Cops start seizing imported Tesla Cybertrucks that are banned in the UK because they are not road legal

South Western Railway (SWR) has become the first train operator to be nationalised under the UK government's Great British Railways initiative, aiming for improved services by 2027. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized benefits like punctuality, cleaner trains, and better passenger experiences, though no promises were made regarding ticket price reductions. The re-nationalisation marks a shift back to public ownership after 30 years of privatization, with several operators set to follow, ensuring rigorous performance standards are...

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking contact lens that allows wearers to perceive infrared light, enabling them to "see" in the dark, even with their eyes closed. Made from a material similar to regular contacts and embedded with tiny nanoparticles, these lenses detect near-infrared light without the need for batteries. Although they provide a blurry image, they could enhance nighttime visibility and have potential applications in various fields, including healthcare and aiding colorblind individuals, with an...

Sainsbury’s has apologized to Jasmine Tripp-Edwards after she discovered a clothing label inside a sealed pot of mascarpone cheese while preparing tiramisu. Shocked by the contamination, she reported the incident to Sainsbury’s, where staff were surprised and offered her a replacement. Although Jasmine has no plans to stop shopping at Sainsbury’s, she raised concerns about potential contamination in the entire batch and questioned the safety standards in the production process. Full Article

Imogen Nunn, a 25-year-old deaf woman, tragically took her own life on New Year’s Day 2023 after struggling with mental health issues since age 13. Despite informing a nurse about her intentions and purchasing lethal chemicals online, mental health services failed to implement adequate safeguarding measures and did not conduct a necessary face-to-face risk assessment. An inquest revealed systemic challenges in providing mental health support for deaf patients, including a shortage of British Sign Language...

Two men were arrested in Costa Rica after leading police on a chase while transporting a car filled with drugs and five illegally smuggled capybaras. The animals, two adults and three babies, were found in a cage alongside 60 doses of crack cocaine, cannabis, and weapons. With capybaras gaining popularity on social media, their illegal trade poses a risk to the ecosystem, as they are not native to the region; this incident marks the first...

A police officer is in critical condition following a suspected deliberate road traffic incident in Stoke Poges on May 22. Two men, aged 28 and 38 from Slough, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, while a third man, 43, was arrested for assisting an offender. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:20 PM on the B416 Bells Hill, has prompted appeals for information from the public,...