Adam Woodyatt has evoked his Ian Beale character on EastEnders for his latest job while taking a break from the BBC soap. The 53-year-old was often seen on Albert Square feeding the residents of Walford from his cafe and takeaway outlets and now he has had a taste of that life for real. The actor is taking an extended break from the show, since January, and in that time he has been travelling the UK with the stage production Looking Good Dead. His latest has seen him pitch up in Buckinghamshire to sell burgers to the public, to help out some friends of his. Adam Woodyatt has been working on a burger stall ( Image: Instagram) Adam Woodyatt' has been touring the UK during break from EastEnders It was no greasy spoon or burger van for Adam though, as he was at The Pub in The Park event and he helped run The Star at Harome stall. The actor joked with fans of the soap that he wasn't actually Ian Beale …
Russian hit squad ‘leader’ charged by UK over Salisbury Novichok murder plot
The suspected leader of the Kremlin hit squad behind the Salisbury nerve agent attack has been charged by British prosecutors. Denis Sergeev, a high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer, travelled to the UK on the same day as the two assassins already named as wanted men. The trio are also suspected of carrying out attacks in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, Scotland Yard has revealed. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon said: “All three are dangerous individuals who have tried to murder people here in the UK.” Mr Haydon, the senior national coordinator of counter terrorism, told a press conference that the men were believed to be part of the elite GRU unit, the main military foreign intelligence service of Russia. He said: “Being members of the GRU and Russian military they will be highly trained individuals.” Sergeev, 50, flew to Heathrow from Moscow using the name Sergey Fedotov on Friday March 2, 2018, arriving four hours before the other two spies. …
Phones 4u billionaire fighting for life after breaking 11 bones in holiday bike crash
The founder of Phones 4u was left fighting for his life after he was involved in a horror crash while on holiday in Italy. John Caudwell, 68, said he needed a number of operations after he broke 11 bones in the freak accident. The business tycoon was airlifted to hospital in Florence after the front tyre of his bicycle exploded while he was riding down a mountain at 25mph. He was then rushed to a hospital, where staff did not speak any English, and received treatment for a punctured lung, broken collarbone, shattered shoulder blade and six broken ribs. Mr Caudwell told The Sun he was thankful he was wearing a helmet - which he credits with saving his life. He had to undergo a number of operations ( Image: John Caudwell/Instagram) He said: "I'm 99 per cent certain that if I hadn't been wearing a helmet I would have paid with my life. "The accident came out of nowhere. I was on my first downhill bend of the ride and my front tyre exploded, …
Richard H. Kirk dead: Cabaret Voltaire’s ‘towering genius’ has died aged 65
Cabaret Voltaire found member Richard H Kirk has died, aged 65. His death was confirmed by record label Mute, in a statement. The poignant announcement labelled the musician as a “towering creative genius”. The statement read: “It is with great sadness that we confirm our great and dear friend, Richard H Kirk has passed away. “Richard was a towering creative genius who led a singular and driven path throughout his life and musical career. “We will miss him so much. We ask that his family are given space at this time.” A cause of death has not yet been announced. Richard H. Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire in 1980 Stephen Mallinder, Richard H Kirk in Holland Park, London Cabaret Voltaire were originally active between 1973-1994 with Richard a founding member alongside Chris Watson until 1981 and Stephen Mallinder until 1994. The group then took a break for 20 years until Richard returned to the band in 2014 …
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Fire breaks out on roof of Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, 1 injured
A fire broke out on the roof of Caesar's Superdome in New Orleans on Tuesday, leaving one employee injured. Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the home of the New Orleans Saints football team at around 12:30 p.m. local time, Fox 8 Live reported. The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) dispatched 23 units carrying 51 personnel members to handle the situation. Around a dozen firefighters had to climb up the side of the building in order to reach the flames. Employees, who did not report smelling smoke while the blaze was active, were evacuated from the building at around 12:40 p.m. as a precaution. They were able to return inside when the NOFD gave the all-clear at 1:10 p.m. There were said to be approximately 70 employees on the premises at the time. Locals began posting images of the fire while it was active. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the Superdome, with some people reporting that they had seen workers on the roof near where the fire …
