Oldest Post Office scandal victim Betty Brown honoured with OBE
Pritti MistryBusiness reporterPA MediaBetty Brown said she was accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandalThe oldest surviving victim of the Post…
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
Pritti MistryBusiness reporterBeyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making her the fifth musician to join its list of the world's wealthiest people.The American star has joined an elite…
Everyman cinema chain boss leaves weeks after profit warning
Pritti MistryBusiness reporterThe boss of cinema chain Everyman has stepped down less than three weeks after the company warned trading had been weaker than expected.Everyman Media Group said on Monday…
Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Emer MoreauBusiness reporterPothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain rose by 90% between 2021 and 2024, according to analysis by the RAC motoring group.The study also found that only…
Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue group
An animal rescue centre said less people have been adopting its dogs due to animals' behavioural issues.Gables Cats and Dogs Home in Plymouth said some dogs in its care were…
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Laura CressTechnology reporterThe upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed until 27 May 2026. The much-anticipated title was due to be released on 27 March, but will…
HS2 goal to be up and running by 2033 ‘cannot be met’
Alexander BrockLocal Democracy Reporter, BirminghamAlexander BrockEarlier this year, HS2 CEO Mark Wild acknowledged that construction had been "harder than thought" and "needed a reset"HS2 has confirmed that its aim to…
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
PA MediaThe medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, and has now been allocated to National Museums ScotlandThe earliest known coin to be…