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Police in Surrey have confirmed that three children found dead alongside a man in Staines, Surrey, were all aged under four. The bodies were discovered by officers following a call by ambulance staff on Saturday. All those found were said to be related, while neighbours have suggested a Polish family with twins were living at… Continue reading Staines: Children found dead all aged under four

An investigation is underway by an NHS Trust after a report claims that a 36-year-old man was found dead in a coffee shop at Sandwell General Hospital. The man had been slumped over a table and this had been noticed by members of the public and NHS staff for several hours. A security guard noticed… Continue reading Man found slumped dead at Sandwell Hospital coffee shop

Police have released two men who were arrested on suspicion of murder after a disabled man on a mobility scooter was stabbed to death in east London. The victim, identified as Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, was found with a stab wound after reports of a fight on Rushmore Road, Clapton, at 15:38 BST on Wednesday.… Continue reading Clapton stabbing: Men released over mobility scooter rider attack

Railcard train fare discounts will be reduced from this month by operators. The current advertised savings of one-third are given at a rate of 34% for those holding railcards, including for people aged 16-30 or over 60. However, from the middle of September, the discount will be trimmed to 33.4%. Although the effect on ticket… Continue reading Railcard train travel discounts to be cut

BBC Radio producer and co-creator of the PopMaster quiz, Phil Swern, has passed away age 76. The news was announced on the official PopMaster Twitter account with the message “Sadly today, we said goodbye to Phil Swern, the Collector, for many years the driving force behind PopMaster’s content”. Swern produced several radio shows for both… Continue reading PopMaster co-creator and BBC Radio producer Phil Swern dies aged 76

The CEO of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers, Jonathan Brown, has defended the ticket sales process for Oasis shows after fans were aggrieved by prices fluctuating whilst they queued online. Some concertgoers discovered that ticket prices increased drastically as the sale continued last Saturday, and some were removed altogether as they queued. Rachael… Continue reading Oasis tickets sales 'shambles' defended by industry chief

The largest landlord at the House of Commons, Labour MP Jas Athwal, has fired the agency that manages his rental flats, following revelations of black mould and ant infestations in the properties. Athwal expressed his dismay at the flats’ condition, admitting he was “shocked and sickened”. He added that an agency had been appointed for… Continue reading Labour MP Jas Athwal sacks letting agent after mould scandal

A light aircraft has crashed on an industrial estate in Derbyshire this morning. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after 9am to find a two-seater Evektor SportStar plane had come down near Dunston Industrial Estate, Chesterfield. Firefighters from several surrounding areas, Derbyshire police and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended. Roads in the immediate vicinity… Continue reading Chesterfield: Plane crashes at industrial estate

Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell, has defended the government’s decision to scrap winter fuel payments for around 10 million pensioners who do not receive pension credit. The payments, of up to £300, have been cancelled in an attempt to address a £22bn “black hole” in public finances. The move has met with… Continue reading Lucy Powell: No plan to reverse scrapping winter fuel payments

The Post Office has seen a new record in July for amount of cash handled, with customers depositing or withdrawing over £3.7bn. This new record follows on from previous high amounts set in May, April, and December. The usage of Post Office branches to handle cash is becoming increasingly popular due to the ongoing rate… Continue reading Post Office handles record amount of cash