UK weather: More than half a month’s rain forecast to fall in south England
More than half a month’s rain could fall across the south of England on Friday, forecasters say.
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I will not support Man Utd if Greenwood stays – Riley
Television presenter Rachel Riley says she will stop supporting Manchester United if forward Mason Greenwood stays at the club. United say no decision has been made about his future, which is still the “subject of intensive internal deliberation”. Forward Greenwood, 21, had denied the criminal charges against him, including attempted rape and assault. The Crown…
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
1 hour ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Banks face fines if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses, the Treasury has confirmed. A new policy will state that free cash withdrawals and deposits must be available within one mile for people living in urban…
Young people wait four times longer for liver transplants
34 minutes ago About sharing Sarah Meredith has been waiting for a liver transplant for two years By Catherine Burns and Vicki Loader BBC Health Team The system for allocating most liver transplants on the NHS is causing younger patients to wait longer for surgery, figures show. There is a shortage of liver donors, so…
Transgender women banned from women’s chess events
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes
5 hours ago About sharing Watch: Memorable moments from Parkinson’s star-studded show By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years – from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham – have paid tribute to the “TV legend” following his death at the age of 88. Sir Michael interviewed…
Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, bringing danger to Southern California
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 2:25 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying off Mexico’s west coast, with forecasters warning that the storm will likely hit Southern California by late Sunday, bringing with it a deluge of rain, whipping winds and dangerous surf. By…
Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking
11 minutes ago About sharing Dozens of people were rescued following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel By Tom Symonds & Kathryn Armstrong in Calais and London Four people have been arrested and are under investigation in France following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel. It follows…
Bass announces task force targeting smash-and-grab robberies
Aug. 17, 2023 11:49 AM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Following a string of flash mob robberies of luxury goods stores around Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday announced a new task force of local and federal agencies to target the crimes. The crimes have drawn national attention after…
Hurricane Hilary is headed toward L.A., San Diego. What to know and how to stay safe
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 12:08 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is moving toward Southern California, with its impact to be felt beginning Saturday through at least Tuesday. While the specific path and forecast remain unclear, here are details of what we know now and…