A MODEL was caught illegally driving her Olympian boyfriend’s £80,000 Porsche on the motorway – but has escaped a ban. Serena Stregapede, 37, claimed she had to swap seats with Anthony Fowler, 33, suddenly fell ill as they drove on the M56 to Birmingham. 7 Serena Stregapede was caught illegally driving her boyfriend’s PorscheCredit: Cavendish … Read more
Often dismissed as concrete jungles with little charm and too many roundabouts, the reputation of the UK’s 32 New Towns precedes them. But a new wave of them could be popping up soon thanks to the Labour government’s plans to boost housebuilding. Dating back to the 1940s, New Towns were built on areas of undeveloped … Read more
FEW would have shed tears after the death of cancer-stricken serial rapist and murderer John Cannan. The monster, from Sutton Coldfield, West Mids, who passed away aged 70 last week while serving three life sentences in HM Prison Full Sutton, was the prime suspect in the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh. 14 Melanie Gregory says she … Read more
AN attraction just like one in New York could soon open in a major UK city. Birmingham could get it’s own High Line experience like the one in the US city. 4 An attraction like New York’s High Line could open in BirminghamCredit: Getty 4 The High Line opened in New York in 2009Credit: Getty … Read more
ONE in ten adults has played squeals on the bus — and romped on the top deck, a survey has revealed. And a quarter of passionate passengers said they got frisky on a double-decker, but hopped off before they went all the way. 1 One in ten adults has played squeals on the bus — … Read more
This much-loved high street town has been called a ‘ghost town’ despite once being home to a bustling community of shoppers. Leamington Spa is known for its beautiful architecture, clean streets and stunning natural beauty but locals see it differently. Elaine Fitzpatrick, who works on a flower stall in the area, said there are not … Read more
TAKE the kids to explore a city for an October half-term treat. You don’t have to go to London for a choice of fantastic attractions and experiences. You’ll find it cheaper to stay and pay for family fun at other favourite cities across the UK. Trisha Harbord brings you a selection of the best things … Read more
BRITAIN will be soaked by heavy rain this week — bringing yet more flooding to some areas. A yellow weather warning is in place from 8am on Monday to 3pm on Tuesday covering parts of the north-east Midlands and east and northeast England. 5 Wind, rain and big waves crash into Dawlish, DevonCredit: Alamy 5 … Read more
A COP watchdog boss has raised the alarm over who will pay for the policing of the Commonwealth Games, we can reveal. Martyn Evans, chair of the Scottish Police Authority, says he has no idea who will be stumping up the cash to pay for the force at scaled back event set for Glasgow in … Read more
SOME of Britain’s busiest train stations have been targeted in a suspected cyber attack. It would indicate there has been a serious security breach. 2 Manchester’s Piccadilly station is thought to be one of the rail hubs affected by the cyber attackCredit: Getty 2 Euston station in central London is thought to have been targeted … Read more
