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Brits heading on Spain holidays this summer may find themselves having to wear face masks indoors, as the holiday hotspot considers bringing back measures due to rising Covid cases. Popular destinations such as the Canaries and Costa del Sol haven't ruled out the possibility of re-introducing mandatory face masks indoors. At the moment, they're advising people to be cautious and wear a mask inside by choice. So far, the Spanish government has ruled out the reintroduction of the indoor masks rule which was lifted in April for bars, shops and restaurants but not on public transport. READ MORE: Spain bans smoking on beaches for holidaymakers with risk of £1,700 penalty fine Head of the epidemiology section of the general directorate of public health of the Government of the Canary Islands, Amós García Rojas said he couldn't rule out demanding mask indoors again “to protect the vulnerable”. "The pandemic is not gone," he stressed. "It is necessary to continue maintaining … [Read more...] about Spain could bring back face mask rules for Brits ahead of the summer holidays

He's an old man with a huge heart and a lot of love to give - but nobody has stuck by his side. Kengo, the 15-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, is the oldest rescue dog across all Dogs Trust rehoming centres in the UK. He was originally found as a stray in 2018 and taken to the Leeds centre, where he was happily rehomed with a family. But in 2021, his owner sadly passed away and he found himself in the care of the rehoming team again. Kengo was then adopted once more, only to come back for a third time in April, after his owner could no longer care for him. Now, lovable Kengo has his paws crossed that he'll find a final home to spend his twilight years. Kengo may be old but he has a spring in his step ( Image: Dogs Trust) Sign to our TeamDogs newsletter for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and stories. Kengo is well above the age of four - the average age of a Dogs Trust dog - and is well and truly into his retirement years. … [Read more...] about Dogs Trust oldest dog returns to centre for third time – desperate for final family

One of the UK's top competitive eaters has destroyed the country's biggest breakfast challenge – and gobbled an extraordinary 8,000 calories in a mere eight minutes. Birmingham-born Leah Shutkever - who claims to hold a staggering 27 Guinness World Records – complete the Bicester Bean's huge food challenge last month. She managed to eat of five eggs, five sausages, five rashers of bacon, five tomatoes, five hash browns and five black puddings, as well as five pieces of toast, five portions of beans and five portions of mushrooms. READ MORE: Bakery threatened with court over 'blasphemous' sandwich that disrespects Jesus And she did it all in just eight minutes and two seconds, smashing the Oxfordshire café's previous record of 12 minutes and 50 seconds, which was set just two weeks prior. Leah, who is also a YouTube star, said: "The previous record was so good it made me nervous - I really wanted to beat it. “It was a difficult challenge for the time scale that I … [Read more...] about UK’s ‘top female eater’ absolutely demolishes 8,000 calorie challenge in just 8 minutes

A terrified performing bear attacked a circus ringmaster in front of a large crowd of children and their parents. The brown bear suddenly became agitated before going into the ring to show its tricks in Russian city Blagoveshchensk. There were gasps from the audience as the ringmaster and a tamer struggled to control the brown bear, yanking its leash to force it to obey, as it tried to escape. One is heard shouting: “What's wrong? Damn.” The trainers each fed a treat to the bear - which was on a leash - and the animal performed a trick jumping on stools while standing tall on its hind legs. Travelling circus in Russian city Blagoveshchensk ( Image: Zvezdny Circus/east2west news) There were relieved cheers from spectators when the bear completed its stunt. There was no fence or carried to the crowd. As the footage spread online, there were calls for a ban on live animal performances in circuses. There were gasps from the audience as the ringmaster and a … [Read more...] about Bear attacks circus ringmaster in front of children before cruel stunt

Two climbers caused an avalanche in the west Highlands which swept one of them almost 1,000ft over a cliff. The climber who was sent hurtling over a series of rocky crags on Creag Meagaidh was later airlifted to hospital in Fort William. The other managed to walk down the mountain on the northern side of Glen Spean. They were assisted by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, whose spokesman said: "Two climbers on Staghorn triggered an avalanche and one was swept about 300m over crags." Avalanche: Creag Meagaidh in Lochaber "The avalanched casualty was picked up and transferred to the Belford Hospital," he continued. "The lead climber managed to down climb to foot of route and was picked up by team members and walked out." Read more: In another mountain incident, two climbers were swept around 650ft when they triggered an avalanche on Ben Nevis on Saturday, reports the Daily Record. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service, which warned of a high risk of … [Read more...] about Climber swept almost 1000ft off cliff and over series of rocky crags after causing avalanche

