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By Ian Youngs Published 2 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Adele told fans she was "so happy" to be back on stage as she briefly became overwhelmed at the start of her first public concert for five years. The pop superstar's composure momentarily cracked as she took in the huge audience in London's Hyde Park during the opening lines of Hello. She quickly resumed singing and went on to play a crowd-pleasing two-hour set for the 65,000 fans in her home city. "It's so strange to be in front of a crowd again," she told them. This would not have been her live comeback if a Las Vegas residency that was scheduled to start in January had gone ahead. But she postponed it 24 hours before the first show, tearfully informing ticket-holders it "ain't ready". She told Friday's show that she would announce the rearranged US dates "very, very soon", and that she was … [Read more...] about Adele: Emotion and simplicity are enough at comeback Hyde Park gig

Fairlop Waters is closed as the search for the teenager continues (Image: MyLondon ) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 The teenage boy is "unaccounted for" after entering the lake at Fairlop Waters in Essex at around 12.30am this morning (Monday, July 4). It is understood that the boy's next of kin have been informed while a search is carried out in the water. Related articles Holiday tragedy: UK tourist found dead at bottom of cliff after lea... Police officer faces hearing for 'leg-sweeping' handcuffed woman Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade, while a police … [Read more...] about Desperate police diver search launched for boy last seen entering lake

With social media feeds regularly filling up with bad news as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, some Twitter users decided to take a more light-hearted approach. #NewDisneyQuarantineRides was trending on the social networking platform on Sunday as users imagined how rides at Disney theme parks could be renamed to fit a coronavirus theme. Some of the suggestions included plays on existing rides involving toilet paper and hand sanitizer — both items which are now hard to come by due to panic-buying during the pandemic. "It's A Small Roll," joked Tom Gardiner on Twitter, alongside an image of a nearly empty roll of toilet paper. "Indiana Jones and The Last Roll," another Twitter user suggested. "Splash of Hand Sanitizer Mountain," another Twitter user commented. Others riffed on social distancing, hygiene guidelines and travel restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. "Personal Space Mountain," one Twitter user suggested. Another added: "Peter Pan's … [Read more...] about #NewDisneyQuarantineRides trends as Twitter users imagine coronavirus theme park rides with toilet paper and hand sanitizer

Raducanu and Murray both start Wimbledon with victories Sign up for FREE for breaking Wimbledon news and player 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 The tennis star said the jab was not an option for him and told reporters he would rather not play in tournaments that required it than subject himself to the shot. Speaking at a press conference, a reporter asked: " Is that [getting jabbed] something you've completely closed your mind to as an option going forward?" Mr Djokovic replied: "Yes. Yes." His opposition is likely to come under fresh scrutiny as Marin Cilic revealed he has been self-isolating after testing positive for Covid. The star, who will be unable to compete in Wimbledon after the positive result, had played a … [Read more...] about Wimbledon: Djokovic blasts Covid jab as players test POSITIVE, Kyrgios racism rant

Three people, including a firefighter, have been taken to hospital after a major gas explosion caused an "inferno" at a block of 20 flats in Bedford. Two of them suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to Bedford Hospital South Wing, while a third sustained leg injuries and was airlifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital. The blaze on Redwood Grove was so intense that it led to the collapse of the building's roof. The firefighter was one of those hurt by smoke inhalation, said the East of England Ambulance Service, as fire teams described the blaze as a "major incident". A local resident said they saw one person leap from a second-floor window to escape the burning block. Advertisement Pictures from the scene showed the three-storey structure on fire, and an adjacent building was evacuated. Emergency services warned people to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed. A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are … [Read more...] about Bedford fire: Three injured including firefighter after major gas explosion causes ‘inferno’ at block of flats

Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A woman whose vulnerable son was murdered had told social services three years earlier he would be "bullied to death", an inquest has heard. Joe Pooley, 22, was thrown in the River Gipping in Ipswich and held under the water in August 2018. Three people were jailed for his murder last year. His mother, Samantha Nicholls told the hearing in Ipswich she made repeated pleas for support for her son, who had learning disabilities. When asked by Suffolk coroner Jacqueline Devonish if she had said she was in fear of him being killed, she said: "Yes, I said I said he would be bullied to death - and that's exactly what happened." Mrs Devonish pointed out she made the remarks in emails as far back as 2015, and asked: "Joe was begging for help, not just you?," to which his mother agreed. The court heard he had … [Read more...] about Joe Pooley’s mum told council of killing fears in 2015

The rarest clouds on Earth were spotted by sky watchers in parts of western US, Europe and Canada over the weekend a vibrant display that has not been seen in about 15 years. Known as noctilucent, these clouds were glowing a stunning blue in the sky just after the sun moved below the horizon. Reports of the eerie-looking clouds came from Oregon , Washington, Alberta, the UK and Denmark. Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) form in the mesosphere, which is at altitudes of around 50 miles – making them the highest in Earth's atmosphere. The clouds consist of ice crystals that become visible during twilight when the sun is shining from blow the horizon. Scroll down for videos The rarest clouds on Earth were spotted by sky watchers in parts of western US, Europe and Canada over the weekend and this is the first time they have been seen in about 15 years. Pictured are the clouds over London 'There's really nothing else quite like them,' the National Weather Service office … [Read more...] about Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years for sky watchers in the upper US, Canada and Europe

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to announce the signing of Dutch star Tyrell Malacia IMMINENTLY. The Feyenoord ace was spotted arriving at United's training ground on Monday morning as he undergoes the second part of his medical. And another Man Utd signing may not be far behind with Christian Eriksen reportedly agreeing a three-year deal. Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo has delayed his return to United training for personal reasons SunSport can exclusively reveal. Ronaldo, 37, has plans to QUIT Man United, but the Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale. And Frenkie de Jong has sent United fans into a frenzy having liked a post from the clubs Instagram. IN : None OUT : Paul Pogba (released), Juan Mata (released), Jesse Lingard (released), Nemanja Matic (Roma), Edinson Cavani (released), Lee Grant (released), D'Mani Mellor (released), Reece Devine (released), Paul McShane (released), Connor Stanley … [Read more...] about Man Utd planning FIVE transfers this month, Christian Eriksen LATEST, Malacia IMMINENT, Ronaldo absent – latest

A person was seen jumping from a second-floor window to escape a raging fire caused by a ‘huge explosion’ at a block of flats. Footage shows flames and plumes of smoke erupt from the building in Redwood Grove, Bedford, as fire engines showered the blaze with water. At least two people have been injured, one seriously, in the explosion which obliterated most of the block. The emergency services have urged people to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed. A neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, said they saw the resident jump from the burning building. ‘I heard the explosion from my house round the corner,’ she said. ‘I walked to town and saw the flames and also witnessed someone jump from the second-floor window while flames were blaring out.’ Adam Fisher rushed outside his office after hearing the ‘huge explosion’ and witnessed the ‘inferno’. The 37-year-old sales worker said: ‘A huge explosion was heard – everyone went to our work car … [Read more...] about Person jumps from flat block inferno after huge explosion

A TEEN who lost part of her leg after being attacked by a nine-foot shark in Florida has spoken of her bloody ordeal for the first time. Addison Bethea, 17, was scalloping in water about five feet deep near Grassy Island, just off Keaton Beach, when she was attacked by the beast in Taylor County on Thursday. She was rushed to hospital with serious injuries as doctors desperately attempted to save her severely torn lib. On Friday, she described the heroic efforts of her half-brother Rhett Willingham, 22, who jumped in the water and beat the huge shark off until his sibling was free. "Rhett was just like tapping me and the something latches onto my leg. And I was like, 'That’s not Rhett'. I look and there’s this big old shark," Addison told WTXL . “I remembered from watching animal planet you’re supposed to punch them in the nose or something - but I couldn’t get around to his nose the way he bit me,” she added. Read more on sharks 'NO TIME TO … [Read more...] about Girl, 17, has leg ripped off in horror shark attack before hero brother saves her by jumping in to fight off 9ft beast