Huge danger that volcanic fissures could tear apart Icelandic town without warning, local experts fear as tourists rush to cancel trips to the country and stunning new images of lava flows emerge Experts have warned the future is ‘uncertain’ and that disruption to tourism could continue into next year Iceland’s ongoing volcanic eruption could see […]
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SPOTY fans brand award a 'sham' after Mary Earps wins public vote
SPOTY fans brand award a ‘sham’ after Mary Earps wins public vote as critics claim achievements of Stuart Broad, Frankie Dettori and Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘far outweigh’ the Lioness’ because she has not won a trophy Audiences have branded the BBC’s Sport Personality of the Year award a ‘sham’ after Mary Earps won the public vote […]
The biggest gripes Brits have with their energy and telecom providers
No contact details, being put on hold and useless chatbots are the biggest gripes Brits have with their energy and telecom providers – as experts warn millions are being let down by ‘shockingly poor’ customer service Energy and telecoms firms are delivering ‘shockingly poor’ standards of customer services, consumer experts have warned. Among the main […]
Universal Studios confirms UK theme park plan… can YOU guess where?
Universal Studios confirms plans for first UK theme park after scouts identified it as the best location in Europe… can YOU guess where? Theme park giant buys land close to a major airport as it assesses its UK plans Universal Studios says it is ‘exploring’ the possibility of opening its first ever UK theme park […]
Post-Brexit border controls WON'T stop Santa, minister says
Post-Brexit border controls WON’T stop Santa: Cabinet minister confirms sleigh has clearance to use UK airspace from ‘pro-Christmas’ government A Cabinet minister today insisted Santa has clearance to use UK airspace – stressing that the government is pro-Christmas. Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride moved to soothe concerns about the magical being’s travel, as he […]
New year, new strike? Tube workers vote to walkout in row over pay
New year, new strike? London Tube workers vote to walkout in row over pay – marking huge blow for Sadiq Khan after ‘ceasefire’ between TfL and union barons breaks down Commuters are facing more chaos on the London Underground in the new year after tube workers voted to walkout once again in a long-running dispute […]
Melbourne icon Franco Cozzo dies
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Melbourne icon Franco Cozzo, a furniture salesman whose TV advertisements became ingrained in the city’s popular culture, has died. He was 87. The Italian-Australian businessman’s death was announced on his social media account on Wednesday afternoon. Melbourne furniture […]
Death of Kilvington Grammar student after school trip was ‘preventable tragedy’
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The death of a Kilvington Grammar student who went on a school trip to Vietnam was “preventable and a tragedy to all who knew and loved him”, an inquest in the Coroners Court of Victoria has found. Coroner […]
Bail for Christmas, handwritten notes amid fears for crime boss George Marrogi’s brother
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. There was high secrecy around the residential address of crime family figure Jesse Marrogi, 27, in court on Wednesday, with his home address etched on a scrap of paper and handed between court staff with the utmost care. […]
Schools that follow trans guidance are at 'high risk' of being sued
Schools that follow government trans guidance are at ‘high risk’ of successfully being sued according to leaked advice from Department for Education lawyers Education department has published new gender guidance for schools today It calls for a ‘presumption against’ allowing children to change genders Leaked legal advice from the government’s own lawyers has revealed schools […]