bombarded

Last year, police and firefighters said they were "bombarded" by missiles and fireworks in incidents reported across the country.

Howe bombarded her with threatening calls and texts, telling her he would throw acid in her face, ram her vehicle off the road and set fire to her home and those of friends and family.

Details of the Met Police's discussions about Ms Wandelt were detailed to the court, from initial contact to the press coverage to Mrs McCann being "bombarded" with calls and texts.

But the case has not changed anything for many women who have lost their babies but were still "bombarded" with pregnancy-related adverts.

Footage shows thousands of Palestinians making their way to the north of Gaza, which has been heavily bombarded by Israeli forces in recent months.