British Airways boss Alex Cruz defends decision to axe 12,000 jobs

The boss of British Airways has defended his decision to cut 12,000 jobs and said the pandemic has left the national carrier 'fighting for survival'. Chief executive Alex Cruz stressed that 'people need to get flying again' if the company is to emerge through the winter. But he told MPs …...Read More

Second UK pub bans under 25s

Another British pub has temporarily banned under 25s due to what its landlady claims is a lack of social distancing among young drinkers. The Red Lion in Whinmoor announced the move on Facebook on Monday, confirming those in the age bracket will be unable to enter between Friday and Sunday. …...Read More

Eight-year-old blind footballer gifted device which allows him to read by Lionel Messi

An eight-year-old footballer who lost sight due to rare eye condition has been gifted a life-changing artificial vision device which allows him to read by Lionel Messi. Mikey Poulli, from London, who was diagnosed with a rare and incurable eye condition at seven-years-old and subsequently lost his sight, was spotted …...Read More

Barbados says it will remove the Queen as head of state next year and 'full

Barbados has announced its intention to remove the Queen as its head of state and become a republic by November, 2021. A speech written by Prime Minister Mia Mottley quoted the Caribbean island nation's first premier Errol Barrow's warning against 'loitering on colonial premises'. Reading the speech, Governor-General Dame Sandra …...Read More

Apple Watch 6 launch may have a hint for iPhone 12 buyers

Along with the new Watch 6 and Watch SE launch, Apple announced new green initiatives to be carbon neutral by 2030. One of the key measures that will impact you is that the Apple Watch 6 and Apple Watch SE will not come with the charging adapter inside the box. …...Read More

Des: Police reveal what David Tennant show got right and wrong about investigation

Police officers involved in the Dennis Nilsen murder investigation have weighed in on the accuracy of ITV's Des, which dramatises the case. DC Brian Lodge, DI Steve McCusker and DS Chris Healey were all part of the team, led by DCI Peter Jay, that was charged with identifying the victims …...Read More

Father scarred by acid attack says he is 'sickened' as attacker is moved to open prison

A father disfigured for life after a pint of acid was thrown in his face is 'sickened' that his attacker is now enjoying open prison after spending just five years behind bars. Andreas Christopheros, 34, was blinded in one eye and permanently scarred after David Phillips hurled sulphuric acid in …...Read More

Love rival smashed mother-of-one's face with bottle in nightclub toilet in row over man

annah Gwillim, 21, was bottled at venue in Swansea by Jodie Edwards last year A love rival smashed a mother-of-one's face with a bottle in a nightclub toilet in a row over a man that left her scarred for life. Hannah Gwillim, 21, was bottled at the venue in Swansea …...Read More

Rare pink dolphins return to Hong Kong after Covid-19 halted ferry travel

Sightings of rare pink dolphins in Hong Kong waters have jumped since coronavirus lockdown halted ferry travel in the region. The Indo-Pacific dolphins - also known as Chinese white dolphins and pink dolphins - are moving back into parts of the Pearl River Delta off Hong Kong. Their numbers have …...Read More

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make $130,000 donation to CAMFED to celebrate birthdays

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a $130,000 donation to an African girls' education charity to mark their recent birthdays, it has been revealed. Prince Harry, 36, and Meghan Markle, 39, pledged the money to CAMFED, which supports girls' education across the continent, and said there is 'no better …...Read More