The hospital where Arsenal and Everton footballer Kevin Campbell died is investigating concerns over delays in his care before his death, an inquest has heard. Mr Campbell died at the age of 54 at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) on June 15 after he was admitted there a month earlier. OpeningContinue Reading
No sitting prime minister has ever failed to win their seat at a general election – but the opinion polls this time around raise the question of what would happen if Rishi Sunak loses in Richmond. The constituency could be close, and a survey by Savanta has suggested that theContinue Reading
Sales of no and low alcohol – as well as pickles – have soared since the start of the Euros, suggesting fans are “embracing moderation”, according to supermarkets. Ocado said sales of no and low alcohol spirits had increased by 20% since the start of the tournament while alcohol-free winesContinue Reading
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have announced a long-term network-sharing agreement designed to revolutionise the mobile experience for tens of millions of UK customers. This strategic partnership aims to enhance rural connectivity, improve service quality, and establish a third major network operator to rebalance the mobile market. Building on theirContinue Reading
Jacob Fearnley will face the biggest test of his career when he goes up against Novak Djokovic on Centre Court. The 22-year-old, who only graduated from university in May, booked his place in the second round with a convincing win over Alejandro Moro Canas. He is making his Wimbledon debutContinue Reading
Billboards, bus shelters and tube stations near Wimbledon have been covered with artwork criticising the Championships’ sponsorship with Barclays bank. Several campaign groups have criticised the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) for its choice of partner for the tournament, which will take place from July 1 to 14, dueContinue Reading
Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest known active termite hills. Some of the mounds near the Buffels River in Namaqualand were estimatedContinue Reading
A boa constrictor in the UK has given birth to 14 babies — without a mate. The snake, a 6-foot, 13-year-old Brazilian Rainbow Boa named Ronaldo, gave birth last week after having no contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to the City of Portsmouth College,Continue Reading
Pub group Marston’s has named a former director at car dealership Vertu Motors as its new chairman in a move that completes a clean sweep at the top. Ken Lever is set to join the 1,370-strong chain of pubs as non-executive chairman on July 8, replacing William Rucker. It comesContinue Reading
Voters have been required to bring photographic identification for certain elections in the UK since May 2023. This came after parliament passed the Elections Act in April 2022, enacting a recommendation the Electoral Commission first made in 2014. Voter ID is now required at by-elections and recall petitions, general elections,Continue Reading
