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Oldest man in Wales recommends diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday
A man believed to be the oldest in Wales has put his long life down to a diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday. Owen Filer, who lives in Cwmbran, said there is 'no secret' and he has lived a simple life, working and not overeating. He said: 'How I got here I'll never know, but I've met a lot of people who have admired me and asked me how do I do it. 'No secret recipe, except that I always worked all my life. 'There is no secret, you just live properly, and I've always done it.
Hundreds of British troops to head to Poland to rehearse Ukraine mission
Hundreds of British troops are headed to Poland to rehearse post-war peacekeeping drills in Ukraine to prepare for if a ceasefire occurs. The soldiers, along with military personnel from France and Germany , make up at least 1,500 troops that will head to the Central European country next month. Plans involve simulating moving troops and logistical supplies to rehearse a post-war scenario where European peacekeepers act as a deterrent in Ukraine.
Hundreds of British troops to head to Poland to rehearse Ukraine mission
Jada Bas Hundreds of British troops are headed to Poland to rehearse post-war peacekeeping drills in Ukraine to prepare for if a ceasefire occurs. The soldiers, along with military personnel from France and Germany , make up at least 1,500 troops that will head to the Central European country next month. Plans involve simulating moving troops and logistical supplies to rehearse a post-war scenario where European peacekeepers act as a deterrent in Ukraine.
Oldest man in Wales recommends diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday
A man believed to be the oldest in Wales has put his long life down to a diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday. Owen Filer, who lives in Cwmbran, said there is 'no secret' and he has lived a simple life, working and not overeating. He said: 'How I got here I'll never know, but I've met a lot of people who have admired me and asked me how do I do it. 'No secret recipe, except that I always worked all my life. 'There is no secret, you just live properly, and I've always done it.
Oldest man in Wales recommends diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday
A man believed to be the oldest in Wales has put his long life down to a diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday. Owen Filer, who lives in Cwmbran, said there is 'no secret' and he has lived a simple life, working and not overeating. He said: 'How I got here I'll never know, but I've met a lot of people who have admired me and asked me how do I do it. 'No secret recipe, except that I always worked all my life. 'There is no secret, you just live properly, and I've always done it.
Teen died after he was accidentally shot in the head with an air rifle by his friend, inquest hears
Jada Bas A teenager was accidentally shot dead by his friend at a house party as he tried to put the safety mode on, an inquest heard. Connor Bell, 17, was killed at the drunken gathering in Basingstoke, Hampshire on November 8, 2025, when Jack Beechey fired at him with an air rifle after mistaking the trigger for the safety catch. The party was hosted at the home of Joshua Brown, who is now 18, after having more friends over than agreed with his parents, the Winchester inquest was told.
French police officer is charged after student, 16, is blinded by a rubber bullet while protesting
A French police officer has been charged after a teenager was blinded by a rubber bullet during student riots that have rocked the nation. The officer was charged with aggravated violence on Tuesday after allegedly firing the bullet at the 16-year-old protester in Tours, France on Sept 30. The family of the injured pupil have blamed the force.
Teen died after he was accidentally shot in the head with an air rifle by his friend, inquest hears
A teenager was accidentally shot dead by his friend at a house party as he tried to put the safety mode on, an inquest heard. Connor Bell, 17, was killed at the drunken gathering in Basingstoke, Hampshire on November 8, 2025, when Jack Beechey fired at him with an air rifle after mistaking the trigger for the safety catch. The party was hosted at the home of Joshua Brown, who is now 18, after having more friends over than agreed with his parents, the Winchester inquest was told.
French police officer is charged after student, 16, is blinded by a rubber bullet while protesting
A French police officer has been charged after a teenager was blinded by a rubber bullet during student riots that have rocked the nation. The officer was charged with aggravated violence on Tuesday after allegedly firing the bullet at the 16-year-old protester in Tours, France on Sept 30. The family of the injured pupil have blamed the police.
Man 'murdered retiree, 60, moved his family into victim's home and drained his pension and savings'
A retiree was murdered by a man who then moved his family into the victim's home, took his life savings, pension and renovated his home, a court has heard. Ibrahim Yosif, 44, is accused of killing Gary Piatek, 60, who disappeared on April 18 2024 after he went drinking in Leicester. Leicester Crown Court heard Yosif and his relatives drained the man's bank accounts 'because they were confident that Gary would never say a thing'.
We've had enough: Residents of Britain's most beautiful village rebel against Insta-happy tourists
Residents of Britain's 'most beautiful village' are being driven out of their homes by 'entitled' tourists blocking roads and sneaking photos through letterboxes. Known for its 17th-century terrace of weavers' cottages, which have featured in films like Stardust and Bridget Jones's Diary, Bibury in Gloucestershire can attract up to 20,000 visitors on weekends - more than 30 times its ordinary population.
