UK weather: Miserable May has ALREADY recorded nearly 90% of its usual rainfall

Wet weather is set to blight Britain for at least another week as forecasters warned the damp spring will drag on. This weekend will be a washout for many areas with a mixture of showers and sunny spells on the final two days before the reopening of indoor hospitality, attractions and mixing between households in … Read more

North Korea ‘fires another missile’ after Biden ‘laughed off’ previous test as ‘business as usual’

North Korea has fired its first ballistic missiles in a year, Japan‘s Defense Ministry confirmed – a move likely to increase tensions after it fired its first cruise missiles at the weekend.  The two short-range ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea on Wednesday (Thursday, local time) – fired from Wonsan on North Korea’s eastern coast … Read more

Helena Bonham-Carter displays her usual kooky style as she steps out of a London studio

TELEVISION  Best Television Series, Drama The Crown Lovecraft Country The Mandalorian Ozark Ratched One to watch: Lovecraft Country is up for Best Television Series, Drama Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical Emily in Paris The Flight Attendant The Great Schitt’s Creek Ted Lasso   Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie Normal People The Queen’s Gambit … Read more

Christa B. Allen responds to not being invited to participate in Revenge reunion: ‘as per usual’

Christa B. Allen is well known to fans for her memorable role as socialite Charlotte Grayson during all four seasons of the ABC drama series Revenge. Despite being among the main castmembers, the actress wasn’t invited to take part in the upcoming virtual cast reunion, and now she’s taken to Instagram to address the issue. ‘I’m … Read more

Well that’s not your usual neighbour! HUGE kangaroos are spotted in Canberra

‘He looks like he’s on steroids’: Hulking kangaroo called Rodger is seen on a quiet suburban street Australian woman snapped picture of a super ripped roo on a suburban street The pic inspired other Canberrans to share their own meetings with big boy roos Lots of kangaroos headed into suburbia to search for food and … Read more

Deaths in England and Wales were 7% higher than usual during week ending Dec 18

Deaths in England and Wales were 7% higher than usual during week ending December 18, analysis reveals England and Wales stand at 7 per cent higher than expected this year so far 71,200 excess deaths recorded across UK, with 10,400 during the second wave Analysis comes from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ mortality monitor By William … Read more

Deaths in England and Wales were just 7 PER CENT higher than usual during week ending Dec 18

Deaths in England and Wales were just 7 PER CENT higher than usual during week ending December 18, analysis reveals England and Wales stand at 7 per cent higher than expected this year so far 71,200 excess deaths recorded across UK, with 10,400 during the second wave Analysis comes from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ mortality … Read more

Lidl unveils its playful Christmas ad which make fun of the usual sugary-sweet festive tropes

You won’t shed a Lidl tear! Supermarket reveals food-focused Christmas ad poking fun at rivals who pull on the heart strings Animated ad opens with traditional scene which is ‘hushed and white with snow’ But it soon makes fun of the usual sugary-sweet festive advertising tropes Will premiere on Sunday night’s I’m A Celebrity! Get … Read more

Coronavirus: Is the NHS QUIETER than usual? Leaked document claims England’s hospitals are 84% full

NHS hospitals in England appear quieter than usual for this time of year even though they are treating more than 9,000 patients with coronavirus. A leaked document claims 84 per cent of all hospital beds were occupied across the country yesterday, which is lower than the 92 per cent recorded during autumn last year. Prime … Read more