Wizz Air has come under serious criticism after one of its offshoots restarted flights to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced it will restart flights from Abu Dhabi to Moscow later this year, with tickets on sale from October 3. The budget airline - which was launched in Hungary - is breaking ranks with other carriers to start flying passengers to and from Russia. The country has been under a major international boycott for months due to its invasion of Ukraine, which has claimed countless lives and seen Russia accused of despicable war crimes. Flights to Russia from the UK and EU are banned, with the EU currently under some pressure to block all visas for Russian tourists. Wizz Air's Abu Dhabi branch has restarted Russian flights ( Image: Getty Images) Wizz had initially launched the route in December 2021, before suspending it when Russia invaded Ukraine. Etihad, Emirates and FlyDubai are among the airlines operating to … [Read more...] about Fury as Wizz Air UAE breaks Russia boycott to restart flights to Moscow
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Car crashes into family-of-five walking on pavement with 2 killed and child injured
Two people have been killed and a child was seriously injured after a car smashed into five pedestrians last night. The family, who were local to the area, were all walking together in Ramsgate at roughly 9.35pm when a black Alfa Romeo sped into them outside a multi-storey car park. Sadly, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 30s were both declared dead last night, Kent Police said in a statement this morning. A young girl of primary school age was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries where she remains. A schoolboy and a man in his 40s also suffered minor injuries in the smash. Police confirmed the family was not from the Ramsgate area. Witnesses said the family were on holiday from Israel as locals shared on social media that they could hear screams last night following the crash. Yoram and Noga Hirschfield were named by the Jerusalem Post as the victims of last night's crash. Did you see what happened? Email [email protected] The smash … [Read more...] about Car crashes into family-of-five walking on pavement with 2 killed and child injured
Brit beachgoers warned of tiny sea creatures with a sting ‘more painful than childbirth’
Brit beachgoers soaking up the sun have been warned of tiny sea creatures with a sting "more painful than childbirth" after 11 people were left in agony. The tiny weever fish is causing havoc on beaches across the UK, with coastguards issuing an urgent safety warning amid multiple concerning reports. Beachgoers complained of being stung by the fish, with 11 people said to have trodden on the weever fish, whose spine is said to cause excruciating pain "worse than childbirth". READ MORE: 'Witch' used 'Wicca Book of Spells' and shotgun to set fire to cars at dealership The poisonous fish are said to have given some extreme bouts of pain to 11 victims so far, with a swimmer saying that they deliver some extreme pain. Coastguard officials have said the reports are "nothing to be alarmed about" but advise those heading to the beach to wear some type of footwear. Weever fish bury themselves slightly in sand near the water's edge at low tide, with the small, 8cm fish … [Read more...] about Brit beachgoers warned of tiny sea creatures with a sting ‘more painful than childbirth’
Bloke’s JustEat anger after he’s charged staggering £249 for his Greggs sausage melt
A man was left shocked after his JustEat takeaway from Greggs , which contained a sausage, bean and cheese melt , crisps, cookies and a sandwich meal deal, cost him £249 . Liam Halewood, 36, issued a warning to other JustEat customers after noticing the eye-watering bill. The Boy George impersonator had ordered his Greggs using the JustEat app, and urged others to check their bank accounts if they recently did the same. READ MORE: Overwhelmed mum 'properly crying' in Greggs after staff brand her 'sausage roll thief' Liam, who currently lives in Blackpool but is from Liverpool originally, posted his monster receipt on social media. He also claimed that other people had suffered from the same issue, reports the Liverpool Echo . He said: "I ordered the food and then it got taken out of my bank showing £249 for the delivery. "One [person] said it was costing them £900 and another said it was going to cost them £399 for the delivery charges. "I think JustEat … [Read more...] about Bloke’s JustEat anger after he’s charged staggering £249 for his Greggs sausage melt
Vernon Kay insists he was ‘misinterpreted’ as he’s accused of stirring the pot with tweet
This Morning: Vernon Kay pushes Love Island's Jay off screen SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Vernon Kay, 48, has taken to Twitter in a plea to fans not to misinterpret a comment he made about cyclists in London. In view of his 1.1 million followers, the television presenter wrote a tweet seemingly slamming cyclists for running red lights. Related articles Ian Hislop on time apart from wife Victoria 'Lives in Greece!' John Travolta's daughter offers support amid Grease co-stars death He wrote sarcastically: “Driving through London. “The new law change allowing cyclists to go through a red light is really working….” The star’s fans were quick to jump out at him for the comment, before Vernon was … [Read more...] about Vernon Kay insists he was ‘misinterpreted’ as he’s accused of stirring the pot with tweet
‘Thought you were naked!’ Carol Vorderman, 61, distracts fans with VERY low cut bikini
