Barclays banker killed biker when he ‘carelessly’ drove into road

A Barclays investment banker accidentally killed a motorcyclist when he ‘carelessly’ drove his Land Rover out into a road and sent the biker flying, a court heard today. Derek Shakespeare, 52, a managing director at Barclays, is accused of ‘not looking properly’ when his £55,000 4×4 accelerated from a junction and into the path of … Read more

Three family members die as car smashes into them on Cumbrian road – with driver, 47, arrested

Driver, 47, is arrested for drink-driving after three family members are run over and killed Three pedestrians die in Cumbria after a car ploughs into them at yesterday  Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and death by dangerous driving Peugeot driver was a local man and only one vehicle was involved in collision  By Mark … Read more

Remains of a Bronze Age settlement dating back 3,500 years are unearthed on the ancient Silk Road

Remains of a Bronze Age settlement dating back 3,500 years are unearthed on the ancient Silk Road by Chinese archaeologists Ruins of two large buildings and three smaller buildings were discovered Experts also excavated a large number of ceramic pieces and animal bones Traces of Bronze Age living were found under a group of 2,000-year-old … Read more

Michael B. Jordan pedals down windy road as he clears his head with reinvigorating bike ride in LA

Michael B. Jordan pedals down windy road as he clears his head with reinvigorating bike ride in LA By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 17:14 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 17:39 BST, 15 June 2020 He showed off his boxing skills in Creed.   But Michael B. Jordan enjoyed a different mode of exercise on … Read more

Bustling Oxford Street looks a world apart from empty road at the height of lockdown

On the road to recovery! Bustling Regent Street and Oxford Street look a world apart from emptiness at the height of lockdown as shops reopen for the first time since March Striking photographs show London high streets on the road to recovery as non-essential shops reopen today Shoppers rushed to Regent Street and Oxford Street … Read more

The Beatles’ old Abbey Road jam session worth $5 million is ‘at the heart of legal battle’

The Beatles’ late sound engineer Geoff Emerick’s recording of an old Abbey Road jam session worth $5 million is ‘at the heart of legal battle between Universal and his family’ A court battle is allegedly set to begin on Tuesday over an old demo recording by The Beatles after it was discovered in Emerick’s home … Read more

Father stumbles on paramedics trying to save his son’s life after road crash appeared on his street

A father worried that an accident blocking his street had made his son late home was distraught to discover paramedics desperately trying to save the boy’s life on the side of the road. Terry White saw flashing blue lights outside his home, so approached police to see if his son, Louis, 14, was trapped on … Read more

UK’s ‘racist’ road names, statues and gravestones covered up

Road names and graves were covered up and plaques torn down across the UK today as Britons inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement tried to eradicate or obscure local ties and references to the nation’s history of slave trading. Paint was thrown at a statue of Admiral Lord Nelson at Deptford Town Hall in South … Read more

Couple sell their possessions to live a plastic-free life on the road in a Volkswagen van 

This is the couple who packed up their possessions to live in a van – and are now helping others follow a sustainable way of life. Dustin Grevemberg from Louisiana and his wife Noami from Trinidad sold most of their items three years ago to buy a 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon to live and travel in. … Read more

Driver, 23, is jailed for nine years after killing his father-of-two friend in 130mph road crash

A driver was jailed for nine years after killing his friend in a 147mph police chase smash and then fleeing the scene.  Connor Money, 23, sped away from police at ‘eye-watering speeds’ while performing ‘jaw dropping manoeuvres’ – eventually ploughing into the back of a lorry on a motorway, a court heard. His ‘best friend’ … Read more