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NatWest to Shut 20 Bank Branches in 2025

NatWest Group announces the closure of 20 bank branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.

EasyJet Near-Miss Sparks Emergency Safety Probe

An official investigation is underway after an EasyJet Airbus A320 and an unknown aircraft had a terrifying near-miss over France, with the passenger jet forced to take evasive action to avoid a potential disaster.

Bank of America UK: Pay Rises Amid Branch Closures

Exclusive: Bank of America announces a major pay increase for its UK staff while quietly accelerating a programme of local branch closures, raising questions about the future of high street banking.

162 UK Bank Branches to Close in 2024: Full List

Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.

Woman killed by falling tree in Storm Kathleen aftermath

A woman has tragically died after being struck by a falling tree in Wiltshire as severe winds from Storm Kathleen batter the UK. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Marlborough, but she was pronounced dead. The Met Office has extended its yellow w

AAIB Probes Fatal Microlight Crash on Isle of Wight

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry after a microlight aircraft crashed near Newport, Isle of Wight, resulting in the death of the pilot. Hampshire Constabulary confirms the tragic incident.

UK Banks Axe 74 Branches in Six Weeks

Major UK banks are accelerating branch closures, shutting down 74 locations across England, Scotland, and Wales in a devastating six-week blow to local communities and the elderly.

Lloyds Bank to Close 45 Branches in 2025

Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.

Pilot Dies in Buckinghamshire Light Aircraft Crash

A pilot has tragically died after a light aircraft crashed in a Buckinghamshire field. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Long Crendon, but the sole occupant was pronounced dead. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe.

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

Halifax to Shut 13 Branches in UK Shake-Up

Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.

NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024

High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.

NatWest to Shut 55 UK Bank Branches in 2024

NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.

NZ House Price Crash: Could It Happen in the UK?

New Zealand's house prices are in a dramatic freefall, dropping over 15% from their peak. We analyse the global economic forces behind the crash and what it means for property markets worldwide, including the UK.

Couple named in Isle of Wight helicopter crash tragedy

Tributes pour in for Hampshire couple Andrew and Lucy Coles, identified as the victims of a devastating helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight. The incident, which occurred near Brighstone, is under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

Four Dead in Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash

A major emergency response unfolded on the Isle of Wight after a helicopter crashed near Ventnor, claiming four lives. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.

NatWest & Halifax Shut 39 Bank Branches

Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.

Grandparent Revolt: UK's Childcare Crisis Breaks Families

Exclusive: A silent crisis is exploding across British households as exhausted grandparents, the backbone of the nation's childcare, are downing tools. This 'grandparent revolt' is fuelling a national conversation about plummeting birthrates and the true

Mum dies saving daughter from falling tree branch

A devoted mother tragically lost her life after pushing her five-year-old daughter out of harm's way when a massive tree branch collapsed during a family walk. Her grieving husband shares their heartbreaking story.

Child crushed by tree in Tennessee floods

A devastating incident in Tennessee left a child dead after a tree collapsed during severe flooding. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers as storms continue to batter the region.

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