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Roman Baths loses £90k after switching to contactless wishing well

The Roman Baths Foundation has lost more than £90,000 after banning cash donations to its wishing well and asking visitors to make a contactless payment instead, The Telegraph can reveal. The charity has seen donations plummet tenfold since closing the popular feature in March 2022, with its most recent accounts showing it collected just £9,490 in ...

2024-07-04T07:01:55Z

Royal Mail faces surging debt bill after ‘Czech Sphinx’ takeover

The future of Royal Mail is set to be hamstrung by surging interest payments following Daniel Kretinsky’s debt-fuelled takeover of the postal service. The £3.6bn offer from Mr Kretinsky – known as the “Czech sphinx” – for Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) risks trebling its borrowing costs as a result of the bill...

2024-07-03T14:09:05Z

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection - Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

2024-06-06T16:05:55Z

Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal?

The GSK share price continues to weaken despite a major vaccines deal with German company CureVac. Is now the time to pile in? The post Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

2024-07-03T15:17:20Z

After 29 years someone's finally made a Sega Neptune console for everyone to own

An unofficial recreation of the cancelled Sega Neptune console has been unveiled, which combines the Mega Drive and the 32X add-on.

2024-07-02T18:03:51Z

‘I lost my job and was £3,000 in mortgage arrears – Nationwide tried to take my home’

i's Housing Correspondent spends the day at an 'eviction' court, where homeowners have just minutes to argue their case

2024-07-03T14:37:46Z

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit - The presenter, 31, announced in February that he was stepping down from the radio show after 10 years

2024-07-03T10:58:16Z

The last polls are out and all predict disaster for the Tories

Labour is set to clinch an unprecedented super-majority as the Tories crash to their worst-ever result, the final megapolls of the election show. Three MRP surveys released on Wednesday afternoon all predict that Sir Keir Starmer is on course to enter No 10 with a majority of more than 200. In contrast the Tories would be reduced to a rump of just ...

2024-07-03T19:24:56Z

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections - Covid waves continue to be driven by new variants and waning immunity, expert Professor Mark Woolhouse says

2024-07-02T11:42:03Z

MARKET REPORT: Diageo sets pulses racing as takeover talk builds

Diageo, whose brands include Guinness and Smirnoff, issued a profit warning in November following problems at its Latin America and Caribbean arm.

2024-07-03T21:18:22Z

Call made for senior Red Bull figures to visit Silverstone stewards over Max Verstappen incident

The FIA have been urged to act on Red Bull and Christian Horner's "mollycoddling" of Max Verstappen after his Austria clash with Lando Norris.

2024-07-03T15:42:21Z

Flooding and landslides caused by extreme weather continue to pummel parts of Europe

A massive landslide and destroyed houses are seen in Fontana, Val Bavona, in the Maggia Valley, near Cevio, 30 June 2024

2024-07-02T12:50:20Z

Manchester United deal PSG blow in pursuit of Dutch star

Manchester United are working hard to reinforce their defence this summer. The Reds have said goodbye to Raphael Varane and we could see more defenders leave before the 2024/25 season kicks off.

2024-07-03T14:28:22Z

Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon headache looms with blockbuster Andy Murray partnership

After a bumpy three-year road littered by potholes of unbearable expectation and injury, the Emma Raducanu bandwagon has finally hit smooth terrain at Wimbledon. Injury-free and seemingly more carefree than at any point since that 2021 US Open title, experts – including Tim Henman – have suggested that she could be second-week material. But Raducan...

2024-07-03T18:55:02Z

Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders almost 20 years after being jailed

Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders almost 20 years after being jailed - Tracy-Ann Oberman will return in the role this autumn, and described the character as ‘great to play’.

2024-07-03T19:14:30Z

Vodafone strikes network pact with Virgin Media O2 as it closes in on Three merger

Vodafone strikes network pact with Virgin Media O2 as it closes in on Three merger -

2024-07-03T08:57:57Z

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

2024-07-03T23:52:51Z

New Lara Croft Tomb Raider game: Everything we know so far

In 2022, Crystal Dynamics revealed a new Lara Croft game currently known as Tomb Raider Next which is being backed by Amazon and being developed in Unreal Engine 5. When it releases, it will be the first entry in the mainline series since Shadow of the Tomb Raider back in 2018 which wrapped up a much darker, grittier trilogy of games starring Lara ...

