UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

How are countries responding to hantavirus?

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?

Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.

Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.
Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

Jet2 Says To Bring Physical Item On-Board For More ‘Efficient’ Flight

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

2026 is a tough year for fliers. Between ongoing fuel price crises and EES check-related queues, flying might not be as efficient as we’re used to.

Which means that any advice, including the “efficient” onboard recommendations from Jet2′s site, is welcome for travellers.

“To make our service as efficient as possible, we only accept card payments,” the page reads.

Bring a physical card on board

It’s not just that cash won’t fly (teehee) for on-board payments. Contactless isn’t guaranteed to work, either.

“We’ve also introduced a few updates to contactless, including Apple Pay and Google Pay,” Jet2 shared.

“So, please bring your physical card to use chip and PIN when needed.”

Their on-board offerings include a duty-free range of fragrances, skincare, makeup, aftershave, and jewellery, as well as refreshments, which you can also pre-order.

Anything else?

Yes. The airline has previously spoken about the best way to handle EES checks, which have led to some queues and even missed flights as airports get passengers onto the EU system for the first time.

They said, “There may be longer wait times at Border Control at some EU Airports, especially at busy times. Once you start your EES registration, it should take around 1-2 minutes per person to complete.”

But seeing as multiple people from non-Schengen countries may be doing so at the same time, those minutes can build up fast.

Schengen countries include:

Austria,
Belgium,
Bulgaria,
Croatia,
Czechia,
Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Germany,
Greece (though Greece have effectively temporarily suspended biometric EES checks for UK passengers),
Hungary,
Iceland,
Italy,
Latvia,
Liechtenstein,
Lithuania,
Luxembourg,
Malta,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
Spain,
Sweden, and
Switzerland.

Therefore, they cautioned fliers, “Depending on how busy the airport is, this may result in longer wait times at passport control before boarding your flight to the UK.

“After checking in for your flight, please head straight to security and passport control in order to arrive at your gate in plenty of time.”

The Full Winners List From The 2026 TV Baftas As Adolescence Smashes A Huge Record

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

After sweeping the board at the Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards and National Television Awards, Adolescence was the big winner at this year’s TV Baftas.

Now, we know what you’re thinking – “hang on a minute, didn’t Adolescence come out way more than a year ago?”.

You’re not wrong, either. The hard-hitting drama premiered on Netflix in March 2025, but this meant that it didn’t fall in the eligibility period for last year’s ceremony.

On Sunday night, it finally had its moment to shine at this year’s TV Baftas, and shine it did, setting a new record for the most wins for one show in a single night.

Meanwhile, Last One Laughing and The Celebrity Traitors each came away with two awards, with the latter notably picking up the Memorable Moment prize for Alan Carr’s jaw-dropping win.

The full winners list from the 2026 TV Baftas

Here are all the shows and stars who picked up awards during the TV Baftas over the weekend…

Leading Actor

Stephen Graham (Adolescence)

Leading Actress

Narges Rashidi (Prisoner 951)

Actress In A Comedy

Katherine Parkinson (Here We Go)

Actor In A Comedy

Steve Coogan (How Are You? It’s Alan(Partridge))

Supporting Actress

Christine Tremarco (Adolescence)

Supporting Actor

Owen Cooper (Adolescence)

Drama Series

Code Of Silence

Limited Drama

Adolescence

Entertainment Performance

Bob Mortimer (Last One Laughing)

Entertainment

Last One Laughing

Scripted Comedy

Amandaland

International

The Studio

The Celebrity Traitors

EastEnders

Scam Interceptors

Factual Entertainment

Go Back To Where You Came From

Factual Series

See No Evil

Specialist Factual

Simon Schama: The Road To Auschwitz

Current Affairs

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack

Hustle And Run

Live Event Coverage

VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember

News Coverage
Israel-Iran: The Twelve Day War (Channel 4 News)

Single Documentary

Grenfell: Uncovered

Sports Coverage

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

Children’s Non-Scripted

World.War.Me

Children’s Scripted

Memorable Moment

Alan Carr wins The Celebrity Traitors

All The A-List Red Carpet Photos You Need To See From The 2026 TV Baftas

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Boris Clair

Some of the biggest names in both British and international telly were gathered under one roof on Sunday night for the annual TV Baftas – and that meant one especially star-studded red carpet.

The guestlist included actors, TV presenters, comedians and reality stars (not to mention, thanks to Celebrity Traitors, some guests who were technically all of the above), with the stars of nominated shows as wide-ranging as Adolescence, Last One Laughing, The Studio, EastEnders, Severance, Rivals and What It Feels Like For A Girl all putting in an appearance.

From homegrown to talent to cult favourites and global household names, here are all the A-list photos from the TV Baftas red carpet that you need to see…