Author: Nikki Gray

Telecoms giant invests in startup aiming to fly cargo along 165-mile corridor from Reading to Rugby BT has invested £5m in a startup seeking to create a drone corridor across southern and central England to carry cargo and other supplies. The telecoms group’s digital hub, Etc, is investing the money into the drone firm Altitude Angel, to support its work on Project Skyway. Continue reading… ​Telecoms giant invests in startup aiming to fly cargo along…

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Patients face calling taxis to get to A&E during ambulance workers strike The Metro says Some patients will be told to get themselves to A&E or to book a taxi as ambulance workers go on strike on Wednesday. A leaked internal memo from North West Ambulance Service says those suffering cardiac arrests and ‘immediate threats to life’ will continue to receive an emergency response. But if A&E attendance is required ‘immediate self-conveyance or taxi conveyance…

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Canada Vaughan shooting: 5 dead in ‘horrendous’ crime A gunman has opened fire at a block of flats in Toronto, Canada, killing at least five people. Police responded to reports of the shooting at the building in Vaughan, (19 miles) north of Toronto, at 19:20 on Sunday. The cops shot the suspect dead there. Another injured person has been taken to hospital. The individual is said to be in a serious condition. Authorities are investigating…

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The Independent – Ministers refuse plea from nurses for pay talks Summary of the front page The Independent says the government is being accused of having a dangerous attitude towards strikes after ministers rejected an offer to suspend Thursday’s action in return for pay talks with the health secretary. The front page features a picture of a Ukrainian fighter and a special report from behind enemy lines. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

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David Fuller abused at least 101 victims (Picture: Steve Finn/PA) A necrophiliac double murderer who abused his position at a hospital to sexually abuse female corpses has been jailed for a further four years. David Fuller, 68, is already serving a life sentence for murdering Wendy Knell, 25, and Caroline Pierce, 20, before sexually assaulting them in Tubbirdge Waes, Keny, in 1987. He was also sentenced for sexual offences against 78 dead women and girls between…

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Cristiano Ronaldo agrees £173m-per-year contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr  Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed a £172.9 million a year contract with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The deal would be record-breaking. Ronaldo, 37, had recently ended his Manchester United contract following a difficult spell at the club where he first started out in football. Things between the club and Ronaldo hit rock bottom when the footballer sat down with Piers Morgan, in an…

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Prince William and Kate to visit US for climate change prize The royal couple will show their support for finding ways to tackle climate change, at the second annual Earthshot Prize awards in Boston. Billie Eilish, Annie Lennox, Ellie Goulding and Chloe x Halle are among the performers taking part. Environmental campaigner Sir David Attenborough will also be contributing. The awards were launched by Prince William last year and the three-day trip to Boston will…

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