The UK Foreign Office has released a range of travel warnings, including cautions against “all travel” or “all but essential travel” to various regions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Out of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages on the Foreign Office Websire, 73 currently have …
Read More »London landmarks lit up in stunning surprise projection show
Last night, an unexpected projection show illuminated the renowned London Eye and County Hall, creating a breathtaking backdrop. The show used state-of-the-art mapping and hologauze technology to project a series of images honouring significant milestones in human evolution and innovation. Projected along London’s Southbank the show started off in the …
Read More »Rare 50p coin sells for £155 after sparking bidding war on eBay
A rare 50p coin has sold for £155 after sparking a bidding war online. Many coins are sought after by collectors and this particular one, which was minted in 2009, is one of the rarest in the UK. The coin was launched more than 15 years ago, to celebrate the …
Read More »Last post dates for Christmas 2024 with one on December 23
The Post Office has issued a reminder of the last days to send your cards and parcels as 90% of us have no idea when the key dates are. New research reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of last posting dates and over a third leave gift buying …
Read More »Dad and stepmum found guilty of murdering Sara Sharif, 10
Three members of Sara Sharif’s family have been found guilty over the 10-year-old’s death after years of horrific abuse. Her father Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of her murder and her uncle Faisal Malik, 29, was convicted of causing or allowing her death following …
Read More »105-year-old says long-life secret is exercise she still does every day
A 105-year-old has said the secret to living a long and happy life is yoga, daily stretching and an appreciation for the “little things”. Daisy Taylor, originally from Stratford, east London, has always embraced life and been active and this has not stopped since she moved into a care home …
Read More »Man steps up legal action as Bitcoin dumped at tip now worth £635million
A man who ‘threw away’ a Bitcoin fortune has stepped up his fight to retrieve it – after its value soared to a record high £635million. James Howells, 39, has launched court action against a council that has refused to let him excavate computer equipment needed to unlock his 8,000 …
Read More »Energy customers could get up to £200 this month – how to apply
Some energy customers may be able to get £200 this month thanks to one scheme. Octopus Energy customers may not be aware the company has now extended a support scheme to include those over State Pension age who are not receiving Pension Credit. This comes after the UK Government’s decision …
Read More »People travelling abroad in next few weeks warned of rise in ‘potentially fatal’ disease
People preparing to travel abroad over the festive season have been given a warning about a rise in a “potentially fatal” disease. As the holiday season approaches, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding those heading abroad to take precautions against mosquito-borne infections, including malaria, which can be fatal. …
Read More »Palace issues Queen health update as doctor shares ‘important’ advice
Queen Camilla has shared an update about her health, and a doctor has issued an alert about her condition. The Queen, 77, had to forgo several recent royal engagements as she was recovering from a chest infection. During the state visit of the Emir of Qatar and his wife, she …
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