Number of complaints against taxi drivers reaches record levels – The Irish Times

Thousands of jobs at Poundland may be at risk as the struggling brand, which operates 850 stores and employs over 16,000 staff, considers a rescue deal that could involve closing hundreds of locations. Its parent company, Pepco, is exploring strategic options to separate Poundland from the group, focusing on its more profitable Pepco brand, with potential bids from entities like Gordon Brothers and Modella Capital. The challenging UK retail environment has led to a significant...

Summary Police suspect arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer, with a second man arrested at Luton Airport for conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. This follows small fires at Starmer's home in Kentish Town and a previous residence in Islington, as well as a car he sold being set ablaze. Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old, has been charged with three counts of arson, and Starmer has condemned the incidents as...

Greece has filed a lawsuit against Adidas following a drone light show that promoted the brand using the Acropolis as a backdrop, which the Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni, deemed a violation of archaeological protection laws. The display featured illuminated drones forming the Adidas logo and a sports shoe, prompting concerns over the commercial use of the historic site without proper approval from the Culture Ministry. While Adidas claims all required permits were obtained, the incident...

At least one person is believed to have died after an explosion damaged a fertility clinic in California. The incident occurred at the American Reproductive Centers clinic in Palm Springs, prompting police, firefighters, and federal investigators to assess what is suspected to be a car explosion involving a bomb. While the building sustained extensive damage, all staff were reported safe, and the IVF lab and embryos remained unharmed; however, witnesses described feeling a massive explosion...

A learner driver, Khizer Ali, 24, was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for causing the death of Valerie Ayres, 65, and serious injuries to her husband, David, 70, in a head-on collision in Redditch on April 23 last year. Ali, who only held a provisional license and lacked insurance, was speeding at 59mph in a 40mph zone when the crash occurred, after a reckless drive that included near misses and disregard for traffic...

The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) has proposed lowering speed limits to 10mph in towns and cities, particularly around schools and hospitals, to reduce road deaths and injuries. They argue that this aligns with their goal of 'vision zero,' aiming for no fatalities or serious injuries on roads, and is backed by evidence on human vulnerability in crashes. Critics, including Hugh Bladon from the Alliance of British Drivers, dismissed the recommendation as 'laughable,' asserting that it...