Harry and Meghan’s new charity appoints media executive as first trustee
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have appointed an influential media executive as the first trustee of their Sussex Royal Foundation.
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Thousands of rail passengers overcharged for not having valid ticket
Train companies have admitted overcharging thousands of passengers caught fare dodging.
Government criticised for spending £10m on Brexit advertising campaign
Ministers have been criticised for spending more than £10 million over eight months on an advertising campaign to help people and businesses prepare for Brexit.
Whaley Bridge pub unveils new ale called Chinook after damaged dam saga
A pub in Whaley Bridge has unveiled a new golden ale called Chinook in memory of the RAF helicopter which helped to secure the damaged dam.
Fear of damaged Whaley Bridge dam dwindling as children play in park below
Fears over the damaged dam in Whaley Bridge have dwindled as children could be seen playing in the park directly below.
Electric scooter review ‘should be accelerated’, TfL says
A Government review which could lead to electric scooters being allowed on UK roads should be accelerated, London’s transport authority has said.
Rain flooded into pub ‘like a waterfall’, says landlady, 75
A 75-year-old woman has told how she nearly drowned when her pub was filled with 5ft-high water during flooding in North Yorkshire.
Spinal surgeon in warning to holidaymakers over water slide dangers
A top spinal surgeon has warned holidaymakers of the “life-changing” dangers posed by water parks and shallow diving during their summer breaks.
Heathrow third runway will be ‘critical’ for new PM, says airport boss
Heathrow expansion is “a fait accompli” and will be a “critical part of any new prime minister’s agenda”, the boss of the airport said.
Pictish man who was ‘brutally’ killed may have been royalty, researchers say
A Pictish man who had a “brutal death” about 1,400 years ago could have been royalty, researchers now say.
Warning to dog owners after pet nearly dies due to heatstroke
Dog owners are being urged to be extra vigilant after vets had to save a puppy from the brink of death due to severe heatstroke.