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Drivers have been warned they could be slapped with a £300 fine and have their car insurance invalidated for breaching a major road safety rule.North Wales Police have issued a warning to drivers to follow the rules after an operation highlighted several cases of dangerous driving.A UK-wide initiative led by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), known as Operation Scalis, has been launched to tackle uninsured driving. Operation Scalis aims to reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on the roads through targeted enforcement and driver education.Police revealed that they seized an average of 82 vehicles per month across the region for…
A nuclear test veteran has called on Sir Keir Starmer to apologise for delaying a key meeting to discuss compensation, declaring they are “still suffering” today.Speaking to GB News, nuclear test veteran Terry Hughes said he was “very disappointed” in the Prime Minister for failing to meet with them, despite promising a meeting “by the end of the year” before winning 2024’s General Election.FULL STORY HERE.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles will not remove his brother’s Falklands War campaign medal, despite the Government’s decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his honorary vice admiral rank.The Defence Secretary, John Healey, announced on Sunday that the Government would eliminate Andrew’s final remaining title.However, when questioned about whether Andrew could retain his military medals, Healey stated that the Ministry of Defence would follow whatever decisions the monarch made.The palace has now clarified that Andrew will keep his Falklands medal along with all other operational service medals he earned.Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles will not remove…
Tomato Energy has gone bust, leaving more than 23,000 homes and businesses in limbo.Energy regulator Ofgem has stepped in to protect customers, reassuring households that their supply will continue as normal while a new provider is found.The collapse affects around 15,300 households and 8,400 business customers, who are being urged not to switch supplier until Ofgem has appointed a new company to take over their accounts.Rohan Churm, director for financial resilience and control, said: “I want to reassure Tomato Energy customers that they do not need to worry.”They will not see any disruption to their energy supply, and any credit…
The BBC “do not care” about the criticism they face for doctoring Donald Trump’s January 6 speech, the journalist who uncovered the edit told GB News.Speaking to hosts Andrew Pierce and Miriam Cates, The Telegraph’s Associate Editor Gordon Rayner told The People’s Channel that they broadcaster has instead “chosen to ignore” the feedback handed to them in a now leaked dossier.FULL STORY HERE.
UK property values will increase by 22.2 per cent during the next five years, potentially adding approximately £80,000 to the typical home’s worth, estate agent Savills has projected.The firm’s analysis indicates that the average property price, currently standing at £359,875, could reach £439,806 by the end of 2030.This forecast applies to the mainstream second-hand property market, particularly homes purchased with mortgages, rather than new-build properties.The predicted growth represents a continuation of historical patterns, with property values having increased by an average of 23.5 per cent every five-year period since 2014, according to Land Registry data.However, the estate agent anticipates that…
Robbie MeredithEducation and arts correspondent, News NIPA MediaAround 210,000 school dinners are eaten every day in Northern Ireland Thousands of families will pay almost 20% more for school dinners for their children, under savings plans announced by the Education Authority (EA).The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.50 to £3.00.Post-primary pupils face price rises of 19% on food they buy from school cafeterias, while pre-school prices will also go up.Pupils on free school meals will not be affected by the price rises, which take effect from January 2026.Around 210,000…
Speaking to BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall, chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt says England must not be complacent heading into the first Ashes Test, after Australia named their squad for the first match – with only one player under the age of 30 included and no place for injured captain Pat Cummins. WATCH / READ MORE: Only one player under 30 in Australia Ashes squad
A Labour councillor was just seconds from being caught with his pants down after he neglected to turn off his camera and microphone during an ill-timed bathroom break.Bailie Hanif Raja was participating in an online discussion about a proposal to build a battery storage facility near Ibrox raised earlier in the day.When nature calls, the Cllr Raja’s camera shows him standing up and making his way to the bathroom.Seemingly oblivious to his camera still broadcasting his movements to his fellow councillors, the Pollokshields councillor places the laptop on the floor.As the discussion began on the application for the battery storage…
Prince William’s visit to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is particularly poignant.In April 1991, his mother Princess Diana visited the world-famous landmark, during an official trip to Brazil with the then Prince Charles.More than 30 years have passed since that day, and much has changed.Princess Diana and Prince Charles separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996.Tragically, Prince William’s mother was killed in a car crash in August 1997.Prince William’s visit to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is particularly poignant. | PACharles is now King, and William is now the prince of Wales – a husband and father with…