The BBC has been accused of “biased” content after the latest Have I Got News for You instalment saw the panellists burst into a lengthy rant about Nigel Farage. Regulars Ian Hislop and Paul Merton were joined by stand-in host Alex Horne and guests Car…
UK weather: Britain set for summer of unseasonable warmth and ‘supercharged storms’
‘Zooming’ Atlantic sea temperatures could risk Britain taking a swipe from an unusually fierce Atlantic hurricane season. American forecasters are warning parts of the United States to brace this summer for abnormally frequent tropical storms. Some cou…
Manganese batteries: Could they ever be the main driver in the EVs market?
Lithium batteries have revolutionised electric vehicles (EVs) over the past few years. They are also used in other products, including cellphones, vaping devices, solar power backup storage, electric toothbrushes, tools and laptops. On average, an elec…
Anne Stevenson-Yang on China, audit reform and why she’s unsure about Yorkshire
By Ben Lucas City A.M. sits down with the co-founder of activist short-selling firm J Capital Research to discuss China, its companies and whether they require closer inspection Where exactly is China heading? It’s a question asked endlessly by senior …
Paws for Thought: Annie the cats loves a fuss
In our weekly paws for thought column, we shine the spotlight on the lovely Annie who needs a forever home… Annie who is approximately 3 years old arrived at the centre after being handed in as a stray. It didn’t take long for this sweet girl to settle…
Wisbech man Shane Harvey was drug driving in King’s Lynn with eight-year-old son sat in back of van between two shopping trollies
A drug driver who was 16 times the limit had his young son in the back of a van sat between two shopping trollies. Shane Harvey, 39, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he admitted driving above the specified drug limit as well as car…
Drug driver from March caught on A47 at Walpole Highway after taking cocaine to celebrate his birthday
A man who decided to take drugs to celebrate his 64th birthday got behind the wheel while still over the limit. Richard Strudwick appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he admitted driving above the specified drug limit. The court heard …
Police who stopped Terrington St John man discovered jar of amphetamine in boot of car
Police who stopped a 50-year-old in West Winch discovered a jar of amphetamine in his car boot. James Manning, of Main Road in Terrington St John, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where he admitted having 90.1g of the Class B drug in hi…
UK households in line for extra £800 annual bill due to planned tax rises
By Chris Dorrell Households are in line to pay an extra £800 in tax over the next five years, according to new research from a leading think tank. Although Labour and the Conservatives have promised not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT, t…
King’s Lynn man involved in group altercation on Norfolk Street told police to ‘f**k off’
A 29-year-old who was involved in a “group altercation” on a town night out told police officers to “f**k off”. Kevin Thurling, of Burney Road in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates court on Thursday where he admitted being drunk and disorderly in…