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Former RAF serviceman Wayne Lewis dismissed his symptoms as overdoing it on holiday – but he was wrongNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor09:06, 08 May 2025Updated 09:08, 08 May 2025Wayne Lewis in Turkey. He is now recovering after surgeryA dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour after dismissing a seizure for holiday “overindulgence and exhaustion”. Wayne Lewis, 62, collapsed in the bathroom, unable to move or speak, after a day in the sun.The dad-of-one “didn’t want to ruin the holiday” so did not go and see a doctor. But when he returned home to Bridgend, South Wales he continued to experience…

Foxtons held its AGM yesterday, where most resolutions were passed, except for resolutions 15 and 16. There was also major opposition to resolutions 13 and 14. The board committed to continuing an open and transparent dialogue with the company’s shareholders, pledging to engage with those concerned shareholders who voted against these resolutions to further understand their views and address any specific concerns. The company plans to provide an update within six months, adhering to the UK Corporate Governance Code.   Resolution * indicates Special Resolution For (No. of shares) For (%) Against (No. of shares) Against (%) Votes…

A strong emergency service response was launched after a former school prone to arson attacks caught alight.Fire crews, paramedics and police descended on the derelict St John Fisher Catholic School in Ordnance Street, Chatham. The school site has suffered a number of blazes in recent years, with many linked to suspected arson attacks.This evening, several fire crews could be seen battling to make the area safe while police set up a cordon around the area.Police have taped off Ordnance Street, Chatham, following a blazePolice, fire and paramedics are at the scene of a blaze in ChathamOrdnance Street, between Haymen Street…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation aimed at simplifying mortgage lending rules, with a view to making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for borrowers to manage their home loans. The regulator wants to offer consumers greater choice by introducing greater flexibility in how they interact with mortgage providers. The changes would also make it simpler for consumers to reduce the term of their mortgage, potentially lowering longer-term total borrowing costs. Additionally, the FCA intends to improve access to more affordable mortgage products when customers remortgage, helping households manage costs more effectively. The FCA will accept comments…

Tom Bill Letting agents across the UK have seen a further decline in new landlord instructions, as more buy-to-let investors leave the rental market, with some citing concerns about increased regulations, and reduced flexibility in managing their properties. The latest report from RICS reveals a net balance of -26% moving deeper into negative territory from -19%. Looking ahead, the near-term rent expectations net balance of +25% suggests further rental price rises over the next three months owing in part to the widening supply-demand imbalance in the rental sector. RICS chief economist, Simon Rubinsohn, described the negative feedback in the survey…

Wednesday 07 May 2025 11:59 pm  |  Updated:  Wednesday 07 May 2025 7:05 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Responsibility for the UK’s sluggish growth prospects should lie squarely with Rachel Reeves’ fiscal policy, Britain’s oldest independent economics research institute has said, as it warned tax rises left the economy in a “risky and vulnerable position.”A report by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research pinned the economic uncertainty harming business confidence on the Treasury’s “narrow” fiscal headroom, pouring cold water on the notion…

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Janet Trinick, 74, was reported missing by her family and police are concernedSouth Wales Police have launched an appeal to find Janet Trinick (Image: South Wales Police)Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a 74-year-old woman who has been reported missing from her home in Cardiff. Janet Trinick was last seen at around 9.30am on Wednesday, May 7, on Carisbrooke Way in the Penylan area.She has not been seen since and has been reported missing by her family. Janet is described as being approximately 5ft 3in tall. She was last seen wearing a blue coat and brown trousers, South…

Striker Jacob Wakeling has been put on the transfer list by his parent club following a season on loan with Gillingham.The 23-year-old joined the Gills last summer from Peterborough United but was limited to just five starts in the league.Jacob Wakeling was unable to build on a goalscoring start to life at Gillingham Picture: @Julian_KPIWakeling – like the Gills – began the season in promising fashion. He started the opening game against Carlisle United and scored the second goal in a 4-1 win at Priestfield.That goal followed one on his first Gillingham appearance, in the club’s final pre-season match of…

Yesterday (May 1), voters across Dartford went to the polls to choose their next county councillors. Ryan Andrew Waters was declared the winner after today’s (May 2) count, replacing Penny Cole, who previously represented the division for the Conservatives. The total number of votes for Dartford East was 3,649, with Waters winning 1,591 votes. Ballots were verified from 10am today, with counting beginning around 11.30am at Dartford Civic Centre. Polling stations were open from 7am until 10pm yesterday. This result means the Conservatives have lost their seat in Dartford East, with Reform UK now set to represent the division. Who…