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A tragedy has occurred during a holiday in Grenada involving a British couple. Rosaline Foster, 76, is said to have drowned attempting to save her husband, David John, 77, after he had become distressed in the sea. The Royal Grenada Police Force believe that David may have had a heart attack while in the water… Continue reading British couple die on Caribbean island in Grenada

A court in Leeds has heard how Lynda Chenery, 51, and Mark Woods, 59, both of TQ Tickets Ltd, exploited the love and passion of music fans by buying and reselling concert tickets worth £6.5m. The Norfolk-based company used multiple identities to purchase large numbers of tickets, including those for high-profile concerts by artists such… Continue reading Diss ticket touts convicted in £6.5m reselling scheme

The head teacher of Redbridge Community School in Southampton, Jason Ashley, has voiced his concerns over the quality and presentation of food in the school’s canteen. In a letter sent to parents, Mr Ashley highlighted the “completely unacceptable” meals served, blaming catering firm Chartwells for the issue and stood by his claims that the food… Continue reading Southampton head disgusted by state of food at his own school

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have spoken out against Michael Gove’s planned redefinition of extremism, stating that it risks vilifying the wrong people and creating more division. Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell believe that the response to the rise in extremism, as called out by Rishi Sunak, would threaten freedom of speech and worship.… Continue reading Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge caution on extremism redefinition

Jennie Gow, the Radio Five Live Formula One commentator, has been vocal about the assistance she received from a nurse who encouraged her to “get angry” if she wanted to speak after her stroke in December 2022. After collapsing in the bathroom, Gow was taken to hospital and determined to have experienced a stroke caused… Continue reading Jennie Gow: BBC F1 broadcaster was told to 'get angry' by nurse

According to official data, the UK economy experienced growth in January, helped by stronger sales in both physical stores and online, as well as an increase in construction activity. The new figures, which demonstrate a 0.2% growth, show that the services sector performed particularly well across the month, following a challenging period in December where… Continue reading UK economic growth picks up in January

According to a new study, giant redwoods, the world’s largest trees, are flourishing in the UK and their numbers now surpass those found in their native range in California. Approximately 500,000 trees are in the UK compared to 80,000 in California. The trees were first brought to the UK about 160 years ago. However, the… Continue reading Giant redwoods: World’s largest trees 'thriving in UK'

A major new passenger survey has revealed that bus passengers around England receive a wide variation in service, with many feeling “let down”. The survey, conducted by passenger watchdog Transport Focus, asked people to rate 35,000 bus journeys across 34 local authorities last year. While 80% of respondents were satisfied with their trips overall, some… Continue reading Bus passengers feel 'let down' in parts of England

The National Health Service (NHS) in England has implemented a new policy that allows any of its employees who experience a miscarriage before the 24th week of pregnancy to take 10 days of paid leave. Partners of employees can take five days of paid leave in such a situation. The NHS recognizes that employees who… Continue reading NHS England staff to receive paid leave after miscarriages