Have you ever had an accident at work that wasn’t your fault? A delve into the archive of a major insurer has revealed some of the strangest valid commercial claims, including recompense for a defenestrated dentist and a farm worker blown into a vat of liquid manure. The trawl through …
Read More »Wellingborough bus gate ‘nightmare’ for Kettering pensioner trying to pay ever-increasing fine
A Kettering pensioner’s shopping trip to Wellingborough proved costly after a drive through a bus gate eventually led to a bailiff clamping his car – even though he tried to pay his fine several times. Lance Rayner’s ‘nightmare’ began on a day trip to Wellingborough on March 30, 2021, when …
Read More »Slow postal deliveries: is it Royal Mail, or a royal fail?
Since Christmas we have had two deliveries of mail on Belvedere Street, Ryde. Having seen our previous post operative, he advised he no longer did that route but he knew of no problems as the ‘frame’ was empty each day. We received a bundle on the December 29, January 13, …
Read More »Councillor blasts antisocial behaviour | Barnsley Chronicle
YET another glass-walled bus shelter was shattered over the weekend – posing a ‘significant risk’ to pedestrians, a local councillor has said. A pane of glass in the bus stop on the corner of Lundhill Road and Park Street in Wombwell was found to be shattered – another damaged shelter …
Read More »The five biggest scams of 2021 – Which? News
Fraudsters impersonating organisations were the most common scams last year, according to reports shared with Which?. The crime you’re most likely to fall victim to this year is fraud, according to the latest annual crime survey conducted by the Office of National Statistics. Based on the number of people getting …
Read More »Mail bosses see red after spate of POST BOX thefts – In Entertainment
In rural areas, historic post boxes disappearing fast. This raises concerns that thieves might be stealing them as collectors. Since January 7, nine Royal Mail boxes vanished from Norfolk and Suffolk villages. First, in Rickinghall (Suffolk), and eight more were taken after a ten-day period. Rural areas are witnessing the …
Read More »Detectives investigating a disturbance in Ramsgate have issued a photo of a man who may be able to assist them – UKNIP
Kent Police was called at around 4.25am on Sunday 23 January 2022 to a report that a number of people had been assaulted by a man in Harbour Parade. Two women and one man were taken to hospital suffering from facial injuries. Four other people – two women and two …
Read More »Mail bosses see red after spate of POST BOX thefts
Mail bosses see red after spate of POST BOX thefts spark fears crooks are stealing the iconic receptacles to sell at auctions Royal Mail boxes have been disappearing from villages in Suffolk and Norfolk Nine historic post boxes have vanished from the areas since January 7 this year Detectives say …
Read More »17 dead in nightclub fire in Cameroon’s capital
A fire erupted at a popular nightclub in Yaounde, Cameroon’s capital, setting off explosions and killing at least 17 people, government officials said. The tragedy comes as the central African country hosts thousands of players, fans and match officials from across the continent for the month-long African Football Cup of …
Read More »What’s in the middle of Lidl and Aldi this week?
You can always guarantee that Aldi and Lidl will have a middle aisle full of bargains and things you never knew you needed. This week, the discount stores have got baby clothes, children’s books and more to keep your child happy and make travelling around that little bit easier. Here are …
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