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Surrey wildfire: Major incident declared at Hankley Common SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info So far this year there have been more than 500 wildfires across Britain fuelled by heat waves , tinder dry conditions and climate change . There were 247 wildfires last year compared to 533 as of Monday, August 1, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). The figures do not include smaller grass fires. Related articles Hosepipe ban: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? Latest bans MAPPED Archie Battersbee life-support withdrawal DELAYED Once relatively rare events, scientists say such blazes have become increasingly frequent and fierce, fuelled by heat waves, droughts and the growing … [Read more...] about Urgent warning over firefighter numbers as ‘brutal’ wildfires rage across UK

A SCHOOLGIRL is missing out on her chosen secondary next month because of a row with the council over transport - her parents are calling it "discrimination". Samia Shearman has a place lined up for her in September at the feeder Catholic school nearest to her home in Crickhowell, Powys - but it is 18 miles away and she has no way of getting there and back. Mum and dad Feodora and Matthew are keen for Samia to continue her religious education as the whole family are practising Catholics. Yet the closest Catholic secondary to the family's home in Powys is in Torfaen, a 30 to 40 minute drive away. Unfortunately, both parents work at school pick-up time , meaning neither can drive the 11-year-old home. To make matters worse, Powys Council refused to pay for her school transport , even though they offer the service to other pupils. Read more UK News BLAZE ALERT 'Loud explosion' as fire sends up huge plume of smoke near Heathrow … [Read more...] about We want our daughter to go to a school 18 miles away but the council won’t pay for transport – it’s discrimination

Mike Tyson has put Hulu on blast for allegedly producing the upcoming series about his life without his consent. Starring Moonlight actor Trevante Rhodes as the former heavy-eight champion, fans were recently treated to a tense flavour of what’s to come in the eight-parter , which promises to give an ‘unauthorised and no-holds-barred look’ at the life of one of the most controversial sporting figures in history. Formerly titled Iron Mike, Mike explores the tumultuous ups and downs of the 56-year-old’s boxing career and personal life – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again. Mike also examines class and race in America, fame and the power of media, misogyny, the wealth divide and the promise of the American Dream. However, the former pro made his feelings known about the biopic on Instagram. ‘Don’t let Hulu fool you,’ he wrote. ‘I don’t support their story about my life. It’s not 1822. It’s 2022. They stole my life and story didn’t pay … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson launches scathing attack on ‘unauthorised’ Hulu biopic about his life: ‘They stole my story and didn’t pay me’

August 07, 2022 - 16:54 BST UK's most expensive dog breeds revealed: Discover the nations costly canines, from English Bulldogs to Dachshunds, Cavapoos & more The demand for dogs continues to soar, with households turning to pets for everything from companionship to emotional support, exercise and even as a beloved family member. SEE: 6 best sunscreens for dogs to protect your pup in the heatwave In turn, the rise of the 'pandemic puppy' has led to a surge in the prices of litters across the country, with prospective owners willing to pay more than ever to secure their perfect pet. Research from pet retailer Pets at Home shows that the average puppy in the UK cost a hefty £1,875 in 2020 – more than double the average price in 2019. Some breeds could even set budding puppy parents back more than £3,000! Some of the UK's most popular dog breeds cost thousands of pounds The English Bulldog … [Read more...] about 10 most expensive dog breeds – meet the UK’s pricey pooches

Brits have been urged not to take part in a growing civil disobedience campaign over the rise of energy bills. Tens of thousands of people have already cancelled their gas and electricity direct debit payments from October 1 as part of the Don’t Pay movement . Run by anonymous activists, the grassroots campaign is calling for households to boycott their bills in response to the energy crisis, which is driving millions into poverty. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Ofgem’s CEO Jonathan Brearley warned this could hike up costs for everyone. ‘I know everyone is extremely worried about paying their energy bill,’ he said. ‘But absolutely I would not encourage anyone to join a campaign like this for two reasons. ‘First of all, it will drive up costs for everyone across the board. And secondly, if you are facing difficulty in paying your bill, the best thing you can do is get in touch with your energy company.’ He added: ‘I would not encourage anyone … [Read more...] about Ofgem begs customers not to boycott paying their gas bills

