More than a decade after the government invested £1.6 billion in creating a new fleet of commuter trains, improvements are finally planned to address passenger discomfort caused by slim seats commonly dubbed “ironing board” seating. The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed that over 60,000 seats across all 115 Thameslink trains will be fitted with… Continue reading Thameslink to replace over 60,000 'ironing board' train seats
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Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan national who was acquitted following his trial related to the Lockerbie bombing, has passed away at the age of 70. Fhimah was accused of being involved in the December 1988 attack on Pan Am Flight 103, which resulted in the deaths of 270 people. Although he was found not… Continue reading Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid
In a significant early morning operation, Steven ‘Bonzo’ Daniel, aged 46, was apprehended by police at his residence in Robroyston, located in the northern part of Glasgow. Daniel is reputed to lead the Daniel crime family, a group that has been entrenched in a violent rivalry with the Lyons family for a quarter of a… Continue reading Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
It sounds like the excerpt describes desert-adapted animals that can obtain moisture directly from the air through mechanisms such as channeling dew on their skin to their mouths or using their tongues to collect fog water condensed on plants, sand, and rocks. Although the specific animals aren’t named in the text you shared, this moisture-collecting… Continue reading Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
The future of Pride events appears to be at a crossroads, influenced by several key trends and challenges: 1. **Return to Community Roots** Many Pride organisers, especially those linked to large events like Manchester Pride, are pushing back against increasing corporatization and commercialization. After the collapse of the original Manchester Pride company amid financial and… Continue reading The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
PSNI officer sacked after investigation finds 'catalogue of corruption'
A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer has been terminated following an investigation that revealed he initiated a sexual relationship with a woman he encountered during his official duties. The Police Ombudsman’s inquiry also uncovered that the officer failed to disclose several conflicts of interest, intimidated a former partner, attempted to manipulate evidence, and… Continue reading PSNI officer sacked after investigation finds 'catalogue of corruption'
Chloe Moffat: Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care
The father of Chloe Moffat, a civil service worker who tragically took her own life shortly after a meeting with her managers, has expressed profound disappointment over the Treasury’s lack of support for his daughter. Chloe, aged 26, served as a personal assistant to a director within the Treasury. She died on 20 May last… Continue reading Chloe Moffat: Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care
'I'm still paying a mortgage for a home destroyed by a fire'
Sarah Williams has a clear memory of the distressing moment she saw her home engulfed in flames on television. On 26 August 2024, while on vacation, she received a message from a neighbour informing her that the Spectrum Building in east London was ablaze. Now, two years after the fire that rendered more than 80… Continue reading 'I'm still paying a mortgage for a home destroyed by a fire'
NHS failing child sex abuse victims, say psychiatrists
Senior medical professionals have expressed serious concern to the BBC about the failure of NHS mental health services to adequately support adults who were sexually abused in childhood. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has publicly apologized, acknowledging decades of mismanagement and incorrect diagnoses within the UK’s mental health system. According to the college, this failure… Continue reading NHS failing child sex abuse victims, say psychiatrists
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A recent review has identified nicotine-containing e-cigarettes as the most effective method for smokers attempting to quit. Researchers from the Cochrane collaboration analyzed data from 80 significant trials involving close to 30,000 participants. Their findings revealed that nicotine vapes outperformed conventional cessation tools like patches, gums, and support programs by boosting quit rates by about… Continue reading Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds