内容摘要：Work to electrify railway lines running across the Pennines was given the go-ahead in 2022, more than 10 years after the scheme was first mooted by the then-chancellor, George Osborne.

Work to electrify railway lines running across the Pennines was given the go-ahead in 2022, more than 10 years after the scheme was first mooted by the then-chancellor, George Osborne.

"But backstage, I've got a spot with my crew. We've got stroopwafels there and, last week, it was King's Day in Holland, so I baked pancakes for everyone."I try to make it fun. Sometimes we go out and have a drink and cheer because we had a great day.

"Yes, we have to be on top, and we have to be sharp as a knife, but having fun together is also very important."And if all goes to plan, you won't see them at all this weekend.A dog found tied to a lamp-post and suffering from stab wounds has recovered and staff at an animal shelter now want to find him a home.

Comet, a two-year-old brown Mastiff X, was found by a passer-by after being left overnight with the wounds to his abdomen in December.The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home in Gloucestershire said Comet has healed well and is now ready for his "next chapter".

Beth Barker, animal care assistant at the home, said: "He has stolen everyone's hearts and is a wonderful example of just how resilient dogs can be."

The home said Comet would benefit from an experienced owner who can continue his training and "provide the structure he thrives on".MrBeast, dubbed the King of YouTube, is the most-subscribed to person on the platform, with 395 million followers. His Mayan pyramids video was published on 10 May.

Many of the UK's rivers have hit exceptionally low levels and that could worsen in the next three months, according to the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), raising questions over supplies to households, farmers and businesses.The warning comes after the driest spring in England since 1961, with northern regions experiencing the driest start to the year in nearly a century.

Almost all of the UK is expected to have below normal or low river levels in May, apart from the south-west of England and southern Wales.The Environment Agency has said that the UK is at medium risk of drought and warned households of the risk of water restrictions.