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Tragedy on Crete over night: around midnight a huge boulder slipped down a mountain at Agia Fotia, Ierapetra...
Irishman dies after suffering stroke while swimming in GreeceAN IRISHMAN who suffered a stroke while swimming in Greece has died after spending almost four months in hospital.Jonathan Tobin (42) had been in critical condition in a hospital in Crete since the incident last July.Mr Tobin of Youghal, Co Cork was an inpatient at Heraklion University Hospital in Crete since the tragedy on July 29.He had been living in Crete for twelve months prior to the tragedy occurring.
Bank of England expects UK to fall into longest ever recessionThe Bank of England has warned the UK is in its longest recession since records began, as it raised interest rates by the most in 33 years.In its outlook for the UK economy, it said the country would face a "very challenging" two-year slump.It also warned the unemployment rate will nearly double.
Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trialBounty hunters may have their work cut out this Christmas, after chocolate manufacturer Mars Wrigley said it would be eliminating the sweet from some of its tubs.The coconut-flavoured treat may be marketed as a slice of paradise, but nearly 40% of us hate them, Mars says.So a limited run of "No Bounty" tubs will go on sale at 40 Tesco stores in the run-up to Christmas.It comes after the brand let shoppers return unwanted Bounties last year.
Portuguese man o’war: Increase in sightings of jellyfish-like creature along Britain's coastlineThere has been an increase in sightings of a jellyfish-like creature which can cause whip-like wounds from its stings along Britain's coastline.Members of the public reported a total of 1,315 jellyfish sightings to the Marine Conservation Society for its annual survey of marine wildlife, including a 2% increase in sightings of the Portuguese man o'war.The tentacles of the man o’war are covered in venom-filled capsules which are used to paralyse and kill fish and other small creatures.But while excruciatingly painful for humans, a man o'war sting is not usually deadly.
Rishi Sunak surprises commuters by selling poppies at central London Tube stationPrime Minister held tray full of poppies and talked to members of the public during the brief appearance to which no media was invited
How King Charles's new poppy wreath will be different to Queen Elizabeth'sThe new design will feature far fewer poppies than that of his mother, but they will be bigger
‘This is a dark day’: Bounty fans call new Celebrations tubs ‘the worst idea since Brexit’‘Good morning to everyone except the person who decided to remove Bounty’s from a tub of Celebrations,’ one person wrote
QuoteBounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trialBounty hunters may have their work cut out this Christmas, after chocolate manufacturer Mars Wrigley said it would be eliminating the sweet from some of its tubs.The coconut-flavoured treat may be marketed as a slice of paradise, but nearly 40% of us hate them, Mars says.So a limited run of "No Bounty" tubs will go on sale at 40 Tesco stores in the run-up to Christmas.It comes after the brand let shoppers return unwanted Bounties last year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63497187Eliminate Bounty... there'll be a mutiny