Julie Phillips, partner of ex-Three Lions striker Kevin Phillips, was reportedly arrested following the knife attack in Lichfield, Staffordshire, but was released without chargeThe wife of a former England international footballer was reportedly arrested following a knife attack which left a young man in a critical condition. Julie Phillips, partner of ex-striker Kevin Phillips, spent two nights at a police station following the incident on Saturday before being released without charge, it is claimed. Mrs Phillips, 49, was said to have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder...…Julie Phillips, partner of ex-Three Lions striker Kevin Phillips, was reportedly arrested following the knife attack in Lichfield, Staffordshire, but was released without chargeThe wife of a former England international footballer was reportedly arrested following a knife attack which left a young man in a critical condition. Julie Phillips, partner of ex-striker Kevin Phillips, spent two nights at a police station following the incident on Saturday before being released without charge, it is claimed. Mrs Phillips, 49, was said to have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder...WW…

Britain's coronavirus death toll is about 35% higher than previously reported, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, meaning today's true total could be approaching 40,000Video UnavailableThe UK's true death toll is the highest in Europe and the second highest in the world, according to new figures which suggest it is just under 40,000. New data shows 29,710 people had died of Covid-19 in England and Wales as of April 24, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It means the UK's total two weeks ago was higher than Italy's current toll of 29,079 and is second...…Britain's coronavirus death toll is about 35% higher than previously reported, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, meaning today's true total could be approaching 40,000Video UnavailableThe UK's true death toll is the highest in Europe and the second highest in the world, according to new figures which suggest it is just under 40,000. New data shows 29,710 people had died of Covid-19 in England and Wales as of April 24, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It means the UK's total two weeks ago was higher than Italy's current toll of 29,079 and is second...WW…

Mike Padgham, of the Independent Care Group which represents care homes and home care providers, believes at least 4,000 care home residents have died from coronavirus across the UKVideo UnavailableThere are fears coronavirus has claimed at least 4,000 lives in care homes across the UK as deaths go under-reported. Experts warned a "hidden epidemic" of is sweeping care homes across Britain and deaths from Covid-19 are not being recorded accurately due to a lack of testing. The number of deaths in care homes is not included in the daily death toll and there have been reports some GPs are not...…Mike Padgham, of the Independent Care Group which represents care homes and home care providers, believes at least 4,000 care home residents have died from coronavirus across the UKVideo UnavailableThere are fears coronavirus has claimed at least 4,000 lives in care homes across the UK as deaths go under-reported. Experts warned a "hidden epidemic" of is sweeping care homes across Britain and deaths from Covid-19 are not being recorded accurately due to a lack of testing. The number of deaths in care homes is not included in the daily death toll and there have been reports some GPs are not...WW…

WARNING - DISTRESSING DETAILS: Tishko Ahmed Shabaz, 23, is accused of decapitating 17-year-old Wilma Andersson in Sweden when she visited his flat to collect her belongings after ending their relationshipA teenage girl was beheaded by her ex-boyfriend when she returned to his flat to collect her belongings after she broke up with him, it has been claimed. Wilma Andersson, 17, disappeared on November 14 last year before police found a 'body part' a fortnight later which turned out to be her head. Her ex-boyfriend Tishko Ahmed Shabaz was arrested and has now been charged with her murder in a...…WARNING - DISTRESSING DETAILS: Tishko Ahmed Shabaz, 23, is accused of decapitating 17-year-old Wilma Andersson in Sweden when she visited his flat to collect her belongings after ending their relationshipA teenage girl was beheaded by her ex-boyfriend when she returned to his flat to collect her belongings after she broke up with him, it has been claimed. Wilma Andersson, 17, disappeared on November 14 last year before police found a 'body part' a fortnight later which turned out to be her head. Her ex-boyfriend Tishko Ahmed Shabaz was arrested and has now been charged with her murder in a...WW…

Ben McCafferty, 34, defied the odds and survived the killer bug after a two-week battle at Bradford Royal Infirmary in West Yorkshire, with his parents paying tribute to the "exceptional" staffVideo UnavailableA man with Down syndrome has beaten coronavirus after being given just 24 hours to live. Ben McCafferty, 34, had an emotional reunion with his family on Saturday after fighting off the disease over a fortnight at Bradford Royal Infirmary in West Yorkshire. Stepfather Neil was filmed in the end of life ward with Ben as he prepared to go home against all the odds, paying tribute to the...…Ben McCafferty, 34, defied the odds and survived the killer bug after a two-week battle at Bradford Royal Infirmary in West Yorkshire, with his parents paying tribute to the "exceptional" staffVideo UnavailableA man with Down syndrome has beaten coronavirus after being given just 24 hours to live. Ben McCafferty, 34, had an emotional reunion with his family on Saturday after fighting off the disease over a fortnight at Bradford Royal Infirmary in West Yorkshire. Stepfather Neil was filmed in the end of life ward with Ben as he prepared to go home against all the odds, paying tribute to the...WW…

