NHS advice on drinking, rabies and bites top queries last Christmas
Information on alcohol consumption, rabies, and bites – both animal and human – were among the top of the list for NHS advice being sought on Christmas and Boxing Day last year, new data shows. Page ...
‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on
Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall among big names to fall at Alexandra Palace
Former champion Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall crashed out of the PDC World Championship as more seeds were scattered at Alexandra Palace. Fifth seed Cross, the 2018 champion, lost 3-1 to Scott Williams ...
Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message
The Scottish Government’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, the First Minister has said in his Christmas message. On Tuesday, John Swinney wished the country a Merry Christmas and thanked ...
Tiverton result pleases Tom Killick ahead of Poole Town clash
DORCHESTER manager Tom Killick was delighted with his team's 5-0 thrashing of Tiverton and picked out Luke Roberts goal as his favourite.
Soldiers keep wartime tradition alive with festive blanket competition
The contest dates back to the Second World War when troops deployed in harsh conditions sought to bring some Christmas cheer to bleak positions.
Ex-president Bill Clinton admitted to hospital after developing fever
Former US president Bill Clinton has been admitted to hospital in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Centre in the “afternoon for ...
Huge Australian crocodile made famous by cameo role in Crocodile Dundee dies
The 1986 film stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she ...
Ben Stokes promises ‘much more left in this tank’ after latest injury setback
The England Test captain is to undergo surgery next month after being injured during the recent Test series against New Zealand.
Referee David Coote will not appeal against termination of contract
Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.
Man faces murder charge over death of woman set on fire in New York subway train
A man is facing murder charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police said. The suspect, ...
One of the world’s most active volcanoes begins erupting again
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea also erupted in June and September.