News bulletin 2022/01/16 09:43

Oxford Mail
New community fund launched by Great Western Railway for areas of "social need"
A BRITISH train operating company has launched a new community fund to provide grants to areas of social need.
a day ago
Reuters
Russian soldier in Ukraine war crimes trial says he did not want to kill
A 21-year-old Russian soldier told a court on Friday he had not wanted to kill an unarmed civilian and that he sincerely repented, as he delivered his final words at the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's Feb. 24 invasion. Vadim Shishimarin, a tank commander, has pleaded guilty to killing Oleksandr Shelipov, a 62-year-old civilian, in the northeast Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on Feb. 28. Shishimarin is accused of firing several shots with an assault rifle at a civilian's head from a car after being ordered to do so.
20 hours ago
The Telegraph
Rebekah Vardy blames Wayne Rooney’s ‘Mrs Manager’ in new Wagatha Christie evidence
Rebekah Vardy blamed Wayne Rooney’s “Mrs Manager” for claims about her role in the Euro 2016 tournament, a string of newly released messages from the Wagatha Christie libel trial have revealed.
12 hours ago
The Guardian
Night Sky review – Sissy Spacek and JK Simmons need their own eight-hour show
Never mind this sci-fi mystery’s plot about a portal to another planet – the scenes where the Hollywood legends play a devoted, ageing couple are so special you resent it when they’re off screen
a day ago
The Telegraph
Turn on your anti-theft car tracker or risk losing insurance payout, vehicle owners warned
Car owners have been warned to turn on their anti-theft trackers or risk missing out on insurance payouts if their vehicle is stolen.
15 hours ago
The Guardian
Space to grow: wilderness therapy could help abuse survivors
University of Essex pilot study suggests being outdoors can help self-esteem and wellbeing
17 hours ago
The Guardian
Curse of the lottery? What happened next to four winners
Cautionary tales as a Gloucester couple celebrate their record-breaking £184m win
2 days ago
Reuters
Spain's former King Juan Carlos to arrive in Spain after two-year exile
MADRID (Reuters) -Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is due to land in Spain on Thursday for his first visit since he departed to Abu Dhabi in 2020 under a cloud of financial scandals that shook the Royal House. The former monarch is expected in the city of Vigo on Spain's northwest coast on Thursday evening and will then go to Sanxenxo, a nearby resort, to participate in a sailing regatta, Pedro Campos, a long-time friend, told state broadcaster TVE. Juan Carlos will stay at Campos's house during the visit.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
F1: Upgraded Ferraris take the fight to Red Bull to dominate Spanish Grand Prix practice
Charles Leclerc dominated the opening two practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday to suggest Ferrari’s new upgrades will help take the title fight to Red Bull. Leclerc topped the timesheets for the opening hour-long session followed just hundredths of a second behind by teammate Carlos Sainz.
14 hours ago
Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire boxing brothers part of GB squad at European Boxing Championships
Two boxing brothers from Pembrokeshire have been named among those representing Great Britain at the EUBC European Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia which get underway this Sunday, May 22.
2 days ago
News and Star
Major rail company cancels vital services calling at Cumbria
Services provided by a major rail journey provider are cancelled today.
21 hours ago
Euronews
MEPs demand sanctions on Schröder over his ties with Russian firms
Gerhard Schröder still holds positions at Rosneft, Russia's leading oil company, and Nord Stream AG.
2 days ago
Glasgow Times
Hocus Pocus in concert is coming to Glasgow- How to buy tickets
The iconic Disney film is coming to life in concert this Halloween.
a day ago
The Independent
Dolphins seen using coral to treat skin problems
Dolphins seen using coral to treat skin problems
2 days ago
News and Star
New camping coaches to be unveiled at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
RAVENGLASS and Eskdale Railway will officially unveil the two new camping coaches at a special launch ceremony on Monday 23 May, hosted by British Railway Historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn.
2 hours ago
Evening Standard
Twitter users told to be wary of scam messages about verified accounts
Some verified users on Twitter have reported receiving a direct message claiming to be from the platform, asking for personal information.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Russia considers allowing over-40s to join army as invasion stalls
Ukrainian officials have claimed Russia has lost 28,000 troops since the beginning of the invasion
18 hours ago
News Shopper
Royal Mail issues delivery price hike warning to Brits - prices for 2022
Yesterday it was announced that inflation has risen to 9% in April, with it rising at the fastest rate in 40 years.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Widow of man killed in Libya accuses South Africa of ‘silence’ in hunt for his body
Widow of man killed in Libya accuses South Africa of ‘silence’ in hunt for his body. The South African government sent Anton Hammerl’s passport to his widow in 2016 but has refused to say how it came to have it
2 days ago
The Independent
Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship
The Prime Minister’s father, a former MEP, said he is ‘absolutely delighted’ to have acquired the nationality.
13 hours ago

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