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One of the most popular car brands in the world has been forced to recall hundreds of thousands of its best-selling cars in response to a fire risk.BMW has announced that it will be recalling a “mid-six-figure” number of cars from a number of different models.The company stated that product inspections and customer complaints had revealed an issue with the starter motor.An increase in wear and tear in the magnetic switch of a defective motor after a high number of starts could make it “harder or impossible” to start the car.A spokesperson for BMW said this also carries the risk…

Eddie Harty, the legendary jockey who remains the sole Olympian ever to triumph in the Grand National, has died aged 88. His passing comes mere days after that of his wife Patricia, with whom he shared an unbreakable bond throughout their lives together.Harty Racing confirmed the news through a statement on social media, describing him as someone with “an enormous personality who accomplished so much in life not least shaping some great people.”The couple’s deaths occurring in such close succession has struck those who knew them as a testament to their profound connection. Patricia passed away last week, and her…

A farming charity has warned the industry is facing “extreme times”, with the mental health crisis in rural communities reaching alarming levels.Speaking about the pressures facing farmers, a representative from We Are Farming Minds said many are operating at a loss with some left with “nothing to harvest, nothing to sell” after last year’s severe weather.Joint Chair of the Farm Herefordshire Partnership, Martin Williams said: “Yes, we’re really struggling at the moment. These are extremely difficult times in farming, and the mental health crisis is very acute right now.”I think, as a general public, there is probably more that could…

A council has hidden the identity of a company hired to tear down Union Jack flags after paying £16,000 for the service.Oxfordshire County Council refused to identify the company it hired to remove roughly 400 flags from the streets in the region. The council has spent approximately £16,584.98 of taxpayers’ money to pull down 404 flags in the city of Oxford and surrounding areas, the Oxford Mail has reported. Equating to £41 a flag, the council said the cost covers registering and booking road space, traffic management plans, traffic management equipment, the use of a mobile elevated working platform and…

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Retirement annuities have experienced a resurgence, with the typical purchase value surpassing £80,000 for the first time in history, according to fresh data from the Association of British Insurers.The trade body revealed that total premiums flowing into individual pension annuities climbed four year-on-year to hit £7.4billion in 2025, marking the strongest annual performance since pension freedoms were introduced over a decade ago.These reforms, announced in 2014, gave savers with defined contribution pensions far greater choice over how to access their retirement funds, ending the previous requirement to convert savings into an annuity.The average annuity value has now reached £84,000, reflecting…

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Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn “expects” British heavyweight Anthony Joshua to fight again following the death of two close friends – but admits there are no “guarantees”.The 36-year-old sustained minor injuries in the road traffic accident in Nigeria on 29 December that killed Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele.The two-time world champion returned to training in January, posting a video on social media of him working out with the message “mental strength therapy”.Hearn, who has promoted Joshua since he turned professional after winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, believes he will step back inside the ropes this year.”I don’t think there…

A teenager has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a stabbing in a north London school. The 13-year-old boy has been charged after the incident at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London.The boy is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Youth Court later this morning.He is accused of the attempted murder of two boys aged 12 and 13, and unlawfully and maliciously administering a noxious thing to a third child for allegedly spraying them with an unnamed substance.The boy has also been charged with possession of a knife on school premises without good reason or lawful…

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper has joined the Prime Minister in demanding an apology from billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, after the Manchester United co-owner claimed the UK has been “colonised” by immigrants.The row erupted following an interview with Sky News, in which the Ineos founder suggested the British economy was being crippled by “huge levels” of migration and a benefits system supporting nine million people. Speaking on the fallout, Daisy Cooper was clear that Sir Jim’s rhetoric crossed a line.She told GB News: “Yes, I think he should [apologise]. Whether people have concerns about immigration or not, we can…