We've had enough: Residents of Britain's most beautiful village rebel against Insta-happy tourists
Residents of Britain's 'most beautiful village' are being driven out of their homes by 'entitled' tourists blocking roads and sneaking photos through letterboxes. Known for its 17th-century terrace of weavers' cottages, which have featured in films like Stardust and Bridget Jones's Diary, Bibury in Gloucestershire can attract up to 20,000 visitors on weekends - more than 30 times its ordinary population.
MET police fires head of specials after AI found he'd used work phone to copy sexual images of woman
A police chief has been sacked after he was caught by an AI software using his work phone to send himself sexual images of a woman. Special Chief Officer James Deller, who headed the force's Special Constables was stripped of his position after an accelerated misconduct hearing on Friday. SCO Deller was leading part-time, voluntary police officers and was among more than 100 officers flagged after monitoring software developed by US tech giant Palantir Technologies was introduced in April.
Met police fires head of specials after AI found he'd used work phone to copy sexual images of woman
Neighbours teed off after company director keeps golf simulator despite planning application error
A council has been accused of letting a company director ‘do what he wants' in a row over a golf simulator in his garden. Pete Bransky built a timber cabin to house the state-of-the-art equipment, but it is bigger than he claimed in his original planning application. Neighbours in Highcliffe, Dorset, say he deceived council officials by wrongly stating on the plans that the height of the cabin was just under the permitted 8.2ft.
Adidas sues White Fox over its four-stripe design
Adidas is suing White Fox over its new design, arguing it's 'deceptively similar' to their signature three stripe trademark. The sports giant has long been known for its vertical three stripes on their clothes, but the fast-fashion Australian label has launched trousers with four stripes. White Fox, which has become increasingly popular with young women and girls, rejected repeated requests to stop selling and promoting clothing bearing the four parallel stripes, its rival claims.
Neighbours teed off after company director keeps golf simulator despite planning application error
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Neighbours teed off after company director keeps golf simulator despite planning application error
A council has been accused of letting a company director ‘do what he wants' in a row over a golf simulator in his garden. Pete Bransky built a timber cabin to house the state-of-the-art equipment, but it is bigger than he claimed in his original planning application. Neighbours in Highcliffe, Dorset, say he deceived council officials by wrongly stating on the plans that the height of the cabin was just under the permitted 8.2ft.
US servicewoman based in UK who killed couple in head-on crash avoids jail
A US servicewoman based in the UK who crashed her car and killed a couple after losing concentration has been spared jail. Jasmine Dessaure, 37, caused a near head-on collision with Dilipan Sebastiampillai, 43, and his wife Dorota, 41, while driving on a single-carriageway road that runs through Thetford Forest Brandon, Suffolk, in March 2023.
Well-heeled residents moaning about new Aldi told they wouldn't complain if it was a Waitrose
Well-to-do residents of an affluent suburb are protesting after plans for an Aldi to be built in the area were approved. The budget supermarket chain is set to come to Wern Fawr in Old St Mellons, Cardiff, but locals say it is not in keeping with the 'upmarket' location. Planning documents say it will take over a vacant car park serving an office complex and plans to add trees and vegetation as well as sewage systems.
Mother's fury as boy, 14, who stabbed her daughter when she wouldn't go out with him is not jailed
A mother whose daughter was stabbed by a teenage boy after she refused to date him has called it a 'disgrace' that he avoided jail. After the 14-year-old boy was rejected, he followed her to a shop and waited outside armed with a blade in his pocket. He then launched the attack on his victim in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, on the morning of March 15 this year. The traumatic incident has left the schoolgirl with nightmares and too scared to go about her daily life alone, it was said in court.
Mom who fatally crashed into man while using Snapchat learns fate
A mother who crashed into and killed a farmer while she was distracted using Snapchat on her phone has been jailed. Ami Dronsfield, 36, was driving to a hair appointment from her home in Glanton, Northumberland, to Alnwick, when she collided with Michael Armstrong, 58, in November 2024. While the mother-of-two was using her phone it meant that she did not see Mr Armstrong's quad bike in enough time to stop and caused him catastrophic injuries as a result of the crash.
Billionaire wins fight with neighbours to build 40-acre solar farm to power his 100-bed stately home
A billionaire has won a planning battle with his neighbours to build a huge solar farm to power his 100-bed mansion. Hedge fund owner Chris Rokos submitted the plans to transform 40 of the 4,500 acres of the house in Marlborough, Wiltshire, known as Tottenham House. It will also be undergoing renovations to restore the Grade 1 Listed property.
Thieves steal 500kg of grapes from award-winning British vineyard
Thieves left a family-run vineyard 'completely stripped bare' after stealing enough grapes to fill 400 bottles of wine. The gang are thought to have scoped out the 33-acre, award-winning Winbirri Vineyard in Surlingham, Norfolk, during a visit before making off with the load – equivalent to 1,000 supermarket punnets – on September 22. Rival winemakers are suspected to be behind the plot, as the fruit is not very nice to eat and regulations around selling grapes for wine are so tight.
