Joshua Searle

1 week ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Joshua Searle

Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen is the nation’s favourite song to blast on the car radio, followed by U2’s Beautiful Day and the iconic Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, according to a new poll. Music has the ultimate feel-good factor, with 99% of Brits saying that starting the morning with a good tune has a positive impact on the rest of the day. Many also agree it’s a real mood booster, according to the poll conducted by EDF.

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Joshua Searle

A poll of 2,000 adults found they treat themselves to two of the flaky pastries each month. But three in 10 don’t think they should cost more than £1, even though some high street bakeries are selling them for as much as £2.80. In response, Asda has commissioned an oversized croissant - in a playful jab at other high street bakery chains. It has launched a one-off version that is five times bigger than standard - to echo the difference in price between the baked goods at different retailers.

1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Joshua Searle

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine. (Image: PA MEDIA) A commonly believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, UK drivers have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the widely held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true or not.

1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Joshua Searle

Is it illegal to take seashells and pebbles home from the beach and how much could I be fined? With temperatures soaring this weekend, many of us will be looking forward to enjoying a trip to the beach in the coming weeks. However, beachgoers are being warned they could be breaking the law without even realising it, and fines may be on the way.

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Joshua Searle

Scott McCormick and his girlfriend Helena Boshwick, 33, were due to fly from Birmingham Airport on May 1 to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for a week-long holiday and gym-mentorship event. The 33-year-old said they had not pay to reserve seats - which typically costs between £4.50 and £33 per seat - because it was a short two-hour flight and they didn't mind if they didn't sit together.