(Reuters) -Russia launched a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Sunday, targeting chiefly the southern parts of the Odesa region and hitting an agriculture facility there, Ukraine’s Air Forces said on the Telegram messaging app. Russia launched six Iranian-made Shahed drones and 10 cruise missiles, with Ukraine’s …
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Read More »Martin Lewis urges people to load up on common 75p item before next month
Martin Lewis’ popular website, Money Saving Expert, has urged people to stock up on a common item, currently worth 75p, before they rise in price. By October 2, first class stamps will increase in price by 14 per cent, from £1.10 to at least £1.25 – and first class stamps …
Read More »Australia tells dating apps to swipe right on improved safety standards
The warning to dating apps comes in the wake of research by the Australian Institute of Criminology that found three out of four users of dating apps or websites had experienced some form of sexual violence through these platforms in the five years through 2021. Communications minister Michelle Rowland said …
Read More »Royal Mail looking for Christmas workers in Coventry
The final days of the British summer are winding down as autumn and winter approaches. But this means Christmas will be on its way soon. Christmas is a busy period for many, with plenty of people relying on the postal service to send gifts across the country. To meet the …
Read More »Cumbrian leatherworker wins prestigious competition
Based in Near Sawrey, close to Hawkshead, Hattie crafted a three flask lined container, with shot glass tray, which outshone all competition entries. The pre-made competition challenged entrants to display their dexterity by fabricating a leather case to house an everyday item. There was no restriction on colour, thread, or …
Read More »The reason why hundreds of scooters descended on Bolton pub
Bolton Two Hats (Image: Bolton Two Hats) Hundreds of scooters descended on a Bolton pub to raise money for an important cause. Local scooter club, Bolton Two Hats, held the event recently to fundraise for North West Air Ambulance Charity. Taking place at the Three Pigeons on Wigan Road, over …
Read More »King and Queen’s horse fails to end decades-long wait for win at St Leger
Charles and Camilla were in position to watch their thoroughbred Desert Hero take on some of the best horses in the country on Saturday. Bred by the late Queen, the William Haggas-trained colt Desert Hero won two of his three juvenile starts, demonstrating his stamina and talent and fuelling speculation …
Read More »Man killed by falling tree as Storm Lee hits USA and Canada
The centre of the post-tropical cyclone made landfall on Saturday with near-hurricane strength winds of 70mph about 135 miles west of Halifax, Nova Scotia, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. Weakening as it headed north to New Brunswick and the Gulf of St Lawrence, Lee flooded coastal roads in …
Read More »People asked to be homeless for a night and help a good cause
The Big Sleep-Out comes to Maumbury Rings this year (Image: Julian House) MEMBERS of the public will have the opportunity to raise money for the homeless as they brave the elements with the Big Sleep-Out. Julian House has organised the fundraising event with Dorchester Town Council, due to take place …
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