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Police believe as many as four million UK households stream the latest must-see television, Premier League fixtures, and blockbuster movies via so-called “dodgy” Fire TV Sticks. These popular gadgets offer access to copyright-protected material from the likes of Netflix, Sky Sports, DAZN, Disney+, and HBO Max, to name just a few – without the usual subscription costs.Some of these illicit boxes require a small monthly fee to access content from these services, but it always undercuts the subscription costs from Sky TV and Netflix. Other “dodgy” boxes offer free streaming once you’ve covered the cost of the modified hardware.Of course,…
Drivers are being warned of new motoring laws introduced over the last month that could see them pay more to keep their vehicles on the road.With the start of the new financial year, millions of drivers up and down the country will be bracing for extra car tax costs, although some may soon receive redress from their car finance lenders.GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes introduced over the last month that you may have missed.Car taxChancellor Rachel Reeves oversaw a host of new Vehicle Excise Duty changes in April, with many petrol, diesel and electric…
Gay’s two centuries this year, the first of which came on the season’s opening day, follow four in Division One in Durham’s relegation season last year. One of those in 2025 came against champions Nottinghamshire and another against Surrey, who finished second.”Is he good enough? Quite possibly,” said BBC Newcastle commentator Martin Emmerson, who has watched Gay throughout his Durham career.”Consistency is key, though. While he scored nearly 1,000 runs in Division One last season, there were also five ducks early in the year.”Gay will have three more Championship matches to further press his case before England’s hierarchy convenes to…
Council busybodies have banned an award-winning restaurant from giving its customers a lift from the station.The Michelin-Guide listed Hansom in Bedale, North Yorkshire, had given patrons a lift to their restaurant – which is eight miles from the nearest train station in Northallerton.But North Yorkshire Council has now said the restaurant must get the correct paperwork to continue the service.A letter sent in November to owners Ruth and Mark Hansom said the pair needs a “a private hire operator’s licence” and a licence for vehicle and drivers involved.Mrs Hansom was the first woman to be named Young National Chef of…
Labour has been dragged into the High Court by pro-migrant human rights lawyers over Shabana Mahmood’s “unlawful” one-in, one-out deal with France. Legal challenges have been brought against the Government by six migrants – three of whom have already been sent back to France – who claim to be victims of human trafficking.The group are challenging the legality of how they were treated under the Home Secretary’s scheme. If their claims are upheld, Ms Mahmood could be significantly hindered in the number of migrants she would be able to deport in exchange for other asylum seekers in France. In September,…
Melania Trump dazzled in a pale pink Dior dress at Tuesday’s State Dinner while complementing Queen Camilla’s stunning outfit.The First Lady chose an immaculate Dior Haute Couture pale delphinium pink silk gown, which she paired with off-white suede opera gloves from the same French label.For the evening engagement at the White House, the Queen paired the gown with a historic amethyst and diamond necklace, originally gifted by a former Duchess of Kent to Queen Victoria before being passed down to Queen Mary.The piece is understood to have remained within the royal collection ever since, and its appearance at the state…
A Staffordshire cricketer has described achieving one of the rarest feats in the game as “a bit surreal” but “amazing” after taking six wickets in six balls.Fast bowler Myles Davis completed the double hat-trick playing for Penkridge against Pelsall in the Premier Division of the South Staffordshire County League on Saturday., externalAfter Penkridge had won the toss and made 168 all out, Pelsall, who were without former England spinner Monty Panesar, were 49-2 after eight overs, with Davies having already picked up his first wicket in his third over.He started the ninth over with a wide before readjusting his radar…
The Barmy Army has said its “unofficial leader” does not represent their views after he announced he was standing for Reform UK in the upcoming local elections.Vic Flowers, 74, announced last week he would stand for Reform UK in the Medlock Vale ward in the elections for Oldham Council on May 7.Mr Flowers is one of the more notable England cricket supporters due to his distinctive look and outrageous clothing.He discovered the Army in Melbourne in 1998 and often led the group in singing.In 2004, it was reported that he sold all his belongings to dedicate himself to being a…
Queen Camilla attended the White House state dinner alongside King Charles without donning a tiara, departing from traditional royal headwear for the formal occasion.The 78-year-old Queen selected a deep pink evening gown designed by British couturier Fiona Clare for the event hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.Rather than a crown jewel, she accessorised with an amethyst and diamond necklace boasting considerable royal heritage.The piece was originally presented to Queen Victoria by a former Duchess of Kent before passing to Queen Mary.No tiara for Queen Camilla at State Dinner despite Elizabeth II decision | GETTYMatching earrings and…
Thousands of drivers are having their licences revoked due to poor eyesight amid calls for elderly motorists to face more stringent vision tests to stay on the road.New research shows that almost 20,000 driving licences have been taken back as a result of eyesight concerns in the last three years.The data, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA, found that collisions linked to poor eyesight increased by 26 per cent over the past 12 months.Almost a quarter of drivers noted that they have experienced a near miss as a result of poor visibility or eyesight.This has become…