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The Guardian

English are walking record distances but car is still most popular form of transport

English are walking record distances but car is still most popular form of transport
Department for Transport’s travel survey also found the Covid-era shift to cycling continued to fizzle awayPeople in England are walking record distances, official figures show – but charities have said more needs to be done to get individuals on their feet.According to government data, the average walking journey increased in length last year, even as most other forms of day-to-day travel continued to lag behind pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/28/english-are-walking-record-distances-but-car-is-still-most-popular-form-of-transport Author : Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent Publish date : 2024-08-28 15:36:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

Victoria Beckham’s fashion label doubles its revenue after Kendall Jenner, Queen Letizia, Phoebe Dynevor and Amanda Holden were spotted wearing her £890 dress

Victoria Beckham's fashion label doubles its revenue after Kendall Jenner, Queen Letizia, Phoebe Dynevor and Amanda Holden were spotted wearing her £890 dress
The Mail can reveal it has been the fashionista's secret to doubling the revenues of her once troubled label, posting today an impressive 52 per cent rise in her sales. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13788287/Victoria-Beckham-Queen-Letizia-Pheobe-Dynevor.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2024-08-28 15:57:13 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

Police wrestle alligator on doorstep – how to fight one off if you face same problem

Fulshear Police Department released body camera footage of Lt. Bill Henry arriving at a house and escorting an alligator off the premises manually. Some viewers say he should get a raise Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/us-news/police-wrestle-alligator-doorstep--33551730 Author : [email protected] (Joe Faretra) Publish date : 2024-08-28 14:24:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Cosy one-bed cottage could be yours for £1 – but all is not what it seems

Cosy one-bed cottage could be yours for £1 - but all is not what it seems
Would-by homebuyers looking for a project to get their teeth into may be interested in a one-bedroom cottage available at auction with a reserve price of £1 in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cosy-one-bed-cottage-could-33555293 Author : [email protected] (Antony Clements-Thrower) Publish date : 2024-08-28 15:08:56 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

This bird came back from extinction – now scientists in a glider are teaching it to migrate

This bird came back from extinction - now scientists in a glider are teaching it to migrate
Extinct in central Europe for 300 years, 36 northern bald ibis are following an ultralight aircraft on their long-forgotten migration route from Austria to SpainThe northern bald ibis was extinct in central Europe for 300 years. Now, it has returned – and scientist “foster parents” aboard a tiny plane are teaching the birds to fly their long-forgotten migration routes.Thirty-six of these endangered birds are now following an ultralight aircraft 1,740 miles (2,800km ) from Austria to Spain, on a trip that could take up to 50 days to complete. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/28/northern-bald-ibis-bird-back-from-extinction-now-scientists-in-a-glider-are-teaching-it-to-migrate-aoe Author : Phoebe Weston Publish
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Daily Mail

Donald Trump makes extraordinary claim over his golf ability – after Bryson DeChambeau says he ENVIES the president’s skills on the course

Donald Trump makes extraordinary claim over his golf ability - after Bryson DeChambeau says he ENVIES the president's skills on the course
Speaking to PGA Memes, Trump boasted about winning a club championship against younger players. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-13788423/donald-trump-blasted-golf-claim-championship.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2024-08-28 15:06:28 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

Wetherspoon punter wants kids banned after accidentally booting ‘wayward child’

A pubgoer has called for ban for some people in pubs after seeing a picture of a family day out at Wetherspoons, sparking a detailed yet polite debate about what's ok and what isn't Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/wetherspoon-punter-wants-kids-banned-33552898 Author : [email protected] (Harry Thompson) Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:07:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Optical illusion ‘can tell if you’re logical or creative person’ based on which way horse spins

