Respected vet and two teenagers died when he ‘lost control’ of BMW

A “highly regarded” vet is believed to have died instantly when he lost control of his BMW while two-and-a-half times over the drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard. Two teenagers in the vehicle also died at the scene after the horror crash near Liskeard last year. Ben Mason, aged 30, from Liskeard, died when his … Read more

Ban on the sale of energy drinks to teenagers and 100,000 extra dental appointments under the Labor plans

Labor said the sale of high-caffeine drinks to under-16s is “not acceptable” while children are left “ashamed to speak” because of the state of their teeth. By means of Faye Brown, political reporter @fayebrownSky Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:29 PM, UK Labor has announced plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s and … Read more

French startup ten ten finds viral success and controversy in reinventing walkie-talkies | TechCrunch

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Less than a year after launching iOS, French startup ten ten has gone viral with a walkie-talkie app that lets teens send voice messages to their close friends even when their phones are locked. Whether you think this is a recipe for disaster or the coolest thing you’ve ever heard depends on your age group, … Read more

Teenagers jump onto the tracks to stop a man from committing suicide with 45 seconds left

Freddie Corbett and Harley Hollingworth pulled the man off the track at Barnsley just seconds before a train arrived and are being hailed as heroes for the dangerous but selfless act. Railway rescue heroes Freddie Corbett (left) and Harley Hollingsworth saving a man’s life on the railway Two teenagers who have been hailed as heroes … Read more