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Libraries across Cornwall and Hampshire have been forced to pull children’s books from their shelves after discovering a website link printed inside was directing young readers to dangerous and inappropriate material.The Humphrey’s Tiny Tales series by Betty G Birney, a beloved chapter book featuring a classroom hamster’s adventures, contained a web address that no longer belongs to the publisher.Instead, the website link now leads to malicious phishing sites and even pornographic content with no age restrictions.Publisher Faber & Faber confirmed the website rotates through different suspicious pages each time it is accessed, with various security services flagging it as dangerous.Faber…

Rachel Reeves has come under fire over plans which leave electric car drivers hit by new taxes, with experts warning the move risks putting people off switching to cleaner vehicles.The Chancellor is pressing ahead with a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, due to come into force in April 2028, which would charge drivers based on how far they travel rather than how much fuel they use.The proposal, known as the new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), is designed to replace falling fuel duty revenues as more drivers move away from petrol and diesel cars. Treasury forecasts suggest the scheme will…

Zara Tindall, the Olympic silver medallist and world champion equestrian, is set to compete against Argentine polo star Nacho Figueras in a charity match next month at the 2026 Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping day on Queensland’s Gold Coast.The 44-year-old royal, who boasts decades of riding experience, will face a formidable opponent in Mr Figueras, who has been likened to Sir David Beckham within the polo world.The match forms part of the Magic Millions equestrian and auction extravaganza, which Zara and her husband Mike Tindall attend annually.The daughter of Princess Anne has served as an ambassador for the…

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Mary-Jane ParkerMary-Jane Parker suffered 10 broken ribs after being crushed by cowsA woman from the Borders says she is lucky to be alive after being rescued when she was crushed by cows in the Highlands.Experienced hillwalker Mary-Jane Parker, 61, from Peebles, planned to bag three Munros near Newtonmore in August this year.Within minutes she was crushed, dragged and trampled by a herd of cattle and feared for her life.However, she had activated an emergency tracking device and was flown to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for surgery by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). “It’s a miracle I made it out alive,” she…

GMPLoan shark Jemma Marshall and enforcer Jason Wadsworth exploited vulnerable people, police sayA loan shark and her enforcer have been jailed after beating a vulnerable drug user in a “brutal assault” that led to his death.Jemma Marshall and Jason Wadsworth, both 37, of Shaw, in Oldham, attacked Martin Shaw as he walked home from an Oldham shop on 10 September 2023.Mr Shaw, 45, was pulled into a car by the couple and was hit repeatedly. He died in hospital eight weeks later due to his injuries.Marshall and Wadsworth were convicted of manslaughter by jurors at an earlier trial and were…

Head coach Derek McInnes insists Hearts are “a good proposition” as the Scottish Premiership leaders aim to strengthen in January.Khazakstan winger Islam Chesnokov has already been signed, with Dutch right-back Jordi Altena likely to join from RKC Waalwijk.While refusing to comment on 22-year-old Altena, McInnes did say: “We are looking to try and bring in a couple in the window if we can. “It’s important that as pleased as we are with our work, we try to come out the window stronger than we were.”Chesnokov is yet to train with his new club-mates but the 26-year-old could be available for…

A neighbour row erupted after a man “lost it” and attacked a couple in their own home before taking an axe to their cars. Alex Giuntoni has avoided jail after targeting residents in Chapel Row in Otley, Leeds.The 47-year-old was embroiled in a long-running row with his neighbours over parking on the narrow street. He appeared at Leeds Crown Court this week when he was handed a suspended sentence after admitting to a catalogue of offences.His charge sheet includes two counts of assault by beating, three for criminal damage, possession of a bladed article in public and making threats with…

Victoria Atkins has demanded an apology to farmers by the Labour Government after U-turning on their inheritance tax raid.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Environment Secretary declared Labour can “never be trusted again” and slammed their “disgraceful” handling of British farmers.Confirming the decision, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Emma Reynolds announced that the inheritance tax threshold will rise to £2.5million for farmers and businesses.She said: “So we’ve listened to farmers and businesses across the country, and we want to protect more family farms and businesses. So we’re announcing today that we’re increasing the inheritance tax threshold for individuals from…

Students studying traditional building skills have discussed the “honour” of constructing a new nature hide at the headquarters of a foundation established by King Charles.The structure has been developed on the Dumfries House estate in East Ayrshire by students on the Building Craft and Conservation (BCP) programme, which is run by The King’s Foundation.It is the 35th “live build” project by BCP students, coinciding with the foundation’s 35th anniversary.The trainees build the hide over 13 weeks as part of a nine-month course that has seen them undertake training and work placements at a series of sites across the UK.Students learnt…