Month: April 2025

RATS, cockroaches, and silverfish are running rampant at NHS hospitals and buildings, according to a large staff survey. A poll of almost 9,000 health workers for the Unison union suggests pests may be thriving in damp conditions and unfixed buildings. Staff also reported sewage leaks, defective lighting, broken toilets and crumbling ceilings. Of those that… Continue reading Rats, sewage leaks and cockroach infestation – NHS staff reveal the true crisis in crumbling hospitals

FORMULA ONE is back for another season – and Max Verstappen has a unique distinction on his car that no other driver can boast. Dutch driver Verstappen has won the Drivers’ Championship FOUR times in a row, and will be looking to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of five in a row this season. Lewis Hamilton… Continue reading Why is Max Verstappen allowed to wear No 1 on his F1 car?

FRIENDS of Prince Andrew say he’s “unsurprised” that his accuser Virginia Giuffre has claimed she nearly died in a bus crash. The mum-of-three, 41, who was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was 17, says she is suffering kidney failure after a horror smash. Virginia said online she had days to… Continue reading Prince Andrew ‘not surprised’ his accuser Virginia Giuffre shared shocking ‘4 days to live’ post after crash, pals say

RUSSIAN state TV fell for an April Fool’s story about a new aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew.  Broadcaster Russia Today published claims that Britain was buying a trillion-pound super carrier armed with “infinity jets” and crayons.  The spoof was originally published the specialist website the UK Defence Journal alongside a joke about inflatable warships. … Continue reading Russian TV falls for April Fool’s spoof about new aircraft carrier with ‘go-faster’ stripes named HMS Prince Andrew

TEMPLEGATE takes on Ladies Day at Aintree confident of smashing in some winners under the spring sunshine. The big race is at 3.30pm when Jonbon, the apple of Nicky Henderson’s eye, takes on three rivals in the Melling Chase. Back any horse you fancy simply by clicking their odds below. JACOB’S LADDER (4.40 Aintree, nap)… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He’ll power through the line’ – Templegate’s 7-1 NAP on day two of Grand National Festival

ANGE POSTECOGLOU snapped at a Sky Sports reporter in a “generational meltdown” after Tottenham’s defeat to Chelsea. The Australian saw red after Enzo Fernandez’s strike condemned his side to another defeat. Spurs were second best all over the field at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. And fans even booed when Postecoglou replaced favourites including Lucas Bergvall… Continue reading ‘People like you will be happy’ – Postecoglou snaps at Sky Sports reporter in ‘generational meltdown’ after Chelsea loss

WANT to go to university but don’t think you can afford it? Then consider applying for a company scholarship. Offered by firms keen to hire graduates, the grants cover your fees and, in many cases, living expenses too. Some add in mentorship, work experience and, of course, a job afterwards if you make the grade.… Continue reading How company scholarships could be a better option than university for you – from mentorship to living expenses

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has just 15 days to find a cue for the World Snooker Championship. The Rocket, 49, has still not discovered one he likes after snapping his favourite in a fit of rage in January. And the seven-time world champion does not know whether he will miss this month’s Crucible showpiece for the first… Continue reading Ronnie O’Sullivan in race against clock to find new CUE for World Snooker Championship after smashing his favourite

FAST-FASHION giant Shein’s £50billion London listing is on shaky ground as investors assess the impact of hefty Trump tariffs. A month ago, boss Donald Tang finally confirmed the worst kept secret in the City that it was seeking a London stock market flotation. But, the listing now faces a hurdle as wildly volatile markets will… Continue reading Fast-fashion giant Shein’s £50billion London listing rocked by Trump’s tariffs

SEETHING Ange Postecoglou was caught up in more scenes of bitter controversy with Tottenham supporters. Postecoglou became the first Spurs chief to lose his first four league games against Chelsea as Enzo Fernandez headed the only goal at Stamford Bridge. And away supporters were angry with TWO incidents involving the Aussie. The first came after Postecoglou… Continue reading Tottenham fans fume at Spurs flops as Ange Postecoglou ‘stays out firing line’ after GOADING them during loss at Chelsea