Billionaire wins fight with neighbours to build 40-acre solar farm to power his 100-bed stately home
A billionaire has won a planning battle with his neighbours to build a huge solar farm to power his 100-bed mansion. Hedge fund owner Chris Rokos submitted the plans to transform 40 of the 4,500 acres of the house in Marlborough, Wiltshire, known as Tottenham House. It will also be undergoing renovations to restore the Grade 1 Listed property.
Uber driver ran over a customer after he was sick in the back seat of his car, murder trial hears
An Uber driver deliberately ran over a customer who had just been sick in the back seat of his car, a murder trial heard today. Hayadulla Turkmani, 52, murdered Michael Ashton, 28, after dropping him off outside his home last year in Basildon, Essex , just before midnight, jurors were told. The council worker and his partner went inside to get cleaning wipes, which they then used to clean up the 'small amount' of sick, Basildon Crown Court heard.
Hotel that could be transformed into a 'mega HMO' as locals fear it will be used for asylum seekers
Neighbours fear redevelopment plans for a local hotel could see it converted into a 42-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) housing asylum seekers. Developers want to turn the three-star venue in Maidstone, Kent, into a complex of 'co-living' studio apartments accommodating up to 65 residents. This form of accommodation gives each resident a private room or studio, while communal facilities are shared.
Police release CCTV showing last moments of grandmother, 68, as they continue hunt for her killer
The final moments of a grandmother who was found dead in her home from a head injury have been revealed. The body of Rose Johnston, 68, was discovered on Ancroft Road in Dovecot, Liverpool, at 12.35pm on October 4 last year. Police have released CCTV showing her socialising with friends at The Watch Maker pub in Prescot just two days before she was murdered. After entering the pub, Ms Johnston can be seen helping herself to a coffee before moving through the tables to find a seat.
Trains cancelled and carriages sealed up over bed bug infestation
Bed bugs have crawled into the cabs of train drivers and caused services to be cancelled as staff worked to clear the affected areas. The bugs affected the West Marina train care depot near Hastings, East Sussex, which serves routes between London and Kent. Southeastern trains have been removed from schedules after staff found the insects all over their bags. Drivers have reportedly refused to continue on board the trains with bugs and have claimed their managers are not taking it seriously.
Police release CCTV showing last moments of grandmother, 68, as they continue hunt for her killer
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Gangster jailed for life over Turkish restaurant gun attack after shooting that saw girl hit in head
A senior gangster has been jailed for life for organising a shooting outside a Turkish restaurant after a rival gang had shot at him a year earlier. Beytullah Gunduz, 40, a high-ranking member of the Hackney Turks organised crime group, was found guilty of conspiring to murder Onur Guzel, 38, who was shot outside his family's restaurant in Dalston, east London , on June 20 last year.
Cold mountain! 80,000 dumped fridges pile up as recycling company collapses putting 650 jobs at risk
Some 80,000 fridges have been abandoned at a recycling facility after the company went into administration. The pile of fridges and freezers is stuck with no plan for collection in the port at the docklands city of Newport, South Wales. They were dumped at a Unimetals recycling plant forced to shut its doors, leaving 650 jobs at risk. Calls have been made for the Government to bring the site back to solve a shortage of fridge and freezer recycling sites.
Gangster jailed for life over Turkish restaurant gun attack after shooting that saw girl hit in head
A senior gangster has been jailed for life for organising a shooting outside a Turkish restaurant after a rival gang had shot at him a year earlier. Beytullah Gunduz, 40, a high-ranking member of the Hackney Turks organised crime group, was found guilty of conspiring to murder Onur Guzel, 38, who was shot outside his family's restaurant in Dalston, east London , on June 20 last year.
Incredible moment 7ft bluefin tuna leaps out of sea as 'king of fish' stages comeback in UK waters
A huge 7ft bluefin tuna has staged a comeback to British waters as it was captured leaping out of the water The Atlantic predator burst from the surface while hunting garfish off the south-west coast sending its prey hurtling into the air. Several of the 'king of fish' were seen flying out of the ocean by a kayaker who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Mr Kirkwood said: 'South-west England is one of the most fertile bodies of sea in the world because of the swirling tides.
Can't stop the cavalry! British army turns to horses to travel silently in the age of drone warfare
The British Army are bringing back war horses in order to avoid detection by drones The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and its soldiers have been experimenting with using the animals for covert trekking across harsh terrain for potential use in military operations. The experiment has seen the horses make their way through difficult wooded ground, carrying soldiers through areas where traditional military vehicles might struggle to go or would be too loud.
