A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed early Sunday with 22 workers managing to get out while others remain missing, police said.

The building collapsed before dawn during a thunderstorm in Angeles City in Pampanga province, north of Manila. More than 100 police and other government personnel were scrambling to rescue those believed trapped in the rubble, police Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez said.

Mendez, who was at the scene of the building collapse, said there were no immediate reports of deaths but added that some of the 22 workers who managed to scramble out of the building were injured.

He could not immediately say how many workers were trapped in the collapsed building. But Jay Pelayo, who heads Angeles City’s information office, said at least 30 workers may still be trapped in the rubble, citing a construction foreman who managed to dash out of the building as it tumbled down.

Angeles City used to host one of the largest U.S. Air Force bases outside of the American mainland until it closed in the early 1990s, helping develop Angeles and outlying cities and towns into entertainment and commercial hubs in the main northern Philippine region of Luzon.

The former U.S. Air Force base, now called the Clark Freeport Zone, in Angeles city is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Metro Manila.

The full English is a British staple and one that we all know and love – but one food lover recently put the Asda cafe breakfast to the test and was left with serious questions about whether it was worth the £11.50 price tag

Reach’s Laura Zilincanova has consumed her fair share of English breakfasts since relocating to England during her late teens, she has cultivated a real fondness for this staple of British dining. Laura was consequently eager to assess the full English breakfast at Asda Cafe.

While she harboured some reservations – knowing superior establishments for this type of meal – Laura stayed hopeful. Being associated with an affordable supermarket chain, Laura anticipated decent value for money.

What she experienced, though, proved more underwhelming than anticipated.

The cafe, situated within one of Asda’s London superstores, was practically deserted on a Friday morning, making ordering simple – Laura was in fact first in line.

The menu provides an extensive range, featuring smashed avocado on toast, bacon baps, breakfast wraps, and additional options. For those preferring something sweet, there were muffins, carrot cake, cookies, and scones with jam available.

Despite the appealing alternatives, Laura remained committed to her initial choice and ordered a full English breakfast (£7.72), incorporating mushrooms for an extra £1.36, reports the Express.

Altogether, including a Fanta, the total reached a substantial £11.50. By contrast, Morrisons provides a comparable meal (minus the beverage) for £7.25.

Laura told herself it would likely justify the cost. The food arrived in less than five minutes. She began with the baked beans and hash brown, purely because that pairing is her personal preference.

However, Laura could scarcely detect any flavour. The beans were remarkably bland, as though they were swimming in mildly seasoned water.

While the hash brown boasted a proper golden appearance and looked quite encouraging, it possessed a faintly burnt flavour and, once more, minimal taste generally.

The bacon delivered the most flavour, as anticipated, but it carried a distinct meaty taste that Laura doesn’t especially care for. Nevertheless, it was arguably the least underwhelming component on the plate and paired with the beans she would award it a 6/10.

Considerably worse was the sausage, which was practically flavourless and completely mushy. Absolutely no texture.

The tomato appeared more akin to a tinned product, nearly like a purée, tasting excessively acidic. And goodness, the mushrooms. What a pointless inclusion. They tasted like rubber.

The egg was passable, though it lacked seasoning and failed to provide the gratifying runny yolk effect, as it was rather small. A genuine cherry on top? The toast, thoroughly soggy.

To be fair to Asda, there were redeeming qualities too. Firstly, the café is roomy, exceptionally clean, and bathed in natural light. They certainly have potential.

Within under half an hour, the space was occupied by roughly seven contented couples with infants, though Laura found herself hoping they wouldn’t offer them the full English.

An older gentleman seated close by told Laura he loves the breakfast at Asda. While he described the prices as “competitive”, he enjoys the atmosphere and apparently really appreciates the café’s branding.

Perhaps the sole means of truly savouring the meal is by combining all the elements together. Individually, however, the components were somewhat lacking in flavour.

While the breakfast certainly provided sustenance and kept hunger at bay throughout the morning, one nagging thought remained: how exactly had Laura managed to part with £11.50 for that breakfast?

Emergency services were called to Talbot Street in Stockton at around 5.20pm on Friday (May 22), following reports of a crash.

The 4-year-old was knocked by the scooter as it mounted the kerb, causing her to fall and hit her head.

She was taken to hospital, where it was confirmed that she suffered minor injuries.

Talbot Street in Stockton (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)

Two boys made off from the scene, but a 14-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, drug driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

Cleveland Police are still trying to track the e-scooter passenger, though.

A spokesperson for the police force said: “We’re appealing for information or footage in relation to an incident earlier this evening, Friday, May 22, where a child was injured when she was hit by an electric scooter in Stockton.

“The 4-year-old was knocked by the scooter as it mounted the kerb on Talbot Street in Stockton at 5.20pm, causing her to fall and hit her head.

“She was taken to hospital, where it was confirmed that thankfully she has no serious injuries, but does have a bump to her head.

“The two boys on the scooter made off from the scene, but officers have since arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, drug driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

“Officers are currently trying to trace the pillion passenger and locate the scooter.

