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SIR – My wife and I have a friend who is a widow in her 80s. Recently we found her in a distressed state. She said that her gas bill, normally about £30 per month, had gone up to £170. She does not bank online and her bank has recently closed its branch in the nearest town four miles away. She tried phoning her supplier, British Gas, only to be told by an automated voice on each attempt that the wait time was “more than an hour”. So distressed has she become that she has had to visit her GP, who suggested that she was suffering from anxiety brought on by the situation with her gas supply. She is now taking anti-anxiety medicine and has managed to get her bill altered. I can only say that this is a disgraceful way to deal with any customer. David J Hartshorn SIR – Gillian Courage (Letters, May 5) writes of her energy supplier’s grab for more money. The same applies to our long-term supplier, Ovo Energy. On Wednesday we received two emails, one complaining about a lack of … [Read more...] about Letters: An automated voice is no comfort to a widow faced with soaring gas bills

To celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, the Platinum Jubilee will encompass a wide-ranging itinerary of events scheduled across the long weekend. The central celebration is the Platinum Party at the Palace concert, which will see some of the world’s biggest entertainers come together for a performance at Buckingham Palace. The event is set to feature an impressive line-up, including global music stars with a live orchestra, as well as actors from many a well-known film and TV show. A number of pop-cultural figures will take to the stage to tell stories that will celebrate some of the most culturally significant moments across the Queen’s seven-decade reign. Tickets to the show were balloted and that ballot, unfortunately, closed on March 23 2022. For viewers keen to watch this special concert, here are full details of how to incorporate it into the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations . When is the Platinum Party at the Palace? The Platinum Party at the Palace … [Read more...] about Platinum Jubilee concert: Diana Ross and Sam Ryder among the full line-up of performers

Ukraine's military released an unverified video last week of its troops by a border post marked in their flag's colors of yellow and blue. Intended as a boast at how far Ukraine's counteroffensive had pushed Russian troops back from the second city of Kharkiv, the celebrating soldiers purportedly had enemy territory almost underneath their boots. But just how likely is it that troops like these could push further and enter Russia? While there are no indications Ukraine is looking to send soldiers into its neighbor, the war has taken some unexpected turns. In the eastern Donbass region, where fighting is concentrated after Russia's withdrawal from Kyiv, Russian cities are tantalizingly close for Ukraine's troops to embarrass Moscow. Russia claimed that Ukrainian helicopters struck a fuel depot in Belgorod just over the border last month, which Kyiv has denied. But unexplained explosions at infrastructure sites on the other side of the frontier point to the importance for Ukraine … [Read more...] about Will Ukraine invade Russia after pushing Putin’s forces back?

Winnie the Pooh : Blood and Honey is the latest horror movie whose very title alone has got film fans on the internet excited. Pooh, Piglet and most of the Hundred Acre Wood gang created by AA Milne fell into the public domain in January 2022, explaining why this very un-Disney movie was able to get made. Blood and Honey remains fairly mysterious, with only a few images and details publicly revealed. Here's what we know so far about the Winnie the Pooh horror movie. What Is Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey About? All we have to go on for that is a dozen-or-so images posted by the film's production company onto IMDB. However, these images seem to reveal that the movie has the classic horror set-up of a group of young people in a house being attacked by a group of killers. One image, for example, sees a character called Zoe (played by Danielle Ronald) heading down a staircase to a window. That window has "get out" written on it with blood. What sets Blood and Honey … [Read more...] about What we know about the Winnie the Pooh horror movie ‘Blood and Honey’

The Chase: Jenny Ryan makes offer of minus £11,000 This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz 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 Jenny Ryan , 40, has publicly apologised to fans who were hoping to see her at the Choose Love Variety Show on Sunday. The event was set to take place on Sunday at the Clapham Grand music hall in South London . Related articles Matthew Perry has ‘always been in love’ with Friends co-star Courteney Joan Collins looks younger than 89 as she bares toned shoulders Jenny took to Twitter yesterday to announce that the show had to be … [Read more...] about Jenny Ryan: The Chase star issues apology as she’s forced to pull out of live show

