Urgent warning gorillas ‘could escape from zoo’ because of dead tree
Gorillas at the closed Bristol Zoo Gardens could escape if a dead tree next to the moat on their island falls and creates a bridge to freedom, planning documents reveal.…
Man claimed nearly £100K in false COVID business loans and spent it on clothes and furniture
A man who applied for COVID Bounce Back Loans using fake business names and fake account details has been sentenced to 19 months in prison at Bristol Crown Court. At…
Helene weakens to tropical storm over Georgia
Hurricane Helene has weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70mph, the US National Hurricane Centre said. Helene continues to weaken while moving further inland…
Jet2 announces more flights to popular holiday destinations including 22 new routes from 12 UK airports
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have unveiled their largest ever summer programme for 2026, offering flights and holidays to 57 sun and leisure city destinations. Those who are eager to plan ahead…
Russell Findlay promises Scottish Tories will ‘change’ after winning leadership
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has declared his party will change in order to “win back public trust”. Mr Findlay pledged that under his leadership the Scottish Conservatives will…
‘Prisoners should work to cover their cost of their imprisonment,’ says Human Rights campaigner
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said that prisoners should work to contribute towards the cost of their incarceration and learn new skills. Speaking on GB News, Peter Tatchell said:…
Number of house sales was 5% higher in August than a year earlier
House sales were 5% higher in August than in the same month the previous year, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures.
Defence chiefs acquire chips factory after closure fears
UK defence chiefs have taken on a semiconductor factory near Darlington after fears its closure could leave projects in the lurch.
Lady Gaga thought marriage proposal on April Fool’s Day was a joke
Lady Gaga has said she thought her fiance Michael Polansky was joking when he proposed to her on April Fool’s Day. The American singer and actress, 38, said she had…
Terry Butcher’s Premier League predictions: Man Utd and Tottenham draw, more misery for West Ham
England legend Terry Butcher is predicting more misery for West Ham fans this weekend. The retired Three Lions ace is tipping Brentford to beat the Hammers on Saturday – a…