Drivers are walking and cycling more during fuel price spike – survey Nearly three in 10 drivers (28%) are walking and cycling more because of the spike in fuel prices, a new survey suggests. A further 15% of respondents to the poll commissioned by charity Cycling UK said they are actively considering taking this action.
London Underground drivers to go ahead with 24-hour strike Strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead next week, threatening travel chaos for commuters and visitors to the capital. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) confirmed that its members will walk out from 12 noon for 24 hours on Tuesday April 21 and Thursday
Mother in stem cell donor plea to give young sons ‘a chance at a normal life’ A mother has launched an urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for her two young sons in a bid to “give them a chance at a normal life”. Cezar Nica, two, and David Nica, 10 months, have been
‘Big four’ mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customer service survey by watchdog Which? Three, O2 and Lycamobile were the lowest performing networks in the survey of more than 5,000 mobile users, receiving customer scores of 65%, 67%
Meningitis B: Jabs and antibiotics offered as three cases found in Weymouth Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Weymouth, Dorset, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said, adding that those affected are recovering well. Antibiotics and vaccines are now being offered to young people currently in school years 7
Starmer: UK and France to lead mission in Strait of Hormuz when war ends The UK and France will lead a peaceful mission to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister said the mission would be put in place as soon as conditions allow, once hostilities
Nursery worker jailed for more than three years over ‘horrible’ death of toddler A nursery worker who killed a 14-month-old boy while trying to get him to sleep has been jailed for three years and four months for gross negligence manslaughter. Kimberley Cookson stared downwards in the dock as a judge said it was “blind
Artwork placed on Murrayfield pitch to mark women’s sport milestone Saturday sees Scotland play England – the largest standalone women’s sporting event in Scotland A giant artwork has been unveiled on the pitch of Murrayfield stadium ahead of a record-breaking match for women’s rugby taking place this weekend. When Scotland’s women play England’s Red Roses
Police investigating after ‘discarded items’ found near Israeli embassy Police are investigating whether items found near the Israeli embassy in central London are connected to a video posted by an Iran-linked Islamist group claiming it was going to be attacked. The Metropolitan Police said officers were assessing “a number of discarded items” in Kensington Gardens,
John Cartwright stands down as Hull FC head coach with immediate effect It’s after Thursday night’s 24-14 defeat to St Helens Hull FC have announced that head coach John Cartwright has stepped down from his duties with immediate effect. Cartwright had indicated after Thursday night’s 24-14 defeat to St Helens that his future was set