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WebCreaking German trains could derail Euros travel. Ageing infrastructure, frequent delays and workers that regularly stage strikes -- critics warn Germany's creaking railways are ill-prepared for an influx of football fans descending on the country during Euro 2024.The worsening condition of the network was a worry for Paul Goodwin, co-founder of the …
Will the northern lights be visible in the UK again?
Web1 day ago · The northern lights were visible over the outskirts of London in the early hours of 11 May. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua via Getty Images) The Northern Lights could once again sparkle in the sky over Britain this week, according to the Met Office. A spectacular display lit up the skies over Britain last week, with purple and green light ...
Devon dirty water crisis latest: Residents told to boil water after 22 ...
Web1 day ago · Thousands of households in south Devon have been told to boil tap water before drinking it as officials investigate a disease that causes sickness and diarrhoea. South West Water has refused to confirm how long this advice will last for, with local MP Anthony Mangnall saying it will likely be up to a week. Health officials have said 22 cases of ...
Helen Mirren to host D-Day commemorative event as BBC outlines …
Web1 day ago · Actress Helen Mirren will host the event in Portsmouth (Doug Peters/PA) BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore said: “The 80th anniversary of D-Day is an important moment to reflect and pay tribute to those who were involved in 1944. “We have a wide range of distinctive programming that will bring people together to commemorate across ...
Cancer vaccine trialled on UK patients in world first amid hope of …
WebApr 27, 2024 · A cancer vaccine is being tested on British patients for the first time. The vaccine, regarded as a potentially potent tool to combat melanoma, could also halt the progression of lung, bladder and kidney cancers. Invented uniquely for each patient within weeks, the transformative jab tells the immune system about recognising and eliminating ...
UK weather: Temperatures could hit 27C - but thunderstorms are …
WebMay 9, 2024 · High temperatures are expected today and over the weekend - but from Sunday, forecasters have warned the UK will experience "thundery breakdowns". The south of England will see highs of 25C (77F) today, with the potential of temperatures reaching 26C (78.8F) on Saturday and possibly 27C (80.6F) on Sunday, according to the Met …
Who is eligible for spring COVID booster and how to book
WebApr 15, 2024 · Those who are willing to pay for a vaccine must be aged 12 or above and not had a COVID jab for the past three months. They should also check with a health professional beforehand. Spring COVID-19 booster vaccines now available to book online (Dorset Echo) Boots to offer Covid vaccine for first time at nearly £100 a jab (The …
‘Tornado’ tears through UK as Met Office issues severe wind warning
WebApr 15, 2024 · A “potential” tornado battered a UK town and flipped a caravan on its side on Monday, as the Met Office warned of severe winds across much of the country. The wind damaged fences and left debris scattered across streets in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, just before 7.45am.. Resident Steven Hemming said his father’s caravan …
New figures reveal huge jump in UK shoplifting crimes
WebUpdated 25 April 2024 · 5-min read. Shop owners have asked the government to specifically outlaw attacks on retail workers. (PA) New figures have revealed the scale of Britain's shoplifting crisis, as offences recorded by police rose to the highest level in 20 years. A total of 430,104 offences were logged by police forces in England and Wales ...
New weather warning in force today after hundreds evacuated
Web10 April 2024 · 2-min read. The wet weather is expected to continue, with “very heavy and persistent” rain across parts of the UK on Wednesday, the Met Office has said. A yellow warning for rain will come into force between 9am and 10pm on Wednesday covering western areas of Scotland. It comes after more than 200 people were evacuated in ...
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