He is on trial at the Old Bailey for the murder of his ex partner and manslaughter of her baby A “jealous” ex-boyfriend took a driving lesson hours after he killed his heavily pregnant partner as she slept in bed, a court heard. Peckham’s Aaron McKenzie, 26, allegedly broke into …
Read More »Dog owners warned as Royal Mail records 10 attacks on Peterborough posties in past year
There were 10 dog attacks on posties in Peterborough last year Figures from the Royal Mail show the number of canine attacks went up by one in the city compared to the previous year. There were three attacks recorded by staff who work at the Peterborough delivery office, one at …
Read More »Live M5 traffic, travel, weather, and breaking news for Gloucestershire on Wednesday, July 8, 2020
This is our live news blog for Gloucestershire on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. We’ll bring you the latest news from our team of journalists. With the Gloucestershire Live office closed, we are continuing to cover the news while working from home and obeying all Government requirements. We will continue to …
Read More »Rab shares his perfect days but reveals he’s feeling a bit restless
I ought to tell you about my perfect days. These are far from every day, but they come along from time to time, and they go something like this. In the morning, I write. “Dear Sir, Following your recent Lottery win, I wonder if I might apprise you of my …
Read More »Jay Leno drives the subscription-only ‘car of the future’
The future of motoring is promising a lot: e-scooters everywhere, more environmentally friendly drivetrains, autonomous features, and now, vehicles that you “own” by paying a monthly subscription fee. In general tech, this isn’t a new idea at all. Netflix, Strava, Amazon Prime, Spotify and many others all sell their products …
Read More »Android users warned of fake texts that give crooks access to bank accounts and personal data
Android users are being targeted by cyber thieves again, barely weeks after Google removed 30 apps from its Play Store for containing potentially malicious software. One of those apps had already been downloaded by 40 million users worldwide and had the potential to secretly steal money from bank accounts. If …
Read More »Alton Towers is giving 30,000 free tickets to people with certain jobs
Since theme park giant Alton Towers reopened a few weeks ago, it’s been bringing magic back to the lives of many. Things are very different at the theme park now – with changes such as social distancing and compulsory face masks on rides – but park visitors aren’t letting it …
Read More »Deutsche Post to pay staff 300-euro coronavirus bonus
On Tuesday, Deutsche Post DHL said it would pay its employees across the world a 300-euro bonus, as a thank you for their continuing efforts during the coronavirus crisis. A thank you for the heroes As a thank you for their “tireless efforts”, more than 500.000 Deutsche Post employees will …
Read More »What to do if your industry has been affected in the long-run by Covid-19
Lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease in the UK, but the crisis is far from over. The reopening of pubs and non-essential shops has sparked fears of a second wave of infections and concerns that the economic fallout of COVID-19 will have a lasting impact. Unemployment is set to surge …
Read More »What time is Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement today?
The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his summer economic measures in a speech in the House of Commons, as he faces pressure to assist those impacted financially by the coronavirus crisis. Amid concerns …
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