Top 10 things lost on the London Underground
Over 3,000 hats, scarves or gloves, 1,356 rucksacks, 1,473 mobile phones and 1,163 wallets and credit card holders were mislaid on the Tube in the month of December, according to information provided by Transport for London (TFL) in response to a Freedom of Information request. Debit and credit cards ranked among the most common things lost on the underground in December, followed by travelcards, mobile phones and rucksacks. Simon Fleming-Wood, Chief Marketing Officer at Tile said: “We wanted to share...
Extremism on the up in Britain – From the people who claim to be fighting it
Extremism is increasing significantly in the UK - from the right-wing groups who claim to be fighting it. Suspected Right-wing extremists now make up a quarter of people referred to the Government’s flagship counter-radicalisation programme, the terror watchdog has revealed. David Anderson, QC, said the large numbers being identified as far-Right sympathisers illustrated the scale of the sector’s growing danger to Britain, saying the extremists are increasingly feeding off the tension caused by Islamist terror to plan violence of their own....
Amputee Granddad Who Drives Mobility Scooter Receives Fine For A 180mph PORSCHE In Mix-Up
An amputee granddad whose only transport is an 8mph mobility scooter has been fined for driving a 180mph PORSCHE in a red-tape mix-up. Richard Sullivan, 63, lost his left leg in November after a work accident and has ridden a scooter since he was forced to stop driving two years ago. But the disabled dad-of-two is now fighting a £130 penalty notice accusing him of going the wrong way down a one-way London street in a £100K Porsche Targa. Baffled...
Spirit of the Month – Slingsby London Dry Gin
Though more than 250 years have passed since the last one, it’s impossible to miss the fact that the world is experiencing a 21st Century gin craze. In fact, the spirit formerly synonymous with ruin and debauchery has become more popular than ever. Towards the end of last year, UK gin sales were reported to have surpassed £1 billion, over a twelve-month period, for the first time ever. And according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), gin exports have...
The Hairy Barker – Dog gets full leathers and helmet for owner’s bike
This dog is a real-life Hairy Barker - and goes on motorbike rides dressed in full leather gear and goggles. The motorcycle-loving hound called Milly is a regular sight speeding around the country lanes in jacket and helmet. Milly, a Bichon Frise, dons the gear and hops into her specialised travel bag on her owner's bike when they go on adventures. Retired plumber Paul Crossan, 39, first met "timid" Milly while he was looking for a canine companion for his...
Night club investigated for “hate crime” after turning away a group of black revellers
Police say they are treating claims that a group of black revellers were turned away from a nightclub as a hate crime. Mahalia Hamid paid £300 to pre-book a VIP table to celebrate her 24th birthday with nine friends at award-winning club called Volt. But when the group of six women and four men arrived at the city centre club on January 28 they were barred from entering because they "didn't fit criteria". Mum-of-one Mahalia said they were forced to...
Property tycoon donates £200m to community groups
A housebuilding tycoon has donated more than £200 MILLION to charity in what is thought to be one of the largest public donations made in the UK. Steve Morgan set up The Morgan Foundation in 2001 to help community groups, in particular those which help children and families in desperate need. He made the donation in the form of 42 million shares from his company, Redrow PLC, representing more than 11 per cent of the shareholding. Shares in the company...
Hospital porter of 15 years sacked for “stealing” a bacon sandwich
A hospital porter sacked after being accused of stealing a £4 fried egg and bacon sandwich and a cup of tea when he forgot his wallet could spark a strike. Aldren Tomlinson was fired from his job of 15 years at King George Hospital in east London, because he asked to pay for his lunch later after forgetting his money. But two hours later the 45-year-old was told he would be suspended for stealing the cup of tea and a...
Bank of England confirm new £10 note to commemorate Brexit by being worth £8.60
By Tom Moore The Bank of England have today confirmed the new £10 note will commemorate the EU referendum result by immediately plummeting in value to £8.60. The note, made entirely of foie gras, will enter circulation in September and is set to save the government around £4 billion. A spokesperson for the Central Bank said: “Look we needed to do something. It was either that or raise interest rates and, let’s face it, that’s not going to happen is...