The discovery of a foot on Mount Everest is believed to have solved one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries. A team of National Geographic climbers found the foot last month on a glacier, which they believe belongs to Andrew Comyn “Sandy” Irvine. Irvine went missing 100 years ago while attempting to climb Mount Everest with his… Continue reading Everest climber Irvine's foot believed found after 100 years
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Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine into UK in Columbian banana boxes
A gang has been found guilty of trying to smuggle £200m worth of cocaine into the UK disguised as bananas from South America. Petko Zhutev, Ghergii Diko, and Bruno Kuci pleaded guilty while Erik Muci and Olsi Ebeja were also found guilty for their involvement in the operation. The shipment was intercepted by officers, and… Continue reading Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine into UK in Columbian banana boxes
UK universities see drop in foreign student visa applications
UK universities are facing a financial crisis as the number of international students applying for visas to study in the UK has decreased ahead of the new academic year. Home Office figures have shown a reduction by 16% in visa applications submitted in between July and September of this year compared to last year, causing… Continue reading UK universities see drop in foreign student visa applications
Arrest over death of man near Livingston primary school
Police in West Lothian have reported that a man of 25 has been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a man near a primary school. Gary Nicol, aged 50, was discovered with serious injuries in Livingston’s Bankton Lane area on 26 September and was pronounced dead at the location shortly after. The attack took… Continue reading Arrest over death of man near Livingston primary school
'Brilliant' Royal Mail delivers letter with no address or postcode
The power of the postal service has been demonstrated once again as a letter addressed simply to “Mr James Holland, well known historian, Wiltshire” found its way to its intended recipient. The envelope contained World War Two anecdotes written by a 102-year-old widow of a veteran. The letter was given a further clue by Royal… Continue reading 'Brilliant' Royal Mail delivers letter with no address or postcode
Norwich mums' friendship lifeline amid children's heart problems
Three Norfolk-based mothers, whose children were diagnosed with rare heart conditions while they were still pregnant, have formed a support group that has become a “lifeline friendship” for them. Louise Hubbard, Justine Ducker, and Danielle Mann initially connected after Louise shared the story of her two daughters being diagnosed with congenital heart disease. The three… Continue reading Norwich mums' friendship lifeline amid children's heart problems
UK economy returned to growth in August
New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy grew by 0.2% in August. This follows two months of stagnation and marks a positive development for the country. While the ONS cautioned that growth has been slowing recently, these latest figures are still welcome news ahead of the government’s… Continue reading UK economy returned to growth in August
Sally Magnusson: Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?
The fear of developing dementia is a common worry for those who have watched their loved ones suffer from the disease. Sally Magnusson is one such person. Her mother passed away from dementia in 2012, and Magnusson has been haunted by the possibility of developing it ever since. She has made a documentary film exploring… Continue reading Sally Magnusson: Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?
Teenage footballer who lost his lower legs just happy to be alive
A young footballer who lost both of his lower legs after being involved in a car accident has shared how grateful he is to be alive. Adam Golebiewski was only 17 years old when the accident happened a few weeks ago in Aberdeenshire. The double amputation was necessary, and he celebrated his 18th birthday while… Continue reading Teenage footballer who lost his lower legs just happy to be alive
Pension changes: How you could be affected
The Chancellor of the UK, Rachel Reeves, is currently contemplating changing the taxation structure of pensions in an effort to raise £22bn. There are several options that the Chancellor is considering, some of which could affect workers who are starting their first job, those already working, and even those who are retired. While the debate… Continue reading Pension changes: How you could be affected