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Inquest finds dad-of-three died accidentally on notorious Welsh mountain
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (276+ words) A Bolton dad-of-three's death on a notorious knife-edge ridge on Snowdon was accidental, an inquest has concluded. Thomas Smith, 36, died on Crib Goch " which has been the scene of previous tragedies " on August 16. An inquest into the plasterer's death was…...
JD Wetherspoon pubs in Bolton to launch January sale with 99p pints
2+ week, 4+ day ago (418+ words) To welcome in the New Year, more than 600 Wetherspoon pubs will offer a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 99p. The pub chain's January sale will run for just under two weeks and includes some food deals too. This includes…...
Aid flotilla sets sail from Spain bound for Gaza
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (577+ words) A flotilla of ships has left Barcelona to sail to the Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid and activists on board in the largest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea. Israel has stepped up…...
Temperatures rise above 40C as continent is hit by heatwave and wildfires
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (661+ words) A heatwave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40C in southern France and the Western Balkans on Monday, fuelling wildfires, triggering top-level weather alerts and forcing evacuations in several countries across what scientists warn is the world's fastest-warming continent. Fires…...
Bolton youngster 'scarred for life' after holiday foam party horror
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (901+ words) A youngster has been scarred for life after a horrific incident on holiday, her family say. Eight-year-old Sienna Crank had her arm cut down to the bone after glass from a DJ booth fell onto her while she was at…...
Brits warned about Brexit rule that could see travellers banned for 3 years
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) Every year, millions of UK residents jet abroad in search of a good time in the sun. Going away is exciting, but before setting off, it's important for anyone planning to visit certain countries'to be well-informed. This is especially true…...
Nato to unveil new 5 defence spending target this week, chief indicates
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) Nato allies will commit to a target of spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence this week, the alliance's chief has indicated. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is among the world leaders expected in The Hague in the Netherlands…...
Thousands of passengers to be hit by EasyJet cabin crew strikes this summer
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (296+ words) Thousands of holidaymakers could see their flights cancelled as EasyJet cabin crew have voted for three days of strike action over a pay dispute. Flights to Spain are most likely to be hit. The Uni'n Sindical Obrera, (USO) the Spanish…...
Heatwave to hit UK as parts of the country set to be hotter than Barcelona
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (508+ words) The UK is set to be hit with a heatwave, with parts of the country being hotter than southern Europe. The Met Office has said "much of the UK will be in heatwave conditions by the coming weekend". The weather…...
Anyone travelling to Portugal issued warning over ‘illegal’ device usage
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (311+ words) A driving expert has issued a warning to anyone driving in Portugal this summer over the use of a common device illegal in the country. Anyone travelling and driving to Portugal this year is being urged to check their cars…...