“Anyone with information on who the passenger is and where the scooter is, or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, is asked to call 101 quoting reference SE26097415.”

A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), added: “We received a call at 17:22 on Friday, May 22, to reports of a road traffic incident on Cowper Road in the Stockton area. 

“A pedestrian was reported to have been hit by a motorbike. 

“We sent one emergency ambulance and took one patient to North Tees Hospital for further treatment.”

NIFRS sent five appliances to the scene

A Co Fermanagh football clubhouse has suffered ‘serious damage’ following a fire on Saturday afternoon. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NFIRS) were called to the scene on May 23 following reports of a blaze at the Enniskillen Road site.

NIFRS sent five appliances to the scene to bring the fire under control. There were no reports of any injuries.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the club described the blaze as ‘significant’ and said the clubhouse would be closed for the ‘foreseeable’.

The statement read: “There was a significant fire in the Ballinamallard United FC clubhouse this afternoon.

“Five fire engines and accompanying firefighters were in attendance. There is serious fire damage.

“The clubhouse will be closed for the foreseeable future.

“Thanks to all the fire service staff for their work to contain and extinguish the fire.”

DUP MLA Deborah Erskine said: “I am devastated to hear the news of a fire at Ballinamallard United FC. This will be of a huge shock not only to those connected to the club but the community and the footballing fraternity across Northern Ireland.

“I am thankful nobody was injured, as this is a very busy Clubhouse at the heart of the community. Tribute to those who were on the scene and to the NI Fire Service.

“I spoke with the Club’s Chairman Tom Elliott to offer my solidarity with the Club. I trust in the future the Clubhouse will once again be brought back to full use.”

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Police say they believe the man could hold vital information and may be able to help with their investigation.

Police have released the image of a man they believe could assist in relation to enquiries into a serious assault outside an Edinburgh nightclub.

Officers from the capital want to speak to the man in connection with the incident in the city’s Niddry Street in April.

The serious assault took place around 2.30am on April 12.

Cops say they believe the man in CCTV images could hold vital information and may be able to help with their investigation.

He is described as aged between 25 and 35 years old, with a medium build and short, dark hair. He was wearing a green-coloured long sleeve top and gilet, blue jeans and black and white trainers.

Detective Constable Mark Richmond said: “I would appeal to anyone who has any information about the incident or if you recognise the man in the image, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Popular due to their easy-to-prepare convenience and mild taste, they are a firm family favourite.

Fish fingers were introduced to the UK in 1955 by Birds Eye, with the sales pitch: “No bones, no waste, no smell, no fuss.” They were an immediate hit, selling 600 tonnes in the first year. They are especially popular with children, making them the ideal choice at teatime.

Many people love them in sandwiches – white bread only, in my opinion – with a dollop of tomato sauce.

I tried nine shop brands – the cheapest I could find – to see which float my boat.

Hearty Food Co. (Tesco)

Iceland

Morrisons Fish Fingers

Lidl Simply Fish Fingers

*Morrisons 10 fish fingers, 250g, 80p

The breadcrumb coating crisped up and had a good golden colour. Made with Alaska pollock, the minced fish was white and plentiful, with a soft consistency and a decent fish taste. Very good value.

Pros: crisp coating, tasty fish, price,

Cons: none.

Mark: 4/5

*Asda 10 Fish Fingers, 250g 80p

The breadcrumb coating had an insipid orange colour which was a bit off-putting. The fingers looked thin and broke up quite a bit on heating. Made with Alaska pollock, the minced fish was a light grey and had a slightly slimy texture. I could not detect a fish flavour.

Pros: none other than the price.

Cons: colour, texture, flavour.

Mark: 1/5

*Iceland (Food Warehouse) 10 Breaded Fish Fillet Fingers, 250g, £1.15

These were a reasonable golden colour, and the breadcrumbs crisped up nicely, but the fish (Alaska pollock) was slimy in texture with not much taste. I could only taste the coating.

I was pleased to see that the pack had a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certified Sustainable Seafood logo on the front.

Pros: crisp outer, provenance.

Cons: slimy texture, bland taste, more costly than many.

Mark: 1/5

*Essential Waitrose 10 Cod Fish Fingers, 300g, £3.00

The breadcrumb coating was reasonably crisp, while the cod fillet was an appetising white – it looked very fresh – and had a good taste. These are fillet pieces rather than minced fish, which makes a big difference. They had a light, flaky fish texture. These were made using sustainably-sourced cod. More costly than the others, however. You could but almost four packs of Morrisons – which are a decent fish finger – for the price of this pack.

Pros: appearance, taste, MSC provenance.

Cons: price.

Mark: 5/5

M&S Fish Fingers

Stamford Street Fish Fingers from Sainsbury’s (Image: NQ)

Aldi Everyday Essentials Fish Fingers

Essential Waitrose Fish Fingers

Asda Fish Fingers

*Simply 10 Fish Fingers (Lidl), 250g, 80p

A fairly light colour with finer breadcrumbs than the others which crisped up nicely. Made mainly with minced Alaska pollock these fish fingers, had a quite a firm consistency and a light, chewy texture. The fish was white, tasty and sustainably sourced.

