A man who stole a car from south Belfast with a 17-year-old passenger on board was later detained across the border.
Month: September 2024
Rates low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss
Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are “in the right ballpark”.
Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry
The Gambling Commission is not investigating Sir Oliver, and he himself didn’t place any bets on the election.
‘Second coming’ for Wiggins as he joins amateur riders
After a three-year break from cycling, the Tour de France winner is joining amateurs on a ride-along.
Schofield suggests Cast Away is his last TV appearance
The 62-year-old appeared on the Channel 5 show, which sees him deserted on an island for 10 days.
Vintage TV adverts for classic British comics found in basement
The collection of 1950s adverts for comics like Bunty, Jackie and the Dandy have been archived online.
Hollywood star shepherds sheep over London bridge
Damian Lewis ushered sheep along the historic trade route into the City of London.
Maternity pay has gone too far, says Tory leadership candidate
Speaking to Times Radio, Kemi Badenoch said statutory maternity pay is “excessive”.
Labour to tighten ministerial hospitality rules
The move follows criticism over freebies accepted by the prime minister and other cabinet ministers.
Artist paints felled Sycamore Gap tree on teabags
Caroline West, from Waterlooville, wanted to pay homage to the “iconic British landmark”
