Henry Sandon, former curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum and Antiques Roadshow expert, passed away peacefully at a care home in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Christmas morning at the age of 95. His son, John Sandon, confirmed the news. As well as being synonymous with Worcester pottery, Henry Sandon was a popular television presenter and a… Continue reading Antiques Roadshow's Henry Sandon dies aged 95
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Crossgar: About 50 firefighters tackle blaze at AJ's Diner
A fire that broke out on Tuesday at AJ’s Diner in County Down, Northern Ireland has been successfully extinguished by over 50 firefighters. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) received notice of the blaze around 2 pm GMT on Tuesday, and immediately dispatched nine pumps and an aerial appliance to the scene. A… Continue reading Crossgar: About 50 firefighters tackle blaze at AJ's Diner
Seven taken to hospital after Christmas Eve crash
A collision involving two vehicles has taken place on Christmas Eve on the A82 at Invergloy. Seven individuals have been taken to hospital, including two children. All casualties were transported to Belford Hospital in Fort William, initially. It has been reported that a woman was later transferred to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, and two children,… Continue reading Seven taken to hospital after Christmas Eve crash
Body found in river in Bedford in search for missing man
Police in Bedfordshire have confirmed that a body found in a river is that of a man named Stuart, who had been reported missing. The man’s family has been informed of the discovery and a formal identification will take place in due course. The incident occurred in Russell Park in Bedford near the white butterfly… Continue reading Body found in river in Bedford in search for missing man
Boxing Day sales: Spending predicted to fall
Although the post-Christmas sales are underway, shoppers are expected to spend less than last year. According to research conducted for VoucherCodes, consumers are predicted to spend £3.7bn on Boxing Day, which is 2.9% less than they spent last year. However, early indications suggest that the number of shoppers visiting physical stores this Boxing Day has… Continue reading Boxing Day sales: Spending predicted to fall
Eleven injured in 'freak turbulence' during Maleth Aero flight
Eleven passengers were injured when a Manchester-bound flight from Barbados experienced unexpected turbulence, according to P&O travel firm. The incident occurred on a Maleth Aero flight, with around 225 individuals aboard who were returning from a P&O Caribbean cruise. The turbulence took place two hours after taking off; the fallout resulting in pilots being forced… Continue reading Eleven injured in 'freak turbulence' during Maleth Aero flight
Watch: Video shows King and family at coronation rehearsal
A sneak peek into the coronation preparations of King Charles III and his family will be released in a documentary airing on Boxing Day. The footage reveals the monarch engaging with his grandchildren at Westminster leading up to the May ceremony. Additionally, viewers will witness King Charles strolling around Balmoral with Queen Camilla in a… Continue reading Watch: Video shows King and family at coronation rehearsal
'My electric car dreams turned into a nightmare'
A disabled driver in Edinburgh has had to revert back to petrol after struggles with using an electric vehicle. Shae Morgon has a connective tissue disorder that affects mobility, and initially chose a fully electric Nissan Leaf to reduce environmental impact. However, when a larger electric wheelchair became necessary as the condition deteriorated, the couple… Continue reading 'My electric car dreams turned into a nightmare'
Why has it taken 15 years for a black Premier League ref?
Sam Allison will break a 15-year-old Premier League barrier when he referees Sheffield United versus Luton Town on 26 December. Allison was promoted to the Football League in 2020, and made his Championship debut earlier this year. His appointment as the first black referee in the Premier League since Uriah Rennie raises the question as… Continue reading Why has it taken 15 years for a black Premier League ref?
Boxing Day Dip: Swimmers fear sewage in sea and beaches
Swimmers who participate in traditional festive dips are concerned about sewage in Welsh waters, according to a report by Surfers Against Sewage. The report found that more than 600,000 hours were dedicated to sewage discharge across Wales last year. The campaign group is calling on water companies to provide real-time data on the inflow of… Continue reading Boxing Day Dip: Swimmers fear sewage in sea and beaches