Optical illusion 'can tell if you're logical or creative person' based on which way horse spins
A new optical illusion claims to reveal whether you're a more logical or creative person depending on what direction you see the horse moving – and it explains your personality based on the results Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/optical-illusion-can-tell-youre-33553265 Author : [email protected] (Paige Freshwater) Publish date : 2024-08-28 14:09:09 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Two pilots survive light aircraft crash on busy road in Gloucestershire

Two pilots survive light aircraft crash on busy road in Gloucestershire
Both men escape without serious injury after aircraft crash-lands on A-road near Cotswold Gliding ClubTwo pilots of a light aircraft escaped without serious injury despite crash-landing on to a busy A-road in Gloucestershire.After landing, the plane appeared to have skidded through a hedge and ended up on the westbound stretch of the A419 between Cirencester and Stroud. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/28/two-pilots-survive-light-aircraft-crash-on-busy-road-in-gloucestershire Author : Matthew Weaver Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:44:32 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

Oasis break their silence over Glastonbury 2025 headliner rumours – sending their fans into overdrive

Oasis break their silence over Glastonbury 2025 headliner rumours - sending their fans into overdrive
Speculation was rife Liam and Noel Gallagher would be returning to Worthy Farm in 2025 ahead of their comeback tour. But in a statement they ruled out appearing at Glastonbury or any other festival. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13788349/oasis-glastonbury-2025-rumours.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2024-08-28 14:10:07 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

Wetherspoons fans gear up for late-night boozing as chain makes 1,000 pub promise

Bargain boozer chain J D Wetherspoon has announced it will be opening a brand new pub in the heart of the capital, inside the former station where the Eurostar once rocketed to France from Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/wetherspoons-fans-gear-up-late-33552870 Author : [email protected] (Harry Thompson) Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:13:35 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

Flights grounded and police forced to communicate by text on duty as IT outage hits Netherlands

Netherlands: Ryanair operated Boeing 737-8AS at Eindhoven Airport. Photo from 12. August 2015. Photo by: Daniel Kalker/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
Flights have been grounded and police officers were forced to communicate by text while on duty as a network outage at the Dutch ministry of defence caused major IT failures across the country. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/flights-grounded-and-police-forced-to-communicate-by-text-on-duty-as-it-outage-hits-netherlands-13204780 Author : Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

‘I was born without legs – it doesn’t stop me from being an amazing mum’

Hulya Marquardt, 41, from Stuttgart, Germany, was born without legs and with deformed hands — but that hasn't stopped her from living life to the fullest, including becoming a mum Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/i-born-without-legs--33553741 Author : [email protected] (Kirsty Card) Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:09:47 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Independent

Manchester United make decision after talks with Chelsea over Ben Chilwell transfer

Manchester United make decision after talks with Chelsea over Ben Chilwell transfer
United and Chelsea are engaged in transfer negotiations over a number of players including Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-transfer-news-ben-chilwell-chelsea-b2603168.html Author : Miguel Delaney Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:12:59 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Harris and Walz kick off bus tour of Georgia to build momentum in swing state – US elections live

Harris and Walz kick off bus tour of Georgia to build momentum in swing state – US elections live
Democratic nominee and running mate attempt to preserve gains made in state by Joe BidenGood morning, US politics blog readers. There are seven swing states whose voters are expected to decide the November presidential election: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, North Carolina, Arizona and Georgia. It’s that last state who will be getting special attention from Kamala Harris and Tim Walz over the next two days, as they look to preserve inroads made by Joe Biden four years ago, when he became the first Democrat to win its electoral votes since 1992. The pair is kicking off a bus tour of
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Daily Mail

Pedestrian in his 30s dies after being hit by a Tesla on Great Yarmouth seafront – as man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Pedestrian in his 30s dies after being hit by a Tesla on Great Yarmouth seafront - as man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
The man had been on South Beach Parade, Norfolk when he was struck by the Tesla and seriously injured around 9.43pm yesterday. He tragically died of his injuries. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13788185/Pedestrian-dies-hit-Tesla-Great-Yarmouth-seafront.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:20:03 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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