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Driver took Snapchat selfies seconds before killing pensioner on tricycle

Driver took Snapchat selfies seconds before killing pensioner on tricycle James Lawley, 81, was on a morning bike ride on his tricycle when he was struck by Matthew Isherwood, 28, in a black Seat Altea causing him to fall into the road. A pensioner riding his tricycle was killed by a motorist who had been taking Snapchat selfies and texting seconds before colliding with him, a court heard. James Lawley, 81, was on a morning bike ride on his racing blue tricycle when he was struck by Matthew...

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Secrets of BA's history from paper dresses and grouse for dinner to contraband

Secrets of BA's history from paper dresses and grouse for dinner to contraband EXCLUSIVE: A new book charts the extraordinary history of British Airways, inclduing its unusual first passenger flight, its unique link to Marmite, royal fans, and some questionable fashion British Airways has been flying for 107 years, connecting Britain to the world across more than a century of aviation history. From a single biplane lifting off from a grass field in west London to a fleet serving destinations...

Huge rise in babies born by C-section on the NHS could be driven by 'fear'

Huge rise in babies born by C-section on the NHS could be driven by 'fear' Fewer than half of babies in England are now born by vaginal birth where medics do not use instruments following a series of NHS maternity scandals A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean after a sharp rise. Births by C-section, including those planned in advance, have increased in the last five years amid concerns it is driven by fear among pregnant women. A BBC probe found vaginal...