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An investigation into an alleged racist tirade by an airport bus driver towards a black female passenger has been debunked, after CCTV footage revealed no wrongdoing.Airport coach operator Flibco found no evidence of racist or discriminatory behaviour, after an incident involving a passenger at London Stansted Airport gained widespread attention on social media.The incident took place on July 3, when passenger Kassandra Gordon said she was refused boarding on a Flibco airport coach despite holding a valid ticket. A video of the confrontation, which has been viewed thousands of times online, shows Ms Gordon alleging that the driver denied her…
The Duchess of Edinburgh delighted listeners with an unexpected appearance on BBC Radio 4’s beloved drama The Archers on Thursday evening.Sophie, a devoted follower of the programme for many years, featured as herself in the 7pm broadcast, attending the fictional Borchester Show in her capacity as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf).The cameo arrived during a particularly significant moment for the long-running serial, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.”Nerves are frayed on the day of the Borchester Show, and a surprise guest makes their mark,” the programme’s website had teased ahead of the broadcast.The 61-year-old had secretly travelled…
More than 750,000 young people across the UK could be missing out on savings worth an average of £2,200.HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is launching a fresh campaign to reunite account holders with money held in forgotten Child Trust Fund accounts.HMRC said hundreds of thousands of Child Trust Fund accounts remain untouched, with eligible account holders now aged between 15 and 23 unaware the savings exist.The tax authority has launched a renewed drive to help young people trace and access the accounts, which were created under a previous Labour Government savings scheme.JP Marks, HMRC’s chief executive and First Permanent Secretary,…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their profound sadness following the death of Welsh singing legend Bonnie Tyler, hailing her as a “proud Welsh icon” whose voice captivated audiences across the globe.In a heartfelt message shared from the Kensington Palace social media account, the royal couple paid tribute to the star’s enduring musical legacy.”A proud Welsh icon, her extraordinary voice and unforgettable music touched millions around the world and will continue to inspire generations to come,” the statement read.Prince William, who presented Tyler with her MBE for services to music at Windsor Castle in 2023, concluded his tribute…
Volkswagen, one of the most popular car companies in the world, is planning to cut its model lineup, reduce capacity and potentially slash 100,000 jobs in the largest restructuring in the history of the company.The German automaker plans to make drastic changes to its operational output as it battles against hefty tariffs and competition from Chinese manufacturers.Volkswagen has seen its profit margins halve between 2021 and 2025, prompting a supervisory board meeting to consider measures to guarantee the future of the company.It announced that its lineup would eventually be cut by up to half, in addition to reducing production capacity…
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister who defected to Reform UK, has died aged 78.She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.A leading figure on the right of British politics for decades, and an enthusiastic early backer of Brexit, she signed up for Strictly in 2010, shortly after leaving Parliament, having represented the Kent constituency of Maidstone for more than 20 years.Not the most polished dancer – she described her own moves as “galumphing” – she…
Camilo Duran is targeting more Champions League goals after completing a move to Celtic from Qarabag.The 24-year-old Colombian forward has signed a five-year deal and arrives from the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up for an undisclosed fee.He scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season, with five of those goals coming in 10 Champions League appearances.”It was a dream come true playing in the Champions League,” Celtic’s first new signing of the summer told club media. “That’s what you dream of as a kid, so to score goals was amazing and that’s what I want to continue doing here, scoring…
A community group that has puts on activities to help tackle loneliness in Greater Manchester for 22 years has said it could face of closure due to funding issues.Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group, in Salford, provides regular activities, including film screenings and mini golf, to help the elderly find company and young people access activities they cannot usually afford.But after failing to secure a National Lottery funding grant, the charity said it would run out of money by September, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reports.”We’d be very upset if this goes,” said Gail Barrett, 77, who attended one…
Andy Burnham has been warned against increasing the top rate of income tax to 50 per cent should he enter Downing Street this September.The former Greater Manchester mayor would face an immediate challenge of finding £4.7billion in savings or additional revenue to fund defence commitments announced by the Government last month.The additional rate of income tax currently stands at 45 per cent on earnings above £125,140 a year, with both Burnham and his likely Chancellor, Ed Miliband, having previously expressed support for increasing it.However, wealth specialists have warned such a move could generate only modest returns for the Exchequer while…
Paul Gambaccini, the veteran BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter, has revealed that he received an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis earlier in 2025.The 77-year-old broadcaster, affectionately known as “The Great Gambo” and “The Professor of Pop”, announced the news on Friday whilst confirming his intention to remain on air.Invoking the words of Queen’s late frontman, Mr Gambaccini stated: “As Freddie Mercury once sang, you can’t turn back the clock, you can’t turn back the tide. Ain’t that a shame.”He acknowledged the gravity of his condition but expressed resolve to carry on with his work.Paul Gambaccini has been part of…