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Plans are underway to bring bus services in the west of Scotland back under local control. Reforms could replace the current deregulated network with a franchise system, giving local public bodies such as Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) control over fares, routes and ticketing. SPT has warned that it could take seven years to implement… Continue reading Buses in west of Scotland set to be brought under local control

An elderly woman who gained internet fame after being lifted into the air by a shop shutter has been immortalized in an artistic mural on the front of the Rhondda Cynon Taf shop. Anne Hughes, 72, was suspended in the air by her coat while still holding onto her shopping trolley, in an incident that… Continue reading Viral TikTok shop shutter gran immortalised in mural

Over the weekend, a five-mile stretch of the M25 in Surrey will be closed in both directions, and authorities are advising drivers to “take the train.” National Highways has recommended drivers “avoid the area entirely, change their plans, go shopping on Thursday night rather than Saturday morning, or take the train.” This shutdown is the… Continue reading M25 closure: Drivers advised to change travel plans

Fast food chain McDonald’s experienced technical difficulties in several countries, causing disruption in service. It was reported that customers in the UK, Australia, Austria, Germany, Japan, and New Zealand were hit with IT issues early in the morning, which continued all day. The problem was not related to cyber-security, and the issue has been resolved… Continue reading McDonald's resolves IT issue affecting UK customers

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A mother from Hertfordshire has said that a special heart defect trial gave her family more time with her baby before her death at 12 weeks. Emma Hart said that her daughter Daisy, who had multiple heart abnormalities, would have died within 48 hours if it wasn’t for a “pulse oximetry” test administered at Lister… Continue reading Five-minute test gave Hertfordshire parents more time with daughter

Friday’s newspapers cover a variety of stories, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision not to hold an early general election on 2 May. However, the i reports on growing anxiety within No 10 as angry Tory MPs increasingly question Sunak’s authority. One MP says there has been a “definite vibe shift” caused by the handling… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Frank Hester 'gave £5m more' and Russia 'jams Shapps jet'

Sir Lenny Henry has said that preparing to present his final Comic Relief is “very emotional”, and he’s “incredibly proud” of what its fundraising has achieved. The comedian co-founded the charity 39 years ago, and Friday’s Red Nose Day broadcast will be his last as host. “I think it needs new blood, and I’m definitely… Continue reading Comic Relief: Sir Lenny Henry 'emotional' ahead of final appearance as host

A £25m initiative aimed at improving habitats critical for England’s varied wildlife has been unveiled. The government funding will be utilised to enhance over 3,300 hectares vital for various species, including water voles, butterflies, dragonflies, and otters. The funding has been sourced from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will go towards 20 conservation projects… Continue reading Water voles will benefit from £25m habitat restoration