53 m. ago Dogs at risk of rabies as owners shun vaccine over fears it will give them autism

The anti-vax movement has gained ground in the US in recent years, largely fuelled by the increasing power of vaccine critics like Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Events

84 m. ago ‘I spoke complete twaddle for four minutes’: Meera Syal, Larry Lamb and more on the terror of stage fright

Forget Halloween! Real scares can happen to actors any night of the year. Big name actors, including Zachary Hart and Harmony Rose-Bremner, recall their worst moments – and how they overcame their fearsDerek Jacobi had a bout of it during a world tour of Hamlet. Bill Nighy wrestled with it in the run-up to The Vertical Hour opening on Broadway. Juliet Stevenson has likened it to “a disease”. It has even caused some to take flight: Stephen Fry disappeared from Cell Mates, while Lenny Henry left the stage during Educating Rita. “I’ve completely gone,” he said – although he did return to finish the show.Stage fright can cause the shakes but it can also trigger a complete physical freeze-up, to say nothing of a total verbal drying up – all right under the spotlight. So how and why does it take grip? Can it be overcome? And what does it feel like to be seized by the actor’s nightmare? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Epping migrant sex offender was released from jail deliberately by rogue member of staff to cause 'major political embarrassment', ex prison governor and criminologist suggests

Hadush Kebatu was set free from HMP Chelmsford in error on Friday four weeks after being sentenced for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping.

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2 h. ago 'It's not dangerous' to talk about Brexit and undoing economic harm of quitting EU, says Rachel Reeves

Labour had shied away from mentioning the B-word before the 2024 general election for fear of alienating voters in the so-called ‘Red Wall’

Economics

3 h. ago Urgent warning over rise in deadlier mpox cases in Europe and US as UK officials fear virus may be spreading undetected

The mpox clade 1b mutation, which experts previously dubbed 'the most dangerous one so far' kills one in ten of those infected.

Events

3 h. ago Salmon will be juicy and tender if you add 1 ingredient to the dish

The fish is a popular choice for lunch or dinner and can be easily elevated with the correct preparation. A French chef has shared his method for making the ultimate salmon dinner

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4 h. ago 'It's not dangerous' to talk about Brexit changes to undo economic harm of quitting EU, says Rachel Reeves

Labour had shied away from mentioning the B-word before the 2024 general election for fear of alienating voters in the so-called ‘Red Wall’

Economics

4 h. ago Rachel Reeves faces '£20billion Budget black hole' as downgrade fuels tax rise fears

The Chancellor is grappling with a big headache - the UK's woeful productivity - which could trigger the need for spending cuts and tax rises in the Budget

Economics

4 h. ago Hospital bosses in transgender row feared ‘bullying trust’ label, tribunal told

Seven nurses are bringing a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Politics

5 h. ago Several European tourists feared dead as aircraft explodes minutes after takeoff

A small plane has crashed in Kenya with 12 people feared dead. The aircraft was heading to the Maasai Mara National Reserve when it came down in a hilly region

Society

5 h. ago King Charles could 'keep Sarah Ferguson in royal fold due to fears over next move'

As fears grow that Fergie may “go rogue” if exiled from the royal family, a royal expert believes it could be in the King’s interest to keep her happy with her latest demands

Politics

6 h. ago Rachel Reeves sent major cash ISA cut warning over £2.5bn Treasury losses

The chancellor may still be considering a cut to cash ISA savings limits, but there are fears it would not encourage people to start investing

Economics

6 h. ago UFO invasion fears as thousands of underwater sightings may be 'world

Mysterious objects are being spotted plunging into the ocean at an alarming rate, with over 9,000 reports logged near US coastlines, sparking fears of a possible extraterrestrial invasion

Events

6 h. ago 'Drug mule' Bella Culley's pregnancy horror as judge seals her fate for grim prison birth

As pregnant Bella Culley faces two years behind bars with her baby, experts have shared their fears for the teenage mum to be and her unborn son, urging the UK government to take action

Events

6 h. ago Fears grow over big tax rises in Budget as Rachel Reeves hit with £20 billion productivity blow

The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade its productivity forecasts by more than expected

Economics

7 h. ago At least 12 feared dead as plane crashes on way to Kenya’s safari tourist hotspot

Officials are at the scene investigating the cause of the crash

Events

7 h. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Appeal after robbers forced way into house and stole £15k worth of gold jewellery

The criminals stole gold jewellery with a value of around £12,000 to £15,000 as well as a four-figure sum of cash

Events

7 h. ago I’ve found the next best thing to Disneyland Paris – it’s magical, tickets cost £11 & is less than 2 hours from the UK

IF you can’t afford to splash the cash on a trip to Disneyland Paris, fear not, you’ve come to the right place. Thankfully, one travel fan has found a cheaper alternative to the much-loved theme park - and it’s “half the price” but without the chaos. Not only is the second-oldest amusement park in the...

Economics

7 h. ago Nearly all UK drivers report same fear at this time of year as DVSA warn of £1,000 fines

Four out of five drivers reported feeling nervous about this most common reason when driving in the dark

Events

7 h. ago 'I was friends with woman who offered baby to peado Ian Watkins – she was so nice'

A female accomplice of sick Ian Watkins lied about her conviction and befriended a fellow probationer before posing for pictures with her new friend's son at before her horror crimes were revealed

Politics