Brazen thugs armed with baseball bats ‘steal’ car’s catalytic converter in the middle of the day

Brazen thugs armed with baseball bats allegedly stole a car’s catalytic convertor while it was parked in its owner’s driveway in a broad daylight theft. The gang of car thieves targeted a Toyota Corolla Hybrid in Harrow, north-west London, at around 9.50pm on July 1. Shocking doorbell footage caught the moment the robbers, who were … Read more

Boris says national security adviser to probe sale of Welsh microchip maker to Chinese-owned firm

Boris Johnson U-turns to confirm national security adviser WILL probe sale of UK microchip maker Newport Wafer Fab to Chinese firm Nexperia – but urges nation not to succumb to ‘anti-China spirit’ saying it would be ‘economically foolhardy’ The PM confirmed Sir Stephen Lovegrove will examine the £63million deal  Netherlands-based Nexperia owned by Chinese electronics … Read more

Ex-Yankees player Bronson Sardinha is arrested ‘for July 4 DUI’

Ex-Yankees player Bronson Sardinha is arrested ‘for July 4 DUI’ – after at least 15 prior arrests or citations for drunk driving, traffic violations and harassment since 2011 Retired baseball player Bronson Sardinha was arrested in Hawaii on suspicion of drunk driving over Fourth of July. He’s since posted bail and has been released In 2015, … Read more

Loganair flight from Inverness to Birmingham declares an emergency mid-air

Loganair flight from Inverness to Birmingham declares an emergency mid-air and is forced to divert to Edinburgh Flight LM582 transmitted code 7700 to air traffic control while over Scotland This informs them of general emergency onboard, such as an issue with aircraft Flight turned around near Peebles and diverted to Edinburgh Airport today No further … Read more

Chelsea star Callum Hudson Odoi who was caught doing 90mph in 50mph zone avoids driving ban

Chelsea star Callum Hudson Odoi who was caught doing 90mph in 50mph zone avoids driving ban after telling court he was late for training and under ‘considerable pressure from work’ By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 13:17 BST, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 13:18 BST, 7 July 2021 Premier League star Callum Hudson-Odoi has avoided … Read more

Tokyo Olympics: Australian flagbearers named as Cate Campbell and Patty Mills

Basketball star Patty Mills becomes first Indigenous Australian flagbearer as he is chosen alongside swimmer Cate Campbell in starring role at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony By Australian Associated Press Published: 10:31 BST, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 10:32 BST, 7 July 2021 Swimmer Cate Campbell and basketballer Patty Mills will be Australia’s flagbearers at the … Read more

Telstra customers to be refunded $25million after internet plans did not deliver speeds promised

Telstra customers to receive $25million refund after internet plans did not deliver speeds promised Telstra to refund more than $25million for under-performing internet speeds Almost 50,000 customers weren’t notified maximum speeds were not achieved  Customers had been entitled to change plan or exit the contract free of charge  Telstra will face fine of $10million if customers … Read more

Parking war breaks out in upmarket Sydney suburb as locals leave each other passive aggressive notes

Wild parking war breaks out in an upmarket Sydney suburb as locals leave each other passive aggressive notes stuck to a lamppost Residents on Addison Street, Balmain pinned snippy notes to each other on post The street is very narrow and  neighbours frequently park half on the pavement The exchanges mused members of a Balmain … Read more