A mother-of-seven died after she accidentally stumbled against a train near a level crossing, her partner has said. Sammie-Jo Edwards, 41, described as 'one in a million', had been relaxing on a bank beside the tracks near her home in Somerset when tragedy struck on June 28. Boyfriend Jamie Cullingham …...Read More
Mother-of-seven died in 'tragic accident' after 'stumbling' against passing train
Group of 11 'slaves' are found inside building on industrial site during raid
A group of 11 adults, believed to be kept as slaves, were found at an industrial site during a massive raid involving more than 100 police officers. Officers battered their way onto the site in an armoured truck, through what they described as 'numerous safety measures'. Once inside the gated, …...Read More
Taekwondo ace snuffs out candles and slices fruit in amazing martial arts stunts
The martial arts expert behind last year's 'bottle cap challenge' has showcased his astonishingly precise moves in a new video. Taekwondo instructor Farabi Davletchin's tricks include slicing fruit and snuffing out candle flames with a kicked disc from his home in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He has practised Taekwondo for 20 years …...Read More
Traffic fell more in Britain than in any other European country during lockdown
Traffic has fallen more in Britain than in any other European country since the pandemic struck, as motorists choose to stay at home instead of getting back on the road. After comparing data for February with records for March to June in 19 European countries, it was revealed that Britain's …...Read More
Delirious coronavirus-infected man confesses to his wife that he used to have sex with men
A man who became manic after being infected with coronavirus got so delirious he confessed to his wife that he used to have sex with men, doctors have revealed. The unidentified 41-year-old, who was treated at St Thomas' Hospital in London, also became 'highly aroused' and uninhibited, questioning and inappropriately …...Read More
Could dining-out scheme be a recipe for disaster?
Advertisement Rishi Sunak's half-price meals announcement has already been picked apart by savvy diners plotting to rinse the scheme by going out for a 'safari supper'. Customers plan to avoid straying beyond the £10 cap on the Chancellor's 50 per cent discount program by hopping between restaurants for each course. …...Read More
China's leading doctor claims the country's coronavirus outbreak 'has already ended'
A leading disease-control expert in China has declared that the coronavirus outbreak in the country 'has already ended'. Dr Zhang Wenhong, who has led the fight against COVID-19 in Shanghai, made the announcement today as he was speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. He also said that …...Read More
Teens Brad Duff and Reece Lornie ended up in Ibiza after having a few 'quiet Sunday beers'
A teenager has been dumped by his girlfriend after telling her he was going to a friend's house for a 'couple of quiet drinks' - before ending up in Ibiza. Brad Duff, from Dundee, was visiting his best pal Reece Lornie, both 19, for a few beers on Sunday evening, …...Read More
Councils left with a financial black hole in lost parking charges during pandemic
Councils across England are in for an 'economic shock' and could lose almost a billion pounds in parking fees and charges. Earnings published by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government today show that local authorities were anticipating to bank more than £885million in parking fees alone this financial …...Read More
Free BBC TV licence for over-75s means tested from 1 August
Boris Johnson has today described the BBC's plan to scrap TV licences for the over-75s as the 'wrong decision', but said he will not intervene. The corporation announced this morning that more than three million households face paying the £157.50 fee next month after controversial plans to end free licences …...Read More