Pros: taste, texture, provenance, price.

Cons: a bit light on colour.

Mark: 4/5

*Everyday Essentials 10 fish fingers (Aldi) 80p

The breadcrumb coating was a good orange colour and crisped up nicely, but some of the fish fingers cracked or broke up during cooking – this was a shame. because they were light, with a chewy texture. The sustainablysourced fish (Alaska pollock) was a little grey, but tasty, including a few larger chunks.

Pros: colour, texture, taste, price.

Cons: some broke up while cooking.

Mark: 3/5

*M&S 10 Fish Fingers, 300g, £2.30

These were solid and kept their shape well. They had a crunchy, golden breadcrumb exterior, while the fish – responsibly-sourced haddock – was firm and juicy, I could see the flakes of fish. Like Waitrose, these are fillet pieces rather than minced fish, which is a cut above, but you do pay more.

Pros: crunchy coating, tasty fish.

Cons: price.

Mark: 5/5

*Hearty Food Co. (Tesco) 10 Fish Fingers, 250g, 80p

These minced, responsibly-sourced Alaska pollock fish fingers had a dark golden crumb outside which crisped up nicely and had a good taste. In contrast, the slightly off-white cod inside was tasteless.

Pros: crumb coating.

Cons: tasteless inside.

Mark: 2/5

*Stamford Street (Sainsbury’s) 10 Breaded Cod Fish Fingers, 250g, 80p

These had a good shape and crumb colour but the fish was grey-looking and tasted odd – slightly soapy. Even the crumbs were not very palatable. It left an unpleasant aftertaste. I didn’t like them at all. The fish is sustainably sourced.

Pros: provenance, price.

Cons: appearance, taste.

Mark: 1/5

Jack hopes his story might encourage others to take on their own challenges

An inspirational Derry man who overcame cancer has spoken of his determination to give back after running the London Marathon and raising over £1k in support of Foyle Hospice.

Six years after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, 30-year-old Jack Gallagher crossed the finish line at one of the world’s most iconic races, raising a wonderful £1,402 for Foyle Hospice, a charity which cared for his late aunt, Jean Gallagher.

He said: “I enjoyed the London Marathon, even though it was brutally hard. The atmosphere over there was unbelievable, and it was an amazing experience, but it was definitely one of the toughest things I’ve ever done.”

Jack went on to explain his link to the Foyle Hospice, which began through his beloved aunt, who spent time as an inpatient before her death in 2014.

He continued: “Even though it was an incredibly difficult time for the family, the care and dignity she received there meant a lot to us. It was an amazing facility for end-of-life care, and that stayed with me over the years.

“That’s one of the main reasons I wanted to raise money for the hospice — to help other families who may be going through the same thing.”

Jack also stressed how important he feels the hospice is for local families, saying: “As someone from Derry, I think it’s incredibly important to support a local facility that means so much to people in our community.

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“It provides such a high level of care and dignity to patients and families during some of the hardest moments they will ever face.

“Thankfully, even though I experienced cancer myself, I haven’t had too much direct experience with end-of-life care, but seeing what the hospice did for my aunt and our family showed me how important places like this are.

“Anything that helps provide comfort, care and support to people going through those moments is worth supporting.”

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The London Marathon runner also spoke openly about his own cancer journey, revealing he spent around eight months undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma before thankfully receiving the all clear.

Following treatment, he turned to fitness as part of his recovery — despite never previously considering himself a runner.

Jack explained: “I started off doing small 5Ks and gradually built things up over time.

“What started out as a 5K eventually became a 10K, then a 10-mile race, then half marathons, and finally the full marathon.”

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Jack said his own experience with cancer and seeing the support charities provide has always motivated him to give back through fundraising.

He continued: “Because I was only 24 when I was diagnosed with cancer, charities like the Children’s Cancer Fund helped me a lot during that time, so I’ve always wanted to give something back.”

He also believes fundraising is vital to ensure services like Foyle Hospice continue to support local families.

Jack said: “I honestly don’t think the community could cope without Foyle Hospice.

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“Facilities like the Altnagelvin Cancer Centre are absolutely incredible and the staff there do amazing work, but hospices provide something very different when it comes to palliative and end-of-life care.

“They give families comfort, privacy, dignity and support during incredibly emotional times. Hospitals are under huge pressure and are constantly busy, so having a dedicated place like the Foyle Hospice where families can come together in a more peaceful environment is so important.

“That’s why fundraising is vital — to make sure those services continue to be there for the people who need them most.”

Now that Jack has completed the London Marathon, he hopes his story might encourage others to take on their own challenges and fundraisers.

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He concluded: “One thing I’d say is that I was never a runner before any of this happened. If I can go from struggling through a 5K after cancer treatment to eventually completing the London Marathon, then anyone can achieve things they never thought possible.”

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