3 d. ago UK gardening expert warns of risks to potted plants from heavy rainfall

A gardening expert has warned Brits that leaving potted plants on the ground during storms could suffocate the roots and lead to severe damage or even kill the plants

Events

6 d. ago Brit couple write family heartbreaking email before dying together at Swiss clinic

Michael Posner, 97, and his wife Ruth, 96, sent an email to their "Dear family and friends" on Tuesday, explaining their decision to die together at a Swiss assisted dying clinic

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9 d. ago Port Vale v Arsenal, Huddersfield v Manchester City, and more: Carabao Cup – live

⚽ League Cup third round updates, from 7.45pm BST⚽ Live scores | Read Football Daily | And email ScottThe fourth round of the League Cup has already served up some marvellous entertainment. Diego Gomez’s long-drive-heavy four-goal haul; two fine assists for Federico Chiesa and the daftest of red cards for Hugo Ekitiké; a first win of the season for Wolves; Lincoln forcing Chelsea to dig deep; third-tier Cardiff’s win at Burnley. It’s all been happening, with the promise of more fun to come. Tonight’s card is short but sweet Huddersfield Town v Manchester City (7.45pm)Newcastle United v Bradford City (7.45pm)Port Vale v Arsenal (8pm)Tottenham Hotspur v Doncaster Rovers (7.45pm) Continue reading...

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1 week ago Major airport evacuated as 'precautionary measure' as hundreds forced to leave

Crowds of people were seen gathering outside Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 earlier today (September 20) after it was reported passengers were ordered to evacuate

Politics

2 w. ago Terminally ill people are being 'helped onto early train home' by clinicians in UK

In an historic debate in the House of Lords, it was claimed 'many' are aware that clinicians in the UK are sending dying people on an 'early train home'

Science

2 w. ago Screamers, treble and ‘let me talk’: Kevin De Bruyne’s memorable Etihad moments

As the Manchester City legend returns to face his former team, we look back at moments that will never be forgottenOn 22 May 2022, in a dictionary definition of carpe diem, De Bruyne shows his greatness with the assist that harvests another title for City, just as Pep Guardiola’s men veer near to losing the plot. After 69 minutes Aston Villa are cruising at 2-0 up and the title is heading to Anfield where Liverpool, drawing with Wolves 1-1, need a goal to seal a famous last-day triumph. But, after City strikes on 76 and 78 minutes, De Bruyne takes charge. A piercing burst along the right prompts a pinpoint cross to Ilkay Gündogan, whose threaded finish on 81 minutes sends the Etihad Stadium ballistic. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Iconic children's author who wrote The Paper Bag Princess says he'll die by assisted suicide after dementia diagnosis

Robert Munsch, a ubiquitous children's book author suffering from dementia and Parkinson's disease, has announced that he will die by physician assisted suicide.

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3 w. ago Assisted dying law is 'a licence to kill' and could lead to doctors euthanising people who are NOT terminally ill, warn opponents as peers including Theresa May begin battle to block it

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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3 w. ago Theresa May says Assisted Dying Bill lacks safeguards to stop people being pressured to die

Theresa May has opposed the Assisted Dying Bill, saying she believes it does not have the safeguards in place to prevent people from being pressured to end their lives.

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3 w. ago 'Assisted dying law is a licence to kill': Theresa May warns vulnerable and disabled may be 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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3 w. ago Theresa May to lead opposition to legalising assisted dying as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister is among almost 200 peers expected to speak over two days of debate on the plan to allow doctors to allow terminally ill people to end their own lives.

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3 w. ago What is the Assisted Dying Bill? Controversial law faces fresh scrutiny

The Private Member’s Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales to be given the right to choose to end their life

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3 w. ago Lou Teasdale is supported by Andy Carroll as she leads 'Let's Kill Suicide' campaign five years on from the tragic death of her best friend Caroline Flack

Lou Teasdale was supported by her boyfriend Andy Carroll as she lead the 'Let's Kill Suicide' campaign in London.  

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3 w. ago Michael Caine comes out of retirement again for Vin Diesel sequel

The veteran actor will be reprising his role as a priest who helps Diesel’s immortal warrior stop the plague in The Last Witch Hunter 2The actor Michael Caine has again come out of retirement for one last job – in this case, Vin Diesel sequel The Last Witch Hunter 2. Caine will be reprising his role as a priest who assists the immortal warrior played by Diesel to stop the plague ravaging the planet.Caine, 92, first retired in 2009, after shooting gang crime drama Harry Brown and then again, 24 films later, in 2021, after starring as novelist in Best Sellers. He returned for little-seen Croatian historical drama Medieval in 2022 and, the following year, starred in The Great Escaper as a D-Day veteran who travels to Normandy solo from his care home for the 70th anniversary. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Heathrow Airport live: Terminal reopens after evacuation and 21 people treated by paramedics

Dozens of flights delayed by up to three hours and trains stop calling at Terminal 4

Society

3 w. ago Several people taken ill after mystery chemical incident saw Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated

A terminal at Heathrow Airport has been evacuated as emergency services respond to a 'possible hazardous materials incident'.

Society

last month Senior nurse was in 'utter disbelief' after female patient, 75, bled to death following sexual assault in hospital bed, inquest told

Retired clerical assistant Valerie Kneale, 75, died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 16 2018, four days after she was admitted following a stroke at her home in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.

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