Dr Michael Mosley, the well-known television doctor who popularised the 5:2 diet, has reportedly gone missing while on vacation on the Greek island of Symi. The doctor had set off on a walk on Wednesday afternoon, according to a local Facebook group, but had failed to return by Thursday morning. He is best known for… Continue reading Michael Mosley: TV doctor missing on Greek island of Symi
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Ecoli outbreak in UK may be linked to food item
In the last two weeks, 113 individuals have fallen ill with E. coli, leading experts to believe that it may be linked to a food item that was distributed nationally. The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed that all cases since May 25th are part of a single outbreak. Due to the wide geographic distribution… Continue reading Ecoli outbreak in UK may be linked to food item
Man found guilty of headbutting Roy Keane
A man from Waltham Abbey, Essex has been found guilty of headbutting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Manchester United last September. Scott Law, 43, was accused of common assault during the incident at the Emirates Stadium in north London while Keane was working for Sky Sports. During his trial,… Continue reading Man found guilty of headbutting Roy Keane
Labour abandons legal action against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff
The Labour Party has dropped legal action against five former members of staff accused of “conspiring” against Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Among those accused were ex-director of communications Seumas Milne and Karie Murphy, former chief of staff to Jeremy Corbyn. The Labour Party previously claimed they leaked a controversial report soon after Sir Keir became… Continue reading Labour abandons legal action against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff
Vaughan Gething: Keir Starmer 'has confidence' in Wales' FM
Vaughan Gething, the Welsh First Minister, has the full support of Keir Starmer, despite losing a no-confidence vote caused by him accepting £200,000 from David Neal, a businessman convicted twice of environmental crimes. Stephen Kinnock, the Labour candidate for Aberafan Maesteg, spoke of Gething as “a man of honour and integrity” and that he deserved… Continue reading Vaughan Gething: Keir Starmer 'has confidence' in Wales' FM
Labour-Tory tax row rumbles on, as Greens launch NHS plans – BBC News
Today, leaders in Scotland are putting a pause on their general election campaigns to remember the sacrifices made during the D-Day landings. While members of parliament are traditionally focused on domestic issues, this day serves as an important reminder of international cooperation and the protection of democracy. The King and Queen, along with Prime Minister… Continue reading Labour-Tory tax row rumbles on, as Greens launch NHS plans – BBC News
'They gave us freedom' – D-day veterans celebrated in Normandy
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the warmth and energy in the stone-clad villages up and down the Normandy coastline is stirring. British, US and Canadian flags line garden gates and lampposts, while country lanes are filled with column-upon-column of World War Two-era military jeeps driven by men and women from across… Continue reading 'They gave us freedom' – D-day veterans celebrated in Normandy
Richard Holden: Growing backlash after Tory chair lands safe seat
Richard Holden, the current Conservative chairman, has been chosen to run as the party’s candidate for Basildon and Billericay, a seat considered safe, in spite of local party opposition. Two local party officials disclosed that Holden was the solitary option put forward by the national party to represent the constituency, causing one to describe it… Continue reading Richard Holden: Growing backlash after Tory chair lands safe seat
Newspaper headlines: 'Eternally in their debt' and 'Camilla's tears'
The front pages of Thursday’s newspapers are dominated by coverage of the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the commemorative events held in honor of it. The Daily Express features a picture of a 99-year-old veteran named Peter Smoothy standing on Juno Beach in Normandy with the headline “Eternally in their debt”. Similarly, the Daily Mail… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Eternally in their debt' and 'Camilla's tears'
Murray Dowey: Mother hits out at Meta over sextortion death data delay
Meta, the company that owns Instagram, has been accused of failing to provide data that could assist the investigation into the death of 16-year-old Murray Dowey. Dowey took his own life last December after being tricked by a sextortion gang on Instagram into sending compromising pictures. He was the victim of criminals posing as a… Continue reading Murray Dowey: Mother hits out at Meta over sextortion death data delay