Crime The depot was once the home of Bristol Omnibus and Kingswood Coaches Firefighters were called to a suspected arson attack at a former bus depot in Kingswood on Saturday night. The blaze took place at The Old Bus Depot off Moravian Road on Saturday (November 5) at around 8pm. …
Read More »XR wants public transport that works for the people – not against the planet
Support us and go ad-free On Saturday 5 November at 2pm, young Extinction Rebellion activists in Bristol blocked an Airport Flyer bus at Temple Meads on its way to the City Centre. FAIR TRAVEL NOT AIR TRAVEL FirstBus are increasing the Airport Flyer frequency to support Bristol Airport expansion, whilst …
Read More »Last flagons of dark rum issued by the MoD to Royal Navy sailors go up for sale 52 years later
The last flagons of dark rum issued by the MoD to Royal Navy sailors in 1970 emerge for sale 52 years later for £2,500 each Ministry of Defence rum last issued to Royal Navy sailors in 1970 is up for sale Three flagons full of 4.5-litres of dark rum being …
Read More »Turriff United rescue escaped Pomeranian cross pug puppy on A96 in Moray on Bonfire Night
A football team rescued an escaped puppy from the middle of a busy road in Moray on Bonfire Night. Turriff United were travelling home from a match against Nairn County on Saturday evening when they spotted Pomeranian cross pug Foxy dodging traffic on the A96. After pulling over, they managed …
Read More »Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer shares poignant photo alongside the late royal
Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer has shared a poignant snap of the royal online – days ahead of the release of the latest controversial series of The Crown. The Earl Spencer, who is the younger sibling of the late Princess of Wales, inherited the family seat of Althorp estate in Northamptonshire …
Read More »Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘very disappointed’ by Matt Hancock’s I’m a Celeb appearance
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is “very disappointed” in his former Cabinet colleague Matt Hancock for joining I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Speaking on his way to COP27 in Egypt, Sunak said he supported the chief whip’s decision to suspend Hancock from the Conservative Party, …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals last Christmas stamps to feature the Queen’s silhouette
The Royal Mail has released its Christmas stamps for 2022 — and they will be the last festive stamps to feature the silhouette of the Late Queen Elizabeth II. The six illustrations, designed by award-winning artist Katie Ponder, focus on key moments in the traditional Christmas story. From the journey …
Read More »A New Ferry Route Between Scotland and Europe Is Set to Open In 2023
Travelling from Scotland to other parts of Europe has limited options: you’d probably need to take a flight, or travel down to London to catch the Eurostar. But the city of Bruges has just confirmed that a new ferry route between Belgium to Scotland is in the works, linking Zeebrugge, in West …
Read More »Major main road in Manchester closed off after crash
A main road in Manchester has been shut off this morning after a crash. Oldham Road in Miles Platting is currently closed off on the eastbound carriageway. The closure is in place at the junction with Queens Road. A picture posted by TfGM appears to show an ambulance at the …
Read More »Dumfries and Galloway posties set to strike on some of the busiest shopping days of the year
Posties are set to stage a walkout on some of the busiest shopping days of the year as their dispute with Royal Mail continues. The Communication Workers Union will consult with members, including those based at Castle Douglas, on the possibility of more strikes in the run up to Christmas. …
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