Letter written on board the Titanic before it sank sells for record £300,000

The London Marathon, established in 1981 by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley, features a flat course along the River Thames, beginning in Blackheath and concluding at the Mall. The event attracts a diverse array of participants, with many runners donning costumes, enhancing the festive atmosphere on a warm April day in the capital. This combination of professional competition and community spirit highlights the marathon's significance in London's sporting calendar. Full Article

An investigation reveals that half of local authorities in England are being charged excessively by landlords and hotel owners for temporary housing, often paying double the local market rent. Councils are spending 60% more for accommodations like bed and breakfasts and hostels compared to similar-sized private market rentals, highlighting the severity of England’s hidden homelessness crisis. The situation is further illustrated by the experience of residents in cramped conditions, with one describing a Birmingham homeless...

In rural Vermont, the mysterious disappearances of individuals since the 1870s have puzzled many, particularly in the Bennington area, which author Joseph Citro dubbed the "Bennington Triangle," likening it to the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Between 1945 and 1950, five people vanished, including Paula Jean Welden, an 18-year-old college student, and Middie Rivers, a seasoned hunter, with their last known locations around Glastenbury Mountain. Theories surrounding these cases range from supernatural explanations to the unexplained, leaving...

The village of Burton Green, Warwickshire, is suffering due to HS2 construction, which has split the community in half as a 700m tunnel nears 70% completion. Residents like Karen Blake report distress from continuous noise, vibrations, and dust, leading many to move away and causing concerns about plummeting property values. Locals lament the loss of their natural environment and express frustration over the project's perceived lack of benefit, with some describing it as a disgraceful...

A tragic accident on April 20 resulted in the death of 14-year-old Ryan Liam Morgan when a van driven by his father, 31-year-old Daniel Burba, crashed into a tree on the M6. Burba, who was seriously injured but has since been discharged from the hospital, faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving, as well as driving unlicensed and uninsured. Ryan's family shared heartfelt tributes, expressing their deep sorrow and love for him, while Lancashire...

Later this week, southern England could reach temperatures of 27C (81F), the highest for April since 2018. As high pressure builds, warm and sunny conditions are expected across most of the UK. However, concerns about potential wildfires are rising due to a lack of rainfall. Full Article