Railcards increase in price for first time in more than a decade

Christina Haynes, the ex-girlfriend of multimillionaire Mark Austin, lost her court battle over the £18m family house after a judge ruled that the promise made during a lunch on a mountain was merely an "elaborate performance" to appease her. Despite being in a relationship for 18 years and having two children together, they never married, leading to her claim for half the house value being denied by the court. Mr. Austin, 71, agreed to pay...

"Cursi" is a Spanish adjective used to describe something or someone as kitsch, corny, or cheesy, with a negative connotation. Originating in the early 19th century, the word may come from the exaggerated fashion style of the Sicur sisters in Cádiz or from the calligraphy style of cursive. Similar to words like hortera or cutre, cursi denotes something mawkishly tacky, such as a room fully decorated in pink or over-the-top romantic gestures, reflecting pretentiousness or...

In Bradford, a housefire resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her three children. Sharaz Ali has now been charged with four counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, joining Mohammed Shabir and Calum Sunderland in facing trial for the murders. The victims' father, Jonathan, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Bryonie, Denisty, Oscar, and Aubree, praising Bryonie as a beautiful woman and loving mother. Full Article

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a one-month truce between Moscow and Kyiv that excludes ground combat, focusing on air, sea, and energy infrastructure fighting. Macron stated that European troops will not be deployed to Ukraine in the near future, with a potential deployment contingent on peace negotiations. Macron also emphasized the need for increased defense spending and innovative financing, as well as strategic ambiguity regarding the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine. Full...

The family of 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett, who was fatally attacked by an XL bully-type dog in Bristol, expressed their heartbreak. The pet was seized and euthanised by police, who are working to determine its breed. Morgan's stepfather and sister shared heartfelt tributes, describing her as a "loveable rogue" with a "cheeky smile" and a special place in their hearts. Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer has taken control of Ukraine peace talks from Donald Trump, stating that Europe must lead the effort to defend Ukraine from further Russian aggression. A coalition of European leaders, including the UK and France, has formed a plan for peace to present to Mr. Trump, with the UK also announcing a £1.6bn finance deal to support Ukraine's war efforts. The prime minister emphasized the need for urgent action and unity in the...