Deadly lightning that killed 'loving' Jordan Banks, 9, was 'fairly typical', experts say

The fate of a badger family is at the centre of a fresh planning battle between broadcaster Pat Kenny and the developers of a 104-bedroom nursing home on a site next to the Kenny home.

Mirror.In a statement on Monday, Detective Chief Inspector John Turner said: "The analysis from our experts and the material provided by the production company means there is enough evidence to justify excavation work beginning."I've spoken to the family and was so impressed by their quiet dignity and gratitude for all the work we’ve done and will be doing."They understand it is possible we won't find human remains but they also know that we will do everything we can to establish if Mary is buried at this location."This will be slow and painstaking work but we have the best people on it and I can reassure our communities that all involved, from my team of investigators, our scenes of crime officers, search officers and family liaison

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Four in five first-time buyers are currently struggling to get a mortgage, figures show.

The chance of a full lockdown ease on June 21 is ‘close to nil’ amid rise of Indian Covid variant, a government adviser has claimed.

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ROMEO Beckham has set tongues wagging after posting a picture of his model girlfriend Mia Regan's stomach. The 18-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham cuddled up to his other half for a loved up snap - but fans were convinced there was a hidden message.

shark on Tuesday, May 18.The horror attack took place at Tuncurry Beach, near Forster, New South Wales, Australia just after 11am local time with experts now probing whether the animal was in fact a Great White Shark, according to reports.The man, believed to be in his 50s, had been surfing when the animal set upon him, causing a serious injury to his upper right thigh, police said in a statement.NSW Ambulance confirmed that the man was unable to be saved.In a tweet, the emergency services wrote: "Despite the best efforts of paramedics and bystanders at the scene, the man could not be resuscitated."Joshua Smyth, NSW Ambulance inspector, praised members of the public who had managed to bring the man ashore.“Bystanders, including a retired

Coronation Street’s Jenny Connor and Ronnie Bailey will soon find out.While Johnny Connor spent time behind bars in the local prison, Jenny and Ronnie enjoyed a brief dalliance, though vowed to keep things under wraps.Unfortunately, Corrie spoilers have revealed the pair will be blackmailed in upcoming scenes, as Daisy Midgeley takes advantage of the situation.It all kicks off when Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, confronts Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) and informs him she knows everything that happened between them.Later, she approaches Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) and informs her Ronnie has agreed to help her out with her pyramid scheme, selling Double Glammy products.Ronnie pretends to be enthusiastic, but Jenny immediately smells a rat and asks

She's filming the women's rights drama Call Jane on location in Connecticut.And on Monday, Elizabeth Banks was seen in full costume as a 1960s housewife as she shot scenes with co-star Sigourney Weaver.Banks, 47, wore a shoulder-length blonde wig with headband as cameras rolled in the city of Hartford. Ready for action: Elizabeth Banks, 47, was seen in character as a 1968 housewife as she filmed scenes for the women's rights drama Call Jane on location in Connecticut on MondayThe actress was dressed in a patterned short-sleeve blouse over a brown turtleneck and blue jean flares.In between takes, she donned a face mask and checked her phone.

torrential downpours and heavy thunderstorms as the delayed April showers cause havoc in May.The washout this week is expected to last throughout the month with gales and heavy rain lashing parts of the UK in the coming days.Sarah Kent, Met Office meteorologist has warned not to put raincoats away just yet after Brits experienced a dry April."It has really been very wet - nearly all of April's showers have turned up in May," she said."It's been very showery and the first three days of this week will be the same."There'll be sunny spells in some areas - but brewing up are torrential showers and thunderstorms."But the 'nasty' thunderstorms are going to hit Brits on Tuesday."It's still going to be thundery and there'll be mixed hail," she

The UK Government announced in March that it plans to increase a cap on missiles from 180 to 260 as part of its recent defence review. Labour has questioned whether the increase is really necessary at a time public finances are under pressure from covid while anti-nuclear campaigners have said Boris Johnson risks starting a “new nuclear arms race”.

Fox gave a particularly animated Upfronts presentation this year.

Congrats to Jordan and Kristen Davis! The couple is expecting their second child together, they announced on Instagram on Monday.

“Who Killed Sara?” returns for its second season Wednesday (May 19) after premiering in late March as the most popular foreign-language series in Netflix history — attracting an estimated 55 million worldwide subscribers.The 10-episode (subtitled) Mexican drama, a labyrinthian whodunit, follows vengeful Alex Guzman (Manolo Cardona) who spent 18 years in prison wrongfully accused in the death of his younger (pregnant) sister, Sara.

Prince Harry lavished praise on Prince Charles' parenting just three years ago, a resurfaced interview reveals.

Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline arrive for a dinner out in Los Angeles on Sunday night (May 16).

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe merger of AT&T’s WarnerMedia division with Discovery is the first major media combination of the Biden era, and could give an indication of where the new administration is headed on antitrust issues.The Department of Justice will have to consider whether the horizontal merger of streaming and cable assets is bad for consumers. Though a Democratic administration is likely to take a slightly dimmer view of market consolidation, several experts consulted by Variety on Monday said they expected the administration will ultimately approve the deal.“I think this is unlikely to undergo any kind of a serious challenge,” said Sonny Allison, a partner at Perkins Coie.

A newly-developed rapid test using florescent light can detect if you have coronavirus or flu in just 15 minutes, it has been claimed.

ITV's new drama Innocent certainly had people guessing all sorts on Monday night, as series two of the crime drama kicked off.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“NCIS: Hawai’i” has added Noah Mills to the cast, Variety has learned exclusively.Mills joins previously announced series lead Vanessa Lachey and fellow cast members Yasmine Al-Bustami and Jason Antoon. In the show, the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor (Lachey) and her team balance duty to family and country, investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the island itself.Mills will play Jesse, a former big city homicide detective who’s settled in a new life in Hawai‘i.