Investigation launched after British cyclist killed in Volta a Portugal crash with van
Initially only reported as a ‘serious accident’ Police in Portugal are now investigating the circumstances that led to the death of Finlay Tarling, the younger brother of Great Britain world champion rider Josh Tarling, it has been revealed. Finlay Tarling was killed in a collision with a van during the Volta a Portugal, as Portuguese […]
2 weeks ago
102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub
Police have appealed for witnesses A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales, according to police. The incident happened at the Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran at 10.25pm on 1 August with police confirming today (Thursday 13 August) that the man had died. Philip Ormerod, from Cwmbran was […]
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Solar eclipse: How to make your own glasses at home as stock sells out
Here’s how you can view the eclipse without glasses By Tuesday afternoon, the queues told the story. Hundreds of shoppers waited for up to three hours outside high-street retailers to grab the last remaining solar eclipse glasses, while online stockists sold out completely, with some orders unable to arrive until the end of the week. […]
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UK weather report: Which parts of the country will have clear skies for ‘best solar eclipse’ in years?
It’s being dubbed as once in a generation By Tuesday afternoon, the queues told the story. Hundreds of shoppers waited for up to three hours outside high-street retailers to grab the last remaining solar eclipse glasses, while online stockists sold out completely, with some orders unable to arrive until the end of the week. On […]
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Mum whose winning lottery ticket was binned by shopkeeper to get £12m jackpot
From the bin to £12 million A mum whose winning lottery ticket was accidentally thrown in the bin by a shopkeeper has been told she can finally claim her £12 million jackpot. Kath Main, 46, from Pontypridd in South Wales, appealed to National Lottery operator Allwyn after the owner of a Londis in Abercynon binned […]
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How Dobby’s grave forced a £430m power cable to change course
Harry Potter fans just changed an energy project On a windswept stretch of Pembrokeshire coastline, fans of Harry Potter still make the pilgrimage to Freshwater West beach, leaving painted stones and handwritten notes at a makeshift shrine. The spot marks where Dobby, the free house elf, was laid to rest in Harry Potter and the […]
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