Fernandinho reflects on final title with Man City Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates 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 Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is reportedly weighing up a double swoop for Manchester City defensive duo Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Ko Itakura, and he could be wise to delve deeper into what else the Sky Blues have to offer. The Hoops have a solid relationship with Pep Guardiola's side, having orchestrated deals for the likes of Patrick Roberts, Dedryck Boyata, Jason Denayer and Olivier Ntcham over the past few years. Express Sport looks at four City starlets who are likely to be on Postecoglou's radar. Related articles Celtic can't resist trolling Rangers … [Read more...] about Celtic have four Man City wonderkid options as Ange Postecoglou ‘considers’ double swoop

May 26, 2022 - 11:13 BST Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now doting parents to two children, Archie and Lilibet – watch this sweet video of when Archie was a baby Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are loving parents to two beautiful children, Archie and Lilibet , and as fans have rarely seen the little ones many unearthed videos often resurface from when Archie was a baby. READ: 5 ways Doria Ragland is a hands-on grandma to Archie and Lilibet In an adorable clip of Meghan Markle reading to baby Archie, the tot decides he's had enough of books and throws one on the floor. Loading the player... WATCH: Meghan Markle shares cheeky kiss with Prince Harry in public Meghan gives a look of surprise followed by a smile after realising what her cheeky son had done. The clip was shared on a fan account @rachelm.harrison which has amassed over 60,000 followers. The video was shared with Britney Spears ' … [Read more...] about Watch Meghan Markle’s brilliant reaction to mischievous son Archie in rare video

EasyJet says flights could be disrupted today due to IT problems and it's advising people to check before going to the airport. The company said "flights due to depart between 13:00 and 15:00 UK time today may be impacted" and that IT teams were "working to restore the systems as soon as possible". They advised customers to use its flight tracker to check the status of their booking. EasyJet customers on social media have already been posting about cancelled flights from multiple locations, both in UK and Europe. Ana Finch tweeted "don't even bother coming to the airport, checked our bags, sent us to a gate, said our flight was boarding, then found hundreds of other passengers all being told the flights are cancelled as we were meant to board". Advertisement Callum Lake posted: "@easyjet you've cancelled my flight I'm stuck in prague, your website isn't working it's not letting me manage my bookings what do you expect me to do?????" Another user, … [Read more...] about EasyJet flights disrupted due to IT problem

A TARGET superfan has revealed the exact time it's best to shop in-store and the three huge benefits that come along with it. QuerySprout founder Marques Thomas opened up on his consumer help website about a major tip on how to find discount deals and have the most pleasant experience at the popular busy retail chain. The Target superfan suggests the ideal time to shop at the big-box department store chain is between the early hours of 8am and 10 am from Monday to Friday. Shopping during that two-hour time frame allows Target-goers to avoid crowds, get access to new clearance deals, and have more products to choose from as stock availability is at its prime, according to the consumer advocate. Fewer crowds The quietest time to spend time in Target is during the recommended two-hour time slot, between 8am and 10am, QuerySprout explains. Additionally, shopping after 8pm is also ideal for anyone looking to walk around a less busy store. Read More on Bargain … [Read more...] about I’m a Target Superfan – I’ve worked out the exact time of the day it’s best to shop in-store and it has 3 huge benefits

IF you burned through your watch list over the last two years of lockdown and self-isolation, you may be in desperate need of TV inspiration. Fortunately, Amazon Prime Video has plenty of scintillating series to get you through 2022 and beyond. Here's our round up of the most binge-worthy shows on the streaming service has to offer. Not already signed up? You can get a 30-day free trial . 1. Bosch Bosch tells the story of a detective working with the Los Angeles Police Department who is accused of the murder of a serial killer. While fighting to clear his name, he also investigates the murder of a young boy. The hugely enjoyable crime drama has five seasons so far and stars Titus Welliver as detective Harry Bosch . There are currently six seasons of Bosch out, so suffice to say its ripe for a binge. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Rating: 97% 2. Carnival Row A serial killer is loose on Carnival Row and the government continually turns a blind eye to … [Read more...] about The 20 best series to watch on Amazon Prime Video