Hundreds of birds found dead on Rome street ‘frightened to death by New Year fireworks’

Hundreds of birds are found dead on Rome street after being ‘frightened to death by New Year fireworks’ Hundreds of birds were discovered dead on the streets of Rome by passers-by Animal rights groups claimed they were ‘scared to death’ by fireworks exploding City officials had banned the use of pyrotechnics to protect people and … Read more

BBC DJ Gilles Peterson says he was ‘frightened’ by stalker who yelled death threats, court told

A BBC Radio 6 DJ has spoken of his terror after being allegedly stalked by a woman who said he would ‘die’ and shouted racist slurs at his wife, a court heard today. Gilles Peterson, real name Gilles Moerhle, said he was ‘frightened’ by the woman who allegedly stalked him from January to March this year. … Read more

18 Transport for London workers die from coronavirus as bus driver, 63, says she is ‘frightened’

‘TfL is putting my life at risk’: ‘Proud’ London bus driver, 63, makes tearful plea for more protective equipment after the death of 12 colleagues Eighteen Transport for London staff, including 12 bus workers, have died so far  South London bus driver Lorraine says she is ‘frightened’ to go into work  Bus drivers took to … Read more

Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea a ‘frightened dog’

Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea a ‘frightened dog’ for protesting its live-fire weapons drills in a rare sign of her growing power Jim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong has issued insults towards its rival South Korea  She criticised the South for expressing concerns over the North’s firing drills It … Read more

Mother of motorcyclist Harry Dunn, 19, accuses Boris Johnson of being too ‘frightened’ to meet

Mother of motorcyclist Harry Dunn, 19, accuses Boris Johnson of being too ‘frightened’ to meet family and explain why US diplomat’s wife Anne Sacoolas is not being extradited to UK to answer charges over fatal crash Charlotte Charles said Boris Johnson shouldn’t be frightened of meeting her  Charles said: ‘This is not just an issue … Read more

‘Frightened’ British mother at coronavirus hotel

A ‘frightened’ British mother trapped in a coronavirus-stricken Tenerife hotel said today that guests are ignoring quarantine rules and she fears it could become another Princess Diamond cruise ship disaster.  Lara Pennington, 45, from Manchester, who is on holiday with her two young sons and elderly in-laws, said guests at the Costa Adeje Palace Hotel … Read more