Inquest opens into death of baby boy amid murder investigation

[ad_1] The baby was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital but died five days later Atijus Elertaitis was found not to be breathing by his parents, an inquest heard (stock image)(Image: Google) Paramedics were called to a property in March after the parents of a three-month-old baby found him not to be breathing, an inquest opening has […]

Fact To File a major doubt for Ryanair Chase with JP McManus facing last-minute call

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Shell CEO’s pay jumps 60% despite slump in oil firm’s profits

[ad_1] The chief executive of Shell saw his pay jump more than 60% to almost £14m in 2025 despite a slump in profits at the oil company and prospects of rising pump prices related to war in the Middle East. The package for Wael Sawan, who took the top job in 2023 and has refocused […]

Prisoner charged with Ian Huntley’s murder appears in court

[ad_1] A man charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison has appeared in court. Anthony Russell, 43, appeared at Teesside Crown Court via videolink from HMP Frankland, near Durham, for a 10-minute preliminary hearing on Thursday. Russell is charged with the murder of the 52-year-old, who was allegedly attacked at the maximum-security jail […]

Noma chef steps down over workplace bullying and abuse allegations

[ad_1] The head chef of world-renowned restaurant Noma has been forced to step down over allegations of bullying and abuse. René Redzepi, who founded the three Michelin star restaurant, announced that he would resign in a post on social media that acknowledged the concerns surrounding his “past leadership”. Noma, which put Copenhagen on the map […]

Nicotine: the latest wellness hack

[ad_1] If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but nicotine patches and pouches, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity boosters and even weight-loss aids. But does the science support this rebrand, or are we watching a familiar […]