Soapbox derby event coming to South Bristol this year
Organisers of what promises to be the biggest go-kart race in Bristol’s history are appealing for people to choose which good cause should be the event’s headline charity. Krazy Races…
Community centre ‘could close’ because of new parking charges
The boss of a much-loved community centre that provides free mental health and wellbeing support, saving the NHS a small fortune, has pleaded with council leaders to scrap new car…
£10 million Bristol footpath branded a ‘scandalous waste’ after delays
Bristol City Council has come under fire as it’s been disclosed that the planned 400m Harbour Walkway footpath is now set to cost a staggering £10 million, a fourfold increase…
North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan
Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port. The USS Alexandria fast-attack submarine (SSN 757) is seen in this photo from 2009 North…
POLL OF THE DAY: Should inheritance tax be scrapped for all? – VOTE NOW
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called on the government to abolish inheritance tax completely amidst the farmers’ protests. The Clacton MP told GB News: “Some big billionaires have bought…
Motley Crue singer’s jet collides with plane at Arizona airport, killing one
Authorities say one person has been killed and others were injured when a private jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil collided with another jet at the Scottsdale Airport…
Message to U.S. lawmakers is ‘mutually assured damage’ from tariffs, Eby says
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s hopeful a trip to Washington, D.C., will help convince U.S. decision-makers to step back from the brink on tariffs. But he said regardless…
Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against N.Y.C. mayor
NEW YORK — The Justice Department on Monday ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, arguing in a remarkable departure from long-standing norms…
BBC sends more than 40 million ‘enforcement letters’ to Brits over TV licence
The BBC issued nearly 41 million enforcement letters between 2023 and 2024 as figures show a dip in licence fee revenue. This figure represents a sharp increase of four million…
Simple ways to check if your online romance is real or a scam
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau revealed nearly 9,000 people in London alone have become victims of romance fraud. Losing a total over £94.7million, or roughly £10,774 each on average. With…