Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire
The blaze was caused by an e-bike battery charging in the flat’s hallway, say firefighters. Source link
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Slow-moving tractors disrupt traffic in Belfast
Drivers are being told to allow extra time for journeys due to a convoy over soaring energy prices. Source link
Ian Huntley died from prison attack head injury, inquest hears
An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison. Source link
Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
One witness told IHA News: “He was a kid, about 17-18 years old. Suddenly, he walked through the front door (of the school yard). As soon as he entered, he pulled out a gun. It was a long, stocky one, like one of those pump-action shotguns with rims.” Source link
Rochdale garage owner’s ‘shock’ as car rolls down hill into road
A garage owner has described the “shocking” moment his CCTV captured a car rolling down a hill and on to a main road – missing oncoming traffic by seconds – saying it was “a miracle” it avoided passing traffic. Mohammed Yousaf, 58, owner of Auto Shop car garage in Rochdale, was alerted by passers-by to…
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate
Other recipients include Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch and BBC journalist Sarah Smith. Source link
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
The updated scheme will enable customers to be rewarded for running appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, and charging electric vehicles, when more green energy is being generated and demand is low, such as on weekends or Bank Holidays. Source link
‘Couch potato’ racing dog finds home in Guernsey
Cody Lewis, Buster’s new owner, believes “fate” brought the ex-racer to her home as the dog had the same name as her childhood pet greyhound and was only made available for adoption a day before the family travelled to the UK to meet dogs they could adopt. Source link
Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
The first trial – which saw members of Maradona’s medical team accused of poor care – collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court. Source link
Efforts made to increase number of women in construction sector
Noting how many sites still fail to meet women’s needs, Madden says change is needed such as introducing PPE which is more appropriately-sized for women, having onsite toilets for women, and the need to talk more openly about pregnancy, menstrual health and menopause. Source link