Disused mine bill welcomed by South Wales MS

Disused mine bill welcomed by South Wales MS

The MS for Islwyn has welcomed news of the introduction of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill, which is hoped will address the safety of coalfield communities across South Wales. Rhianon Passmore MS said: “This is legislation which directly addresses the safety of our coalfield communities in the South Wales Valleys. “These are … Read more

Linda is given ultimatum over her drinking

Linda is given ultimatum over her drinking

Reuters After Assad’s ouster, Syrian rebel leader tightens his grip on the state DAMASCUS/BEIRUT (Reuters) -Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Islamist group is stamping its authority on Syria’s state with the same lightning speed that it seized the country, deploying police, installing an interim government and meeting foreign envoys – raising concerns over how inclusive Damascus’ … Read more

Chepstow is ‘wild west’ when it comes to parking

Chepstow is ‘wild west’ when it comes to parking

The illegal parking problems are not only in Chepstow High Street but also in all other close proximity town centre roads. Firstly, the problems are not specifically due to drivers wishing to avoid parking fees. The real problem is cars/vans/lorries etc stopping to collect a Greggs sandwich and coffee or to a lesser degree popping into … Read more

Florida woman faces charges after telling health insurance company ‘Delay, Deny, Depose’ after denied claims

Florida woman faces charges after telling health insurance company ‘Delay, Deny, Depose’ after denied claims

A 42-year-old Florida woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening a health insurance worker over the phone by using the same words that were found on the bullets used to fatally shoot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week. “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next.” Briana Boston of Lakeland allegedly told a BlueCross BlueShield employee … Read more

Several injured after Christmas fairground ride ‘collapses’

Several injured after Christmas fairground ride ‘collapses’

People have been injured after a Christmas fairground ride ‘collapsed’ in Birmingham city centre. An area around the Star Flyer ride in Centenary Square has been sealed off by police on Thursday evening. Pictures shared online appear to show seats of the ride tangled together. The attraction is described as “55m high” with a “bird’s-eye … Read more

Orlando doc loses his medical license after 38-year-old patient dies from botched Brazilian butt lift

Orlando doc loses his medical license after 38-year-old patient dies from botched Brazilian butt lift

A doctor in Orlando has had his medical license revoked after he allegedly botched a “Brazilian butt lift” operation that ended with a patient’s death. Christopher A R Walker, practicing at Beja Body Med Spa in Florida, operated on a 38-year-old woman in January 2021, according to a complaint against the doctor. The operation required … Read more

Ian Hislop left with head injuries after being hit by electric bike

Ian Hislop left with head injuries after being hit by electric bike

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop was hit by an electric bike while crossing the road on Wednesday, leaving him needing medical treatment. The 64-year-old was seen sporting a white bandage after the collision at an event in London on Wednesday evening after the collision. A spokesperson for the magazine said he had been hit “by … Read more