A major incident has been declared at a Shropshire canal where a giant hole has emerged. Aerial footage appears to show that the structural integrity of a stretch of waterway in Whitchurch has given way, raising flooding fears. Boats were left either stricken in the cavity or left teetering on …
Read More »Huge 100-tonne fatberg found in London sewers
A fatberg believed to weigh about 100 tonnes has been discovered blocking the sewers of east London. The mass of congealed fat, oil and grease has been found under Whitechapel and measures around 100m long. Thames Water said the extraction of the blockage could take “weeks to complete” and “it …
Read More »Rugby Union Weekly – Harlequins’ nightmare before Christmas and Exeter 2.0
Available for over a year Danny tells Ashy and Chris about his trip to visit Santa Claus in Lapland and his husky adventure in -37c. We look back at the final weekend of rugby before Christmas as Harlequins are humbled at Twickenham and Exeter claim another big scalp on the …
Read More »Timing of Russian general’s assassination appears significant | World News
A Russian general being blown up on his own doorstep isn’t a good look for Moscow, and it seems it’s becoming increasingly common. The latest high-profile figure to be assassinated since Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine is Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. He was killed by a car bomb that detonated outside …
Read More »Test Match Special Podcast – Daily Ashes Quiz: Wins in the first three tests
Available for over a year Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day. …
Read More »Archive report on speed limits being introduced on UK motorways
A BBC News report from 1965 showed a police chief observing traffic shortly after speed limits were introduced on motorways for the first time. Vehicles were limited to 70mph (113km/h) from 22 December of that year, which started as a trial but was made permanent in 1967 after a fall …
Read More »Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace boss criticises EFL for not respecting Conference League
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has accused the English Football League of showing a lack of respect towards the Uefa Conference League amid his side’s fixture congestion. Palace will play Arsenal in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday (20:00 GMT) in a game scheduled to take place in the week …
Read More »I Don’t Do… with Julian Clary
Available for over a year I Don’t Do…Christmas! is a brand new, gloriously mischievous panel show for people who’d, well, rather not. Julian Clary hosts a yuletide celebration like no other, joined by comedians Jo Brand, Glenn Moore and Fatiha El-Ghorri, with special guest Gareth Malone. Hosted and Created by …
Read More »Ex-BNP leader accused of stirring up racial hatred with X cartoon
Former leader of the British National Party Nick Griffin has appeared in court accused of stirring up racial hatred – for allegedly sharing a cartoon on social media that showed a giant spider with a Star of David on its head. Mr Griffin, 66, of Welshpool, Powys, is accused of …
Read More »Van driver sentenced after M27 motorway chase in Hampshire
A van driver has been sentenced after admitting dangerous driving following a police chase along a motorway. Samson Biddle was seen serving across three lanes of the M27 in Hampshire on 19 November, narrowly missing several other vehicles. Video footage showed him failing to stop for police and continuing to …
Read More »Alexander Isak injury: Should Micky van de Ven have seen red for tackle on Liverpool forward?
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was not happy with several decisions which went against his side in Saturday’s 2-1 home loss. Xavi Simons was sent off after catching Virgil van Dijk on the back of the calf as he closed down the Liverpool defender. Referee John Brooks had only shown a …
Read More »Major incident declared over Shropshire canal landslip
Andrew DawkinsWest Midlands Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was responding to a landslip affecting a canal A major incident has been declared following reports of a landslip affecting a canal in Shropshire. Dramatic pictures show a gaping hole in the section of canal …
Read More »Scottish Football Podcast – Is Wilfball starting to work? And Hearts keep on winning – it’s the weekend debrief.
Available for 29 days We round up all the talking points of the weekend action as Wilfried Nancy’s Celtic finally win and Hearts beat Rangers to stay six points clear at the top of the table. With Andrew Petrie, Stephen McGowan and Cillian Sheridan. Programme WebsiteShow less BBC News
Read More »London's Christmas lights: A view from the skies
Aerial photographs taken at night show central London dazzling in festive light displays. BBC News
Read More »Alleged Bondi gunmen threw ‘tennis ball bomb’, new documents say
Supplied A screenshot from a video found on Naveed Akram’s phone shows his father conducting firearms training, police allege The gunmen who allegedly carried out a deadly attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last week threw four undetonated explosives at the start of the attack, including a “tennis …
Read More »Housing Britain – The Housing Ladder
Available for over a year In part two of our series, we learn how and why housing has become unaffordable for so many, leaving millions locked out of the dream of homeownership and trapped in a spiral of rising rents. The concept of a ‘housing ladder’ is embedded in our …
Read More »Jessica Alba shows off toned abs in bikini after sharing snap with Danny Ramirez
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jessica Alba relived “moments from the best week with my favorite humans.” The actress showcased her toned abs in a patterned bikini with jeans, adding a colorful floral cover up and a hat. The mom of three put her flat midsection on …
Read More »Football Daily – Premier League Review: Morgan Rogers does it again!
Available for 29 days Ben Haines, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. After Morgan Rogers scored another brace for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win over Manchester United, is he one of the most in-form players in the league right now? And how fearful should …
Read More »Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 22 #1647
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s Wordle puzzle is a little tricky, with a repeated letter that could trip you up. If you …
Read More »The Food Chain – What is the ultimate hangover cure?
Available for over a year With the festive season approaching in parts of the world, Ruth Alexander explores what’s actually happening in the body during a hangover, why some people suffer more than others, and whether common remedies make any real difference. How the body processes alcohol and why that …
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