2024-06-28T15:33:28Z

Brave security guard rescues mother and daughter toppled by strong winds in China

A brave security guard rescued a mother and her daughter toppled by strong winds in eastern China. The video was filmed Dezhou City in Shandong Province on June 30. A sudden gust of wind swept a mother and daughter off their feet, threatening to carry them away. A mall security guard braved the fierce winds and managed to pull them to safety. Witnesses reported that the wind struck unexpectedly and ceased just as suddenly, leaving the mother and daughter shaken but unharmed. Mall staff confirmed the incident and praised the courageous actions of the security guard, believed to be around 60 years old. Plans are underway to commend him officially for his heroic act.

2024-07-02T10:12:20Z

Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four stand-up shows

Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four stand-up shows - Comedian and former chat show host presenter has addressed her past controversies in recent shows

2024-07-04T08:04:19Z

Conditions set and now treble-winning Liverpool target looks almost certain to move

Bayern Munich have set conditions for Joshua Kimmich if he’s to sign a new contract.

2024-07-03T13:33:26Z

Seven people killed as Hurricane Beryl thunders past Jamaica

Jamaica was placed in a state of emergency hours before Beryl's impact, which is set to remain in place for the next week.

2024-07-03T11:31:08Z

How is my constituency expected to vote? Use our tool

The Conservatives are forecast to lose more than half the seats they won in 2019 and on track to slump to 53 MPs, based on figures released just a fortnight before election day. Rishi Sunak has faced an uphill battle since announcing the general election, as polls have shown his party consistently lagging behind Labour and no signs of the gap closi...

2024-07-03T09:03:09Z

Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Alphabetical list

Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Alphabetical list - All results are being counted overnight, with the final results due at around 6.30am on July 5.

2024-07-04T01:58:21Z

Our beautiful Samya died in a 737 Max crash – Boeing must be prosecuted

Former US presidential candidate Ralph Nader is campaigning for justice over the airliner crash that killed his great-niece, Samya Stumo. He and her mother, Nadia Milleron, explain why they think Boeing must go on trial

2024-07-03T16:08:26Z

Satellite images reveal China destroying 'US warplanes' in chilling war drills

The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) latest fifth-generation fighter.

2024-07-03T10:15:55Z

Orbán as 'peacemaker': Ukraine's reaction to Hungarian PM visit and Western media feedback

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's first visit to Kyiv in many years has become one of the top topics in both Ukrainian and foreign media. Especially, about the "peace proposal" - to consider a ceasefire before negotiations with Russia. RBC-Ukraine has collected reactions to Orbán's visit and provides an overview of the Western media. Contents...

2024-07-03T18:37:38Z

England working on bold tactical switch for Euro 2024 quarter-final

England working on bold tactical switch for Euro 2024 quarter-final - Marc Guehi is suspended and Luke Shaw is still not fit as Gareth Southgate considers changing to a back three in defence

2024-07-03T18:22:01Z

Martin Lewis issues Virgin Media warning after customers get seven-word message

The BBC Sounds podcast host and ITV star, who has a swathe of roles on ITV, shared a tweet from a loyal Money Saving Expert reader.

2024-07-03T05:27:25Z

Andrea Stella questions Christian Horner’s ‘integrity’ after Lando Norris claim

"I think it speaks for the integrity of the person that said that."

2024-07-04T07:44:56Z

New train station beside 4,000-home redevelopment of former Ford factory delayed until end of 2027

New train station beside 4,000-home redevelopment of former Ford factory delayed until end of 2027 - Beam Park station due to have c2c trains to Barking, Grays and Fenchurch Street

2024-07-03T14:28:46Z

'Yellowstone' season 5 part 2: Everything we know so far

The final episodes of Taylor Sheridan's Western drama 'Yellowstone' are the way. Here's everything you need to know.

2024-07-02T22:10:45Z

Petition to cancel Assassin's Creed Shadows hits 38,000 signatures in Japan

A petition from Japanese gamers wants to see Assassin's Creed Shadows cancelled due to its lack of historical accuracy.

2024-07-03T12:36:56Z

Locals pull off daring rescue of stray dog stranded in surging rapids

This is the moment a group of local firemen rescued a stray dog stranded on a rock in the middle of surging rapids in Tamil Nadu, India on June 28. The river's water level suddenly rose due to a dam being opened upstream.

2024-07-01T08:13:57Z

Tim Henman finds an apt word to describe Emma Raducanu’s sensational Wimbledon win

Emma Raducanu getting plaudits after a sensational performance against Elise Mertens.

