Breaking news

A neighbour next door to the house that exploded in Birmingham yesterday (June 26) evening has said a well-timed toilet break 'saved his life'. One woman has died and a man was left fighting for his life following the gas explosion at 8.30pm on Dulwich Road, Birmingham, which 25 fire crews responded to. Neighbour Lami Charlery was on his computer in his living room around that time but briefly nipped to the toilet. READ MORE: House at centre of lethal Birmingham explosion 'had dodgy boiler in need of repair' The fatal blast then shook the entire street and brought his living room ceiling crashing down onto where he had just been sitting, reports BirminghamLive . The dad-of-two, 40, said: "The ceiling came down and the glass came in. If I was in any other room I wouldn’t be alive. I’m lucky to be alive. "There was a big explosion. I was holding onto the door and fell back. I didn’t know what was going on. The ceiling had come through. "I ran outside and heard … [Read more...] about Birmingham explosion: Neighbour of destroyed house says ‘toilet break saved my life’

Sky News' Kay Burley donned a blue swimsuit The Sky News broadcaster recently took a break from her hosting duties. (Image: INSTAGRAM KAY BURLEY) 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 Kay Burley slipped into a plunging swimsuit as she confidently displayed her toned figure as she shared a series of photos on Instagram earlier this week. The 61-year-old was seen taking a dip outdoors in a photo which was taken as she spent her last days in Puerto Rico, where she had travelled to during her week-long break from hosting the news. Kay was all smiles in the candid photo and accessorised her look with a pair of sunglasses and a blue cap. “Until next time Puerto Rico,” the … [Read more...] about Sky News’ Kay Burley, 61, wows fans as she slips into plunging swimsuit after getaway

Have you ever wondered what happened to the Ed Stone, the monumental slab which had Ed Miliband’s six key Labour Party pledges carved into it during the 2015 general election? Well, I hate to say it, but that meaningless monolith seems to have popped up in the middle of the “upgraded” BBC News at Ten studio. Just one of three giant new screens with which poor Huw Edwards must learn to interact, his face bearing the resigned yet tense expression of a man who suspects he is about to fail his driving test for the fourth time. Since 2003, the BBC’s main news anchor has been perfectly happy reading his autocue from behind a desk. Huw was a static, waist-up kind of guy. Not any more. His bottom half comes as a surprise, and not in a good way. On Monday night, he had to dart across the cavernous new space to the “curved catwalk”, almost tripping over a pointless step, to report a story on airport chaos. For a moment, Huw looked as if he himself were stranded on the luggage carousel … [Read more...] about Hey, BBC – can we have our news back?

Morning LIve: Janette Manrara accidentally kicks dog in the face 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 Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara , 38, swung out a leg while dancing with her co-star husband Aljaz Skorjanec , 32, and ended up colliding with a dog's head, much to her regret. The pair had been so engrossed in their dance performance on BBC One's Morning Live that they failed to support an enthusiastic canine approaching - until it was too late. Related articles Elton John ‘booed by crowd’ at farewell tour after Newcastle quip Phillip Schofield begs fans for help after beauty fix goes wrong Janette expressed her relief … [Read more...] about ‘Sincere apologies’ Janette Manrara breaks silence after kicking dog in awkward TV mishap

Kris Jenner has given fans a glimpse into her luxurious Italian break with boyfriend Corey Gamble. The 66-year-old momager is currently soaking up the sun in the star-studded Amalfi Coast, just weeks after celebrating her daughter Kourtney Kardashian 's wedding day in Portofino. Kris and her famous family recently travelled to Italy to celebrate Kourtney's big day as she tied the knot to drummer Travis Barker. But it appears the mum-of-six couldn't resist extending her trip across Mediterranean with partner Corey, 41. Taking to Instagram , Kris shared a series of photos and videos of herself and Corey as they enjoyed a selection of lavish attractions. Kris Jenner has given an insight into her lavish holiday with Corey Gamble ( Image: @krisjenner/Instagram) Kris shared a selection of photos alongside Corey on a yacht ( Image: @krisjenner/Instagram) On Sunday (June 12), the pair spent the day on a $45 million yacht with fashion designer Tommy … [Read more...] about Inside Kris Jenner’s Italian break with Corey Gamble as they party on £36m yacht