Matt Hancock announced 122,347 in the 24 hours to 9am today - smashing the 100k a day target - but admitted some tests were counted when they were posted outVideo Unavailable The government claims to have smashed its target of 100,000 tests a day - but a row has erupted over how the tests were counted. Matt Hancock announced 122,347 tests were provided in the 24 hours to 9am on May 1st. But tens of thousands of these tests are at-home tests which have been delivered, but haven't yet been returned. Announcing the figure, Mr Hancock said: "I knew it was an audacious goal but we needed an...…Matt Hancock announced 122,347 in the 24 hours to 9am today - smashing the 100k a day target - but admitted some tests were counted when they were posted outVideo Unavailable The government claims to have smashed its target of 100,000 tests a day - but a row has erupted over how the tests were counted. Matt Hancock announced 122,347 tests were provided in the 24 hours to 9am on May 1st. But tens of thousands of these tests are at-home tests which have been delivered, but haven't yet been returned. Announcing the figure, Mr Hancock said: "I knew it was an audacious goal but we needed an...WW…

Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who is leading the investigation into Christian Brueckner, has written to Madeleine McCann's parents to confirm she was murdered – but he “can’t say why” he knowsVideo UnavailableThe prosecutor in the Madeleine McCann probe has written to her parents to confirm she was murdered – but he “can’t say why” he knows. Hans Christian Wolters is leading the investigation into Christian Brueckner, 43 – the man named as the main suspect in Maddie’s disappearance. He said there has been an increasing exchange of information between the German team, Scotland Yard and...…Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who is leading the investigation into Christian Brueckner, has written to Madeleine McCann's parents to confirm she was murdered – but he “can’t say why” he knowsVideo UnavailableThe prosecutor in the Madeleine McCann probe has written to her parents to confirm she was murdered – but he “can’t say why” he knows. Hans Christian Wolters is leading the investigation into Christian Brueckner, 43 – the man named as the main suspect in Maddie’s disappearance. He said there has been an increasing exchange of information between the German team, Scotland Yard and...WW…

EXCLUSIVE: The University of Oxford insists “no pause to the study is required” after a smaller dose was administered by accident during a trial of a potential Covid-19 vaccineBritish scientists racing to develop the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine have accidentally given clinical trial participants the wrong dose. The mistake will be a huge embarrassment for the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial viewed as being in pole position to produce the first jab. The first of 30 million doses for Brits had been expected to be approved as soon as September. Oxford University insists “no pause to the study...…EXCLUSIVE: The University of Oxford insists “no pause to the study is required” after a smaller dose was administered by accident during a trial of a potential Covid-19 vaccineBritish scientists racing to develop the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine have accidentally given clinical trial participants the wrong dose. The mistake will be a huge embarrassment for the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial viewed as being in pole position to produce the first jab. The first of 30 million doses for Brits had been expected to be approved as soon as September. Oxford University insists “no pause to the study...WW…

EXCLUSIVE: The misery of our 'Franken-chickens' has been exposed in an undercover investigation by Open Cages - as birds reared by supermarket firms end their days deformed and in painVideo UnavailableChickens reared by firms supplying major supermarkets spend their final days in “chronic pain”, an undercover investigation has found. Dubbed “Franken-chickens” by animal welfare campaigners, these birds grow at an unnatural rate to satisfy Britain’s billion-a-year appetite for chicken. Today, most UK factory farm chickens are from breeds developed to gain 95 grams a day. They are slaughtered...…EXCLUSIVE: The misery of our 'Franken-chickens' has been exposed in an undercover investigation by Open Cages - as birds reared by supermarket firms end their days deformed and in painVideo UnavailableChickens reared by firms supplying major supermarkets spend their final days in “chronic pain”, an undercover investigation has found. Dubbed “Franken-chickens” by animal welfare campaigners, these birds grow at an unnatural rate to satisfy Britain’s billion-a-year appetite for chicken. Today, most UK factory farm chickens are from breeds developed to gain 95 grams a day. They are slaughtered...WW…

The issues Professor Ashton, from Liverpool, was mocked for in some quarters just four weeks ago - like testing and a delayed lockdown - are now more prominent than everVideo UnavailableA professor was 'mocked' for his views on the UK's approach to tackling a month ago - but his beliefs may have been right.   Professor John Ashton, appearing on BBC's Question Time on Thursday March 12, was heavily critical of the government's 'slow' response to the growing crisis. The former regional public health director from Liverpool warned that the lack of testing and preparation was...…The issues Professor Ashton, from Liverpool, was mocked for in some quarters just four weeks ago - like testing and a delayed lockdown - are now more prominent than everVideo UnavailableA professor was 'mocked' for his views on the UK's approach to tackling a month ago - but his beliefs may have been right.   Professor John Ashton, appearing on BBC's Question Time on Thursday March 12, was heavily critical of the government's 'slow' response to the growing crisis. The former regional public health director from Liverpool warned that the lack of testing and preparation was...WW…