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PSNI taking 'more robust' approach to e-bikes and scooters

In the two years between and , provisional police figures also show there were 150 collisions involving e-scooters reported to the PSNI. There were two fatalities in that time and 45 people sustained serious injuries.…

Bid to restore rare Atlantic rainforest secures £6m lottery grant

The award from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will support the creation of three hubs to be located in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll. Through the Our Rainforest Futures project local people will be given training…

Dad 'held up falling lamp' during his wife's labour

The hospital's chief executive said Stepping Hill needed "at least £400m" to address building issues, while Cheadle MP Tom Morrison said he was raising the matter in Parliament. The government said Stepping Hill was…

Brand's £3k donation to victims' charity after rape

The donation of £3,000 was given to South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre (SERICC) in the disgraced entertainer's name, to help pay for its 25th anniversary party. The charity, based at Grays, in Thurrock, Essex…

Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle’s mugshot released after he ‘cut off electronic tag’

Travel restrictions were also imposed by the court in Tampa, Florida . But first assistant US Attorney, Bill Essayli, said that he allegedly cut the bracelet off last night. ‘Four days ago, a federal judge allowed Mr…

Meet the visually-impaired actors creating pictures through sound

But in a room filled with people experimenting with sounds, they are helping to bring an entire world to life. For a group of blind and partially-sighted people, an audio-based drama workshop is giving them the chance to…

What's in store now the Big Burns Supper is no more?

Organisers admitted the old format - which brought big name artists to the town for more than a decade - was "never really sustainable". In its place is an entirely free Dumfries and Galloway Carnival programme from 29…

London borough is Britain's happiest, survey finds

Residents of the south-west London borough have easy access to central London and strolls along the Thames on their doorstep, as well as boutiques, cafes and opportunities to spot roaming deer in their local parks.…

Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?

Since then, homelessness has hit record levels while the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise. The solution to this crisis would appear straightforward - build more houses. But delivering this is more…

Care home reunites school friends after 80 years

The former soldier moved into the home four years ago. When David Minchin, 90, arrived, he instantly recognised Busby, despite not having seen him since they were 10 years old. The pair attended Goring Primary school on…