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Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto was cancelled this week after a toddler on board refused to buckle their seat belt, leaving the rest of the passengers stranded overnight. Neither the accompanying adult nor the cabin crew could persuade the standing child to sit and fasten their belt, and with the…
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Burnham to tour UK asking people how he should tackle cost of living and stop people being ripped off
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to begin a national tour in August to hear directly from the public about the cost of living, consumer rip-offs and ways to improve everyday life. The government says the feedback will help shape a 10-year plan, while Burnham is expected to announce further measures intended to give households more…
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3 Rock Songs From 1983 That Every 80s Kid Can Still Sing Along With Today
Three rock songs released in 1983 remain widely recognisable to many listeners who grew up in the 1980s. – Duran Duran’s “Is There Something I Should Know?” was the band’s second UK Top 10 single and later appeared on a US reissue of its debut album. – Men At Work’s “It’s A Mistake”, written by…
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Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile ‘incredibly emotional’ trip
Rhossi, a rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle rescued from an Anglesey beach, is being flown about 5,000 miles back to the Gulf of Mexico after more than two years of rehabilitation. The return is significant because Kemp’s ridleys are the world’s rarest sea turtles, and conservationists hope releasing him will contribute, however modestly, to the…
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Record 1,000 drug mules arrested for smuggling cannabis into UK as police warn gangs on social media are luring young Britons with promise of influencer lifestyles
Almost 1,000 British nationals were arrested at UK airports last year for smuggling cannabis from abroad, a sevenfold rise on 2023, prompting warnings from the National Crime Agency that criminal gangs are recruiting young Britons via social media with the lure of free holidays and an “influencer” lifestyle. The surge is largely linked to Thailand,…
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Grooming gang suspect who flew to Pakistan and got elected as an MP while on bail for rape refuses to say when he will return to Britain
A grooming gang suspect wanted in connection with rape and trafficking allegations fled to Pakistan while on bail and was subsequently elected as an MP for the ruling party of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, raising serious questions about how he was able to evade British justice. Chaudhry Rukhsar Ahmed, 55, refused to give a date…
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SWFC: Dustsheets and aeroplanes – Alex Miller’s view of Owls win as chance to breathe – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup victory over Bolton Wanderers gave the club much-needed relief after a poor pre-season defeat at Oldham Athletic. The result offered early encouragement that the rebuilt squad can respond to pressure, while giving supporters a chance to regain confidence before the league campaign. Jamal Lowe scored the decisive goal after Bolton…
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Mason Mount injury overshadows Manchester United’s draw with PSG
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg, but Mason Mount’s apparent foot injury dominated the occasion. The midfielder was substituted before 20 minutes had elapsed, renewing concerns over his fitness record since joining United in 2023 and potentially disrupting their preparations for the new season. PSG took an early…
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Alan Carr plans antique shopping trip to furnish his castle as he jokes he can’t put a futon in the turrets
Comedian Alan Carr has said he is planning an antiques shopping trip to furnish his castle, joking that modern items such as a futon would not suit its turrets. The remarks highlight his intention to match the property’s historic character with more traditional interior design. The article centres on Carr’s humorous comments about decorating the…
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Food watchdogs found fish suppers and kebabs were not what they seemed
Food watchdogs found that some fish-and-chip shops and kebab outlets had sold food that did not match its description, including cheaper fish species passed off as more expensive varieties and kebabs containing undeclared meats. The findings matter because inaccurate descriptions can mislead customers, affect religious or dietary choices, and undermine confidence in food businesses. The…