Stock photo of Bristol's school crossing patrol people. See SWNS story SWCROSS; A council could become the first in Britain to scrap ALL lollipop ladies and men - as the popular crossing guards face the axe across the country. Cash-strapped Bristol City Council plans to ditch the patrol staff at 80 schools in a bid to slash £360,000 off its budget. But the authority has been warned by a furious school governor that axing all 67 lollipop people will lead to more children being hurt in accidents on busy city roads. In its impact report, the council even admits cutting the school patrols will impact on the safety of children - with each child's life being priced at £4,500.

Is This The End For The Lollipop?

The end could be nigh for lollipop men and ladies as the popular crossing guards face the axe across the country. Cash-strapped Bristol City Council plans to ditch the patrol staff at 80 schools in a bid to slash £360,000 off its budget as it looks to meet a shortfall of ...

Only 11% Of Brits Would Vote Trump

Donald Trump would get absolutely pummelled in the polls if it was up to Brits. The outspoken Republican would garner just 11 per cent of the votes with Hilary Clinton romping home with a 58 per cent share. Clinton is way ahead of Trump in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, ...

Nocturnal Animals: LFF Film Review

By Anna Power Tom Ford’s long awaited follow up to A Single Man is a tale of heartbreak and revenge on an epic scale. Opulent, toxic and devastatingly dark, Nocturnal Animals’ double narrative unfurls with the slow-drip bitterness of the broken enmeshed with Ford’s mesmerising style, underpinned with a caustic ...

Heading to Monaco? Here’s What to Expect

Sport News 24/7 Tottenham Hotspur fans heading to Monaco for the corresponding Wembley clash can expect an intimate stadium experience in a glamorous city, according to a new city guide to European away games. The clash on 22nd November will be a must-win for Spurs who sit third in the ...

Watch: The 47 Second Flight That Has Carried 1 Million Passengers

This is the 47 second flight that this week carried its one millionth passenger. The short hop, which is officially the world's shortest commercial flight, ferries passengers between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney islands, off mainland Scotland’s northeast coast. It's a short 1.7 mile trip all told which is ...

Brits Plagued With Sleepless Nights Over Finances

Millions of Brits are plagued with sleepless nights because their finances are in a mess. A new study found six in ten people constantly worry about being able to afford unexpected bills such as car repairs or home maintenance, and more than half panic knowing they’ll have to fork out for ...

Watch – James O’Brien on High Court decision regarding Brexit

LBC presenter James O'Brien laid into the Leave supporters regarding the Brexit High Court ruling. He said to Leave voters: 'If you think you voted in possession of truth, honesty and facts then you're a banana.' O'Brien is one of the most outspoken media figures against Brexit and the misinformation that ...

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