These extraordinary pictures show the exhausted troops who have been working tirelessly across the north of England to help evacuate those stranded in flood-hit communities.

Over three-quarters of people regularly leave at least two devices on standby, Ipsos Mori said. Forty-four per cent blame their children for leaving devices on or on standby.

Although St Mary’s Hospital in west London is the first choice of venue for the royal delivery, two other hospitals in Norfolk and Reading have been put on standby in case the Duchess leaves London.

William Pooley (pictured) has been airlifted back to London tonight after contracting the deadly virus while trying to save lives in Sierra Leone.

So many of us are waiting on the Messiahs return. While we are waiting lets take a look at the many angels on standby.

Not since the arrival of Prince William has a Royal birth been so keenly anticipated and although the due date unofficially mooted is next Saturday, all the signs are that the baby may arrive sooner.