Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddles Heavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest. The RAC said the daily average number of pothole reports it received from broken-down drivers in February was three-and-a-half times higher
Older people concerned about climate change, with just 5.8% ‘dismissive’ – study Just one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests. Researchers said that, contrary to common assumptions that older generations do not care about global warming, most older
Love Island star says cancer-linked pregnancy drug has impacted his health A former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health. Maxwell Samuda has a number of issues with his reproductive system which he
MPs vote to reject social media ban for under-16s A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs. The age limit had been backed by peers earlier this year after growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant. Supporters of the Australian-style ban said parents are in “an impossible position” over the
Glasgow Central likely to remain closed for second day after building fire Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption. The 19th century building was hollowed out by the intense fire, which caused a dome to
Time running out to rescue ‘forgotten forests’ under plantations, charity warns England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned. The Woodland Trust warns the Government is falling far short of targets to restore planted ancient woodlands by 2030, with almost no woods on
Gender-affirming hormone treatment for children halted by NHS Gender-affirming hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds has been paused after an NHS review found evidence does not support its continued use. The treatment, prescribing masculinising or feminising hormones, has been available on the NHS for 16 and 17-year-olds with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria who meet certain criteria,
Travel disruption to continue after huge fire near Glasgow Central station Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station. National Rail said the station will remain closed with “no estimate on when the station will reopen” following the blaze at a vape
Son to succeed assassinated Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei will take over from Ayatolla Ali Khamenei Iranian state TV on Sunday said Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor. He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the
Lindsey Vonn ‘stable’ after Olympic dream ends in heartbreak Lindsey Vonn is reported to be in a “stable condition” after her fairytale Olympic comeback ended with her being airlifted to hospital following a crash in the women’s downhill in Cortina. The American had damaged her ACL when falling in a World Cup race at Crans-Montana