House sellers ‘putting up prices despite rate rises and cost of living crisis’ Average price of homes coming to market in September increased by 0.7% on previous month to £367,760, says Rightmove The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022
‘Wrong kind of shale’ and 280m years too late: Geologists react to fracking move The controversial go-ahead was met with concerns over earthquakes and an increase in greenhouse gas production. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Outrage over cafe's 'hideous' outdoor seating installed in middle of road “They must have completely lost the plot. What an absolute… eyesore” Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022
Council slammed for 'spending £60k' on parklets that 'look like naff sun loungers' Lincolnshire County Council erected brightly coloured wooden seating in the middle of roads, leading to an angry response from locals who slammed them as "naff sun loungers" Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
Adelaide City Council renames laneway in honour of musician Paul Kelly Paul Kelly Lane is the latest laneway in Adelaide's CBD to be named after a musician that has a connection with the city. ABC News · Aug 4, 2022
Rent prices hit record highs according to Rightmove as 'not enough homes to meet demand' One expert spoke of an "extremely competitive market for tenants", many of whom offer landlords over the asking price in order to secure properties Wales Online · Jul 14, 2022
Record rents being asked as demand outstrips supply, says property website Rising rents continue to be driven by a shortage of available rental stock, although there have been some recent signs of improvement, Rightmove said. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Obsessed stalker sent petrified victim video saying he 'would be dead soon and it's all your fault' Richard Davies, 34, also messaged the frightened woman 'I'm outside and I'm going to get you' before hurling a plant pot at her window. Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022
Scots hospitality guru who sacked Macmerry bar workers with no warning slammed as 'a coward' Dundee-based hospitality boss Phil Donaldson laid off workers at the Abandon Ship Glasgow and London bars on Monday, less than two weeks after telling them their jobs were safe. Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022
Liberal Democrats stand down Queensland executive, alleging overspend on Campbell Newman campaign Party’s national president John Humphreys alleges threats from creditors resulted in ‘crisis’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
Glasgow Abandon Ship bar's future in doubt as HMRC asks court to 'wind up' company The company that owns Glasgow's Abandon Ship bar is the subject of a winding-up petition by HMRC months after a collective grievance was submitted by workers earlier in the year. Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2022
Future of Scots pub firm Macmerry in doubt after HMRC asks courts to wind up company Macmerry, which operates more than a dozen theme bars across Glasgow, Dundee and London, is the subject of a winding up petition that was filed at Dundee Sheriff Court on May 27. Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022
Young man tragically took own life while waiting for crucial medication Connor Richard Davies, 21, had requested ADHD medication six months before he tragically took his own life, but an administration error meant that he did not receive it until it was too late. Daily Record · May 28, 2022
Man jailed for 'horrific' attack after police catch him at Leeds Bradford Airport Bradley Nolan has been jailed for the brutal assault of a disabled man, who he attacked with his own walker and threatened with a knife Leeds Live · May 3, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022 Slain Nevada woman's brother seeks a positive from her death A Navy veteran who served as an engineer on a nuclear submarine is on a more important mission now
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022 No bail for suspect in rural Nevada kidnapping, killing A judge in rural Nevada decided that a 41-year-old man accused of kidnapping and killing an 18-year-old woman last month will remain in jail without bail ahead of another court date on murder and other charges
Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022 Trendy Scots pub firm Macmerry 'falsely accused' union staff member of harassment Ross Campbell, 27, says he was frogmarched out of the Abandon Ship Bar in Glasgow's Mitchell Street in February by Macmerry 300 Ltd's John Lynch after being suspended with no explanation.
Glasgow Live · Feb 20, 2022 Glasgow businessman accused of owing thousands in missing pensions scandal Richard Davies is one of three businessmen behind the Abandon Ship and MacMerry bar chain, who have been accused of the “systematic mistreatment” of dozens of staff in Glasgow and Dundee.
Daily Record · Feb 20, 2022 Pub Tycoon at centre of missing pensions scandal walked away from debt at clothing brand Richard Davies is one of three businessmen behind the Abandon Ship and MacMerry bar chain, who have been accused of the “systematic mistreatment” of dozens of staff in Glasgow and Dundee.
Daily Record · Feb 13, 2022 MacMerry and Abandon Ship workers claim thousands missing from pension pots The bar chain bosses have been accused of systematic mistreatment” of dozens of staff in Glasgow and Dundee, with claims of sexual harassment, Covid breaches and missing pay.
Wales Online · Feb 5, 2022 The Welsh town where lorries keep hitting houses and getting stuck in narrow streets This road through part of a pretty Welsh town could be one of the worst bottlenecks on any main road in Wales