There are various reasons why the swarm of new Chinese cars arriving in the UK in recent months have proved incredibly popular among drivers: affordable prices, heaps of equipment and some of the most advanced tech on the market. But another is the immense range of the electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles Chinese brands … Read more
GP practices could close if temperatures continue to climb to sweltering highs, fresh guidance suggests. The Royal College of GPs has made the extreme recommendation to keep doctors and patients safe in the ongoing heatwave. The UK is currently battling its fourth spell of scorching weather, with temperatures reaching 34C on Wednesday. The heat is … Read more
When Hannah Waddingham and her boyfriend made their first red carpet appearance last month, the shy surgeon needed coaching on which cameras to look at and how to pose. Fast forward one month, and Nick Beresford-Cleary looks not just like a man in love, but a man very much changed by love. Heads turned as … Read more
The BBC has cancelled Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live At The Apollo as the corporation continues to face ‘funding challenges’. A BBC spokesman has said they are facing a ‘really tough’ time and are having to cut costs in the Entertainment industry. The main Mastermind series will continue, with Clive Myrie remaining as host, … Read more
Mel C and her new husband Chris Dingwall couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they passionately kissed in the sea on their honeymoon in Ibiza. The Spice Girl, 52, and the Australian model, 47, married in an intimate ceremony in the Lake District and have now jetted off to celebrate with her family. … Read more
Andy Burnham was visiting a Jewish old people’s home in London. ‘Look, Miriam, there’s the Prime Minister.’ ‘Don’t be ridiculous, nurse. I’m not so dotty I’d believe that apologetic piece of fluff could be our PM.’ In a throbbingly hot day-room Mr Burnham gave a speech about how the country might pay for old-age care. … Read more
Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell shared a rare snap of the presenter on Wednesday, amid her battle with Alzheimer’s. The former GMTV star, 65, was only 61 when she was told she had developed the disease, a progressive, incurable brain disorder that causes a decline in memory, thinking and behaviour. Martin posted a snap of … Read more
US Senator Rand Paul is facing off with his longtime nemesis Dr. Anthony Fauci on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. In the opening round of questions, Fauci pled the 5th amendment to avoid self incrimination. ‘On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution,’ … Read more
Dozens of people attending an upmarket music festival were struck down by severe stomach upsets after an outbreak of food poisoning suspected to be linked to a stall selling Yorkshire puddings. Environmental health officials immediately launched an investigation after they were tipped off about a spike in cases at last weekend’s Truck Festival, where tickets … Read more
The amateur cricket team at the centre of the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal have been dumped out of a cup competition on Wednesday – after they conceded their forthcoming match. Saltburn second Xl had been expected to take on Marton seconds on Wednesday evening in a 100-balls-a-side match. But with backlash from the cheating row … Read more