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Nationwide bosses vow not to abandon towns and pledge to keep at least one branch open in each area Nationwide had pledged to keep at least one branch open in towns until May It has extended this commitment until January 2023 as a result of the pandemic Nationwide’s promise will be a relief for many … Read more
Coronavirus, riots… now tornadoes for New York City: Twister warning as 75mph hurricane-strength gusts batter the tri-state area and leave debris strewn across NYC Tornado warnings were issued for six counties in and around New York City on Sunday night with winds of 60mph forecast to whip through the area In Greenwich, Connecticut hurricane-strength gusts … Read more
Real-life Yogi Bear! Black bear casually strolls up and steals a picnic cooler from seating area in a Tennessee park Bear stole cooler near Roaring Fork stream, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Footage of the young animal stealing the container was uploaded on October 22 It pushes the box to a nearby tree using its front … Read more
Facebook is going hyperlocal with a new feature that appears to be a copycat of the popular community-based social networking app Nextdoor. Called Neighborhoods, it’s currently being tested in Calgary, Canada, with no word on when or if it would launch widely. Users turn on their location to see posts, groups, and marketplace items from individuals … Read more
New organ discovered in the human throat that lubricates an area behind the nose is found accidentally by researchers studying prostate cancer The tubarial salivary glands are located in the back of the nose About 1.5 inches long, the two glands help keep the area well-lubricated The discovery was accidental, as researchers were looking for … Read more
New organ discovered in the human throat that lubricates an area behind the nose is found accidentally by researchers studying prostate cancer The tubarial salivary glands are located in the back of the nose About 1.5 inches long, the two glands help keep the area well-lubricated The discovery was accidental, as researchers were looking for … Read more
Living in a noisy area raises risk of developing Alzheimer’s, new research suggests Scientists found a sound-level rise of just 10 decibels increased the risk by 30% The noise increase also led to 36% higher odds of mild cognitive impairment Experts looked at risk factors including noise from roads, railways, aircraft, industry and construction work … Read more
Solicitor Marie Sampson (pictured) has taken a local village trust to court after claiming that youths using a neighbouring play area have taught her young child swear words Neighbours have slammed a lawyer’s ‘ridiculous’ bid to sue their local village trust to court over claims that youths using a neighbouring play area have taught her young child … Read more
Solicitor Marie Sampson (pictured) has taken a local village charity to court after claiming that youths using a neighbouring play area have taught her young child swear words A lawyer has taken a local village charity to court after claiming that youths using a neighbouring play area have taught her young child swear words. Solicitor … Read more
Motorists in the east of London face the highest premiums in the UK for their car insurance while those in the Isles of Scilly have the lowest, research has revealed. Residents of Newham pay to most for car cover, according to data from Compare the Market, with drivers in the east London borough forking out … Read more