Less than half know how to stop someone from choking to death, poll finds Too many people are choking to death because bystanders “do not have the knowledge or confidence to intervene”, experts have warned as a poll showed less than half of people know how to help in a crisis. Around 300 people die
Russia threatens consequences over ‘use of UK drones in Ukraine deep strikes’ Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday
Princess Eugenie reveals the name of her baby daughter Princess Eugenie has named her baby daughter Adelaide, she has announced. The latest addition to the royal family was born on August 3 in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz. Eugenie revealed on Instagram that her third child is to be called Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank in tribute
Bonnie Tyler remembered as ‘a star, but never a diva’ at her funeral Bonnie Tyler was remembered as “a star, but never a diva” at a funeral that included renditions of some of her biggest hits Fans applauded and shouted “goodbye” as the singer’s white coffin, etched with symbols including a microphone and a treble
Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030 Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it had granted approval
Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced Parts of the UK could have flooding this week, with heavy rain forecast to hit hard, drought-stricken land as yet another water firm announced a hosepipe ban. Some areas will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time”, the Met Office said,
Fans travel from across UK and arrive hours early for Bonnie Tyler funeral Fans have arrived hours early for Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to their pay respects to the singer and say goodbye. The Total Eclipse Of The Heart star, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in July at the age of 75. The streets
Mrs Brown’s Boys shows cancelled after Brendan O’Carroll ‘medical issue’ Brendan O’Carroll has announced the Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s specials have been cancelled as he faces an “unexpected medical issue”. The creator and star of the show, 70, announced in a statement that the recordings would not be going ahead as he
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. A representative for the actress confirmed the death, saying her family would remember her as an “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”. The statement from
Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban for first time in 50 years Wessex Water has become the latest utility to announce a hosepipe ban after weeks of hot and dry weather have plunged large parts of the country into drought The water firm said the temporary use ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday