United Kingdom
Taxi Driver Loses Licence After Charging Manchester United Fan £35 for Five-Mile Trip
A Manchester private hire driver lost his licence after charging £35 for a short journey. Trafford Council acted after the driver illegally picked up a United fan and his son outside Old Trafford, raising public safety concerns
Chelsea Edge Benfica as Mourinho’s Stamford Bridge Return Ends in Defeat
Chelsea broke their Champions League drought with a 1-0 win over Benfica, spoiling Jose Mourinho’s Stamford Bridge return as Richard Rios’ own goal proved decisive
England All-Rounder Chris Woakes Retires After Illustrious International Career
Chris Woakes has retired from international cricket at 36 after being left out of England’s Ashes squad. A World Cup winner in 2019 and 2022, Woakes departs with a reputation as one of the game’s ultimate team players
Historic Surrey Topiary Felled in Error During Network Rail Repairs
A historic topiary honouring a 19th-century railway guard was mistakenly removed during repairs in Surrey. Network Rail apologised, pledging to restore the Chilworth Chicken Memorial and honour its historical significance for the local community
Met Office Issues Fog Warning for East Anglia as Drivers Urged Caution
Motorists in East Anglia have been warned of hazardous driving conditions as the Met Office issues a yellow fog alert, forecasting dense patches and reduced visibility that may disrupt both road traffic and flights during the Monday rush hour