NMA: Section 40 Would Cost Press Industry £100 Million a Year
The introduction of a draconian law designed to force local and national newspapers into a system of statutory press regulation could cost the industry £100 million a year just for telling the truth,...
View ArticleBritain’s most expensive train fare revealed
A train journey spanning barely half the country has been revealed as the country’s most expensive standard class ticket available to passengers. The anytime return between the Isle of Wight and...
View ArticleMajority support raising tax to support struggling NHS
The NHS dominated headlines this week after the Red Cross declared it a “humanitarian crisis” but latest research from YouGov suggests the public are willing to pay a little extra to support the...
View ArticleLaptop battery packs recalled over fire hazard fears
Computer manufacturer Toshiba has recalled a range of laptop battery packs over fears that the units could overheat and potentially catch fire.The packs, manufactured by Panasonic, were supplied with...
View ArticleUniversity students urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia
Public Health England (PHE) are urging all new university students to get vaccinated against deadly meningococcal disease.The appeal comes after the latest PHE figures showed that less than a third...
View ArticleObesity in dogs sparks epidemic of canine arthritis
Britain’s pet dogs are suffering an epidemic of arthritis and obesity among canines could be to blame, experts have warned. New figures show the number of treatments for arthritis in dogs - which can...
View ArticleFrom fiction to fact: the cybercrime threats of the future
Cybercrime was big business for fraudsters in 2016Cybercriminals racking up an estimated £1 billion in damages to companies across the UK. But more than the ever increasing financial and reputational...
View ArticleREVEALED: Which workers are most likely to drink or drug-drive
New analysis has revealed jobs in construction dominate the list of occupations most likely to have a conviction for drink and drug-driving.MoneySuperMarket, who have based their findings on the 9.8...
View Article‘Hidden sugar in everyday foods could be causing us to die younger’
The “hidden sugar” in our diets could be causing us to die younger, according to scientists. A high-sugar diet reprograms the activity of a gene called FOXO, which plays an important role in longevity...
View ArticlePilot dies after plane Crash at Aston Rowant
The pilot of a light aircraft has died in a plane crash on the Buckinghamshire and Oxford border.The aircraft left Turweston Aerodrome in north Buckinghamshire but then crashed at Aston Rowant Nature...
View ArticleResidents swift actions praised after Thame dishwasher fire
Firefighters have praised the swift actions of residents after a blaze which started in a kitchen in Thame.Crews were called to an address in Ormond Road at 8.50pm on Wednesday January 11, where smoke...
View ArticleBritish mothers drinking during pregnancy put us in worst five nations for...
Britain is among the top five countries worldwide for mothers drinking during pregnancy, according to new research. The findings should cause concern, as the researchers have warned of the huge impact...
View ArticleIn 2022 we’ll be able to watch an 1,800-year old star collision
A star created 1,800 years ago after the collision of two distant suns is set to appear in the night sky for the first time – as the light from the crash finally reaches the Earth. Scientists predict...
View ArticleMums sick of kids’ illnesses - 18 times a year
The average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring, a study has found. An endless cycle of sore throats, runny noses,...
View Article35% of British workers admit to having got away with a nap at work
Take a look around your office. If a new study is to be believed, 35 per cent of your colleagues have taken a nap on the job and got away with it. And only 12 per cent say they have had been...
View ArticleNaked female cleaners wanted to clean houses in Thame totally nude for £45 an...
Naked female cleaners are being sought to clean houses for £45 an hour - on condition they do it in the nude. The requirements are laid out in a job ad from a naturist cleaning firm that wants people...
View ArticleDisney toys recalled over safety concerns
A popular Disney toy set has been recalled by its manufacturer over safety concerns.The Bolt and Mitten soft toy set has been found to contain chemical substances which exceed regulatory limits.It is...
View ArticleWATCH: From twerking builders to Scottish football fans: 10 most...
The Advertising Standards Authority has released the 10 most complained-about adverts from last year.The list includes MoneySuperMarket’s dance-off, Paddy Power’s Euro 2016 advert featuring Scottish...
View ArticleOxfordshire’s largest careers event comes to Thame
The largest careers event in the county is coming to Lord Williams’s School in Thame on Tuesday January 31.Future Fest gives young people the opportunity to talk to experts about all aspects of careers...
View ArticleTributes to former Thame mayor, councillor and teacher Mike Le Mesurier
Tributes have been paid to former Thame mayor Mike Le Mesurier, who died earlier this month at the age of 90.Mr Le Mesurier served as a town councillor for many years and during his time in office, he...
View Article