Rachael Martin

Dec 6, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachael Martin

For lottery winners, the moment they realise they've won, their lives are never the same. Metro sat down with the UK's current biggest lottery winners Joe and Jess Thwaite - who scooped up May 2022's EuroMillions jackpot of £184 million - to find out how their lives changed. The UK is already no stranger to jackpot winners. Patrick and Frances Connolly from Northern Ireland won a £114.9M one New Year's Day, while Ade Goodchild banked £71M in March 2019, to name a few.

Nov 2, 2024 | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Rachael Martin

A Scottish disability charity has urged Holyrood to match the UK Government’s commitment to invest in special education needs schools and colleges. Capability Scotland has urged The Scottish Government to make the same funding for special education needs in Scotland available. The call comes after the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced in the Autumn Budget that an additional £1 billion will be given to support special education needs and disabilities in England.

Oct 23, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachael Martin |Ellie Hutchings

Actor Ron Ely, who is best known for being the star of the 1960s Tarzan TV series, has died at the age of 86. His final years were shrouded in tragedy, and his death comes five years after his second wife, Valerie Lundeen Ely, was killed in tragic circumstances at the couple's home in California. The former flight attendant was fatally stabbed by their son, Cameron Ely, in the family's home in Santa Barbara, at the age of 62.

Oct 22, 2024 | birminghamworld.uk | Rachael Martin

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowScottish food firm bolsters culinary team for UK-wide growthAs part of leading food firm, Macphie’s ambitious growth plans for the future, it has recently appointed two new business development chefs to boost support for its UK customers and ensure they remain ahead of the constantly evolving food trends in the sector.

Oct 5, 2024 | adelaidenow.com.au | Rachael Martin

LifestyleDon't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Get some steps in, save money on transport and take in the top sights on foot in these wonderfully walkable cities. When we think of a city break the word ‘relaxing’ doesn’t always spring to mind. While many a city stopover will involve hustle and bustle, there are pockets of serenity to be found strolling through blooming blossom trees or ambling around historic attractions.