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A “thrill-seeking” teenager who crashed his e-scooter and killed his 14-year-old friend has received a non-custodial sentence. Jacob Calland, who was a passenger on the back, suffered irreversible brain injuries when it was struck by a BMW car in Wythenshawe, Manchester, on 19 March 2025. Manchester Crown Court heard the driver, who is now 15 and cannot be named due to his age, had received the scooter as a present from his mother two weeks before the crash. “My heart has been smashed into a thousand pieces and there is nothing that can be done to fix it. My life…

Andy Burnham has rejected an invitation to celebrate a major US event in London after Donald Trump criticised the leadership hopeful.The US Embassy will be holding a summer bash next Tuesday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, to which Britain’s finest Government officials, military chiefs and major party leaders are invited.In years gone by, Sir Keir Starmer, Nigel Farage and Liz Truss have attended the exclusive party. But, this time, the Labour leadership frontrunner turned his nose up at the invitation, with his spokesman explaining the future absence away as a “scheduling clash”.While the Grand American Jubilee usually…

Queen Camilla has expressed hope that King Charles might one day exhibit some of his personal artwork at Scotland’s national academy of art, describing her inaugural visit to the institution as “the first of many”.The Queen toured the Royal Scottish Academy of Art in Edinburgh during the opening of Royal Week, declaring herself “proud” to serve as patron of the Friends of the RSA.”I hope one of these days perhaps we could bring a few of his paintings here,” she said of her husband’s work.RSA president Gareth Fisher responded enthusiastically, saying the gallery would “love to” display the King’s Scottish…

Drivers are being urged to make changes to their charging habits to save almost £100 a month ahead of new energy costs being introduced in July.From Wednesday, July 1, the Standard Variable Tariff for electricity rises to 26.11p/kWh, a staggering 13 per cent hike compared to the previous cap.The daily standing charge, which is based on the average across England, Scotland and Wales and includes VAT at five per cent, is 57.19p per day.Experts are now highlighting that electric vehicle owners could still benefit, even as their energy costs grow substantially.It comes at a time when fuel prices are still…

Anna Richardson has announced the death of her father, Canon Jim Richardson, who passed away on June 25 at the age of 85.The retired Church of England clergyman had been living with vascular dementia for close to a decade before his death.The television presenter, 55, best known for hosting Naked Attraction, shared the news with her Instagram followers on Monday.”Death is strange. We spend our lives trying not to talk about it, until one day, it’s the only thing in the room,” she wrote.Anna Richardson is best known for presenting Channel 4’s Naked Attraction | CHANNEL 4Vascular dementia is the…

Most of us focus on portion control for weight loss, but starting your meal with a salad could be one of the simplest ways to eat less without trying, according to a registered dietitian.Nutrition professor at Boston University Doctor, Joan Salge Blake, points to evidence showing having a large, low-calorie vegetable course before the main meal could reduce total calorie intake by up to 10 per cent.The mechanism is simple: because vegetables are high in fibre but low in calories, they fill you up without contributing much to your overall food intake.And in the Mediterranean diet, they are often consumed…

Wales’ largest health board has been given a “final chance” to improve after spending nine years in special measures.Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which covers all of north Wales, has been under the highest level of oversight due to concerns about care quality, patient safety, and leadership.Due to a lack of progress, the Welsh government said it would take on a more direct role, with an expert panel set to review the situation and report back by the end of October.On Tuesday, Health Secretary Mabon ap Gwynfor warned “all options” were on the table if progress was not at the…

Ireland coach Simon Easterby says he expects Australia to try and “impose themselves” in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener in Sydney (11:00 BST).Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies host Ireland in the first of three summer matches in the new competition, before Andy Farrell’s side take on Japan and New Zealand.Farrell led the British and Irish Lions’ successful tour of Australia last year and Ireland ran out 46-19 winners when the sides met in Dublin in November.Easterby, who said all 36 players were in training in Sydney, said it was “exciting” to face Australia, who will host the Rugby World Cup next year.”We’re expecting…

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