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Timeline: ‘He wanted to die rather than go back’: a year of migration
(Reuters) - Cold, hunger and danger. These are the conditions people face when they flee their countries, often risking their lives to escape circumstances ranging from poverty to war. About 4.2 million people were reported as stateless at the end of last year, although the true global figure is estimated to be significantly higher, according to the U.N. refugee agency. Between 2018 and 2020, an average of between 290,000 and 340,000 children per year were born into a refugee life. Below is an overview of some of the struggles people leaving their homelands have faced this year so far. JANUARY * In Bosnia, dozens of people, some fleeing conflict in Afghanistan, shelter in abandoned buildings in and around the northwestern town of Bihac. They wrap up as best they can against snow and frost as they queue to reach European Union-member Croatia across the border. * Thousands of Hondurans, including many families with children, cross the border at El Florido to Guatemala, …
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‘Good news for holidaymakers as rules relax – but ensure you’re properly covered’
The relaxation on travel is good news for holidaymakers and the tourism industry. Families can now look forward to a half-term break without having to worry about the confusing traffic light scheme. Double-jabbed passengers travelling from non-red list countries will also be able to take a cheaper lateral flow test. British restrictions on travel were looking increasingly absurd when other countries have far fewer cases of Covid and, in many instances, have vaccinated more people. Bear in mind the UK has the highest rate of infections of anywhere in Europe. Do you agree? Have your say in the comment section As Environment Secretary George Eustice let slip today the emergence of a new variant could trigger another lockdown. Holidaymakers have learned from bitter experience this government has a habit of changing its travel advice at short notice. If you are thinking of going abroad make sure your trip …
Insulate Britain protest causes M25 chaos for fifth day as activists storm road
Police have made 23 arrests after Insulate Britain stormed onto the M25 for a fifth day bringing traffic to a standstill. Police said they made the arrests during the protests at a junction near Cobham, at Surrey. More than 30 protesters tussled with police and blocked the road on both sides near Junction 10. Tense scenes of the protesters walking out into moving rush hour traffic brought exasperation again today for motorists using the busy route. One video shows a group of drivers having to brake quickly to avoid hitting the group of climate activists. It's the fifth time in just over a week the climate activists have obstructed the UK's busiest motorway which encircles London. Are you held up in traffic? Email [email protected] The protesters blockade traffic again on Tuesday morning ( Image: LBC) Surrey Police tweeted at 8.20am: "We are currently in attendance between junctions 9 and 10 of the M25 dealing with a protest which was …
Fury as school teachers tell girls to ‘hold in periods’ while toilet doors are removed
Students at a secondary school have been told to "hold in" their periods during lessons, a mum has claimed. Toilet doors at the All Saints Academy in Wyke Regis, Weymouth have also been removed, the concerned parent said. The mum-of-two says that some students are required to provide a doctor’s note if they wish to use the loo during class. “I was horrified," the 49-year-old told Sun Online. Are there unusual rules at your children's schools? Email [email protected] The All Saints Academy in Wyke Regis "My daughter said 'what about us girls when we have our period, if we have an accident and we need to get to the taps, not only have we got teachers walking past and students, but any visitors to the school'. “She said 'we don’t feel comfortable going to the bathroom'. She said 'it’s not school anymore mum, it feels like prison'." The mum has claimed that pupils are now …
Mum, 25, found dead after mental health staff ‘failed to turn up’ for appointment
A mum-of-three has been found dead at her home just hours after a mental health crisis team allegedly failed to turn up for an emergency appointment. Natasha Adams' relatives said community mental health staff were due to visit her flat on August 12, BirminghamLive reports. However, the NHS workers did not show up and only arrived hours after her body was found by a neighbour the next day, her family claim. The 25-year-old, from Solihull, went to A&E at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 11 to seek help for her severe anxiety. It is understood she saw staff from Solihull and Birmingham Mental Health Hospital Trust, who are based at the site. Her family claim they were told the community mental health staff at the hospital arranged for someone from their home care team to visit Natasha at her flat on the Thursday. The 25-year-old sought help for her severe anxiety just before her death But they claim they never turned up, only …