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A train aficionado has purchased a 1970s Merseyrail Class 507 train for just £1 with a view to preserving it for future generations. Robert Hampton, 41, plans to raise £10,000 to have the train relocated to a museum. This was in a bid to “save piece of Merseyside’s history,” according to Hampton, who fondly remembers… Continue reading Liverpool: Man buys 1970s train for £1 to save it from scrap

Nigel Farage’s return to the political realm has stirred controversy and garnered attention from around the world. As a political commentator for the BBC, Chris Mason has been watching the commotion closely. Farage first became known to the public during his time with UKIP, where he pushed for Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. While he… Continue reading Labour makes NHS pledge as Tories promise new apprenticeships – BBC News

A protest in Westminster turned violent as three police officers were injured and 40 individuals were arrested. The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and various other groups, started in Whitehall and was expected to end two hours later. However, a group of 500 protesters continued to protest after the majority of the participants left.… Continue reading Police officers injured and 40 arrests at protest in Westminster

The Bafta-winning BBC One Show Race Across the World has captured the imaginations of viewers thanks to its blend of travel, competition and personal stories. The current series sees five teams travel 15,000km from Japan to Indonesia with just £1,390, relying on local jobs to boost their meagre resources. “We see their mistakes and watch… Continue reading Race Across the World: Why is the TV show so popular?

Social media is being used by criminals to provide guides on how to commit the crime of sextortion, according to the BBC. These guides include information on how to impersonate young women online and deceive individuals into sharing sexually explicit content before blackmailing them. The National Crime Agency has issued a warning to schools across the… Continue reading 'Sextortion guides' for sale on social media, BBC finds

The Conservative Party has pledged to scrap underperforming university courses in England to fund 100,000 new apprenticeships annually if victorious in the July election. Courses considered as a “rip-off” due to high drop-out rates and poor job prospects would be replaced by the Tories. They detailed that those worst-performing courses would be identified by job… Continue reading Universities: PM pledges to scrap 'rip-off degrees'

Diane Abbott has reportedly been readmitted as a Labour MP, though it remains uncertain if she will stand for the party at the upcoming general election. Abbott was suspended in April 2023 after suggesting in a newspaper column that Irish, Jewish, and Traveller people do not face racism throughout their lives. The suspension meant that… Continue reading Diane Abbott readmitted as Labour MP after race row probe

The investigation into Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner’s previous living arrangements has ended without any charges being made. The Greater Manchester Police had been investigating the sale of Rayner’s former house in Stockport after a complaint from a senior Conservative MP. Rayner was questioned about her tax payments and whether she had paid the right… Continue reading Angela Rayner: No police action after council house probe

Former health secretary and Falkirk West MSP, Michael Matheson, may face suspension and a salary cut for using his parliamentary iPad during a family vacation in Morocco to rack up £10,941.74 in costs. The incident resulted in a report by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) that concluded Matheson had violated MSPs’ ethical code. MSPs… Continue reading SNP faces defeat over Holyrood ban for Michael Matheson

The UK’s tallest rollercoaster may be closed for up to two weeks due to unforeseen circumstances. Hyperia, which opened on Friday at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, shut one day later and may remain closed until at least 8 June. A spokesperson for the theme park said they would continue to do everything they can… Continue reading UK's tallest rollercoaster could remain shut for two weeks