'Hit and run' driver is charged with killing newlywed and her best friend after horror head-on crash
A driver has been charged over a fatal hit and run crash that killed a newlywed and her best friend. The 27-year old Nissan driver, Lauren Prothero, died at Rockingham Hospital and her newlywed best friend, Paige Ward, died at the crash scene, ABC News reported. He will remain in custody and is set to appear at the Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on June 21. Ms Ward's devastated father visited the horrific crash scene on Sunday and paid tribute to his daughter. Ms Ward was a newlywed who recently tied the knot with her partner Jacob Dodds
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 07:05 UTC
Sydney plumber Alex Taskun reveals 20 per cent revenue surge in May despite COVID-19 restrictions
Alex Taskun, the director of GT Plumbing in Sydney, last month enjoyed a 20 per cent jump in revenue. They flush the toilet more often, they block the toilets because they're using wet wipes again,' Mr Taskun told Daily Mail Australia. 'People are earning an income again so they've got the confidence to spend the money,' Mr Taskun said. Flooring jobs had the biggest increase of 227.5 per cent in May, followed by paving which saw a 110.5 per cent rise. Yes 1630 votesNo 564 votes Now share your opinionNot all trades saw demand for their services increase with interest in pest exterminators plunging by 57.15 per cent.
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 06:58 UTC
Mother, 33, with Huntington's disease says she doesn't remember the birth of her children
A mother-of-three with Huntington's disease who fears she only has five years left to live has told how she doesn't remember giving birth to her children - and is terrified they too will inherit the debilitating condition. Charlotte told how her father suffered many similar symptoms, but was 'in denial' until he was diagnosed. Charlotte said knowing she has Huntington's disease has helped her come to terms with her condition. She said they are both concerned that her sons and their daughter are starting to show some of the symptoms of Huntington's disease already. 'They do get support from the HDA (Huntington's Disease Association) who send representatives to their school to discuss my disease.
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 06:54 UTC
Wajid Khan dead: Bollywood composer dies at 42 after battling kidney problems
Bollywood composer Wajid Khan has died aged 42. Khan, who had previously undergone a kidney transplant, spent four days on a ventilator after his condition deteriorated. His death was confirmed by fellow music composer Salim Merchant, who told news agency PTI: "He had multiple issues. (Image: Twitter)Fellow screen star Parineeti Chopra added: "Wajid Bhai you were the nicest, nicest nicest man! (Image: Twitter)Khan started his career as a movie composer back in the 1990s, working as a duo with his brother Sajid Khan.
Source:Daily Mirror
June 01, 2020 06:53 UTC
Can YOU spot the worm among the birds in this tricky puzzle?
The say-what-you-see puzzle, created by British online training provider High Speed Training, shows a graphic packed with businesses, all of which were started from home. The brainteaser, created by British jewellery manufacturer Purely Diamonds, shows dozens of dogs jumping, running and digging in delight. If you're struggling to solve the brainteaser, try looking at the middle of each collar for one which is slightly longer. The baffling puzzle, created by British company Plumbs, is designed to stump even those who frequently play games. If you're struggling to solve the puzzle, try looking at the branches of each flower for one that looks slightly different.
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 06:45 UTC
Primark names date all stores will reopen - with England first
The store's owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), said that it expects to have reopened 281 of its branches by that date. In a statement, the Primark owner said: "As European governments have begun to ease restrictions on clothing retailing we have been able to reopen stores. "Safety has been our highest priority in our detailed preparations to welcome our customers and employees back to stores. Some Primark stores are already trading overseas - including branches in Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Slovenia, France, the US, Portugal and Spain. (Image: Getty Images)"Importantly, we will apply the valuable experience gained from more than 100 stores which are already open as we open the remainder of our estate, including stores across the UK," Primark said.
Source:Daily Mirror
June 01, 2020 06:27 UTC
Man's hack reveals how to seal the carton properly to keep food fresh
A man has shared a clever hack for keeping cereal fresh in the box in an amusing TikTok video. Nathan Fairbrother left his followers amazed when he revealed that all Australians had probably been closing the boxes wrong, and shared his trick for doing it the right way. Rather than slotting the tab into the perforated slot, the clever folding trick will keep air out of the packet and make sure the contents stay fresher for longer. The video was shared around social media with many users thankful for the hack. 'I did this for the first time recently and it works better than just the tabs,' another added.
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 06:20 UTC
Hope Hicks and Mark Zuckerberg 'scold Trump over his fiery tweets about riots'
President Trump has reportedly been urged by members of his inner circle, including top aide Hope Hicks and outside advisers like Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, to tone down his rhetoric as the nation’s cities are engulfed by rioting. ‘Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. The phrase ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’ was made famous by Walter Headley, Miami’s chief of police who was known to be a racist and who used it when describing attempts to put down race riots in the late 1960s. More than 700 employees ended up responding to the posting and asked why the site did not take action on Trump's post about Minnesota protests. Zuckerberg finally spoke out late Friday evening, stating: 'I've been struggling with how to respond to the President's tweets and posts all day.
