Member of the public had to drive stewardess to work, court toldFLIGHTMARE Flight attendant removed from plane after ‘downing wine and crashing car on way to Heathrow was FOUR times legal limit’A FLIGHT attendant was removed from a plane after she downed wine then crashed her car on the way to Heathrow, a court heard. Kathryn Scott, 44, was allegedly more than four times legal limit for flight attendants in the UK. Uxbridge Magistrates' Court was told Scott was given a lift to Heathrow by a member of the public on June 12. Scott admitted was in an accident and told police she had two glasses of wine eight hours before the flight. JPs were told Scott has been diagnosed with a liver condition, which means she may not be able to break down alcohol in the usual way.

This, no doubt, accurate claim is being echoed by government sources and BBC reporting. Are we supposed to be appalled, frightened even? Alas, the full truth is that people born overseas currently make up a little over one in six of the UK. Stephen Percy,EastonSend letters by email to newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk or by post to Editor, Hampshire Chronicle, 5 Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL. Letters of 300 words or less will be given priority, although all are subject to editing for reasons of clarity, space, or legal requirements.

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But how did this issue begin, and why does it pose such a challenge to the government? Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels? Under British law, the government has a longstanding legal obligation to provide accommodation for asylum seekers who would otherwise be homeless while their applications are being considered. Most asylum seekers have been barred from working in Britain since the early 2000s, and as a result, the government must give them accommodation unless they have significant funds or housing from family and friends. The Conservative government moved asylum seekers out of crowded housing and into hotels because of social distancing rules, and also paused the evictions following asylum decisions.

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Lloyds is expected to close a further 23 banks before the end of 2025, while Halifax will shut a total of 23 branches before the end of the year. NatWest, meanwhile, will shut 46 branches, it has confirmed, with a further eight listed but without dates. Meanwhile, the Bank of Scotland is closing four of its branches in the remaining months of 2025. Here, we have a full list of 2025 closures confirmed, as per The Sun. Whether you want to speak to a real person in branch, or do your banking online, there are many ways you can bank with us.

Domino’s, which has been diversifying the way it delivers its goods in recent months, including via robot dog and on a pothole proof bike – has now gone one step further, utilising a semi-submersible watercraft. (Image: Robert Perry/PinPep)While the sighting wasn’t of the Loch Ness Monster, those watching from the shore were staggered at the sheer pace of the unidentified object which delivered the pizza brands goods to the pair at a nearby camping spot in Loch Ness, Scotland. The Domi-dog, a robot pooch designed to keep pizza safe this summer from pesky seagulls, was let loose on a south coast beach. Another was the pothole proof delivery bike, complete with onboard oven set to 68C to keep orders warm in transit. Not to mention their other endeavours to break new markets with the creation of a Pepperoni Passion perfume ahead of Valentines Day.

Sir Keir said work with the US on what the security guarantees would entail could start as soon as Tuesday. “The two outcomes were a real significant breakthrough when it comes to security guarantees, because we’re now going to be working with the US on those security guarantees,” he told the BBC. Sir Keir described the talks as “good and constructive” and said there was a “real sense of unity” between the European leaders, Mr Trump and Mr Zelensky. “During the meeting we discussed security guarantees for Ukraine, which guarantees would be provided by the various European countries, with a co-ordination with the United States of America,” he posted on his Truth Social platform. “At the conclusion of the meetings, I called president Putin and began arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined, between president Putin and president Zelensky.

The findings have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) using data from its long-running annual crime survey of people aged 16 and over. Some 51% of survey respondents who had been a victim of crime in the 12 months to March 2025 said they were either very or fairly satisfied with how the police handled the matter. This is down from 55% in the previous year and is the lowest figure since this question was first asked in 1992. Satisfaction rose steadily between 2006/07 (58% of victims) and 2013/14 (a peak of 75%) but has since been on a general downward trend. The ONS found differences in victim satisfaction by crime type, ranging from 62% in the latest survey for domestic burglary and 58% for violence, to 41% for bicycle theft and just 26% for theft from the person.

BRITS are being warned of traffic chaos this August bank holiday as nearly 18 million drivers prepare for getaway trips. In England and Wales, motorists are set to make 17.6 million leisure journeys between Friday and Monday. The RAC said traffic will start building on Friday with three million trips planned. On top of that, another 6.1 million drivers say they will be on the roads at some point across the long weekend, adding to the strain. Drivers are advised to top up oil and coolant, check tyre tread and pressure, and ensure vehicles are “road ready” before a long trip.

SynopsisRussia opposes NATO troop deployment in Ukraine. The Foreign Ministry calls UK's statements provocative. Moscow believes London is undermining efforts for a fair resolution. Russia and Washington are working towards a lasting solution. The ministry says UK's stance contradicts these efforts.

✉ I booked to fly with Norwegian from Gatwick to Copenhagen on August 3, but when I reached the gate I was denied boarding by the ground handling agents. The second was when the agent checked my passport and boarding card at the bag drop. Your passport is valid under Schengen area rules but Denmark has decided to apply a stricter interpretation than other Schengen countries. I can only advise you to get a new passport if you are planning any more trips to Denmark. Since then, easyJet has changed the flight times twice.

He was also putting the finishing touches on a documentary about his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. “These things take time to come together,” Stiller says of the numerous ambitious projects he has in the pipeline. Stiller & Meara were a hugely popular comedy team in the 1960s before going their separate ways professionally in the 1970s. “Or from Jerry Stiller in the Great Beyond?” Stiller continues, finishing the thought with a laugh. I’d love to work with him.”He is a big fan of “Severance.” Might Pacino show up at Lumon Industries someday?

The wedding dress actress Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary Crawley (Bonhams)The outfit was worn by actress Michelle Dockery for Lady Mary’s wedding to Matthew Crawley, played by Dan Stevens. Also on display is the Grantham family car, a 1925 Sunbeam Saloon, which has an estimated sale price of £25,000 to £35,000. The third film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, is due to be released in UK cinemas on September 12. Gareth Neame, chief executive of Carnival Films, the producers of Downton Abbey, with actress Penelope Wilton, among a display of props used in the production (James Manning/PA)The set pieces, props and costumes will be on display at a free exhibition at Bonhams sale room in New Bond Street in London until September 16. The auction is available for online bidding now.

He said it was disappointing that talks have not led to a deal, and added that it is important that flight attendants are compensated fairly at all times. Air Canada then said it planned to resume flights on Sunday evening. But when the workers refused, the airline said it would resume flights on Monday evening instead. Air Canada and Cupe have been in contract talks for about eight months, but remain far apart on the issue of pay and the unpaid work that flight attendants do when planes are not in the air. Last year, the government forced the country’s two major railroads into arbitration with their labour union during a work stoppage.