BBC ‘terrifies’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine

The BBC has been accused of ‘terrifying’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine if they do not pay the £157.50-a-year cost. Social media users complained online after receiving the letters, which are emblazoned with red capital letters and informed recipients they could face prosecution. The letter reads: ‘Our … Read more

Stalker terrifies ex-girlfriend by living in her garden shed for five days without knowing

A woman who was subjected to a terrifying campaign of stalking which saw her obsessive ex live in her garden shed for five days without her knowing has spoken of her horrendous ordeal. Laura Vance, 37, from Darlington, County Durham, had moved house in a desperate bid to escape Richard Bradford who had already been … Read more

Johannesburg mum terrifies son by dressing as Pennywise the clown from IT and hiding in wheelie bin

Taking IT too far? Mother dresses as Pennywise and hides in a wheelie bin to terrify her clown-phobic son after he refuses to make her a morning coffee Hester Greeff, 41, horrified her son Ruan Becker in Johannesburg, South Africa She dressed as the character from Steven King’s novel and the 2017 film IT Ruan, … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Trump’s flight ban announcement terrifies the markets

Since arriving in office in January 2017, Donald Trump often has cited the upward trajectory as a measure of his economic achievements.  As the 2020 presidential election looms, he may feel a little concerned. His ‘America First’ handling of the Covid-19 crisis is terrifying commerce and financial markets. While there may be good public health … Read more