Fact check: Around 10% of Clacton’s pensioners will retain winter fuel payments
In a post on social media, Reform UK MP Nigel Farage claimed: “New statistics show that Labour took the Winter Fuel Allowance away from 30,109 pensioners in Clacton.” Evaluation According…
Roku reveals all-new Ultra streaming device to battle competition from Fire TV and Google
Roku has taken the wraps off its first new streaming device of 2024 — the Roku Ultra. This new model arrives with a swathe of upgrades, including a faster processor,…
Mystery sculpture appears on Turbo Island amid campaign to ‘save’ site from sale
A new sculpture has appeared overnight at Turbo Island amid the campaign to “save” the site from private development. Street artist James Colomina has placed the piece on the top…
Ange Postecoglou and Son Heung-min call for changes to football calendar
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and captain Son Heung-min have both insisted the growing football schedule must be addressed. Spurs begin their Europa League campaign on Thursday at home to Qarabag…
Motorists left furious over ‘nightmare’ Sadiq Khan plans to ban all cars on Oxford Street
Drivers have been left furious over the proposed plans to turn Oxford Street into a traffic-free public space which would ban vehicles from entering the popular street. The move hopes…
Bristol Airport announces extra flights on popular route to Ireland
Extra flights on a new route between Bristol Airport and Cork have been introduced. Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, has announced plans to increase the capacity on the…
First look at ‘ingenious’ restoration plan for crumbling South Bristol brewery
A proposal to restore a crumbling South Bristol brewery tower and create a new home for student actors has been described as ‘ingenious’ by Bristol’s Civic Society. The proposal would…
Primark shoppers desperate for £14 ‘handbag of the season’ in every colour
Primark’s latest ‘must have’ handbag is being hailed as ‘bag of the season’ by shoppers. It’s a steal at less than £15 whilst offering ample space to ‘fit everything’. The…
‘Reckless’ teenager threw metal beer barrels at police during Bristol riot
A teenage boy launched beer barrels at a police car during the far-right protest that turned into a riot in Bristol in August. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named because…
Security hut at Department of Finance cost more than 1.4m euros, committee told
A security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance cost more than 1.4 million euros, it has emerged. John Conlon, chairman of the Office of Public Works (OPW),…