All news by author: Tim Hanlon

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New Covid variant XBB.1.5 is the 'most transmissible yet' warns the WHO
The new Covid subvariant XBB.1.5, which has seen a rise from 4% to 41% of US infections during December, is the "most transmissible yet" warned the World Health Organisation
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Cops make KFC order to customer after delivery driver caught for uninsured car
Newton Abbot Police in Devon stopped a speeding delivery driver and seized their car after finding it was uninsured but still ensured that the a hungry customer received their KFC
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Wind and rain to batter Brits with fresh warnings in force amid flooding fears
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain in what is expected to be a very wet few days with people also told to expect flooding as snow melts in milder temperatures
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US denies plans for 'nuclear training' with South Korea amid threat from North
US President Joe Biden gave a blunt "no" after being questioned if the country was planning to hold nuclear exercises with South Korea as reportedly suggested by its leader Yoon Suk-yeol
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Workers 'may be handed more perks in bid to end crippling industrial action'
The government could give striking workers extra perks to bring crippling industrial action to an end but it will "hold firm" on pay, a Whitehall source reportedly said
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New Year reveller dies after firework gets caught in her clothes and explodes
Elisangela Tinem Goncalves, 38, was at a New Year's celebration on a Sao Paulo beach when she was hit by a firework in the chest which got caught in her clothing before exploding
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Four dead after two helicopters crash in mid-air Sea World horror
Witnesses watched in horror as two helicopters smashed into each other mid-air on Australia's Gold Coast, with four people reportedly killed and three more fighting for their lives in hospital
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Beast from the East 2 fears as UK hit with snow and temperature falls to -10C
The Met Office has issued warnings for ice in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland as Arctic air brings freezing temperatures for Monday morning when it could drop to -10C
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William and Kate try to blend in during low-key festive outing with the children
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen looking low-key as they left the Christmas-themed park Lapland UK with their three young children George, Charlotte and Louis
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Doctor filmed stealing patient's coat because 'it was cold outside' to keep job
Dr Rajashree Chavan was caught on CCTV smuggling a coat out of Lister Hospital in Stevenage, and when questioned by police she said "it was cold and she wanted protection from the weather"
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Mum of 22 Sue Radford went on 11 holidays in 2022 from Maldives to luxe US trip
Mum-of-22 Sue Radford may have a hectic lifestyle, but she was able to squeeze in 11 holidays during a lavish 2022 that included a Maldives break and a US shopping trip
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'Bitter' Harry savages William in new book saying he had to play 'second fiddle'
The Duke of Sussex's memoir 'Spare', due to be published on January 10, is expected to reveal more about his fractious relationship with older brother Prince William
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New Year partiers don't let weather warnings spoil the fun as they ring in 2023
Brits up and down the country were in high spirits as they partied in bars and clubs or went to firework displays with friends as the booze flowed on New Year's Eve despite the wind and rain
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Brit 'saw her insides' after being cut open by propeller on luxury diving trip
WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGE: Amor Armitage was enjoying a dream Caribbean holiday when she was cut open by a boat propeller while snorkelling and is now facing a hospital bill of £60,000