How building bikes became a meditative escape from screens
Discover how one writer swapped digital anxiety for greasy hands, learning to build and repair bicycles from scratch. Find out how this hands-on hobby boosts confidence and wellbeing.
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How building my own bike cured my doomscrolling habit
Discover how one writer swapped screen time for greasy hands, learning to build and repair bicycles from scratch. This journey of self-reliance offers a meditative escape and a huge confidence boost.
Woman's 16th-floor window cleaning stunt shocks Gold Coast
A woman on Australia's Gold Coast was filmed cleaning windows from a chair on a 16th-floor ledge, sparking safety fears. Witnesses called emergency services. Read the shocking details.
Woman's 16th-floor window cleaning stunt shocks Gold Coast
A woman's terrifying high-rise window cleaning, balancing a chair on a 16th-floor ledge, has horrified onlookers and sparked building safety debates. Read the full story.
Abandoned Bradford building collapses at 7:30am
An abandoned building in Bradford collapsed, sending a huge dust cloud over Dale Street. Emergency services are on scene. No injuries reported. Read the full eyewitness account.
Lime e-bike user sues after leg broken in crash
A London cyclist is taking legal action against Lime after a rented e-bike skidded, causing life-changing leg fractures. He warns of a dangerous design flaw.
NSW to cut e-bike power and speed after fatal crash
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
Major Fire at Historic Bury Building
A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.
Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.
Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes over safety risk
Fitness giant Peloton issues urgent recall of 2.2 million exercise bikes after reports of seat posts breaking and detaching during use, causing multiple injuries.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down
Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.
Cyclist Sues E-Bike Firm After Brain Injury Crash
A London businessman is taking legal action against Beryl after a horrific collision with another e-bike rider left him with life-changing brain injuries, raising serious questions about rental scheme safety.
Worker in hi-vis vest caught hurling Lime bikes into van
CCTV footage captures the moment a man in high-visibility clothing is seen violently hurling rental bicycles into a van before speeding away from a London street.
Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze
A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.
E-bike rider kills great-grandfather in pavement crash
A 72-year-old great-grandfather was tragically killed when an e-bike rider mounted the pavement to avoid wheelie bins and crashed into him in a quiet residential street. The rider has been convicted of causing death by careless driving.
E-bike rider's dangerous motorway bridge stunt
Exclusive footage captures a reckless e-bike rider weaving through 70mph traffic on a busy motorway bridge, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
Mountain biker airlifted after Red Bull Rampage crash
Shocking incident at Utah's extreme sports event as competitor suffers serious injuries during dangerous freeride competition, requiring emergency airlift to medical facility.
Cornwall to Portugal: Cycling 2000 Miles With Surfboards
Discover how one adventurous couple cycled from England's southwestern tip to Portugal's sun-drenched shores with surfboards in tow, proving that the journey matters as much as the destination.
Schoolboy killed in quad bike accident - inquest
A 12-year-old boy died after being crushed by a quad bike during a family gathering, an inquest hears as community mourns the devastating loss.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Facebook Marketplace bike theft gang targets victims
Shocking investigation reveals organised criminal network using Facebook Marketplace to steal and resell high-value bicycles across the UK, with victims discovering their own stolen property for sale.
Gardener crushed by quad bike on £2.5m estate
A gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by a quad bike while spraying weedkiller without proper safety equipment or training on a wealthy couple's country estate, a court has been told.
Naked cyclists protest Trump in Portland climate demonstration
Hundreds of cyclists shed their clothes in Portland's annual naked bike ride, transforming the event into a powerful protest against Donald Trump's environmental policies and climate change denial.
Jessica Alba's Gold Coast Bicycle Adventure
Hollywood actress Jessica Alba enjoys a scenic bike ride along Australia's stunning Gold Coast, showcasing her effortless style and fitness routine while soaking up the Queensland sunshine during her Australian visit.
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Shirtless thug's stolen e-bike chase ends in police car crash
Dramatic footage captures the moment a bare-chested criminal's reckless police escape on a stolen e-bike concludes with spectacular instant karma as he smashes into a patrol vehicle in a failed getaway attempt.
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