QUIRKY WORLD ... Be careful, this evening is an accident waiting to happen

BRITAIN: Saturday evening is the most dangerous time to be at home, with four accidents in the UK every second, a study has found.

Accidents ranging from serious electric shocks and burns to gas leaks and fires peaks at 6.30pm on a Saturday, the survey for Electrical Safety First found.

The charity said the information suggested people were more prone to risky behaviour during the weekend because they were busier or more absent-minded and had potentially “had a few drinks”.