Lime helps police track down careless cyclist who swore at pedestrian
The Independentby Suha Kidwai24d ago
An e-bike rider has been fined and permanently banned after the police and Lime collaborated to track him down after he swore at a pedestrian.
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top 41%Doctors reveal how to beat cold and flu season and boost your immune system
The Independentby Abi Jackson24d ago
Cold and flu season is fast-approaching, as the weather starts to turn chillier. While these conditions are common and generally mild, they can still leave people feeling thoroughly miserable, as...
Rare fungal infection kills man in Bangladesh after causing 16kg weight loss
The Independentby Vishwam Sankaran24d ago
An extremely rare fungal infection has claimed the life of a 26-year-old man in Bangladesh after causing months of abdominal pain and a 16kg weight loss, a new case study revealed.
British player receives surprise Laver Cup call-up for London event
The Independentby Kieran Jackson24d ago
British No 1 Arthur Fery has been called up as a Team Europe alternate for this weekend’s Laver Cup in London.
BrewDog distances itself from previous owners in first campaign since takeover
The Independentby Henry Saker-Clark24d ago
Craft beer giant BrewDog has distanced itself from its previous ownership as part of its first major marketing campaign since being taken over in a rescue deal.
Rescued Croatian hiker fined for illegal entry into Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu
The Independentby Namita Singh24d ago
A Croatian hiker rescued from Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu was fined for trespassing as he sought forgiveness for an act he said was spontaneous and not driven by a desire to avoid paying the entry...
A projectile strikes a tanker as it sails into the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
The Independentby The Associated Press24d ago
The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz.
Is it safe to travel to Riyadh? Latest advice after Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia
The Independentby Amelia Neath24d ago
Concerns have been raised over travel to the Middle East after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks across Saudi Arabia.
Five factors all pet owners should consider when choosing an insurance policy
The Independentby Lisa Salmon24d ago
The cost of veterinary care for animals has surged over recent years, rising at almost twice the rate of inflation.
Google fined 400 million euro for GDPR breach
The Independentby Cillian Sherlock24d ago
Google has been fined more than 400 million euro (£345 million) for breaches of GDPR (general data protection regulation).
Carnival Panorama cruise passenger jumps overboard on last day at sea
The Independentby James C. Reynolds24d ago
A desperate search has been launched for a missing cruise passenger who jumped overboard at the end of a tour of the Mexican Riviera.
Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest advice after regional conflict
The Independentby Amelia Neath and Natalie Wilson24d ago
Holidaymakers may feel uncertain about travelling to the Middle East, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, amid strikes in the region.
Man, 82, dies after ‘chaotic’ brawl with 76 year-old over sun lounger on Greek beach
The Independentby Gergana Krasteva24d ago
An 82-year-old man has died after a brawl over a sun bed on a beach in Greece, according to reports.
Mapped: Every branch Leeds Building Society has committed to keeping open
The Independentby Karl Matchett24d ago
The UK high street and consumers alike have been given a boost with the news that a major lender has committed to keeping all branches open for at least five years.
Dyson has stopped selling the CameraJet electric toothbrush
The Independentby Lucy Smith24d ago
It hasn’t even been a month since Dyson announced its new launch, the CameraJet electric toothbrush. Yet despite the bold claims, the £419 device has already run into its first set of problems.
Malibu’s erosion nightmare continues after sinkhole opened at Nicolas Cage’s home
The Independentby Paul Farrell24d ago
Severe coastal erosion has prompted Malibu officials to warn the public about hazardous beach conditions after a late-summer storm damaged shoreline properties, including a mansion owned by actor...
Southampton chief says club punished enough over ‘Spygate’ as Eckert awaits fate
The Independentby Jamie Gardner24d ago
Southampton feel they have received sufficient punishment over the ‘Spygate’ scandal as an independent regulatory commission prepares to hear charges against coach Tonda Eckert this week.
Pensioner sprayed ant-killer into terminally ill neighbour’s eyes in row over parking
The Independentby Dylan Bilyard24d ago
A pensioner has avoided jail after spraying ant-killer into her terminally ill neighbour's eyes in a row over parking.
Can 'A Different World' sequel change lives like the original series? Hillman is back in session
The Independentby Jonathan Landrum Jr24d ago
Netflix’s new “A Different World” arrives with a burden few television comedies have to carry: The original entertained millions while helping some viewers decide where they went to college, what...
ICE agent shoots DoorDash driver during delivery in Austin sparking new protests
The Independentby Bruce Golding and James C. Reynolds24d ago
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a man working as a DoorDash driver on Sunday, city officials said, in the latest instance of government violence allegedly tied...