Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93, family announces Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said. The actress died “peacefully at home in London yesterday”, her sons Samuel and Joseph said. A statement to the PA news agency
Rio to become ‘Earthshot City’ as it prepares to host environmental awards Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said. The Earthshot Prize launched the Earthshot Boulevard in central Rio on Monday, marking the beginning
EasyJet to donate uniforms to charity which helps children living in poverty Airline easyJet is to donate thousands of crew uniforms, saying it wants to support families struggling to deal with the cost of school clothing. The airline aims to recycle or donate 100% of retired garments from its old uniform, passing on many items
NHS worker resorts to bake sales in bid to raise £120,000 for cancer treatment A woman with a deadly cancer has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales. NHS worker Jamie Scott needs to raise £120,000 for treatment for eye cancer which has spread to her liver even though the treatment has been approved
Former Chelsea star, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has left Strictly Come Dancing The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin. Both couples performed their routine from Saturday night’s Icons Week show, with Hasselbaink dancing the American Smooth to Prince’s Purple
Health leaders call for Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be passed swiftly More than 1,200 public health leaders have called for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to progress quickly through the final parliamentary stages to “protect future generations”. In a cross-party letter, health leaders said the “game-changing” measures outlined in the Bill are “far too
Christmas housing market slowdown has started early, says Zoopla The usual housing market slowdown seen in the run-up to Christmas has started early, according to a property website. Demand from home buyers and agreed sales are down compared with a year ago, Zoopla said. It added that the annual dip has been amplified by a
Rapid blood test for children ‘could spot sepsis and save lives’ A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS. The 15-minute blood test can fast-track diagnosis by telling medics whether patients are suffering from a bacterial or viral infection.
UK supermarkets warn business rates rise could push up food inflation Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs. A letter, organised by industry group the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and addressed to Rachel
Tories pledge to stop 35,000 crimes if elected The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent “hot spots” if they return to power. The pledge came as the party set out further details of its “Policing Plan”, which includes proposals to recruit 10,000 new police officers and treble the