35 h. ago British grandfather is left unable to walk after slipping and breaking his neck in Croatia and is facing £40,000 bill to fly home due to 'silly mistake' on his travel insurance form

A British grandfather has been left unable to walk after slipping and breaking his neck, and is now facing a massive £40,000 bill to fly home due to making a 'silly mistake' on his travel insurance form. 

Economics

64 h. ago New Zealand captain Scott Barrett passed fit to start for All Blacks against England

The lock had missed the win over Scotland with a leg laceration but returns to Scott Robertson’s starting side

Politics

5 d. ago BREAKING: Birmingham: Woman stabbed in neck dead at 34 after 'unprovoked attack'

A 34-year-old woman has died following a stabbing in Birmingham city centre on Friday in what is believed to be an unprovoked attack

Events

5 d. ago Woman stabbed in the neck in Birmingham dies in hospital as man, 21, charged

Djeison Rafael, 21, has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the incident and has been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court after a woman died in hospital

Events

7 d. ago Hanif Kureishi speaks candidly about life in a wheelchair after breaking neck in fall

Hanif Kureishi has opened up on life in a wheelchair, revealing that his new ambition is to one day be able to walk to his local Gail’s.

Politics

7 d. ago Woman stabbed in neck in 'unprovoked attack' in Birmingham as police arrest man

West Midlands Police were called to the scene in Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, shortly before 9pm on Friday after reports of a stabbing

Events

7 d. ago Woman stabbed in neck in 'unprovoked attack' near Birmingham Bullring Shopping Centre

West Midlands Police were called to the scene in Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, shortly before 9pm on Friday after reports of a stabbing

Economics

1 week ago Depressed student paralysed in skydive blames doctor for letting her jump

Miriam Barker is suing for £15 million in compensation

Society

1 week ago Student left paralysed after breaking her neck in skydive sues for £15m saying medics should not have let her jump because she was depressed

Miriam Barker, now 29, claims she should not have been signed off to do the skydive at Southampton University because she was struggling with depression.

Economics

1 week ago Depressed student sues skydive firm for £15million after breaking her neck in parachute jump saying they should not have passed her fit

Miriam Barker, now 29, claims she should not have been signed off to do the skydive at Southampton University because she was struggling with depression.

Economics

1 week ago Student paralysed by skydiving accident sues for £15 million in compensation

Miriam Barker has a history of depression and claims she should never have been cleared to jump

Economics

2 w. ago Scotland team to face USA named as star duo provide major boost and two debutants selected

Edinburgh duo passed fit for opening match of Autumn series

Politics

2 w. ago Father stubs his toe and breaks his neck – only to find out he has cancer

Paul Angliss was diagnosed after his neck broke when he stubbed his toe

Politics

2 w. ago Arsenal: William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli injury latest as Mikel Arteta confirms fitness updates

Double injury blow for the Gunners as three more are passed fit

Politics

2 w. ago Moment police Taser and arrest Afghan national after triple stabbing which left dog walker, 49, dead when he 'tried to break up fight and was slashed across the neck'

Police and ambulance crews were called to Midhurst Gardens at around 5pm on Monday where the three victims were stabbed.

Events

3 w. ago Chelsea XI vs Ajax: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

Blues midfielder Enzo Fernandez is passed fit for European test

Sport

3 w. ago Some think major airline's armrest change is 'worse for everyone'

Southwest Airlines has announced that it is changing its policy for passengers who cannot fit within the armrests of their seat in a move that has split opinion

Politics