Simon Evans, 18, was declared dead at the scene of the smash in in Tong, near Shifnal in Shropshire, last Friday night (Picture: West Mercia Police) The family of a teenager who died in a crash that also killed two of his friends have paid tribute to a ‘much-loved son, brother, grandson and friend who will be sorely missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him’. Simon Evans,…
Camilla Bains transferred her £295,000 divorce settlement to her children Sonia Bains (right) and Sharn Bains (left) (Pictures: Champion News) A family has been torn apart after a greedy mum handed over her £1million fortune to her daughters but then wanted it back. Camilla Bains transferred her £295,000 divorce settlement to her children and set fire to papers proving she owned her £800,000 home so she could continue claiming benefits.…
At least 70% of Aldi store toilets have now been stocked with free menstrual supplies (Picture: Getty Images) You may notice something different about Aldi on your next visit, with a new change being praised for ‘setting an example’ by shoppers. Today, the retailer became the first major UK supermarket to roll out free period products across its in-store toilets – no code word or loyalty scheme needed. By the…
Unsurprisingly, Londoners have very little work/life balance (Picture: Getty Images) If you feel like you’re working all hours without much to show for it, the maths is in proving you’re probably right. A new study has analysed the number of hours you need to work to afford a comfortable lifestyle in 45 cities around the UK — and it’s pretty depressing reading. Expenses like rent, bills, food, transport and leisure…
An Ikea sign above another branch of the furniture giant in Lithuania (Picture: Shutterstock) Russian spies have been accused of orchestrating an arson attack on an Ikea furniture store in Lithuania last year. The fire broke out in May in a store in the capital of Vilnius, which officials suspect may have been targeted because Ikea uses the same colours as the Ukraine flag. Lithuanian prosecutors say they uncovered evidence…
Ukrainian service personnel use searchlights to search for Russian drones over Kyiv (Picture: REUTERS) Russia has attacked a Ukrainian energy plant just hours after agreeing to a 30-day pause on attacking crucial infrastructure. US President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a ‘very good and productive’ call on Tuesday toward ending the Ukraine war. But only hours later the Kremlin hit energy infrastructure in Slovyansk, a…
Carly and Ann witness life-changing conversations inside Babyshed in Stevenage (Picture: Kirsten Robertson) Carly keeps a watchful eye out the window of Babyshed’s headquarters in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. With items like nappies, formula milk and baby wipes available, the charity has become a lifeline to mums in the area. Reaching out for help for the first time can feel daunting, however. ‘We want people to come in and not feel judged,’…
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Safe to say my first Costco trip was a real experience… (Picture: Courtney Pochin) Call me boring if you want, but I love a good supermarket shop. Take me to big Tesco or Sainsbury’s and I’ll be in my element looking at homeware and cute pyjamas that I don’t really need, before stocking up on my favourite snacks. Simple pleasures and all that. It shouldn’t come as much of a…
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