Nick Kyrgios received a medical time out early in the third set (Image: BBC) Sign up for FREE for breaking Wimbledon news and player updates 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 Nick Kyrgios has received a medical time out after calling the physio to the court for the second time in his fourth-round match against Brandon Nakashima. The Aussie has held his left shoulder several times throughout the match, as the pair are currently level at one-set all. Related articles Nick Kyrgios v Brandon Nakashima LIVE: Aussie star in Wimbledon action Kyrgios seeks medical attention during Wimbledon clash in injury scare Kyrgios has been struggling with a left shoulder injury since the first set, as he told his box it was "not … [Read more...] about Nick Kyrgios injury woes continue in Wimbledon fourth round as star gets medical time out

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In the central Oregon city of Bend, the sole Planned Parenthood clinic serving the eastern half of the state is bracing for an influx of patients, particularly from neighboring Idaho, where a trigger law banning most abortions is expected to take effect this summer. “We've already started hiring,” said Joanna Dennis-Cook, the Bend Health Center Manager. Across the U.S. West, many abortion providers serving rural areas were already struggling to meet demand in a vast region where staffing shortages and long travel distances are barriers to reproductive services for women. Oregon alone is larger geographically than the entire United Kingdom. Some facilities serving rural communities in states where abortion remains legal worry those pre-existing challenges could be further compounded by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as more patients travel from states … [Read more...] about In rural West, more worries about access to abortion clinics

July 04, 2022 - 16:23 BST British tennis hopeful Cameron Norrie on being 'the last one standing' after Andy Murray's shock Wimbledon exit. Details... British tennis player Cameron Norrie is set to play his most important Wimbledon match on Tuesday after making it through to the quarterfinals for the first time. MORE: Andy Murray makes exciting announcement amid shock Wimbledon exit It comes shortly after two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray got knocked out of the second round on Wednesday. Loading the player... WATCH: Alex De Minaur wins over Wimbledon fans with sweet shout-out to Katie Boulter Cameron, who is ranked 12th in the world, confessed he is ready to take some of the pressure that comes with being the British No 1 as he continues his breakthrough grand slam run at the Championships. READ: Katie Boulter's boyfriend Alex De Minaur gives the sweetest shout-out after Wimbledon win SEE: … [Read more...] about British star Cameron Norrie on being ‘the last one standing’ after Andy Murray’s shock Wimbledon exit

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 11 NEW YORK (AP) — The rent has come due for America’s small businesses and at a very inopportune time. Landlords were lenient about rent payments during the first two years of the pandemic. Now, many are asking for back rent, and some are raising the current rent as well. Meanwhile, most of the government aid programs that helped small businesses get through the pandemic have ended while inflation has sharply pushed up the cost of supplies, shipping, and labor. Martin Garcia, owner of gift and décor store Gramercy Gift Gallery in San Antonio, Texas, survived the first part of the pandemic in part by paying his landlord whatever rent he could each month. Then in August 2021, after the federal moratorium on evictions ended, his landlord asked for the full amount of back rent that he owed. “I needed $10,000 in 15 days,” Garcia said. He … [Read more...] about Add rent to the rising costs bedeviling small businesses

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 11 POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province. Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin in a televised meeting Monday that Russian forces had taken control of Luhansk, which together with the neighboring Donetsk province makes up Ukraine's industrial heartland of Donbas. Shoigu told Putin that “the operation” was completed on Sunday after Russian troops overran the city of Lysychansk, the last stronghold of Ukrainian forces in Luhansk. Putin, in turn, said that the military units “that took part in active hostilities and achieved success, victory” in Luhansk, “should rest, increase their combat capabilities.” Putin’s … [Read more...] about Putin declares victory in eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk