14 h. ago US army academy football player saves man from crashed car in ‘heroic’ move

Larry Pickett Jr and his father pulled the driver out shortly before it erupted in flames after colliding into utility polesA member of the US army academy’s college football team has been hailed as “heroic” after he and his father pulled the driver of a wrecked car out of the vehicle shortly before it erupted in flames over the Labor Day weekend, according to officials and video of the daring rescue.The video depicted Larry Pickett Jr and his father, Larry Pickett Sr, as they took a man out of the driver’s seat of the car and then carried him to safety across a four-lane highway early Sunday. Continue reading...

Sport

52 h. ago Hobby Exhibition showcase returning to Coatbridge's Mackinnon Mills

Exhibitions will include remote-controlled cars, buggies, crawlers, boats, model railways, plastic modelling and aircraft.

Politics

6 d. ago Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public spaceThe number of giant cars in England’s cities has increased tenfold in recent years, according to researchers, who warn the vehicles are taking up excessive public space and posing a threat to public safety.Analysis published by Clean Cities has found SUVs have gone from 3% to 30% of existing cars in the past two decades. In London, the number of SUVs has increased from about 80,000 in 2002 to about 800,000 in 2023. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Delta Goodrem's chilling encounter with 'dark figure' before life

The Aussie singer recalled the low point of her life just as she hit number one in charts and how she bounded back

Politics

1 week ago Hozier fans in disbelief as they learn hidden meaning behind hit song Too Sweet

Hozier fans have been left in disbelief after learning the real meaning behind his hit song Too Sweet, with the singer recalling a rather embarrassing moment during a live show

Events

1 week ago Bag a Kindle Fire tablet or iPad Mini for just £29.99 in this amazing deal

Wowcher is offering refurbished Kindle Fire tablets for only £29.99, with models including the Fire 1st Gen, 5th Gen and Fire 7. An iPad Mini is also available at the same price

Economics

2 w. ago Best dressed celebrities revealed including global pop sensations, models and Hollywood actors

The best dressed celebrities have been unveiled thanks to a new study which has revealed who has the most searched for outfits.

Culture

3 w. ago Car fire safety recall hits 28 different models including Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall

Car giant Stellantis is embroiled in a new safety recall that impacts tens of thousands of UK motors across seven different brands.

Events

3 w. ago Voices: Testing elderly drivers’ eyesight won’t make our roads much safer – but this might

If the government really wants to shake up Britain's driving laws, banning the over-70s who fail compulsory eye tests barely scratches the passenger's side, says Sean O'Grady

Transport

3 w. ago Urgent Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot 'fire risk' recall on 28 different car models

A total of 28 models across the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands could be at risk, through loosened nuts on a fuel pipe, which could result in an engine fire

Events

4 w. ago Drivers warned 1 simple item is the 'most important safety tool' to have in car

As the nights draw in, motorists are being told to make sure this one thing is at hand at all times

Events