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Three Missing in Victorian Bushfire Catastrophe

Catastrophic bushfires ravage Victoria, destroying homes and leaving three missing. Dramatic footage shows a farm surrounded by flames as residents flee. #Victoria #Bushfires

London pensioners may lose free travel Freedom Pass

A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.

New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths

The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.

Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers

The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.

Three London Bodies With Names Still Unidentified

Three unidentified bodies found in London over decades all had names as clues. Investigators reveal why cases of 'Patrick Jones' and others remain frustratingly unsolved. Can you help?

UK's Over-60s Homelessness Rises 50% in Five Years

Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.

Greggs: The UK Bakery Older Than McDonald's

Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, was founded in 1939, a year before McDonald's. Discover how it grew from a delivery bike to over 2,450 shops with vegan rolls and gold jewellery.

TikTok OOTDs empower over-50 blogger after health battle

Parenting blogger Jen Walshaw shares how sharing daily outfits on TikTok helped her recover from a debilitating illness, building a supportive community and challenging fashion ageism. Discover her inspiring journey.

Shruti Chopra Awarded Freedom of the City of London

Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.

Downing Street axes afternoon lobby briefings

Downing Street's surprise overhaul of media briefings, scrapping afternoon lobby sessions, is condemned by journalists as a threat to scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.

Harvard Scholar's Ouster Reveals Institutional Failure

The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.

Trump's $10bn BBC Lawsuit: A Threat to UK Media

US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.

Trump sues BBC for $10bn over Panorama programme

Donald Trump's lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 Panorama episode is seen as a strategic move to intimidate media and embolden critics of the corporation. Read why experts call it 'grievance politics'.

NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Restrictions

The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new reporting rules violate First Amendment rights. Major US media outlets refuse to sign the agreement.

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