Topline A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of debris from the International Space Station fell to Earth and blew a hole in their roof, a rare case that raises questions about who is responsible for space debris as countries, private companies and billionaires rush to building the nascent space economy. Space debris … Read more
A mother who illegally felled a protected tree in her driveway because it caused a ‘nuisance’ to her entire street has been spared a fine. Kelly Palmer, 40, smiled as she left court after admitting she paid a tree surgeon to cut down the giant ash because it was blocking the drain and regularly hitting … Read more
A new interactive map has shown that house prices in Britain rose by an average of £3,000 in the 12 months to April. This is according to data released today by the Office of National Statistics According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average UK house price rose by 1.1 per cent in … Read more
A homeowner has won the battle against a broadband provider who installed a 40-foot pole at the end of his driveway without any prior discussion. Philip Waller, 65, was furious when he returned home to find Connexin had placed the post just 5 meters from the bay windows in the front living room. The grandfather-of-ten … Read more
The average property on the market now has an asking price of £375,110 The cheaper areas in the North experienced the greatest price growth Most buyers and sellers don’t let the elections affect their moving plans Property asking prices have fallen from their record highs this month, but only by £21, according to Rightmove. It … Read more
In the broader economy, inflation can be tamed – at least for now – but not when it comes to essential insurance. A few days ago, market research firm Consumer Intelligence reported that home insurance costs were skyrocketing. Worryingly, there is little evidence to suggest that current price increases will slow down sooner or later. … Read more
Function Microsoft President Brad Smith struck a conciliatory tone during a congressional hearing on Thursday over his IT giant’s repeated computer security failures — while also arguing that the Windows maker is above the rule of law, at least in China. He answered nearly three hours of questions from representatives of the U.S. House of … Read more
People could be stuck in Help To Buy Isas with almost 2.2 million open offers Government surcharge of 25% is only payable if users purchase property under £250,000 Help to Buy Isas was introduced in 2015 but closed to new accounts in 2019 Nearly 2.2 million people will be unable to access the government bonus … Read more
It comes as no surprise to anyone in Cornwall when they are told that places like Feock, Padstow, Rock or St Ives are among the most expensive places to buy a house and get on the property ladder. But what about the places where it’s more affordable? According to CornwallLive analysis of the latest paid … Read more
Get ready for your next ‘true crime’ podcast binge… (Photo: Alexander Tengner) On a cold December evening in 2009, a woman named Kristina returned home after a weekend away from her boyfriend. Fluttering in the wind on her veranda deep in rural Sweden, she discovered the strangest thing: a small three-piece navy blue corduroy suit. … Read more