'Thought you were naked!' Carol Vorderman distracts fans with extremely low cut bikini Carol Vorderman, 61, appeared to be nude in a new video on her social media, leaving her fans shocked. (Image: INSTAGRAM) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Carol Vorderman, 61, appeared to be nude in a new video on her social media, leaving her fans shocked. The Countdown star chatted to the camera while wearing a very low cut nude-coloured bikini top, and it looked like she was in the buff. She promoted her new TikTok account from her retreat in Portugal, where she has been exercising a lot as well as enjoying some relaxation. Rob replied: “That flesh coloured bikini top made me look twice …. and I doubt I was the only one”. Exiled Sinners added: … [Read more...] about ‘Thought you were naked!’ Carol Vorderman, 61, distracts fans with VERY low cut bikini
Ozzy Osbourne breaks Sharon Osbourne’s heart with bittersweet health update after life-altering surgery
August 11, 2022 - 14:47 BST Ozzy Osbourne has shared a health update following life-altering surgery, revealing his condition is breaking his wife Sharon Osbourne's heart Ozzy Osbourne has probably been through every possible emotion while dealing with his ongoing health battles over the years. READ: Sharon Osbourne shares unexpected health update on husband Ozzy The Black Sabbath frontman recently underwent surgery in the hopes of getting his old life back, which appears to have been a success as he is on the road to recovery, but it hasn't come without heartache. Loading the player... WATCH: Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's wild love story Ozzy admitted that after his life-altering procedure and plenty of painkillers, he is feeling hopeful that he will one day be able to go back on the road with his band, but his struggles with his health and recovery have been difficult for his wife, Sharon Osbourne, to watch. … [Read more...] about Ozzy Osbourne breaks Sharon Osbourne’s heart with bittersweet health update after life-altering surgery
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: When will Her Majesty meet our next Prime Minister?
The Queen will meet her new prime minister at Balmoral only if her health is poor enough to warrant it, I am told. Courtiers prefer this outcome because of the negative publicity the alternative would bring. ‘A return to London in early September could mark the early end of her summer break coming just after the only fixed point in her Scottish summer, the Braemar Gathering on September 3 – the first after a pandemic hiatus.’ 'The Queen will meet her new prime minister at Balmoral only if her health is poor enough to warrant it, I am told' The BBC has found a new way of spending our licence fee. A Miss Marianna Spring tweets: ‘Delighted I’ve been promoted from reporter and I’m now the BBC’s first Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent! I’ll keep investigating real-world consequences of online disinformation, trolling and all that’s bad on social media...’ Shouldn’t this be covered by their media correspondent? Adrian Dunbar Droll Line of … [Read more...] about EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: When will Her Majesty meet our next Prime Minister?
Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry & Meg to drop HUGE bombshells in coming months and Oprah was ‘the tip of the iceberg’
THE MEDIA storm Prince Harry & Meghan Markle are weathering is just the beginning as they plan to launch more tell all books. While the public and the Royal Family await Prince Harry's upcoming bombshell "heart felt" memoir with baited breath, a royal commentator has said this is just the start. Following the Sussexes burst into the limelight away from the Firm with their Oprah interview, royal commentator Neil Sean told his YouTube clan there's no way to "stem the flow of" media attention. Meghan' s close friend Omid Scobie also co-wrote Finding Freedom with Carolyn Durand, and they have announced a sequel in the coming months following Harry's memoir release. Furthermore, Meghan and Harry have a Netflix docuseries in the pipeline, meaning all eyes will be on them in the coming months. Neil Sean said they are in desperate need of a PR shake up, and that they are now battling with "who they're going to hire, who they're going to keep and, more importantly, who … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry & Meg to drop HUGE bombshells in coming months and Oprah was ‘the tip of the iceberg’
‘ISIS Beatle’ in UK court on terrorism charges after airport arrest on UK return
A British man accused of being the fourth member of the "ISIS Beatles" appeared in court today. Aine Davis, 38, was arrested after flying into Luton Airport yesterday. Davis, originally from West London, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth. He has been charged with possession of a firearm for terror purposes, and two charges relating to funding terrorism. The charges relate to alleged offences in 2013 and 2014. Davis, who wore a grey long-sleeve T-shirt and grey trousers, and was flanked by two security officers. He did not enter any pleas to the charges. Aine Davis was arrested at Luton Airport ( Image: Getty Images) He was remanded in custody until his next appearance at the Old Bailey on September 2 by Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring. He has previously denied being one of the ISIS Beatles - who were given the nickname by hostages in Syria because of their English accents. Head of the … [Read more...] about ‘ISIS Beatle’ in UK court on terrorism charges after airport arrest on UK return