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Drivers are facing more chaos during this morning’s rush hour as campaigners blocked motorways in a protest over soaring fuel prices . Protesters created a rolling blockade along the M4, heading towards the Prince of Wales bridge. Similar demonstrations have also been reported in Yorkshire and Shropshire. Among the roads that have been disrupted since 7am are: the M4 and Prince of Wales Bridge the M5 in Devon the M32 the A38 the M180 in Lincolnshire the A12 in Essex the M62 in Yorkshire the A92 in Scotland Police warned of “serious disruption throughout the day”, with motorists urged to stay at home where possible. Why are the protests happening? The action comes amid growing discontent about the surging cost of petrol and diesel on petrol station forecourts, which has been driven higher by Russia’s war in Ukraine. But motoring groups have complained that pump prices have remained high even after wholesale costs began to fall back. The … [Read more...] about Go-slow fuel protesters block motorways across Britain bringing rush hour chaos

Ronan Keating playfully admitted that he’s been on edge after seeing his son Jack enter the Love Island villa during Friday’s episode. The 23-year-old singleton has been getting on well in the villa so far and fans saw him bonding with Gemma Owen , with the two sharing stories of celebrity dads. So far, it looks like Jack has his sights set on the international dressage rider, 19, but it seems unlikely that her head will turn from fishmonger Luca Bish. Before making his way into Casa Amor , the Life Is A Rollercoaster hitmaker, 45, took to Instagram to repost Jack’s own Love Island announcement, writing: ‘Let’s go.’ However, a couple of days have passed and it seems like Ronan’s excitement has turned into panic. Speaking to co-hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas during Monday’s edition of The One Show, Alex asked how he felt watching his son getting his graft on. ‘I’m a mess, I’m an absolute mess,’ Ronan said. ‘I mean Storm [stepmum] is doing better … [Read more...] about Ronan Keating ‘an absolute mess’ after seeing son Jack make his Love Island debut after 6 weeks in hiding

Martin Lewis Extreme Savers: Woman opts for reusable toilet roll Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Financial educator Charlotte Jessop, from Norwich, says it’s a “tough time”, with soaring inflation and rising house prices. But the former Maths teacher has a host of tips for Britons on how to reduce their bills, calling on her own experience of living frugally. Related articles How to check if you get a £330 cash boost next month Tesco Clubcard warning as your vouchers may soon expire She managed to slash her weekly groceries bill for her family of four, from £125 to less than £80 per week. Top tips to achieve this include … [Read more...] about Mum shares easy money tips after slashing weekly food shop by £45

Erik ten Hag has been impressed by three Manchester United youngsters during pre-season so far and believes they can challenge the club’s senior players, according to reports. The Dutchman took charge of training for the first time last week, with the club’s non-international stars and academy players all reporting for duty. They have now been joined by the rest of the squad – save for the wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo , who has been permitted to remain in Portugal – though United’s more established players may have some catching up to do. According to The Sun , a trio of teenagers have already made a big impression on Ten Hag over the past week and are vying for a place in the first-team squad. The former Ajax boss, who brought through a host of young players during his time in Amsterdam, is keen to give more chances to United’s academy players and they have already grasped the opportunity. Young midfielder Zidane Iqbal has quickly impressed his manager, with … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag impressed by three Manchester United youngsters in first week of pre-season training

Police have warned of ‘serious disruption throughout the day’ in Britain – as protesters target motorways in protest over high fuel prices. Rolling roadblocks have brought parts of the M4 to a standstill. People in queues of traffic have even been filmed playing football on an empty carriageway. Campaigners have so far focused on a stretch of motorway between Bristol and South Wales, including the Prince of Wales Severn bridge crossing. This morning, a convoy of 20 vehicles set off from the Magor services on the M4, near Caldicot in South Wales. Drivers taking part in the protest plan to slow to 30mph in lanes one and two of affected roads. Others told officers they planned to meet ‘in the middle’ and block the motorway. Mobile welder Richard Dite, 44, told reporters it is costing him over £300 in fuel to get to work every week due to price hikes. He added: ‘My only option soon will be to put the welding gear in the shed and call it a day, maybe go on the … [Read more...] about M4 brought to ‘standstill’ by fuel protesters targeting rush hour traffic

Fireworks were set off in the early hours of Sunday outside a Liverpool hotel where Brentford FC players were staying ahead of their clash with Everton. The Merseyside team, managed by Frank Lampard, are desperate to secure Premier League survival as they are currently in 16th place in the table - close to the relegation zone. Brentford are in 11th spot and already assured of top-flight football next season. Flares were also let off by fans outside the stadium before the game. Video showed fireworks lighting up the sky outside the Innside Hotel in Liverpool city centre at around 3.30am as the Brentford team slept inside having made the journey to face the Toffees at Goodison Park. Advertisement Footage appeared to show a man igniting the fireworks from a grass embankment close to the hotel, according to the Liverpool Echo. Writing on Twitter after the game, which Brentford won 3-2, Bees striker Ivan Toney commented on the fireworks. More from … [Read more...] about Fireworks set off outside Brentford team hotel in Liverpool in early hours of morning before Everton clash

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By James Kelly Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A crew attempting to row around Great Britain has been rescued for the second time in just over a week. The five-strong crew were rescued from the GB Row Challenger near Scotland's Mull of Kintyre in the early hours of Monday. The Belfast Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre was notified of the emergency and a coastguard helicopter was dispatched to airlift the crew. They were rescued without harm but have decided to retire from their attempt. The crew were previously rescued on 26 June after capsizing and eventually righting their boat again in bad weather near the County Down coast of Northern Ireland. During that weekend, all three crews taking part in the challenge had to be rescued near the coastlines of Northern Ireland and Wales in separate incidents. The boats were taking … [Read more...] about GB Row Challenge: Crew rescued for second time in a week

During the pandemic in 2020-21, the number of people making repeat trips fell to 1.4 million (Image: Getty) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As the NHS marks its 74th birthday today, it emerged the rate of “unplanned reattendances” has risen steadily in the past decade and passed 10 per cent last year. It comes despite a drop in overall numbers during Covid. One cause, experts say, is record pressure on England’s A&E units and long waits to be seen. Related articles F1 news LIVE: Lewis Hamilton takes action as British GP under threat Woman spends day in police cells over bin bags she put out 8 years a Dr Adrian Boyle, vice-president … [Read more...] about One in ten trips to A&E is repeated in a week, figures show

The Government has said it will publish a White Paper into gambling reform in coming weeks. The Prime Minister is set to announce restrictions on the industry as part of the review of the 2005 Gambling Act amid concerns current regulations require changes to accommodate the growth of online betting. The Times reported proposals to prohibit gambling companies from shirt sponsorship were set to be rejected in favour of reaching a voluntary agreement with Premier League clubs, while also keeping the option of legislation in reserve. A spokesperson for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport refused to comment on speculation, but added: “We are undertaking the most comprehensive review of gambling laws in 15 years to ensure they are fit for the digital age. “We will be publishing a White Paper as part of a review of gambling legislation in the coming weeks.” Recommended Over £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by … [Read more...] about Government to publish White Paper on gambling reform in coming weeks