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Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout over security after sexual assault at hotel
Travelodge chief executive Joanna Boydell has stepped down abruptly, with finance director Ray Reidy taking over as interim CEO, as the budget hotel chain continues to overhaul its security procedures following a sexual assault at one of its branches. The move follows sustained criticism of the company’s handling of the case, in which a guest…
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Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings
Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues Business live – latest updates The boss of Travelodge has resigned after a backlash over security failings at the hotel chain, including a case where a domestic abuser was given a key to a woman’s room before assaulting her. In a…
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Hazy sunshine, factor-50 smiles and Cliff Richard at the wheel: the 20 best summer holiday movies – ranked!
The Guardian has published a ranked countdown of the 20 best summer holiday films, showcasing movies that capture the mood of the season – from breezy romances to more melancholic tales of escape. The list spans six decades of cinema, mixing British classics, American coming-of-age stories and European arthouse dramas, and highlights how film-makers have…
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Frank Lampard wants Coventry to play without fear in Premier League
Frank Lampard has called on Coventry City to play without fear as they prepare for their first Premier League game in 25 years, away at champions Arsenal on Friday. The Coventry manager, who signed a new three-year contract in June, wants his players to embrace the challenge rather than approach it with excessive caution, saying…
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Luxury travel, shopping, six-figure income: Battleground Dems ripped for ‘phony’ working-class narrative
Several Democratic candidates running in competitive US House races have built their campaigns around working-class, blue-collar backgrounds to appeal to economically anxious voters. However, financial disclosures and other records reviewed by Fox News Digital reportedly show discrepancies between these portrayed images and the candidates’ actual wealth, including luxury travel, upmarket shopping habits and six-figure household…
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Retro Pizza Hut draws customers from hours away as 1980s nostalgia sends sales soaring
A Pizza Hut Classic restaurant in Homosassa Springs, Florida, has become a viral attraction thanks to its 1980s-style decor, with customers reportedly travelling hours to visit. The location, decked out with red plastic cups, vinyl booths, Tiffany-style lamps and checkerboard tablecloths, has proven so popular that staff from other branches have had to be drafted…
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Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
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The family group chat is a goldmine for scammers
Cybersecurity experts warn that everyday messages shared in family group chats, such as holiday photos, flight times or health updates, can inadvertently arm scammers with the personal details needed to run convincing “grandparent scams” and other impersonation frauds. Because criminals may already possess relatives’ names, phone numbers and addresses, seemingly innocuous chat content can supply…
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CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London
CBP officers at Baltimore airport found 847 pounds of khat disguised as tea leaves in 12 suitcases carried by two travelers arriving from London.
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Premier League: nine newcomers to watch in the top flight this season
The Guardian, drawing on Opta data, has picked out nine notable new signings across the Premier League to watch this season, with clubs including Newcastle, Arsenal, Brentford, Everton and Leeds all adding players who could make an immediate impact. The feature blends statistical analysis with scouting insight to highlight who might fill the void left…