Millions of TalkTalk customers data potentially at risk after cyberattack
TalkTalk’s chief executive has apologised to its customers after a “significant and sustained cyber attack” on its website left millions of people potentially at risk of having had their credit card...
View ArticleTop Gear films at manor
The Chinese version of popular motoring television show Top Gear paid a trip to the Vale to film some scenes last week.The team from Top Gear China, which has been running since November 2014, filmed...
View ArticleBUSINESS EYE: Ignore digital at your business’s peril
There is a relentless, powerful revolution taking place in the world of commerce.Most of us are aware of it, but too few have adjusted fully to what it means for our businesses.The ways we each consume...
View ArticleLidl recalls batch of chicken thighs with incorrect use by date
Supermarket chain Lidl is recalling its Italiamo Italian Style Chicken Thighs after a mistake with the use by date.Some of the 450g products have been incorrectly labelled with a ‘use by’ date of...
View ArticleVauxhall Zafira concerns deepen as ‘shocking’ fire call-out figures revealed
Concerns over Vauxhall Zafira cars bursting into flames have deepened after a fire brigade released “shocking” figures which suggest the problem is becoming more common.London Fire Brigade (LFB) told...
View ArticleChristmas ghost story: Frozen in Fear
Once again we’ve been inundated with entries for our Christmas ghost story competition. In the run-up to Christmas Day we’re publishing the winners and runners-up in the 15-and-under and 16-and-over...
View ArticleDrugs dad and son sent to jail
A killer driver and his father have been jailed after setting up a huge £1.3 million cannabis factory.Sam Edwards, 32, and Terry, 68, set up the ‘industrial scale’ cannabis factory on land owned by...
View ArticleWhy Santa may have to mow his lawn this Christmas (well, he would if he lived...
Forget presents and turkey, we’re all more likely than ever to be mowing our lawns this Christmas.That’s according to the Woodland Trust.The charity has been recording signs of seasonal activity in a...
View ArticleBrill news as Post Office service returns
The Post Office has agreed to re-open Brill Post Office at Brill Sports and Social Club.On January 15, the temporary service will begin, and will be run by a regular postmaster. A spokesman for The...
View ArticlePrice of diesel slashed by another 2p at major supermarket today...and others...
Fuel prices look set to drop further as one of the major supermarkets makes more cuts at the pumps today.Drivers filling up at any of Asda’s 279 fillings stations across the country will only pay...
View ArticleRAC claims petrol prices could go up if Britain leaves the EU
Two-car families in the UK could pay around £8 a month more to fill up their cars if Britain leaves the EU, the RAC has claimed.The motoring organisation calculated that a 20 per cent fall in the value...
View ArticleSupermarket withdraws cake due to allergy concerns
A supermarket has recalled batches of its Chocolate and Beetroot Cake due to allergy concerns.Asda’s Extra Special Chocolate and Beetroot Cake has been withdrawn from sale because some packs might...
View ArticleWill you be able to see the ‘Snow Moon’ tonight?
We’ve already had blood moons and blue moons in recent months but did you know that tonight will see a ‘snow’ moon grace the skies. So why is it called the snow moon? Well it’s the only full moon of...
View ArticleMars chocolate bar recall thought to include UK
A 55-country product recall from US chocolate maker Mars due to plastic found in one of its products is believed to include the UK. It was reported this morning that Roel Govers, spokesman for Mars in...
View ArticleUrgent safety recall on children’s car seat
A British retailer has taken steps to recall a model of children’s car seat due to a potential safety risk.Veelar Limited has recalled the Bebehut car seat model BAB001 due to a manufacturing error...
View ArticleAlton Towers owner to be prosecuted over Smiler crash
The owner of Alton Towers is to be prosecuted over the Smiler rollercoaster crash which seriously injured five people.Merlin Attractions Operation Ltd will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre...
View ArticleRow over consultation on Waddesdon bypass
A politician has defended the way Waddesdon Parish Council handled a consultation asking if people wanted a village bypass.Property developer Arnold White Estates had initially surveyed residents after...
View ArticlePolice pledge on child sexual exploitation
Today is National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day. And Thames Valley Police is signifying how seriously it takes the issue by making personal pledges to help tackle the crimes. Throughout the...
View ArticleBank holiday traffic set to peak on Thursday
Easter holiday traffic is expected to peak on Thursday, the AA has predicted. The motoring organisation expects more than 11 million drivers to hit the roads over the bank holiday weekend, with the...
View ArticlePubs will open longer to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
The Prime Minister has announced that pub opening hours will be extended for two days in June to mark the Queen’s 90th birthdayJune 10 and 11 are the days earmarked for extra drinking time - the...
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