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AN EERIE island characterised by black beaches and volcanic rock is offering an alternative summer hols destination. La Palma, the little-known of Spain’s Canary Islands, was covered in clouds of dark smoke, flows of bright lava and piles of ash in late 2021 during a volcanic eruption.7La Palma was covered in clouds of darkness amid the eruption7The slow eruption led to apocalyptic scenes7Homes, schools and churches were all claimed by the dark destruction7The island isn’t anywhere near as well known as its neighboursIt wasn’t a Hollywood-style eruption with bursting flames and explosions, but lava slowly rolled its way down La…

A FORMER cop has revealed the four riddles still plaguing the Jay Slater case after a body was found in the hunt for the missing Brit.Detective Peter Bleksley still has questions on why cops didn’t reveal the body’s location and a possible discrepancy between where the body was found and where Jay’s phone last pinged.7An ex-Scotland Yard detective has four questions which still plague the Jay Slater caseCredit: PA7A body was found on Monday in the village of Masca, Tenerife, amid frantic searches for JayCredit: Ian Whittaker7After four weeks of gruelling search across the Spanish paradise of Tenerife, cops fear…

THE world’s fastest man-made object travels quicker than the speed of sound – but it is only expected to make one more trip before meeting its grim end.Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe has been coming closer and closer to the Sun as it embarks on a historic journey to sample a star’s atmosphere for the first time.3Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe has equalled the record it set for the fastest man-made object of all time at nearly 400,000 mphCredit: NASAAnd it just matched the record it set for the fastest-moving human-made object ever.The probe reached a speed of 635,266 kilometers per hour…

VERY long waits for NHS cancer treatment have tripled since 2017, Cancer Research UK warns.The charity found 12 per cent of patients did not start therapy for 104 days or more in 2022.2A lack of clinic capacity is one of the main reasons for long delays (stock image)Credit: GettyNHS standards stipulate that at least 85 per cent should start treatment within 62 days of their first doctor’s referral.The latest figure was a rise from four per cent in 2017 and means more than 20,000 people faced the agonising delays.The risk of a long wait was higher for bowel, prostate and…

JAY Slater’s family were hopeful when police called on Monday morning only to be met with a parents worst “nightmare”, ex-Madeleine McCann cop claims.Mark Williams-Thomas, who has been working closely with the family out in Tenerife, says Jay’s devastated family will still be left with questions after police found a body near to the search area.9Mark Williams-Thomas claims Jay Slater’s family were hopeful when police called on Monday morning only to be met with ‘every parents nightmare’Credit: @mwilliamsthomas) on X9Jay’s family were said to have been left devastated by the news of a body being foundCredit: Tim Stewart9His family, including brother…

I TRIED Bosch’s new vacuum-mop combo gadget, and it’s a breeze to clean – you don’t even have to empty any dirty water.The Aqua Unlimited 7 – the first of its kind from Bosch – is perfect if you need a silver bullet for both picking up debris and wiping muddy footprints. 3At just 1.4kg, the gadget curves round corners with ease3The vacuum can fold into an L-shape to reach beneath big furnitureThe gadget, which hit shelves in early April, comes with two detachable heads: a vacuum brush and a mop attachment.And at just £499, it’s much cheaper than alternatives,…

CHILDREN from poorer families are more likely to have their teeth pulled out, say scientists.Researchers said there are disparities in accessing dental care leading to tooth loss – but that it can be prevented.1Experts saidCredit: GettyThe team at Queen Mary University of London compared the GP and hospital records of 600,000 children between the age of five and 16.All were living in North East London, but data analysis for England has shown similar trends. During the five-year study period, one in 200 children had at least one tooth removed under a general anaesthetic, in hospital.Most of those children had multiple…

THE body found in the hunt for Jay Slater was recovered in a “dangerous” spot where any wrong step would be fatal, claims ex-Madeleine McCann investigator.Mark Williams-Thomas, who has been working on the case out in Tenerife, revealed rescue workers would have seriously struggled to scour the ravine after cops labelled it as “very inaccessible”.10Mark Williams-Thomas has said the body found was recovered in a ‘dangerous’ spot where any wrong step would be fatalCredit: Twitter10A body has been found in the hunt for missing British teenager Jay SlaterCredit: Pixel800010The body was found in a ‘very inaccessible area’ after rescue workers…

BIBLE archaeologists have uncovered the secrets of an ancient city which could prove that the story of Moses leading people to the Promised Land is true.The findings were shared by The Israeli Antiquities Authority and could be monumental given what little physical evidence we have supporting the story.5Archaeologists have discovered ancient artifacts that may coincide with Moses leading the Israelites from Egypt to the Promise LandCredit: www.antiquities.org.il5Archaeologists uncovered several stone walls throughout the ancient town of  ZanoahCredit: www.antiquities.org.il5The treasures were uncovered in the town of Zanoah – which is mentioned in the Old Testament.Researchers found stone walls, pottery and other artifacts that…

A TODDLER born with half a heart has been kept alive using Viagra.Doctors gave little Hope Stainton the erectile dysfunction drug for three months to keep her blood vessels open following lifesaving surgery.4Hope Stainton, pictured with mum Kim, was born with half a heart has been kept alive using ViagraCredit: Dave Nelson4She was born with a condition which meant only the left side of her heart had developedCredit: Dave Nelson4Kim said: ‘People are amazed when I tell them Hope has been on Viagra for three months’Credit: Dave Nelson4Kim added: ‘She’s made an amazing recovery from her surgery’Credit: Dave NelsonShe was…