A BRUTAL influenza strain has hit the UK from Down Under – leaving Brits facing the worst flu season in 50 years. But what exactly is Aussie flu, and how is it different from the normal winter bug? Here’s what we know… What is Aussie flu? The strain of flu is called H3N2, and public […]
THE UK has been hit with a wave of influenza this winter – leaving Brits facing what could be the worst flu season in 50 years. First came a deadly strain dubbed Aussie flu, sweeping across the country, but now another strain, Japanese flu, is plaguing the country, with a sharp rise in cases. Here’s the […]
A COUPLE who allegedly kept their 13 kids starved and shackled in their “house of horrors” have pleaded not guilty to torture and abuse. David Allen Turpin, 57, and Louise Anna Turpin, 49, were arrested after the siblings, aged between two and 29, were found shackled at the family home in Perris, California. The couple […]
OUTBREAKS of disease can spread rapidly and kill thousands but what is the difference between an endemic, epidemic and pandemic? Here’s everything you need to know about the difference in the terms. What is an outbreak? When more cases of a disease than expected are recorded in one area an outbreak is declared. The area […]
BORIS JOHNSON has raised the ground-breaking idea of building a cross-Channel BRIDGE – sources revealed yesterday. The Foreign Secretary – famed for his dream of a ‘Boris Island’ airport – has told aides that it’s “ridiculous” that two of the world’s biggest economies were linked by a single rail tunnel. He is understood to have […]
ANN Widdecombe upset Maggie Oliver in tonight’s CBB, putting her up for eviction for ‘laughing at other housemates pain.’ The former politician, 70, and Daniel O’Reilly were granted the power in the house after winning a go-karting challenge. Ann chose to rescue Daniel from Friday’s double eviction, with him previously one of five houses nominated. […]
THIS is the terrifying moment locals were literally blown away as killer storms tore through north-west Europe today. A man and woman are seen being sent flying through the streets of Den Bosch, in southern Holland, as gales topping 126mph left at least eight people dead. The storms toppled trees, flipped trucks, grounded aircraft and […]
RBS is set to shut 62 branches in a bid to cut costs as more customers move away from face-to-face banking and move towards online banking. Here’s the latest on the closures and a list of the branches affected. How many jobs will be lost? The bank, which is still 72 per cent says that […]
RITA Ora wowed fans as she stripped down to her underwear and danced in a hotel room. The singer is currently promoting her new song For You with Liam Payne. Their single is the soundtrack for the next instalment of the Fifty Shades Of Grey franchise. While touring can be tiring, 27-year-old Rita is making […]
A CULT beauty brand from the US has finally launched in the UK – and nothing’s more than a tenner. CYO prides itself on its versatile range that allows products to double up as more than one product, and to be used to create adventurous and exciting looks. Until late last year, it was only […]
ZAYN Malik managed to avoid showing off more than he bargained for when he forgot to do up the flies on his trousers. The former One Direction star didn’t appear to notice he’d not zipped himself up properly as he walked to a waiting car. Zayn, 25, spends most of his time in New York […]
NOW that we are well into January and we are making tracks into 2018, the days will gradually get longer. We look at exactly what time dawn broke today, when the sun will set tonight and why sunshine makes such a difference. What time is sunrise and sunset in the UK? Today, January 18, the […]
EWAN McGregor’s 15-year-old daughter has slammed the Hollywood star in a song she wrote and posted online. Esther McGregor pours out her heart while singing “Seeing those pictures, they’re making me cry” — thought to be a reference to her dad’s kiss with new love Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The tune, titled Made You A Man, […]
THE Freemasons have long been seen as a shadowy organisation – accused of plotting to take over the world. But very few can describe who they are and what they actually do with any accuracy or confidence. As they celebrate their 300th anniversary this year – here’s what we know about them and the ancient […]
SHE shared her secrets for losing weight in her SuperSlim Me plan after she was crowned Queen of the Jungle. Now SCARLETT MOFFATT has hit back at critics who claim she doctored an Instagram image to change her body shape. In an exclusive interview, the stunning Saturday Night Takeaway star — who reveals she is […]
IT’S a well-known fact that a bit of heavy rain or a sprinkling of snow can cause utter chaos on Britain’s roads and rails. To help prepare people for potentially dangerous or disruptive conditions, the Met Office provides colour-coded weather warnings to try and keep the public informed – here’s what the yellow one means […]
ADVERSE weather conditions can have a big impact on your day – disrupting travel arrangements and even posing a serious risk to people or their property. That’s why the Met Office issues colour-coded weather warnings to give people advice on how to stay safe this season. Here is the lowdown on the amber warning… What […]
THE names of the greatest fighter-trainer partnerships trip off the tongue as easily as show-biz double acts like Morecambe & Wise. Joe Louis-Chappie Blackburn, Rocky Marciano-Charlie Goldman, Muhammad Ali-Angelo Dundee, Marvin Hagler-Goody Petronelli, Tommy Hearns-Manny Steward, Frank Bruno-George Francis and Ricky Hatton-Billy Graham are just a few. This year we may have to add another […]
A PETITION for a SAS hero to be given a helping hand after being left homeless has reached more than 90,000 signatures. Bob Curry, 64, was a hero during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege but has since faced life on the streets as the council failed to house him. SAS legend Andy McNab launched a […]
MOTORISTS are been warned to leave extra time for their journeys when wintry weather creates a risk of black ice. But what’s the weather phenomenon and how can you drive safely? How to drive safely on ice? Driving in hazardous wintry conditions can challenge even the most experienced motorists. The best advice is to not […]
BABY it’s cold outside this January as Brits continue to face brutal Arctic-like temperatures. But it’s snow joke after widespread travel disruption keeps hitting the UK due to heavy rain, wind and snow. Here is what you need to know about the white stuff… How does snow form? When temperatures are low, water vapour in clouds freezes […]
AS Britain is battered by wintery weather the prospect of the country being blanketed in snow is never too far away. But where can you expect to see snow across the country tonight and are there any Met Office weather warnings out at the moment? Will it snow tonight and is there a warning in […]
CHELSEA have made shock enquiry for Peter Crouch. The Premier League champions turned their attention to the Stoke striker, 36, after a move for Andy Carroll collapsed. Paul Lambert wants to keep his squad together following his appointment at the Bet365 Stadium. But the Scot could be open to selling the ex-England striker in a […]
REAL MADRID visit Leganes in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. The hosts provided the shock of the previous round with a win over Villarreal and face a Galacticos side who have struggled with consistency this season. What time is kick-off? THIS game takes place on Thursday, January 18. The match will […]