@consumerway14hDrill rapper Daniel Boakye escapes prison for second time in a weekA drill rapper-turned armed robber is on the run from prison for the second time in a week after fleeing during a hospital visit.
@consumerway19hSchool bus carrying 40 children veers off-roadPictures from the scene show a double-decker bus on its side as emergency responders try to gain access and seal off the road.
@consumerway1dBrit rages against the check-in machine at Hong Kong airportThis is the moment a Brit goes full Hong Kong Phooey through an, smashing up self-service ticket machines before being arrested for allegedly having viagra on him.
@consumerway1dDeported criminal sneaks back into UK to set up cannabis factoryThis is the moment police finally catch up to a man deported back to Albania before smuggling himself back into the UK to set up a £200,000 cannabis farm.
@move781dBritons feeling ‘dismal’ about finances amid mounting debts, survey finds A survey by S&P Global reveals that consumer confidence in the UK is at its lowest level in two years, with households expressing growing concerns about debt, financial prospects, and savings. The UK Consumer Sentiment Index reading of 44.8 in February indicates a deterioration in confidence, with young people particularly affected by rising unemployment and debt.
@consumerway1dHunt on for Ian Beale lookalikey who conned love sick grans out of £400,000A con with more than a passing resemblance for Eastender’s Ian Beale has dodged police for nearly seven years after conning three lovesick grandmothers out of £400,000.
@consumerway1dGang 'took SMS blasters on tube to scam Londoners with fake texts'A gang trying to scam Londoners into handing over thousands of pounds were foiled by an off-duty police officer, a court has heard.
@consumerway2dFarage hails ‘win for democracy’ after PM forced into another U-turn as local elections back onLabour has been forced to abandon a controversial bid to delay dozens of local council elections after Reform went to court.
@consumerway1dBritain's vape capital with FIFTY FOUR vape shops on TWO streetsA view along Harris Street in Cheetham Hill, where you can see the entire street is filled with colourful vape shops, and competition is fierce.
@consumerway2dTransgender man ‘sexually assaulted girlfriend with prostheticZainab Jamshaid, who was born female but identified as a man, allegedly wore the device at all times during the two-year relationship.
@consumerway2dMore than 70 boat migrants awarded £500k in compensationMore than 70 boat migrants who had mobiles seized when reaching the UK have won payouts totalling £500,000.
@consumerway2dMan climbs pylon cutting power to 20,000 homesThousands of people were left without power this morning after a man in distress climbed on a power pylon.
@consumerway2dAmazon driver abandons van after taking 'UK's deadliest path'An Amazon driver was left stranded after driving through ‘one of the UK’s deadliest roads’.
Clbull avatar@Clbull2dStudents begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities - BBC NewsMore than 170,000 current and former students are initiating legal action against 36 universities, alleging they did not receive the full education they paid for during the Covid pandemic. This follows a settlement between University College London (UCL) and the Student Claim Group, which is now representing other students and graduates. The students argue that the shift to online learning during the pandemic resulted in a significant difference in the quality of education received compared to in-person courses, and they are seeking damages under consumer law.
@M0G3d[Help] Our Rabbit Rescue is at a breaking point. £12k needed for mounting vet bills and housing upgrades. | Rabbits | DiggThis post from Shrewsbury Rabbit Rescue highlights the urgent need for financial support, as they are facing overwhelming vet bills and the need for housing upgrades for their sanctuary rabbits. The rescue is seeking £12k to cover mounting vet bills and to build a new enclosure for their most vulnerable residents. The rescue operates a sanctuary for rabbits with complex medical needs and behavioral issues, providing them with gold standard vet care. Donations can be made through their website or via PayPal, and they are also looking for foster homes and support from the community.
@consumerway3dLitter police fined Skegness man for 'spitting out leaf'A man who was fined for spitting out a leaf after it blew into his mouth.
@consumerway4dAndrew 'brought woman flown in on Epstein's Lolita express into Buckingham Palace'The former Prince Andrew continues to make headlines as further details have emerged in the Epstein files about his friendship with the convicted Epstein.
@consumerway4d'Pub of the year' sued by kitchen worker who said vinegar being left near him was a slurA black kitchen porter at an award-winning pub sued for race discrimination claiming co-workers left bottles of vinegar near him because it rhymes with the N-word.
@consumerway4dLabour launches ‘devastating’ new attack on pubsThousands of pubs could be turned into flats and takeaways if new Labour planning proposals are approved, a campaign group has claimed.
@consumerway4dLabour-run council spends £6,000 on takeaways – then raises taxSouthwark saddled residents with a 4.99pc increase while racking up ‘frankly insulting’ food delivery bills.
@consumerway4dBosses can ban (trans women) MEN from female toiletsEmployers can legally ban (transgender women) MEN from using female toilets and changing rooms, the High Court has ruled.
@consumerway4dWatch: How Andrew's BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us nowFollowing the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in a 2019 BBC Newsnight interview can be put under fresh scrutiny.
@consumerway5dUK to give £500m to aid in Ukrainian defenceDefence secretary John Healey has confirmed that the UK will give an extra half a billion pounds in funding to help with air defence in Ukraine.
@consumerway4dBBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cutsThe BBC is making cuts amounting to about 10% of its costs in the face of "substantial financial pressures".
@consumerway5dXL bully owner says he 'never saw fatal attack coming in a million years'Ashley Warren, 41, left 68-year-old Esther Martin at his home in Jaywick, Essex, with 10 of the dogs on February 3, 2024 – two days after the breed was banned in the UK.
@consumerway4dTommy Robinson says he's fled UK after being named a 'priority target' by ISISThe 43-year-old posted a clip of a phone call from police to his X account in which an officer told him he had been identified in a magazine called Yalghar, which is reportedly published by ISIS-K, Islamic State Khorasan Province.
@move786dWhy life is so unaffordable in BritainThis article from The Telegraph discusses how red tape and regulation have contributed to the unaffordability of life in Britain, particularly in areas such as energy, housing, and childcare. It highlights how regulations have driven up costs, with energy bills rising by over 360% since 2000 and house prices increasing by nearly 250%. The article also points out the impact of these rising costs on the economy and the jobs market, as well as the broader implications for families and individuals.
@consumerway6dBritain's most prolific fare dodger spared jailCharles Brohiri, 29, skipped more than £3,000 worth of tickets on Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) journeys between February 2024 and November last year.
@consumerway5dYou will now have your face scanned by live recognition cameras at London Bridge stationA set of live cameras recording faces has launched at London Bridge station as part of the British Transport Police’s trial of the technology.
@consumerway5dDad gave 'daughter's bully' a slap after confronting him at the school gatesA dad who slapped a teenage boy at the school gates after accusing him of bullying his daughter has been spared jail.