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Homes with spray foam insulation are experiencing difficulty in selling or securing a remortgage, as some of the main lenders in the UK refuse to lend against properties with the material installed. According to recent research, one in four of the country’s largest mortgage providers refuse to lend against such properties’ roofs. Currently, an estimated… Continue reading Major lenders reject homes with spray foam insulation

Davina McCall, the British television presenter, has left intensive care after undergoing surgery to remove a rare brain tumour. Michael Douglas, McCall’s partner, revealed on her Instagram account that she had made “an enormous leap forward”. In a video posted Friday, McCall had announced that she had been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a type… Continue reading Davina McCall makes 'enormous leap forward' as she leaves ICU after surgery

A teenager who pleaded guilty to killing a bus driver by headbutting and then punching him was sentenced to four years and four months in custody. Fifteen years old at the time, he was part of a group of youths who were drinking heavily when he tried to board a bus but was prevented by… Continue reading Teen who killed bus driver in Elgin detained four years

Christopher Bell, a 45-year-old man who was formerly of Maple Terrace, Shiney Row, has pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog that caused injury leading to death while dangerously out of control in a public place. The attack happened on 3 October last year when Ian Langley, 54, was walking his Patterdale puppy… Continue reading Man pleads guilty following fatal Sunderland XL bully attack

Nineteen-year-old Ella Lloyd is set to join McLaren for their 2025 F1 Academy season. With four podium finishes in her last F4 season, Ella has already competed in races across the world. The upcoming Netflix series, produced by Reese Witherspoon’s company Hello Sunshine, will follow some of Ella’s peers in their races and personal lives.… Continue reading Formula 1: McLaren's Welsh teen hopes to inspire other women

Thames Valley Police recently disclosed that burglars broke into a farm on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle last month and stole two vehicles. The Sun newspaper reported the break-in, and stated that it occurred on the Windsor estate which is home to the Royal family. The Prince and Princess of Wales were nearby, however, Kensington… Continue reading Windsor estate burglars steal two vehicles from farm

Wynne Evans has expressed disappointment over the media coverage he received during his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing 2021. The Welsh BBC Radio Wales presenter and opera singer became the eighth star to leave the show after his Charleston failed to impress the judges in a dance-off at Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Sunday. Evans had… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Wynne Evans slams media “lies” after exit

The Metropolitan Police are facing yet another scandal involving two officers who have been charged with four counts of sexual assault against a woman in London. PCs Jerome Beasley, 41, and Luke Robinson, 39, of the Central West Command Unit, are alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim while off duty on April 21st at… Continue reading Two Metropolitan Police officers charged with sexual assault

Ed Sheeran has revealed that his vocals were used on a new 40th-anniversary version of Do They Know It’s Christmas? without his permission. Sheeran says he would have “respectfully” declined if he had been asked, citing a post by Fuse ODG criticising foreign aid in Africa. In his post, Fuse ODG said he had turned… Continue reading Ed Sheeran says Band Aid didn't ask to re-use his vocals