The all-out strike by Birmingham bin workers has entered its eighth week. Around 350 refuse workers, bin loaders and drivers, walked out on March 11 to oppose massive pay cuts, ending the safety-critical Waste Recycling and Collection Officer (WRCO) role and the downgrading of crew sizes by a quarter. The …
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King Charles will be feeling a sense of ‘great loss’ because he will not see his youngest grandson Archie on his sixth birthday today – or perhaps ever again. The monarch, 76, who is battling cancer, will be suffering because he may never spend time with his two youngest grandchildren in person …
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Two people have been banned from keeping dogs for years after their animals were found in poor, filthy and cramped conditions. Seven dogs and a litter of puppies were seized from owners John Cacace and Kelly Webb at a premises in Arlingham, Gloucestershire. An independent vet had concerns for their …
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A man who decided to take a gamble by buying a staggering 120 National Lottery Scratchcards has taken to social media to share the results of his bold move. After shelling out a hefty £600 on Millionaire Maker game cards, Jax turned to TikTok to disclose that he had snapped …
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Iceland is rolling out changes for students, with younger Brits able to get 10 per cent off at the till for the fifth month of the year. 07:00, 06 May 2025Updated 07:00, 06 May 2025 Iceland is rolling out changes for students, with younger Brits able to get 10 per …
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This evening, May 6, dozens of London landmarks will be lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Buildings, monuments, and attractions across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands will shine red, white, and blue. The displays will take place at 9pm and will see the …
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Police are investigating after a masked robber assaulted a woman and then stole items from a post office in the village of Newnham-on-Severn, near Cinderford, last week. The incident happened on High Street shortly before 6.30pm on Monday, April 28, when two men entered the Shop at the Ship with …
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French multi-energy company TotalEnergies is rolling out advanced route optimisation technologies across its shipping operations to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The company is partnering with maritime software provider Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean), which uses machine learning for fuel modelling and hull analysis. The system claims to process both …
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The case called at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 6 hours agoLast updated 6 hours ago A 47-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with a cannabis farm in Eyemouth estimated to be worth £900,000. Adriatik Abazi was arrested after police found the illegal cultivation in a unit …
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