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Grand Central Station’s Grand Opening Misses a Key Element: Bike Parking!
Belfast’s new Grand Central Station just had its big debut, but it seems like they forgot one important thing—bike parking! This new transport hub, which is expected to be a major part of the city’s travel network, opened its doors recently without any spots for cyclists to safely lock up their bikes. On Sunday, cyclists […] More
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Trains in a Tangle: Overhead Wires Cause Chaos!
Imagine you’re on your way to an exciting day in London, or maybe heading home to Norwich after a long day. Suddenly, the train stops, and you hear an announcement: “Due to overhead wire problems, our train has been delayed.” Oh no! That’s exactly what’s happening right now on several train routes in the east […] More
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Greggs Gets Blingy: Sausage Roll Earrings and More in 22-Carat Gold!
Imagine wearing your favorite Greggs snacks as jewelry! Yes, you read that right. Greggs, the famous UK bakery known for its sausage rolls and tasty treats, is stepping into the world of fashion with something quite unexpected – a 22-carat gold jewelry collection! Greggs started as a small bakery in Newcastle, but now they’re taking […] More
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Metro Bank’s Big Credit Card Cut-Off: What You Need to Know!
Metro Bank announced one of the biggest changes that would eventually affect thousands of its customers. All Metro Bank personal credit cards have been shelved, effective today. This simply means that anyone holding a Metro Bank credit card would no longer be able to make any store or online purchases using the card. The bank […] More
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FTSE 100: Mixed Markets, Slow Wages, and a Battle for the White House!
Tuesday was a mixed day for the FTSE 100, the barometer of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange, as wages in the UK grew at their slowest pace in two years. Here is what is happening in the world of money right now. UK Wages Are Slowing DownThe Office for National Statistics announced […] More
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Apple’s Billion-Dollar Payback: The End of a Tax Tug-of-War
Apple’s Billion-Dollar Payback: Tax Tug-of-War to End by Cornell UniversityImagine receiving a large bill in the mail when you thought you didn’t owe anything. That is what happened to Apple, the famous maker of iPhones. After an eight-year battle, the highest court in the European Union ordered Apple to pay Ireland $13 billion – roughly […] More
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British Journalist Andrew Neil Steps Down from Spectator After £100m Sale – A Legacy of Quills, Conspiracies, and Controversies!
The well-known British Journalist Andrew Neil revealed that he was stepping down as the chairman of the magazine The Spectator. He had been leading for the last twenty years. The magazine was sold off to one of the investors in GB News at £100 million to Sir Paul Marshall. Neil, who has spent decades at […] More
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Why Are Shoppers Still Stressed Out Despite Prices Falling?
Even as inflation rates are easing, many shoppers still feel the pinch in their weekly grocery bill. New data from Kantar Worldpanel, a company which tracks supermarket prices and sales, reveals that the rate of grocery inflation slowed in August to 1.7%, down a modest notch from 1.8% in July. Prices, therefore, remain on the […] More
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Brendan Rodgers Sanctions Celtic Pair Loan Moves
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has given the green light for Matthew Anderson and Ben Summers to join Admira Wacker on loan. Matthew Anderson played for Admira Wacker this season at left-back with some prominence. He scored one goal and provided six assists in 21 league games in his last campaign. Anderson talks of his positive […] More
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John Cleese Quits X: “Thanks for Dinner, Elon”
The Monty Python alum and comedy icon John Cleese is apparently done with X-formerly Twitter. The star bid adieu in a recent post, throwing in a nod to the owner, Elon Musk. “Goodbye, Twitter,” Cleese wrote. “And thanks for dinner, Elon.” It is not particularly surprising that Cleese leaves X during times when high-profile exits […] More
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“Anthony Bourdain’s Take on Creed: Why He Called Them the ‘Worst Band in the World”
Anthony Bourdain, one of the most famous food critics and television hosts, had a lifelong affair with music. Unlike many celebrity chefs who smelled of arrogance without a shred of a bad boy attitude, Bourdain did live up to his non-conformity. It was reflected in his approach to food-as much as in his musical tastes. […] More
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Prince Andrew may be kicked out by King Charles to make a space for him at Frogmore Cottage
Prince Andrew might soon be packing his bags from his long-time home at Royal Lodge for Frogmore Cottage, unless he reaches some kind of agreement with his brother, King Charles. Sources close to the matter said King Charles wants to sort the ongoing Andrew situation, particularly with new interest about his scandalous associations with Jeffrey […] More
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Fans Seek Refunds After Paying Higher Prices for Oasis Reunion Tix
Oasis and Ticketmaster are coming under pressure to refund scores of fans who paid inflated prices for tickets to the group’s long-awaited reunion tour. The consumer group Which? called on refunds for thousands of fans it said felt blindsided by sudden price hikes trying to buy tickets. The news of Oasis’s return for a 2025 […] More
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James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader, Dead at 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known as the voice behind Star Wars’ Darth Vader, has died. He was 93 years old. Jones died peacefully early Monday morning surrounded by his family, according to his agent, Barry McPherson. Jones collected titles aplenty throughout his storied career. Throughout his career, he made films in all genres: […] More
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Harry Kane: On Course for 100th England Cap vs. Finland
Harry Kane is gunning for a milestone as he will receive his 100th cap against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. The England captain will be the first centurion for the Three Lions since Wayne Rooney six years ago, back in 2014. The Tottenham talisman will be given a special presentation ahead of kick-off; one […] More
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