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Harrison GallivenLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceFacundo ArrizabalagaThe pothole on Watney Close first appeared in AprilA pothole in south London reportedly damaged cars on a regular basis, with one driver saying he spent more than £1,000 on repairs.Drivers said the pothole near Reedham Station in Croydon damaged their cars as they tried to access their homes or the station at the end of the road.London and Quadrant Housing (L&Q), the association responsible for the road, was criticised for “dragging their feet” on repairs, despite apparently being aware of the issue for months.The pothole was fixed on Friday and David Lewis at L&Q…
HandoutAoibh Comer and her son Tádhg who has just turned one The only human milk bank on the island of Ireland is appealing for more mothers to donate their breast milk.The service at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh supports premature and sick babies in neonatal units throughout Ireland.The Western Health Trust said hospitals were continuing to experience a high demand over the summer months when people are away on holiday and there is a constant turnover of donors. Aoibh Comer donated her breastmilk to the service in 2024 and said she was “so grateful” to her…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called upon Cambodia and Thailand to put an end to the ongoing deadly border conflict, threatening them that America would not make any trade deal with them if they did not announce a ceasefire. He further said that the conflict reminded him of “Pakistan and India”, which, he claimed was “brought to a successful halt.””Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand. I am calling the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, right now, to likewise request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging,”…
Nikos PapanikolaouBBC News, AthensWatch: Greece wildfires burn homes and fill skies with smokeGreece is battling five major wildfires across the country, with officials evacuating residents in a hard-hit region just 30km (18.6 miles) north of capital city Athens.The smell of burning wood carried as far as central Athens, as Greece requested European Union assistance to fight the spreading blaze.The ongoing emergency comes amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday, with the extreme heat expected to persist through most of the weekend.”We have injured firefighters, human lives were put at risk, properties have…
Dan WareingBBC News, ManchesterJames FishCouncillor James Fish said he discovered the damage on Thursday morningStones stolen from a 19th Century churchyard are expected to cost more than £20,000 to repair.More than 50 York sandstones are reported to have been taken from Grade II listed St George’s Church in Tyldesley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of Thursday morning.Councillor James Fish, who has since set up a fundraising campaign to replace the stones, said the “act of vandalism” had come as the church was celebrating its 200th anniversary.St George’s said it was “grateful” for the support of volunteers to “clear…
John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorGetty ImagesThere is a lot of cash for housing, but are there enough workers ?It is a mark of the Republic of Ireland’s recent economic performance that listeners to a popular politics podcast had to be reassured this week they will not face a “hair shirt” budget in the autumn.In an economic context “hair shirt” tends to mean punitive austerity policies which make citizens uncomfortable and unhappy.This was in the wake of Ireland’s pre-budget report which pointed to a 6.5% increase in core public spending, a tax cut for hospitality businesses and a…
People fleeing using emergency slides (screengrab from video taken from X) A landing gear malfunction during takeoff caused an American Airlines aircraft to abort its departure at Denver International Airport, resulting in at least one passenger injury and prompting an emergency evacuation on Saturday.The incident occurred at 2.45 pm local time when American Airlines Flight 3023, bound for Miami, experienced technical difficulties, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration, quoted by NY Post.Qatar Threatens Big ‘Gas Choke’; EU Gasps As Russian Gas Supplies Dry Up I BIG Energy WarDramatic footage circulated on social media revealed passengers hurriedly evacuating via emergency…
Within the elegant confines of the Oberoi’s ballroom, under the soft glow of lights and the scent of fresh mogra, 95 looks — rich with chikankari, resham, kasheedakari, shaded threadwork, jaali, and zardozi — narrate the story of artisanal techniques. Tarun Tahiliani’s collection Quintessence, showcased as part of India Couture Week, is a quiet celebration of craft — textile, form, and finish. Strains of the piano, saxophone, cello, and drums fill the hall as models meander across the different seating areas. The music segues into jazz, classical, Indian and soft rock even, in a way that is symbolic of the diverse…
Kayley Thomas & Clare HutchinsonBBC NewsRick BronksJames Kenny claimed he ran the backstage bar at the National Television Awards, but his bosses at the event said he was actually there as a temporary workerIt boasted a line-up of bands including The Killers, Pulp, Def Leppard, Wet Leg and The Libertines.The 45,000 capacity three-day event was due to be held this August bank holiday and was billed as the world’s first hydrogen-powered music festival.But there was a snag: It was based on lies.A BBC News investigation has uncovered how “fantasist” and convicted fraudster James Kenny planned a make-believe festival from his…
A pedicab driver who broke into a London restaurant and stole £24,000 worth of wine from its cellar has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary. CCTV footage dated 6 June shows the man, 61-year-old Iuliu Kubola, using a wheelie bin to cart dozens of bottles from the restaurant into his vehicle outside. He returned to the restaurant on 15 June and stole a further three bottles, before a final visit on 19 June when nothing was taken. He was arrested three days later. City of London Police said an officer recognised Kubola in a chance encounter following a briefing,…