Christmas shopping from a more civilised age! As Britain is gripped by festive getaway chaos and a looming recession, how the country used to get its last-minute purchases done in style

Summary Sgt Graham Saville, a 46-year-old police officer from Nottinghamshire, died after being struck by a train while attempting to save a distressed man on August 24, 2023. Despite initial survival, he succumbed to severe injuries five days later, with his life support withdrawn on August 29. His wife described him as adventurous and dedicated to his job, highlighting the tragedy as a reflection of his commitment to helping others, and a funeral was held...

Amazon's first-generation Fire TV models, including the Fire TV, Fire TV stick, and Fire TV stick with Alexa Voice Remote, will lose compatibility with the Netflix app starting June 3, 2023, as these devices were released in 2014 and 2016. Netflix has not specified the reason for this decision, but it may relate to the introduction of newer video coding formats that enhance image quality. Users are encouraged to upgrade to newer models with 4K...

A Scottish gangster, Ross Monaghan, 43, and his associate Eddie Lyons Jnr were shot dead in a pub in Fuengirola, Spain, during a Champions League final viewing. The gunman first shot Lyons outside the pub before entering and shooting Monaghan at close range. Witnesses reported chaos as bystanders fled, and the assailant escaped on foot before getting into a getaway car; police have yet to make any arrests, and investigations suggest British nationals may be...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly "in hiding" following a significant drone attack by Ukraine, codenamed "Operation Spiderweb," which destroyed at least 40 Russian nuclear bombers. An expert warns that Putin may consider using nuclear weapons as a show of strength, given the potential for a large-scale retaliatory attack to avoid appearing weak. Russia's new nuclear doctrine allows for nuclear responses to attacks on military infrastructure, but experts doubt the Kremlin will escalate to nuclear...

A mother, Bethany Bryson, was shocked to find over 100 maggots in a tin of John West tuna she purchased at Asda for her one-year-old son. After discovering the infestation while preparing a lunch for her child, she contacted the store, which removed the affected products and offered her a £20 voucher, while John West later provided a £10 voucher. Both companies acknowledged the incident, attributing it to possible damage during transit, and committed to...

Footage captured tourists fleeing from Mount Etna in Sicily as the volcano erupted, releasing hot ash into the air. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Toulouse issued a 'code red' for aviation due to the ash cloud moving southwest, while pyroclastic flow posed additional danger. Although the eruption has since calmed, the active volcano has been a source of fascination and fear, with speculation surrounding prophetic predictions of a significant eruption during 2024 or 2025. Full...