Serial killer Peter Tobin has died after becoming unwell at the prison where he was serving three life sentences. He was taken from HMP Edinburgh to hospital, thought to be the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, on Wednesday and subsequently died, sources said. He was serving a life sentence for raping …
Read More »Take a deep dive into Abbey Road’s storied legacy as “the world’s most famous recording studio”
The first time I stepped into Abbey Road’s fabled Studio 2, I couldn’t breathe. The very thought that I was standing in the room where the Beatles recorded the vast majority of their unparalleled music was simply overwhelming. With “Abbey Road: The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording …
Read More »Yate: Man has 300 pet tarantulas
Aaron Phoenix, 35, has 300 of the eight-legged creatures (Picture: SWNS) To his postman, Aaron Phoenix is known as Spider-Man because of his huge collection of tarantulas. He started collecting them in the summer of 2021 when he was told he should get a hobby for his mental health. That …
Read More »‘I could sit and watch them for hours’ – man tells of love for his 300 pet tarantulas
For most of us, getting a pet involves taking in a dog, cat or maybe a rabbit. But not for Aaron Phoenix who opted for a more gruesome choice when picking an animal to share his home. Not for him a cuddly Tiddles, loyal and loving Rover or a cute …
Read More »OVO to give customers money for cutting back on energy usage this winter
Energy company OVO will pay customers to reduce their energy usage at peak times as part of a new trial. As part of the Power Move trial, consumers could earn as much as £100 for using less energy during busier periods. Customers will be asked to lower their usage during …
Read More »Wordle today: Wordle 476 October 8 hints and today’s answer
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble, where only real words are allowed both in guesses and the result. …
Read More »All the Royal Mail jobs you can apply for in Hampshire right now
Christmas is the busiest time of year for Royal Mail and there are lots of temporary and permanent vacancies available on the postal service. Millions of Christmas cards, gifts and parcels will be sent this year – and you could make that happen. To aid that massive operation, Royal Mail …
Read More »Estranged couple arguing over how long they were married wait for judge’s ruling
An estranged wealthy couple with links to former prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie are waiting for a High Court’s ruling after becoming embroiled in a tussle over how long they were married. Angela Jilina, 49, and estranged journalist husband Walid Abu-Zalaf, 64, who had homes in London …
Read More »Midwives to vote on strike action over pay
Midwives could strike for just the second time in 140 years in a dispute over pay. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging its members in England and Wales to vote in favour of industrial action when a four-week ballot period begins on November 11. All RCM members who …
Read More »Brother of suspect in California family’s killing arrested
The younger brother of a man suspected in the kidnapping and killings of an eight-month-old baby, her parents and an uncle, was arrested on suspicion he helped his brother destroy evidence. Alberto Salgado, 41, was accused of criminal conspiracy, accessory and destroying evidence, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Suspect …
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