A family says they are at a "breaking point" as they wait for a full care package for their son who has a rare genetic disorder. Hari Jones, six, from Gwynedd, has X Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM), which affects about one in every 50,000 male births. He cannot walk or sit up and is connected to a life support machine that needs constant monitoring. The parents say they've been told he would get a full care package, but because of "ongoing issues" they have stepped up as Hari's carers while they wait. Hari is unable to attend school and requires constant supervision in case the tube in his throat blocks or his breathing stops. Hari Jones, six, from Caernarfon, Gwynedd, cannot walk or sit up ( Image: bbc.co.uk) Dad Michael Jones had told the BBC that "poor management" has "let them down as a family" and it is harming their physical and mental health as they have to step up as carers. He says that he also has health conditions and was in a coma in 2018, … [Read more...] about Family at ‘breaking point’ amid difficulties caring for son with rare genetic disorder

Sir Anthony Seldon stood down as vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham amid an investigation that uncovered serious financial mismanagement, The Telegraph has learnt. The political historian and honorary historical adviser to 10 Downing Street left the university in 2020, months after the Charity Commission began looking into the university’s governance - including a risky deal to create a medical campus 120 miles away in Crewe, Cheshire. An internal investigation found that the deal agreed by the university with Apollo Hospitals, an Indian healthcare provider, and Michael Jones, a former Conservative councillor, was signed with “no independent due diligence”. It also found that the deal locked the university into paying £40 million in rent over a decade - far more than the income that it was likely to receive from the campus. The university’s latest accounts for 2019 - delayed by more than a year as a result of the investigation - revealed that the deal created … [Read more...] about Political historian Sir Anthony Seldon quit university in row over ‘serious financial mismanagement’

Investigations into suspected cheating at the University of Oxford almost doubled during the pandemic, new figures show. The number of investigations related to academic misconduct, such as cheating, malpractice and plagiarism, rose from 35 in 2018-19, the last academic year before the pandemic, to 68 in 2019-20 and 77 in 2020-21. The rise in alleged misconduct during the period when there were lockdowns and pandemic restrictions on in-person teaching was revealed by a Freedom of Information request made by The Oxford Mail. The newspaper found that the university’s social sciences division had the largest increase in investigations during the pandemic, from 15 in 2018-19 to 45 in the following year. Investigations in the humanities department increased from just one case in 2018-19 to a combined 15 cases during the following two academic years. The mathematical, physical and life department had no investigations in the last year before the pandemic, but 21 cases across … [Read more...] about Suspected cheating at Oxford doubled during the pandemic

The next prime minister is facing calls to immediately increase Universal Credit payments to stop vulnerable people spiralling further into poverty when fuel bills increase again this winter. The poorest in society are suffering three major blows to their income in the year to October 2022, according to a report commissioned by former prime minister Gordon Brown. As well as losing the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, benefits are failing to keep up with inflation - and a jump in the energy price cap is expected this autumn. It means some families are up to £1,600-a-year worse off because of the cost of living crisis - even after government help is taken into account. Poverty expert Professor Donald Hirsch, who wrote the report, says the package of measures offered by the government falls far short of what low income households need - and urgent action is required. Advertisement He told Sky News that "exceptional measures" are needed, like an … [Read more...] about Calls for emergency increase to Universal Credit as report finds some families £1,600 worse off

It's easy to see why Archie loved MMA. Fighting ran in his blood. His mother, Hollie Dance had vowed to "fight until the bitter end," and even the morning after losing her final legal bid to continue his life support treatment, she held her coffee cup tight and told me about the plans she has to keep going. "I'm not the type to sit and cry," she said. "I've always been on the move. Do you know I drive 40,000 miles a year for my kids?" I don't doubt her. Except for one day when I saw her in slippers, Hollie has always been in running shoes. Ready. The single mother and former dancer worked seven days a week to make sure her children were fed and raised well. "I had to pay their own father to babysit them," she said. "I did everything I could to support them with their passions; Archie's MMA, Lauren's (Archie's sister) passion for horses, Tom (brother) with his boxing." 'It's too soon - people get longer for broken bones' Our first encounter was in Court 44 at the start … [Read more...] about Archie Battersbee: A mother’s fight for her son