Traditional thatched cottages could disappear from the landscape in 20 years’ time because of a shortage of the right type of straw, Historic England warns Historic England said thatched houses could be thing of the past within 20 years High rents taking toll on thatchers, who can’t afford to pay for business premises Thatching straw … Read more
Catalytic converter thefts soar due to rocketing value of precious metals they contain Some police forces saw thefts rise by more than 400 per cent due to gangs Thefts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland risen by 104 per cent Rare metals that are found in catalytic converters are more valuable than gold By Rebecca … Read more
Rugby legend George Gregan privately settles bitter court dispute over $11million sports business he ‘took over before sacking the founder while he was on leave’ By Australian Associated Press Published: 06:22 BST, 18 June 2021 | Updated: 06:24 BST, 18 June 2021 Ex-Wallabies star George Gregan was due to give oral evidence in a civil … Read more
Boost for 2.2million Australian workers as they’re handed a new wage increase – so are YOU due a pay rise? 2.2 million Australians on minimum wage set to find out if they get a pay rise On Wednesday the industrial umpire will decide if their pay packets will change The Fair Work Commission will broadcast … Read more
Sir Elton John has said musicians are facing a ‘looming catastrophe’ because of post-Brexit travel restrictions on touring in the European Union. New travel rules came into force at the beginning of the year that do not guarantee visa-free travel for musicians in the EU. The Rocketman hitmaker, 74, revealed that last month he met … Read more
Kamala Harris’ trip to Guatemala and Mexico is delayed when Air Force 2 is forced to turn around minutes after take-off due to a ‘technical issue’ as vice president heads south of the border for her first foreign travel Kamala Harris’ flight to Guatemala was delayed on Sunday when her plane was forced to turn … Read more
NHS calls for ban on small magnetic toys after dozens of children who swallowed them needed urgent surgery Ingesting more than one magnet can cause major damage in hours if not removed They fuse in intestines or bowels, squeezing tissue and cutting off blood supply At least 65 children have been admitted to hospital for … Read more
EasyJet suffers £645million half year loss due to pandemic travel restrictions and says it expects to fly just 15% of its capacity until June Pre-tax loss for six months to March 31 widened from losses of £353m last year It had losses of £701m against £193m a year ago, which was within expectations The carrier … Read more
Friends star Bonnie Somerville arrested for DUI after ‘pulling over on freeway due to running out of gas’ Police were getting calls around 10pm on Sunday night for a car stopped in traffic on the 405 freeway near Inglewood They claim when officers had arrived to the scene, they found the 47-year-old actress behind-the-wheel of … Read more
Punitive tax changes have meant that landlords have bought a quarter of a million fewer homes in the past five years. Since April 2016, landlords have bought around 700,000 homes across Britain. This is 250,000 – or 26 per cent – fewer than they would have if the tax regime had stayed the same, according … Read more