Anthony Joshua released from hospital in Nigeria after car crash Boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital in Nigeria after the crash in which two of his friends died, authorities have said. Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele died after the vehicle they were travelling in along with Joshua struck a stationary truck on a major
Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’ Sir Sadiq Khan has hailed London’s New Year celebrations as the “greatest in the world” after 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to welcome 2026 with the capital’s largest fireworks display. The spectacular display – set to a soundtrack which
Snowfall expected across much of UK with new warnings issued Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across large parts of England and Wales between midnight and noon on January 2.
One pub a day shut for good in 2025 as cost pressures bite One pub shut its doors for good each day in 2025 as cost pressures continued to weigh on the sector, according to new figures. Analysis of official government statistics revealed that 366 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the
Passengers warned of more delays as Eurostar services resume Eurostar passengers have been warned that continued delays and cancellations are possible, despite the resumption of services after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel. Thousands of passengers faced hours of delays after the train operator cancelled all its London to Europe services on Tuesday when
Household energy bills to rise as snow and gales forecast Many households’ energy bills are to rise on Thursday, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK. The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap will equate to a rise of about 28p a month for
Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey Eurostar services are expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed. The passenger rail operator previously said all of its London to Europe services for the day were cancelled, but it later said trains would resume
Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving. Chico, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, appeared in the 2005 series of the TV talent show and later released a number one single, It’s Chico Time. The 54-year-old is
All Eurostar services to and from London St Pancras on Tuesday have been cancelled, the rail operator has told passengers. Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel. The operator said there is a problem with the overhead power supply and a failed Le Shuttle train. Eurostar’s website shows
Eurostar passengers told not to travel amid Channel Tunnel disruption Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel. The operator said there is a problem with the overhead power supply and a failed Le Shuttle train. Trains that do run could face severe delays or cancellations, it added. Sharing