BT call centre worker, 48, claims ‘sudden crackling’ sound on headset left him with ears so sensitive the sound of a Terry’s Chocolate Orange being tapped on a table leaves him in agony as he wins court appeal to sue for £30,000 Mark Storey claims he was left with tinnitus after hearing a high-pitched noise […]
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Court hears new version of Chris Dawson’s alleged meeting with hitman days before wife vanished
The murder trial for Christopher Dawson has heard another variation to events where the teacher and former rugby league player allegedly sought a hitman to kill his wife Lynette in the early 1980s. Giving evidence in the NSW Supreme Court on Tuesday, Toni Melrose-Mikeska said Dawson’s second wife, known only as JC, confided in her […]
Martin Scorsese mourns Ray Liotta: 'Wish I'd had the chance to see him just once more'
Director Martin Scorsese is mourning the death of his former “Goodfellas” actor Ray Liotta. Liotta, who became a gangster-movie icon in “Goodfellas” and brought an old-time baseball legend back to life in “Field of Dreams,” died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while filming the upcoming movie “Dangerous Waters” in late May. He was […]
We do not want you here or there. We do not want you anywhere! Perth homeless centre rejection casts cloud over sector
Homelessness Minister John Carey would support a not-for-profit to challenge a City of Perth decision to stop its Northbridge drop-in centre moving just 200 metres, he says. The council’s move to stop Ruah Community Services’ centre relocating from its current home to around the corner has raised questions about where CBD planning rules allow homelessness […]
US Mint releases new quarter honoring Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to lead Cherokee Nation
The next quarter honoring trailblazing American women was released Monday, paying tribute to the first ever woman elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and first woman to lead a major Native American nation in the U.S. The Wilma Mankiller quarter will begin making its way into circulation, U.S. Mint announced, as the Native American […]
NHS drops the word 'women' from internet guidance on female cancers
NHS drops the word ‘women’ from internet guidance on ovarian, womb and cervical cancers in bid to be inclusive – but is warned the move risks harming patients Women is dropped by NHS to refer to cancers that only affect female population Cervical, womb and ovarian online health advice no longer mentions women To see […]
Man hurls lavish watch over fence after robbers chase him in LA suburb
Moment quick-thinking victim throws his expensive watch over fence when gang of robbers leap out of car and chase him in LA suburb The unidentified victim was standing on a street when he observed a grey car pulling up and stopping in front of him He ran away from the vehicle after he saw two […]
Queen 'banned Sussexes from having photo of moment she met Lilibet'
Queen ‘banned Harry and Meghan from having a photographer capture the moment she met her great-granddaughter Lilibet’ The Queen ‘banned Sussexes from having photo of Monarch meeting Lilibet’ It is believed the 96-year-old met Harry and Meghan’s daughter on Thursday The couple was reportedly denied having a private photographer there The Queen reportedly banned Harry […]
Cancer is twice as likely to return if you are poor, study shows
Cancer is twice as likely to return if you are poor, study shows… sparking fears the cost of living crisis will hinder patients’ chances of survival Cancer returned for a third of those earning less than £19,000, two years later Dr said: ‘cost of living crisis will have an immediate impact on cancer patients’ Sajid […]
Serial agitators who try to unseat Boris Johnson will face the axe
Boris Johnson’s fightback starts now: Serial agitators who still try to unseat him will face the axe, and rattled Prime Minister plans imminent reshuffle and tax-cut pledge after bruising no-confidence vote Rebels who refuse to follow the Prime Minister’s leadership could be kicked out It is hinted that Boris Johnson may announce new tax cuts […]