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Bomb disposal expert's 34-year career and PTSD battle

Exclusive: Retired Brigadier Gareth Collett saved thousands of lives defusing bombs. Now he reveals his PTSD struggle and shocking cancer link for bomb disposal veterans. Read his incredible story.

Unexploded Bomb Found in Birmingham, Halts Trains

An unexploded wartime bomb discovered near a Birmingham railway line caused major train cancellations and a 100m exclusion zone. Bomb disposal teams made the device safe. Read the full story on the disruption.

WWII Bomb Discovery in Plymouth Halts Transport

A 500kg unexploded WWII bomb discovered in a Plymouth garden prompts a 100-metre cordon, evacuations, and major travel disruption. Key transport hubs are affected. Read the latest updates.

Bomb disposal expert's near-fatal error underwater

Scottish cave diver and bomb disposal expert Andy Torbet reveals how complacency almost killed him in an underwater mine. Discover his terrifying approach to one of the world's most dangerous jobs.

Woman critically injured in petrol arson attack

A woman is fighting for her life after a suspected attacker doused her in petrol and set her on fire in a horrific incident at her home. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking news story.

Woman pays council tax on petrol-bombed Durham home

Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.

Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel

Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.

EV Boom Creates £13B Treasury Black Hole

As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.

Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested

Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.

OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge

Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.

Queen and Charles narrowly avoided unexploded WWII bomb

Explosive revelations from new royal biography reveal how the Queen and her son faced mortal danger from an undiscovered wartime bomb at Windsor Castle, while Prince Andrew emerges as the monarchy's 'weak spot'.

Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study

Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.

7 Reasons You Don't Need an Electric Car Yet

Thinking of switching to electric? Hold that thought! Our expert analysis reveals why sticking with petrol might be smarter for now. Discover the hidden costs and practical limitations of EVs in today's market.

Serial shoplifter's 100+ petrol station crime spree exposed

Notorious thief Christopher O'Kane's staggering shoplifting campaign across London petrol stations has finally been halted after accumulating over 100 offences. Discover how this prolific criminal operated and his ultimate sentencing.

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