The DVLA rule that could land drivers with £1,000 fine
The DVLA has urged drivers approaching a certain age to do one thing in order to avoid serious complications, including an eye-watering fine. No matter how much experience a motorist has had behind the wheel, all drivers need to renew their licence as soon as they turn 70 to stay on the roads. In a […]
Wes Streeting: there is overdiagnosis of mental health conditions | Health policy
The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said he believes there is an “overdiagnosis” of some mental health conditions as well as “too many people being written off” – factors he said were the key drive for the government’s welfare measures. Speaking to broadcasters, Streeting was repeatedly challenged on whether ministers were leaving disabled people uninformed […]
Lewis Hamilton frustration clear as Ferrari told blame lies with team | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton appears to still be adjusting to his new surroundings at Ferrari. The seven-time Formula One world champion was at the centre of all the pre-season excitement after completing the biggest driver move in the sport’s history to the Prancing Horse. But despite all the lofty expectations, he endured an anticlimactic weekend in his […]
The Chase’s Bradley Walsh names his top 3 favourite songs – including karaoke classic | Music | Entertainment
Bradley Walsh has shared his top songs and it’s no surprise that there’s one karaoke classic included on his list. The beloved British actor, comedian, and television presenter, is known for his infectious charm and quick wit. Walsh has spoken about his appreciation for music and which songs stand out to him. Sharing his favourites […]
‘Boxing let me be angry’: Anna Whitwham | Boxing
I am standing in the middle of the boxing ring, a stage lit up like a theatre. I’ve hit the woman so hard she staggers back into the ropes. The pause makes me relax. I think I’ve won, but I’m wrong. Rage moves her. Boxing can be like a game of chess, a play on […]
Man’s weight loss transformation sees him lose 7st
Weighing his heaviest in December 2023, at 26st (165.5kg), Mike Palmer found that he couldn’t even climb the stairs without feeling out of breath. But it was his dad’s diagnosis with a life-threatening cancer that made Mike realise that something needed to change. “My dad needed surgery to remove a tumor, but his weight made […]
At least 50 killed and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in Kočani, North Macedonia – Europe live | North Macedonia
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Relatives of some of the victims have gathered in front of hospitals and Kocani’s city offices asking authorities for more information, according to reports. As a reminder, Kocani is a small town of around 30,000 people about 60 miles (100km) east […]
Australian Grand Prix results changed as stewards make penalty decision hours after race | F1 | Sport
The result of the Australian Grand Prix has been changed with Kimi Antonelli having a penalty overturned following a post-race appeal from Mercedes. The young Italian crossed the line in fourth place to mark a stunning F1 debut, having started from 16th place after struggling in qualifying. However, he was classified as the fifth-placed finisher […]
Mercedes fixes big issue with electric cars – it might be time to ditch petrol
Mercedes has just shown off its all-new CLA range, which will start rolling onto UK roads later this year. During the launch in Rome, the German car firm boasted that this will be its “cleverest” car ever thanks to the inclusion of a supercomputer which keeps the vehicle constantly connected and fully updated. It also […]
At least 50 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire, reports say | North Macedonia
At least 50 people have been killed in a fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand had gathered for a concert, the state news agency MIA reported. Citing the interior ministry, MIA said “at least 50 people died in a discotheque in Kočani”, a town about 60 […]