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It might be a staple of the Christmas dinner but this year turkey could be missing from the menu for millions across the UK. The chairman of the National Farmers' Union poultry board said the current bird flu outbreak could cause 'carnage' on the supply chain this festive season.

READ MORE Brave bear saved from 17 years of torture named 'Paddington' in touching Queen tribute In response to the crisis, special protection zones have been put in place in Norfolk, Suffolk, parts of Essex and the whole of the south-west of England. The Government currently warns the risk from bird flu is medium, reports The Mirror.A statement on gov.uk reads: “The risk of incursion of highly pathogenic (HPAI) avian influenza H5 in wild birds in Great Britain remains at medium (that is, event occurs regularly).“The risk to poultry with stringent biosecurity is maintained at low (with low uncertainty).“However, the risk to poultry exposure to HPAI H5 in Great Britain with suboptimal biosecurity has been increased to medium (with medium uncertainty), in light of the increased number of infected premises observed during September and the distance of some of these, as well as some wild bird cases, from the coast.“The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public’s health is very low.”The Daily Mail reports James Mottershead, chairman of the National Farmers' Union poultry board, as saying the disease could cause major disruption at Christmas.“If bird flu gets into turkeys that could cause holy carnage; that could cause real supply chain issues in the run-up to Christmas,” he said.

The mum of tragic airman Corrie McKeague is fighting for locks to be put on industrial bins – so no other mother suffers the anguish she endured.

BBC Breakfast stars including Naga Munchetty, Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt have been seen arriving for the funeral of their late colleague Bill Turnball.READ: BBC Breakfast viewers confused by presenter's outfitBill passed away on 31 August after battling prostate cancer. A statement released at the time read: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on 31 August."WATCH: Dan Walker gets emotional as he talks about exit from BBC BreakfastIt added: "Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth hospice and his GP.

Center Parcs has announced it will order holidaymakers to leave its UK sites on the day of the Queen’s funeral.The company is being inundated with complaints after it revealed that its five parks will close for 24 hours from 10 am on Monday. Guests midway through seven-day holidays – which generally cost more than £1,000 for a family of four at this time of year – will be forced to spend the night elsewhere or go home early.Those due to arrive on Monday for shorter stays are being given the opportunity to begin their breaks a day later.

A family from Bolton say they have been left fuming and their holiday plans thrown into chaos after Center Parcs announced guests would have to leave their resorts on the day of The Queen's funeral.

BBC host and Classic FM DJ Turnbull has lost against his long-term battle with prostate cancer. Having first been diagnosed back in 2017, Turnbull understood exactly what Dame Deborah was going through when she was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016.This mutual understanding came across when Turnbull shared a heartfelt response to Dame Deborah’s tweet, announcing that she was about to start receiving end of life care.In this tweet, Dame Deborah wrote: “The tweet I never wanted to write.The time has come to say goodbye.

BBC Breakfast star Sian Williams has shared the final texts she got from Bill Turnbull in the weeks before his death.The legendary TV presenter this week lost his life after a five-year battle with prostate cancer at age 66. Having hosted the early-morning show from the early 2000s to 2016, he was known for his charisma and comical moments with his co-star Sian who he met in the '90s.The pair's friendship grew over the years until Bill's tragic passing on Wednesday, August 31 surrounded by his family at his home in Suffolk. In a special BBC Breakfast Tribute on Friday, Sian said: “We all knew it was coming, Bill and I texted a few weeks ago." She continued: “Even though you know it's coming you're not prepared.

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull used to go down to the end of his garden and yell at his cancer to help him cope with his emotions.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant sadly died on Wednesday aged 66 after a battle with prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. In a statement, a spokesperson on behalf of the family said: “Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31 August.

Sally Nugent has paid tribute to her BBC Breakfast colleague Bill Turnbull, following his death at 66.The death of the BBC legend was sadly confirmed by his family yesterday and Sally praised the broadcaster for his "priorities" in an emotional tweet.In view of her 149,000 followers, Sally told how Bill's family were in her thoughts.She wrote: "We all loved him."And I know he loved his work."But Sesi and the kids always came first," she explained.Sally went on: "Thinking of them today."Rest easy Bill x," she ended the post.The newsreader was responding to a post from the BBC Breakfast account.They wrote: "Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull has died. He was 66."He was loved by our viewers.

Alex Jones has paid tribute to Bill Turnbull on the latest episode of The One Show, following the news of the late BBC presenter’s death. Bill, who appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 to 2016, passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk on Wednesday (August 31), aged 66, from prostate cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2017, and decided to go public with his diagnosis and subsequent battle a year later.

Boris Johnson has been branded a "bellend" after he suggested that cash-strapped Brits should buy a new kettle to save £10 a year on energy bills.The prime minister made the bizarre outburst as he compared the benefits of investing in nuclear plants to reducing energy bills during one of his final speeches.It comes as the annual energy price cap is set to soar from £1,971 to £3,549 on October 1. READ MORE 'National disaster' declared in Scotland over battered Mars Bar shortage fears Speaking in Suffolk, he said: “If you have an old kettle which takes ages to boil, it may cost you £20 to replace it – but if you get a new one, you’ll save £10 a year every year on your electricity bill.”Struggling families have already been left stressed by the looming price cap increase as pressure mounts on the Government to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.The prime minister added that he was well aware of the financial hardship set for this autumn.He said: “Families up and down this country are going to face a very tough winter and we just have to accept that.“The Government really, really understands the difficulties that you are facing, we totally get it.”Social media users were left baffled by the "out of touch" prime minister and said he was "rambling" like a "mad man".

Bill Turnbull was still broadcasting just days before he passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk.The late presenter had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017, with his family going to confirm that he’d died aged 66 on Wednesday 31 August. "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August," they said in a statement.

FOR decades, Bill Turnbull entertained the nation with his quick wit and cracking sense of humour. Today it was sadly announced the former BBC Breakfast host has died aged 66 after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Susanna Reid has shared an emotional tribute to Bill Turnbull following his death aged 66. Bill died peacefully at home in Suffolk after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”, his family confirmed. He had been diagnosed in November 2017.

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has passed away at the age of 66. His family released a statement with the sad news saying that his death came after the presenter’s battle with prostate cancer which he was diagnosed with five years ago.They wrote: “Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August”.They continued: “Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP.” Bill became a beloved voice of morning television when he landed his role at BBC Breakfast.The presenter first appeared on the show in 2001 as a weekend host and while he regularly appeared on the weekday version of the show, it wasn’t until 2008 that he became the main weekday presenter. However Bill had actually started his career on radio in 1978 and became a regular on USA radio while corresponding from the region for the BBC.

Bill Turnbull's devastated former colleagues at the BBC paid an emotional tribute to the broadcaster this morning as it was announced that he has passed away at the age of 66.

BILL Turnbull excitedly revealed he was returning to Classic FM just days before his death. It was announced today that TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, following a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”.

AS TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died of prostate cancer, it’s important for men to know the symptoms and risk factors of the disease.  Bill, who for 15 years woke up the nation as a BBC Breakfast anchor, died at the age of 66 after being diagnosed in 2017. Roughly one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to Prostate Cancer UK, making it the most common male cancer in the UK.

BBC Breakfast stars past and present have been leading tributes to one of the show's former hosts Bill Turnbull following his death. His passing was announced in a statement from his family on Thursday morning (September 1).

Naga Munchetty was left fighting back tears as she and co-host Charlie Stayt had to announce the sad news that former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull had died.