Month: August 2024

The sun shone on the Champs-Elysees as athletes from across the world descended on a packed Place de la Concorde to launch Paris’ first Paralympic Games. Medal hopefuls from 168 delegations paraded through the French capital in glorious weather conditions for an ambitious opening ceremony designed to put disability at the heart of society. ‘From Discord to Concord’ was the theme of the extravaganza, with artistic director Thomas Jolly aiming […]

Three people have died in a road collision in a Welsh coastal town, police have said. North Wales Police said officers responded to reports of a road collision in Beaumaris on Anglesey, shortly after 2.45pm on Wednesday. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene in Alma Street which runs along the seafront past Beaumaris Pier. A witness said the collision involved “a car hitting a pedestrian and then hitting […]

Oasis fans who booked rooms in a Manchester hotel in anticipation of seeing the band on its reunion tour have been left feeling “frustrated” and “scammed” after their reservations were cancelled because of a “technical error”. Oasis fans who booked rooms in a Manchester hotel in anticipation of seeing the band on its reunion tour have been left feeling “frustrated” and “scammed” after their reservations were cancelled because of a […]

Troubled Thames Water has said it needs to hike customer bills by up to nearly 60% by 2030 or warned it will become “uninvestible”. Britain’s biggest water supplier made the shock demand in its response to Ofwat’s draft determination on water company plans as the wider water industry also issued a stark warning against the regulator’s proposals to cap household water charges. Ofwat proposed in its draft determination in July […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners as energy bosses were called in for talks on helping vulnerable households during the dark and cold months ahead. Executives from Centrica, EDF, E.On, Octopus Energy, Scottish Power, Good Energy, Rebel Energy, Ovo, So Energy, Ecotricity and Utility Warehouse are expected at the roundtable event with the Government. Industry body Energy UK, the regulator […]

Michael O'Leary says there's been an increase in antisocial behaviour and violence onboard flights Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has called for alcohol limits in airports to tackle a rise in disorder on flights. Mr O’Leary said passengers should be restricted to two drinks per journey to curb what he says is an increase in antisocial behaviour and violence. He told The Daily Telegraph violent outbursts are occurring weekly with alcohol, […]

The BMA want a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, and all flavours apart from tobacco Top doctors have called for legislation aimed at tackling youth vaping to include a total ban on disposable e-cigarettes and all flavours apart from tobacco. The British Medical Association (BMA) urged ministers to “take bold and brave actions” to protect the health of children and young people amid a “vaping epidemic”. Former prime minister Rishi Sunak introduced the Tobacco […]

Sir Keir Starmer is beginning two days of meetings in Berlin and Paris Sir Keir Starmer says the UK has a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset our relationship with Europe” as he heads for two days of meetings in Berlin and Paris. The Prime Minister is expected to say on the trip that “we must turn a corner on Brexit” and will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to launch negotiations on […]

British flagbearer Lucy Shuker hopes to follow in the footsteps of Tom Daley by being a beacon of hope for the LGBTQ+ community in Paris. The wheelchair tennis player will proudly lead her nation into the opening ceremony of the Paralympics on Wednesday evening after being selected for the role alongside wheelchair basketball athlete Terry Bywater. Diver Daley, who is married to US screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, last month shared […]