Travellers heading back home to start the new year are bracing themselves for more disruption as the aftermath of Storm Gerrit unfolds. This powerful storm battered roads and train lines across the UK, leaving behind a trail of chaos and destruction. As the country tries to recover from the worst of the weather, the impact
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The cost of parking a car at hospitals in England has surged by a staggering 50% within just one year, according to recent data. In the 2022/23 period, visitors and patients had to pay a whopping £146 million for parking, equivalent to approximately £400,000 per day. These figures, originally brought to light by the Liberal
The culinary world has suffered a significant loss as renowned Australian chef Bill Granger, affectionately known as the ‘godfather of avocado toast,’ passed away at the age of 54. The news came on Christmas Day, as Granger peacefully departed in a London hospital with his wife and children by his side. The loss of this
In a heartwarming encounter at Windsor Castle, Queen Camilla had the pleasure of meeting Olivia Taylor, a 7-year-old blind schoolgirl with a brain tumor. Olivia, accompanied by her parents and younger sister, was invited to the royal residence after catching the Queen’s attention with her performance in the Bexley Music Primary Choir at Buckingham Palace.
Manchester United Football Club is set to make a significant announcement on Sunday regarding the sale of a 25% stake to billionaire petrochemicals tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe. This news comes after months of talks and negotiations, finally reaching a conclusion. The deal is expected to bring an end to the Glazer family’s control over the
Ian Pepperell, who will always be remembered for his role as Roy Tucker in The Archers, has tragically passed away at the age of 53, leaving a void in the industry. The BBC made the announcement, revealing that Ian had been battling a long and grueling illness before his demise on Friday. While his portrayal
Despite being denied the festive top spot for 39 years, Wham!’s iconic hit, Last Christmas, has finally claimed the crown as the UK’s official Christmas number one. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s timeless classic prevailed over fierce competition from Eurovision star Sam Ryder, Mariah Carey, and The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl. Securing second place was
Storm Pia is expected to wreak havoc across the United Kingdom, prompting authorities to issue “do not travel” advice, schools to shut down, and electricians to be on standby for potential power outages. With a yellow weather warning in effect, the nation braces itself for gusts of wind reaching speeds of 70mph to 80mph in
Two teenagers have recently been found guilty of the brutal murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey in an appalling and merciless knife attack. The individuals involved, known only as girl X and boy Y, were just 15 years old at the time of the crime. Gripped by a disturbing fascination with violence, torture, and death, they
In a move that could potentially have significant ramifications for high earners in Scotland, the government has implemented a new tax threshold. Under this new threshold, individuals earning more than £75,000 will now face a tax rate of 45%. Prior to this adjustment, Scotland already had the highest tax band in the UK at 47%