Knitted cardigan scam leaves Berwick woman ‘gobsmacked’
Milena-London and Elfie Waren The advert, left, showed a knitted cardigan but the items received were just printed sweatshirt material A woman says she was “gobsmacked” after ordering two knitted cardigans and receiving items that did not look like their online advert. Elfie Waren from Berwick-upon-Tweed paid £62 for two “fluffy” cardigans with a “beautiful […]
Life-sized Taylor Swift cake damaged and cannot shake it off
Jacob King/PA Media Jacob King/PA Media Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour inspired this life-sized creation from Elza Baldzhiyska, which had to be withdrawn due to problems in transit. Cake International regular Emma Jayne has previously created a life-sized version of King Charles. This time she turned her attention to an edible Queen Elizabeth I. A […]
Whistleblower vet awarded £1.25m settlement and apology from DAERA
Dr Tamara Bronckaers: “It made me fearful going into work.” A former government vet has received a £1.25m settlement from the Department of Agriculture and Environment, along with an “unreserved” apology. Dr Tamara Bronckaers resigned from the Department in 2018. This came after concerns she raised about animal welfare and failures in traceability in the […]
Nigerian authorities shut three cough syrup manufacturers
The Nigerian government recently banned the sale and import of codeine cough syrup. Nigeria’s authorities have shut down three leading drugs companies after a BBC investigation into addiction to cough syrup containing codeine. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (Nafdac) said it shut the firms for failing to fully co-operate with […]
Marbles used to create WW2’s ‘bouncing bomb’ auctioned
Marbles used by a famous inventor to create World War Two’s ‘bouncing bomb’ have sold for thousands of pounds at auction. Sir Barnes Wallis’ marbles sold for £15,200 and a pair of his binoculars went for £7,100 at Auctioneum in Bristol s on Monday. He used the items when inventing the ‘bouncing bomb’ for Operation […]
Scotland weighs in at double sustainable level
Getty Images The project calculated weights based on the impact on resources, including energy A new calculation of Scotland’s impact on resources, from metals to plastics and energy, has found the nation weighs in at more than twice the sustainable level. A project led by the government agency, Zero Waste Scotland, found the total weight […]
Labour MP urges UK government to nationalise Grangemouth refinery
Getty Images The closure of the Grangemouth refinery has been described as a “kick in the teeth” by workers The Labour MP representing Grangemouth has called on the UK government to nationalise the site’s oil refinery to maintain operations and save jobs. Brian Leishman said it was a matter of public interest and national security. […]
Kendal Calling 2025 line-up revealed
George Harrison Tens of thousands are expected at Kendal Calling in 2025 The founder of one of the UK’s biggest festivals has claimed it is about “more than just music” while announcing the headliners for 2025. Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs top the bill for the four-day Kendal Calling starting on 31 […]
Spain flooding: Search for survivors continues
Watch first wave of flood water gushing through town in Valencia Emergency teams in Spain are continuing their efforts to locate dozens of people still missing in what is the worst flooding disaster in generations. More than 200 people are known to have died, with most fatalities happening in the Valencia region, but the death […]
Children facing uncertain future, experts warn
Getty Images No country offers a child both the chance of a healthy upbringing and an environment fit for their future, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Experts say climate change and harmful advertising encouraging fast-food consumption and under-age drinking are putting children at risk. The UK was ranked among the top 10 countries in […]