Mercedes-Benz has announced it is immediately recalling nearly one million older vehicles worldwide due to a potential problem with the braking system. Germany’s federal transport authority (KBA) said that the recall affected cars built between 2004 and 2015 of the SUV series ML and GL, and the R-Class luxury minivan. 993,407 vehicles were being recalled …
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Strike action on Britain’s rail networks and at post offices will last the rest of the Jubilee weekend as workers’ pay disputes drag on. Rail passengers were warned to expect significant disruption for the rest of the bank holiday weekend as RMT rail conductors walked out over weekend pay. And CWU members at Crown Post …
Travellers returning to the UK at the end of half-term holiday – and those trying to leave – faced another day of disruption and long delays on Saturday. Twenty-five departures and 22 arrivals from Gatwick airport were cancelled, affecting at least 7,000 passengers. A Gatwick spokesperson said the disruption was in large part because departures …
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Lee Mack made a joke at the expense of Boris Johnson – in front of the prime minister himself – during the Queen’s platinum jubilee concert. The comedian graced the stage after Queen + Adam Lambert finished their opening performance. “We are here right outside the gates of Buckingham Palace for the party of a …
Prince Charles has paid tribute to the Queen, telling those gathered at the Platinum Jubilee concert that “what really gets my mother up in the morning is all of you”. Speaking at the end of the Buckingham Palace gig, the Prince of Wales said Her Majesty has been “with us in our difficult times”. More …
South Africa’s BA operator grounds flights as cash runs out Comair, the South African operator of British Airways flights, has grounded all of its planes after running out of cash, the company said. The carrier, which is under administration, also operates budget airline Kulula. Those planes are also grounded, with tickets sales for both airlines …
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge paid tribute to the Queen – and environmental activists across the world – in speeches at a concert at Buckingham Palace. Speaking on the third day of a four-day celebration to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee at the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace, Prince Charles …
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The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge paid tribute to the Queen – and environmental activists across the world – in speeches at a concert at Buckingham Palace. Speaking on the third day of a four-day celebration to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee at the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace, Prince Charles …
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Nottingham Forest are tracking promising Manchester City right-back Issa Kabore with a view to a potential loan move. The 21-year-old is coming off the back of an excellent season on loan in Ligue 1 with City’s sister-club Troyes, where he played 31 times, as an attack-minded defender. He also helped Burkina Faso reach the semi-finals …
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Olivier Lavorel, pictured during qualifying, was taking part in the TT races for the first time in 2022 A French competitor has died following a crash during the first sidecar race at the 2022 Isle of Man TT races. Passenger Olivier Lavorel, 35, was involved in an incident at Ago’s Leap during the opening lap …
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