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 06:07 UTC
The Irishman known as the ‘Prince of Pickpockets’ who became a policeman
George Waldron, later known by his alias George Barrington, is perhaps one of the finest examples of poacher turned game keeper of the 18th century. Like most thieves and con men, multiple accounts regarding Barrington’s early life exist – a situation he himself likely encouraged. In 1773, Price was arrested and George Barrington, as he was now known, left for England. He received a conditional pardon the following year and by 1796, he received a full pardon and was made High Constable of Parramatta. There he acquired a 46 hectares (114 acres) of land and retired in 1800 after nine years as a policeman.
Source:The Irish Times
June 01, 2020 06:01 UTC
Golfers being mic'd up is great for the viewer - but presents too many risks
In a revamped schedule dubbed the ‘UK Swing’, six tournaments will be played across the UK, starting with the British Masters on July 22 and concluding with the UK Championship at the end of August. The potential to hear the intimate conversations between a player and his caddie as they discuss strategy and tactics would be fascinating. Learning more about the players themselves, their personalities and interactions with fellow competitors would also be great. Sadly we live in a time where every word that comes out of someone’s mouth is scrutinised and poured over at length. One sport where a player is already mic’d up while competing is in the NFL.
Source:Daily Mirror
June 01, 2020 06:00 UTC
Just three people jailed in animal welfare cases since 2013
Only three individuals have been jailed from over one hundred animal welfare cases prosecuted before the courts since the Animal and Welfare Act 2013 came into operation. That is according to figures provided by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed on the operation of the Animal Welfare Act to Sinn Fein’s Eoin Ó Broin. Mr Foley also paid over €7,372 to cover the Council costs of disposing of the animal carcasses and the clean up operation. The Dept of Agriculture was spared a €25,000 bill to clear all horses from the lands of Mr Foley after Mr Foley disposed of all of the remaining horses on the lands. The animal welfare charges relate to cattle and horses at locations in west Clare at Lisdeen, Lislanihan, Donoghboy, Dough and Baltard on dates between March 2014 and April 2016.
Source:Irish Independent
June 01, 2020 05:03 UTC
Calls for €37bn stimulus to rescue country in wake of coronavirus
No austerity before 2023, a €37bn stimulus package, tax breaks for small businesses, and using EU funds, are among the solutions demanded of the Government to rescue the country from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has led calls for quickening the pace of reopening of the country and committed to doing so if in government. Gerard Brady, Ibec chief economist, predicts GDP will fall by around 11%, or €37bn, in 2020, due to the pandemic. On top of the €23bn already committed, a further €15bn in stimulus measures will be necessary in 2020 and 2021, he said. He said the big challenge for small business post-crisis, especially those trading on the domestic market, will be the fragility of the domestic economy and confidence among consumers.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 01, 2020 05:02 UTC
Shane Ross writing ‘warts and all’ book about life with Fine Gael
Transport Minister Shane Ross is writing a “warts and all” book about life in government with Fine Gael, which is due out before Christmas. Provisionally titled In Bed with the Blueshirts, the book is likely to be a much- anticipated publication given Mr Ross’ many and well-publicised rows with Mr Kenny and Fine Gael. Mr Ross and Mr Kenny came to blows consistently in the early days and were not helped by Mr Ross’ description of the then acting-taoiseach as a “political corpse” during talks in 2016. Mr Ross, who lost his Dublin-Rathdown seat in the February general election, remains an acting minister until a new government is formed and is no stranger to controversy. Sources close to the project have confirmed that the book will seek to tell the inside story, warts and all, of life in government with Mr Kenny and Mr Varadkar as part of the now-defunct Independent Alliance.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 01, 2020 05:02 UTC
Young schoolgirls hang off the back of a speeding Adelaide train in a dangerous TikTok video
Two young schoolgirls have risked their lives hanging off the back of a moving train in a dangerous TikTok video. They uploaded footage of themselves standing outside a train speeding towards Belair Station, in south Adelaide, in their school uniforms. The Henley High School students seemed unconcerned by the dangerous act and clung on to the train for 20 minutes, 7NEWS reported. The Department of Education said Henley High School was aware of the video and working with the schoolgirls’ parents. The video of the Henley High School students (pictured) has been viewed over 180,000 timesEducation Director Chris Sheldon said: 'Henley High School takes incidents of unsafe behaviour very seriously.'
Source:Daily Mail
June 01, 2020 04:53 UTC
How to plan your summer of running when there are no races in the diary
My summer running calendar had always put shape to my weekly routine as well as the wider summer. I empathise with the thousands of KBC Dublin Marathon runners who are now reassessing their running future. Allow yourself the time to dwell on this setback, and when the time is right, think about what you might like to get out of your running summer instead. A virtual runThe concept of virtual running has become very popular this spring. The backbone of a running summer are the dates we have set in the diary from early summer.
Source:The Irish Times
June 01, 2020 04:52 UTC