UK faces snow from ‘top to bottom’ and ‘only one part of England will be spared’
A 450-mile snow storm looks set to batter England – with the UK hit “from top to bottom” as we head into December, and with it, Christmas. From December 5…
Ex-England boss Chris Silverwood back in county cricket after returning to Essex
Former England coach Chris Silverwood will return to Essex as the county’s new director of cricket. The 49-year-old is due to take up his new role in mid-December, succeeding Anthony…
Health expert says one ‘superfood’ can shrink cancer risk and reduce bloating
One vegetable can help shrink the risk of cancer and even tackle unpleasant digestive issues, according to an expert. Spinach is packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, but these may…
Major trial of sponge test aims to prevent oesophageal cancer deaths
A major trial to determine if an innovative 10-minute sponge test should be used to screen people with heartburn for oesophageal cancer has welcomed its first patients. The capsule sponge…
Jay Slater’s family turn off donations as ‘journey of grief’ continues
The family of teenager Jay Slater have turned off donations from a fundraising page set up after his disappearance in Tenerife, saying “our journey of trauma and grief will continue…
Bully barber jailed for battering partner – hours after claiming he’s a victim
Bully-boy barber Gary Herron was jailed for eight months this week for battering a partner – just hours after he took to social media to moan he’s a victim.
Fewer women ‘have confidence in NHS maternity staff’ – national survey
Fewer women have confidence in NHS maternity staff and say they can always access the care they need, new data suggests. A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of…
Prisons crisis and chaos at HMP Wandsworth laid bare in wake of Khalife’s escape
Daniel Khalife’s jail break shone a light on the “shocking” level of chaos at HMP Wandsworth and brought the crisis in prisons across England and Wales to the fore. The…
Ex-British Army soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran
Former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of breaching the Official Secrets and Terrorism Acts by collecting sensitive information and passing it to agents of Iran. The 23-year-old spy,…
Royal Mail closes in on takeover deal after ‘concessions agreed’ – reports
The sale of Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire is close to being finalised, after extra concessions were agreed, according to reports.