Gloria Hunniford made her return to Loose Women on Wednesday afternoon after suffering a nasty fall. The 82-year-old hasn't appeared on the talk show for several weeks after tripping over a rug and hitting her face on a hardwood floor. Explaining her absence to the other panellists, including Judi Love , Brenda Edwards and Jane Moore , she said she cracked a bone under her eye. "I tripped over a rug and I took the fall totally on my face," Gloria said. "...I took it all on a very hard wooden floor, and it was all on my face. So I've cracked a bone under my eye, unfortunately. "There's a bone around your eye that sort of holds the socket in place. And that is actually broken. So as long as it doesn't take the muscle down my eyesight at the minute is great. Gloria cracked a bone under her eye ( Image: ITV) The panellists went on to compliment the make-up team, including make-up artist Linda, for 'magically' covering up her bruises. A picture of the … [Read more...] about Loose Women’s Gloria returns to show after breaking bone under eye in horror fall

A mass shooting Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, resulted in the deaths of nearly 20 children just two days before students were set to go on their summer break. An active shooter was reported at Robb Elementary School around noon local time, according to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD). Nineteen children and two teachers were killed , while others were being treated for injuries related to the attack. The suspected shooter was identified as an 18-year-old male who entered the school with a handgun and possibly a rifle, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said at an afternoon news conference. He is believed to have been killed by police. "He shot and killed horrifically, incomprehensibly, 14 students and killed a teacher," the Texas governor said in a statement at the time, before the number of reported fatalities rose. Uvalde Memorial Hospital told reporters earlier on Tuesday that two children arrived dead at the hospital from presumed … [Read more...] about Uvalde school shooting happened just two days before summer break

Five players whose Man Utd careers ten Hag can revive 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 Manchester United are continuing to work on transfer business for this summer. Erik ten Hag remains keen on Frenkie de Jong, despite Barcelona demanding huge money in order to part ways with their prized asset. And the likes of Christian Eriksen, Jurrien Timber, Pau Torres, Ruben Neves, Antony and Christopher Nkunku all remain linked as well. Related articles Man Utd 'turning down four signings' under Murtough speaks volumes Ronaldo ‘worried’ at Man Utd’s slow transfer business and two players Man Utd transfer news LIVE: … [Read more...] about Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Timber twist, De Jong ’90 per cent’ to join and more updates

For LGBTQ+ people from rural areas, the topic of home can be a controversial one. Some stereotypes still revolve around small-towns being known for traditionalism and a preference for the past over the present. But LGBTQ+ people are working to ‘break down barriers’ and create a wider sense of ‘belonging’ across the country. A 2016 Office for National Statistics report showed that the national average of people identifying as lesbian, gay and bisexual was 2%. In London , that figure was 2.7%, while in parts of the country, such as the east of England, this dipped as low as 1.2%. More often than not, rural-born members of the LGBTQ+ community ‘escape’ to the bright lights of their nearest city. Drag Queen Scaredy Kat, who appeared on the first UK series of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, previously described the drag scene in her home county of Wiltshire as ‘a joke in itself’. The county is historically associated with the military on the vast Salisbury Plain, and its … [Read more...] about Meet the rural drag queen ‘breaking down barriers’ facing LGBTQ+ people in the countryside

A bullfight has ended in tragedy after a stand collapsed has resulted in 500 people being injured and five killed in Columbia, according to local reports. The incident occurred at an improvised stadium in El Espinal in Tolima. This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly with the latest news, pictures and videos. You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the very best headlines, pictures, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following Daily Star every time you see our name. Follow Daily Star on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow Daily Star on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow Daily Star on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can also sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news by following … [Read more...] about Five dead and at least 500 people injured as stand collapses during bullfight