubbish-carrying balloons toward the south in late May.
Rise in casual smokers who may be less motivated to quit, study warns
The academics added: “Although non-daily smokers report smoking fewer cigarettes and weaker urges to smoke than they used to, which may make it easier for them to stop smoking, they appear to be ...
Cardi B cancels festival performance after ‘medical emergency’
US rapper Cardi B has cancelled an upcoming festival performance as she recovers from a “medical emergency” in hospital. The 32-year-old was scheduled to headline One MusicFest in Atlanta on Saturday, ...
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UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for next two years – economists
The UK economy is set to grow slower than previously expected over the next two years amid cautious consumer spending, according to new forecasts by economists. EY Item Club’s latest quarterly ...
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£20m initiative to tackle ‘historically low’ numbers in dementia clinical trials
A £20 million initiative that aims to tackle the “historically low” numbers of people enrolled into dementia clinical trials is being launched in the UK. The Dementia Trials Accelerator, funded by the ...
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Charles and Camilla welcomed to Samoa with traditional tea ceremony
The King was dressed Samoan-style for a day of ceremonies welcoming him and the Queen to the island nation for a state visit. Charles swapped his trademark tailored suit for a short-sleeved white ...