Travellers build illegal camp in just 48 hours as their 'military invasion' moves in
Travellers have invaded a quaint village in a 'military scale' operation which took just 48 hours while council offices were closed. The group waited until 4.45pm on a Friday – just as the council offices were closing – to begin work on their new home in the North Yorkshire village of Hillam. A convoy of lorries and septic tanks rolled into their village and they worked overnight to complete the job.
Four people dead in house fire after six engines tackled early morning blaze
Four people have died after a fire tore through a home in Merseyside during the early hours of this morning. Six fire engines and eight firefighters scrambled to the scene of a 'well alight' semi-detached property in Bootle at 3.38am. Neighbours on Stone Square reported hearing screams from the home while a woman was seen crying outside as emergency services worked to put out the blaze. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has now confirmed that four people tragically died in the house fire.
Moment police officer commandeers Nissan Micra to catch fleeing criminal after low-speed chase
An unsuspecting woman became the driver in a police chase after an officer sought her help to catch a fleeing criminal. Suspect Jacob Roberts, 25, was banned from the roads when police noticed a smell of drugs coming from his van in the village of Abercwmboi, South Wales, a court heard. But when officers tried to pull him over Roberts sped off, crashing into parked cars and a building in his bid to get away.
Newbuild estate residents say living in shadow of 50ft-high rollercoaster has its ups and downs
Jada Bas A 50ft-high rollercoaster has divided residents of a newbuild estate living near the attraction, with some calling it an 'eyesore' and others preferring it to a block of flats. The site is a testing area for theme park rides that get built and sent to buyers, but locals in Sandford Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham , say the unfinished structure has been looming over their homes for the past 18 months.
Chilling moment 18-year-old runs for his life before gang of thugs catch and stab him to death
A teenager was stabbed to death after he desperately ran for his life while a gang of thugs chased after him. Chilling CCTV footage shows Michael Ababio, 18, sprinting through Coventry in February as he tried to outrun his attackers after him on foot and e-bikes. But he was eventually cornered outside a library and knifed by the gang who left him for dead.
Ricky Gervais finds buyer within days for £2.95M home as he plans to marry his partner of 44 years
Ricky Gervais has found a buyer for his £2.95million riverside home just days after putting it up for sale, as he plans to marry his partner after 44 years together. The comedian and actor, 65, mainly lives in a £14.75million nine-bed mansion in Hampstead, north-west London He bought the property in Buckinghamshire, which he described as his 'little country retreat', for £2.75million in 2014.
Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove' - as creepy home sells at auction for £200,000
A derelict 'house of horrors' dubbed the 'scariest on Rightmove' has been sold at auction for almost triple its guide price. The three bedroom detached station house in Bleasby, Nottingham , dates back to the 1840s and was listed at a guide price of £75,000 - but sold on Monday for £200,000. The listing promotes the property as 'a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence occupying an exceptionally large plot' and 'offers enormous potential for renovation'.
Pub's launderette leaves neighbours in a spin as landlord agrees not to leave it on through night
A pub in Norwich has gotten into hot water after its newly-installed launderette sparked a wash of noise complaints from neighbours. Owners of The Woodman set up the 24-hour facility just outside in a bid to increase their income following financial pressures that resulted from rises in National Insurance payments and the minimum wage. But residents living near the pub were up in arms over the tumbling noise and harsh lights that were coming from the launderette at all hours of the day and night.
Britain's motorists warned over surge in potholes caused by hottest summer on record
Britain's drivers could see a surge in potholes on the roads as a result of a record-breaking summer of heatwaves. The RAC warned that the sun's intense ultraviolet radiation ages road materials and that this combined with the absorption of greater heat from the sun can cause surfaces to become brittle and crack as they cool. It comes as scorching temperatures soared across the UK, reaching a peak of 38.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London as the country sweltered under five heatwaves.
Stalker sent songs to health worker after she looked after him in NHS hospital, court hears
A hospital patient has been accused of stalking and sending songs to an NHS health worker that he became obsessed with while she cared for him, a court heard. Leon Khan, 40, got to know Sylwia Anczakowska when she was a health care facilitator and he was a patient at St Bernard's Hospital in Southall, west London Khan allegedly sent Ms Anczakowska about 50 emails and 17 songs over a 20-month period. He also is said to have given her a Harrods gift card, which she did not accept.
Grandmother, 90, loses battle to stop her daughter being cremated after claiming she is royalty
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Grandmother, 90, loses battle to stop her daughter being cremated after claiming she is royalty
A 90-year-old grandmother has lost a High Court battle with her grandchildren to bury her late daughter, who she claims is Ghanaian royalty and cremation is 'a grave taboo', a court heard. Mercy Ofori-Kuma 'suddenly' lost her daughter Margaret, 60, on June 9 and said she is part of the Akyem Royal Family , the rulers of a traditional kingdom of Ghana, a court heard.
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