It is one of the world’s most prevalent and widespread infections. No, not Covid-19 – the Epstein-Barr virus, which ‘lives’ silently in about 95 per cent of us. Most people will never know they carry it, as it rarely causes any problems. It’s spread via saliva, and is so contagious that most of us pick … Read more
Shocking video captured the moment a car salesman was struck by a stolen vehicle and clung to the hood as a thief sped away from a dealership in Canada. The terrifying ordeal unfolded at the Sport Motors Auto Sales lot in London, Ontario, on March 3 after two men asked 23-year-old salesman Moe Al-Kaissy to … Read more
Carer, 32, is sacked after she was caught wearing her uniform in bid to trick police into thinking she was making essential trips during lockdown Lilian Wyn Binyon, 32, pleaded guilty to drug-driving in Caernarfon in September The Fitness to Practise Panel heard had 82mg of benzoylecgonine in her system Benzoylecgonine is a by product of … Read more
Masked attackers armed with swords and knives struck down man, 29, in front of young girl on roller skates as he fled down street in north London, court hears Joshua White, 29, was fatally stabbed in Hackney, north London, April 26 2019 He sought refuge in Frampton Foods shop where he was stabbed in the chase As … Read more
Manchester United ‘struck by Covid outbreak just HOURS before game against Newcastle’… with Nicky Butt to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the dugout after some of his coaching staff go into isolation A number of Manchester United’s first-team coaches have contracted Covid-19 Nicky Butt and Mark Dempsey will step in for United’s fixture against Newcastle … Read more
Dancing On Ice has been hit by further injuries as pro-skater Hamish Gaman revealed that he snapped a tendon in his hand. Speaking during an interview on Heat radio on Monday, Hamish, 37, revealed that he was forced to rechoreograph his routine with partner Faye Brookes and almost had to quit the show if he … Read more
CCTV captured the moment a Met Police officer allegedly clobbered a Wetherspoon’s punter over the head with his baton in an ‘unjustified’ display of force. Pc Jack Wood, 26, denies assaulting Jake Smith, 26, who was left with a gaping gash to his skull following the bust-up in Romford, Essex. He and colleague Pc Archie Payne, 26, … Read more
British BA pilot, 59, struck down with Covid punches air and hugs medics as he’s discharged from US hospital after 243 days of treatment Nicholas Synnott, 59, punched the air after being discharged from hospital The BA pilot was admitted to a Texas hospital in March with coronavirus He is now regaining his strength with … Read more
A consultant anaesthetist who was struck off after he beat his ten-year-old son with an aluminium broom handle has got his NHS job back after he blamed his conduct on his ‘cultural upbringing’ in Nigeria. Dr Adekunle Okunuga, 59, caned his young son with the kitchen brush for misbehaving at school and made him perform squat thrusts and stand … Read more
Anthony had arrived late, keeping us all waiting at the dinner table, and I was tired, grumpy and longing to go to bed. It was the first evening of my holiday in France, so as soon as I could, I made my excuses to leave the room. And that’s when I heard the dreaded sentence, … Read more