The family of a couple missing after a tourist boat sank are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
Month: November 2024
Children destroy flats in controlled explosion
The button to destroy Hexham House in Newcastle is pressed by three children who won a competition.
Lockdown DIY linked to landfill’s noxious gases
An academic says an increase in plasterboard sent to landfill could be behind a spike in smells.
Janey Godley funeral is colourful comedy send-off
The service at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow saw family and friends wear colourful outfits and ended with her catchphrase “Frank, get the door”.
Man who found smooth Mars bar gets £2 compensation
Mars Wrigley UK says the smooth bar “slipped” through and confirmed the swirl is being kept.
Shopkeeper has licence to sell alcohol revoked after he’s found drunk at his store
A shop owner has his licence to sell alcohol revoked after police find him drunk at his store.
Rupert Grint to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle
The former Harry Potter star is ordered to pay the sum after losing a tax appeal.
Police hunt mum’s killer after e-bike hit-and-run
Police launch a murder inquiry over the death of 25-year-old Alana Armstrong, mum to a six-year-old boy.
European Cup winner’s medals and memorabilia to go on sale
The items will go under the hammer on 5 December through a Telford-based auctioneer.
Financial watchdog says MPs’ criticism ‘not fair’
Nikhil Rathi says the organisation has improved, but a report says its culture has “got worse”.
