Gavin and Stacey extreme lengths to keep hated character’s return under wraps

The UK faces a potential surge in measles cases due to declining vaccine uptake, with unvaccinated children likely to contract the virus during summer trips abroad, particularly to European countries experiencing outbreaks. Over 17% of children in England have not received the two-dose MMR vaccine, a figure rising to nearly 28% in London, which has reported almost half of the recent cases. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent complications from measles, which...

An Australian woman, Rosemary Gamble, owner of Taz-Zorb, had charges dismissed regarding a tragic incident in December 2021 where a bouncy castle, lifted by a gust of wind, resulted in the deaths of six children at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, Tasmania. The court found that while Gamble could have taken more precautions, the unforeseen weather event ultimately led to the tragedy, and the charge of failing to comply with workplace health and safety duties...

Holidaymakers at the Sol Pelícanos Ocas in Benidorm, Spain, famously known as the filming location for the TV show Benidorm, are engaging in fierce competition for prime sun loungers, with some queuing for up to two hours. Guest Louise Smith captured the chaos as tourists rushed to secure their spots the moment the pool opened, expressing disbelief at the situation. Others echoed her sentiments, noting that such behavior undermines the relaxation intended for a holiday,...

This week has brought miserable weather across the UK, with London experiencing rain, thunderstorms, and unseasonably low temperatures around 17C. The Met Office warns of heavier and more frequent storms through the weekend, particularly on Saturday, where gusts of up to 40mph and rainfall of 20mm to 30mm are expected in southern regions. However, temperatures are predicted to rise to 25C by Wednesday, signaling an end to the wet weather and the arrival of warmer...

Summary Susan Edwards, a 69-year-old grandmother from Westerhope, Newcastle, faced a disappointing holiday at the Lido Corfu Sun Hotel, where she claimed the food was inadequate and not English, exacerbated by her dietary restrictions due to ulcerative colitis. Hotel manager Makis Triantafyllos defended the dining options as diverse and generous, criticizing Susan's complaints as disrespectful, while TUI acknowledged her dissatisfaction and reached out for resolution. Reviews on TripAdvisor also reflect similar grievances, with multiple guests...

A proposed universal digital identity scheme, dubbed ‘BritCard,’ may soon require individuals to show an app-based identity card for jobs and housing, according to a policy paper by Labour Together submitted to Number 10. This free, mandatory electronic credential would be stored on the GOV.UK Wallet app, enabling employers, banks, and landlords to verify a person's right to work or rent. Labour Together argues that the card could help reduce visa overstayers and benefit fraud,...