2024-07-03T18:50:13Z

Man who Jay Slater stayed at Tenerife Airbnb with issues chilling 12-word statement

Ayub Qassim, 31, has spoken out after staying in a Tenerife Airbnb with the teenager before he went missing

2024-07-04T06:28:37Z

Dragons Den star’s Jessops hit with winding up petition

Camera retailer Jessops has been hit with a winding up petition in the latest setback for the chain owned by Dragons Den star Peter Jones. Jessops was issued with the winding up demand from HM Revenue & Customs this week, according to court filings, in a dispute said to be centred around unpaid taxes. It follows years of turmoil at the camera compa...

2024-07-03T17:10:11Z

How right-wing newspapers changed their coverage as Tory campaign imploded

i takes a look at how newspapers tried to persuade you to vote in the 2024 election

2024-07-04T06:10:07Z

Election exit polls are ‘worst invention ever’, says David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby, the election broadcast grandee, has said exit polls are “the worst invention ever” because they take the fun out of election nights. The veteran broadcaster announced to the nation the result of 11 exit poll projections as host of the BBC’s general election coverage from 1979 to 2019. But speaking to the BBC’s Newscast podcast he confessed that he had never liked exit polls. The 85-year-old broadcaster said: “The exit poll is the...

2024-07-03T15:44:22Z

Dan Evans exits Wimbledon with frustration at ‘powers that be in fancy jackets’

Dan Evans exits Wimbledon with frustration at ‘powers that be in fancy jackets’ - The Briton was beaten in straight sets by Alejandro Tabilo, as their first-round match concluded after bad light and weather on Tuesday

2024-07-03T17:36:55Z

iOS 18 Wallet: 3 big changes coming to your iPhone

Apple's digital wallet gets some new ways to pay in iOS 18 Wallet. Find out more about the changes, including event guides for tickets you store in the app.

2024-07-04T08:00:56Z

Macron’s office urges ‘restraint’ after Le Pen claims ‘administrative coup’

As tensions rise ahead of the second round of France’s legislative elections, the far-right National Rally’s Marine Le Pen has accused President Emmanuel Macron of rushing to appoint officials to key jobs in what she described as "a form of administrative coup d’état", leading Macron's office urged her to show "restraint”.

2024-07-03T15:08:14Z

School where crash killed two pupils ‘let down’ by Met investigation

Leaders of a Wimbledon school where two eight-year-old girls died after a Land Rover ploughed into an end-of-term party said they feel let down by the Metropolitan Police investigation. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said last week that following a “lengthy and detailed police investigation” it had concluded that Claire Freemantle, the driver,...

2024-07-04T08:27:04Z

Prince Harry defended as petition against the prince reaches 50,000 signatures

Prince Harry defended as petition against the prince reaches 50,000 signatures - ESPN respond to complaints over decision to give Duke of Sussex the Pat Tillman Award for work with Invictus Games

2024-07-03T16:01:47Z

Putin's attack submarines spotted conducting 'missions' around Irish waters

The second instance of Russian submarines near the UK coast was only reported days ago.

2024-07-03T09:30:42Z

Chelsea prepared to offer ace 327,000-a-week to join them over Barcelona

Chelsea are prepared to offer a forward staggering wages to join them over Barcelona this summer, and it is believed they're pushing for the deal.

2024-07-03T22:40:23Z

Marc Cucurella tells Euro 2024 star to snub Barcelona for Chelsea

Agent Cucurella...

2024-07-03T22:56:18Z

Stampede of 250,000 at Religious Event Leaves Over 120 Dead; Organizers to Face ‘Strict Punishment’

A religious gathering in Hathras, northern India, resulted in at least 121 fatalities and 35 injuries following a stampede involving a crowd of 250,000 people. As a result, Knewz.com has learned, Bhole Baba—the self-styled godman at the center of the event—and his organizers are currently being pursued by the police. The disaster transpired at an o...

2024-07-03T15:36:53Z

Former Manchester United player and original Busby Babe dies

Former Manchester United player Jeff Whitefoot has died at the age of 90.

2024-07-02T22:11:37Z

Swiss government says country is 'vulnerable' to natural disasters

The Rhone river following the storms that caused major flooding, in Chippis, Switzerland, Sunday, June 30, 2024.

2024-07-01T09:00:46Z