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Hampshire man banned from driving until his 90th birthday after repeat drink-driving offences
A 75-year-old man from Hampshire has been banned from driving until 2041, when he will turn 90, after being caught drink driving for at least the third time. The lengthy disqualification reflects magistrates’ concerns about Michael Harper’s “flagrant disregard for court orders” and his repeated offences despite previous penalties and bans. Harper was caught driving…
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Moment terrified female tourist is forced into 260ft canyon leap by staff who kick her legs in front of laughing husband – as video sparks probe
A woman tourist at a Russian canyon-jumping attraction near Dagestan was forcibly pushed into a 260-foot jump despite repeatedly begging staff not to proceed, sparking an official investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee. The incident, filmed by her husband who found the situation amusing, has raised serious concerns about safety practices and staff conduct at…
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Romanian drink-driver facing jail for killing a man in ‘horrific’ pre-Christmas crash tells court he wants to be deported after serving time
Nicolae Brica, 48, has admitted drink-driving offences after his car mounted a pavement in Norwich on Christmas Eve and killed Thomas Plane, 28, while seriously injuring Plane’s brother. Brica told Norwich Crown Court he wants to be deported after serving his prison sentence; the case matters because he faces custody for a fatal crash and…
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Blue star Lee Ryan announces his wife Verity is pregnant with his seventh child in a fun video
Blue singer Lee Ryan has announced that he and his wife Verity are expecting their fifth child together, making it his seventh child overall. The couple revealed the news via a creative Instagram video set to the song “Everybody Get Up” by rival boyband Five, featuring the pair miming the lyrics whilst their existing children…
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Moment carer is secretly filmed threatening elderly man with dementia after he became distressed over taking a shower
An 81-year-old man with dementia was showered against his will at Castlehill Care Home in Inverness, despite staff knowing that he had a lifelong fear of showers. His daughter, Su Christie, secretly filmed the incident after becoming concerned about his care; the footage showed him distressed and staff threatening to involve the police. A Scottish…
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Solomon’s comments deepen tensions after Ireland’s 3-0 Nations League win
Israel captain Manor Solomon criticised the Republic of Ireland after their Nations League match, saying Israelis and Irish people “hate” one another and claiming Israel was “10 times better” than Ireland. His comments sharpened tensions after Irish players and staff showed their opposition to Israel’s military actions in Gaza during the teams’ meeting. Ireland won…
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Mojtaba Khamenei says US will be driven from the Middle East
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the United States will be forced to abandon the Middle East after suffering “painful blows” from Iranian forces, according to state television. This hardline statement comes amid escalating tensions over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the US have imposed competing…
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‘They HATE us and we don’t like them’: Israel captain Manor Solomon vows ‘revenge’ in anti-Ireland rant and insists his country are ‘ten times better’ after rivals refused to shake hands before match
Israel captain Manor Solomon has condemned Irish football players for refusing to shake hands and protesting during their Nations League match in Hungary on Sunday, which Israel won 3-0. Ireland’s squad, led by captain Dara O’Shea, boycotted pre-match handshakes and wore black armbands in recognition of lives lost in the Gaza conflict, whilst goalkeeper Gavin…
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Police say they are ‘satisfied’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes is ‘living in an appropriate setting’ after friends raise fears for his welfare
Cheshire Police say Sir Ranulph Fiennes is receiving suitable care and living in an appropriate setting, after friends and relatives raised concerns about his welfare and difficulty contacting him. The force says it investigated and found no immediate safeguarding concerns, while asking the public to respect his privacy and avoid speculation. Fiennes, 82, has Parkinson’s…