AN OAP has died after drowning in a canal as a coroner issues an urgent warning to council officials.
Doreen Turner, 91, tragically lost her life after driving her car into the body of water in Chichester, West Sussex.
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Doreen Turner, 91, died on November 1 last year
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The OAP tragically lost her life after driving into the canal in Chichester
The horror crash happened on November 1 last year and sparked a police investigation.
A coroner has now ruled West Sussex County Council must install more safety measures along the road.
A probe found there was no forensic evidence of any mechanical issues in Doreen’s car.
Officers also concluded the 91-year-old had suffered no impairments that would affect her driving.
However the kerb at the end of the road was found to measure shorter than the standard height requirement.
A council spokesperson said: “We are currently reviewing this site in consultation with Sussex Police and will be responding to the coroner accordingly.”
Coroner Joanne Andrews could not determine the exact reason why Doreen’s car left the road.
But she warned the council “action should be taken”.
“In my opinion, action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe your organisation has the power to take such action,” she said.
This incident marks the second fatal crash in the same area within the past five years.
The coroner said the inquest heard there were “no devices present to prevent a vehicle which passes over the kerbstones from entering the canal”.
Beyond the kerb there is a five-foot section of grass before the canal starts.
West Sussex County Council has until June 25 to respond officially to the coroner’s concerns.
BRITAIN’S most unhealthy high street sandwiches have now been revealed.
Brits will be shocked to know that most of their favourite lunchtime meal deals have more saturated fat and sugar than fast food and desserts.
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Pret’s Posh Cheddar & Pickle Baguette sandwich contains a whopping 643 caloriesCredit: Gary Stone
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Sainsbury’s Brie Bacon & Chilli Chutney Sandwich has more sugar than two Kit Kat bars
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A double McDonald’s cheeseburger has less calories and suger than the two sandwichesCredit: Supplied
Most of them also have more calories than McDonald’s cheeseburgers and a bar of DairyMilk chocolate.
Leading the list of unhealthy sandwiches, Pret’s Posh Cheddar & Pickle Baguette sandwich contains a whopping 643 calories.
That is more calories than two McDonald’s cheeseburgers combined, which come at 295 calories each.
Even a Big Mac has almost 150 fewer calories than Pret’s flagship lunchtime meal.
Meanewhile, Waitrose‘s No1 The Perfect Ploughman’s Cornish Cheddar Sandwich comes 13.1g of saturated fat – making it one of the unhealthiest items on the list.
This is again more than two McDonald’s Cheeseburgers combined, which come with just 5.4g of fat each, according to a DailyMail analysis.
Next comes M&S’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s sandwich with 11.3g of saturated fat.
To give some context, a Big Mac burger has just 8.8g of fat.
Both these sandwiches contain more than half of the NHS‘s daily saturated fat limit for women, which is 20g.
When it came to unhealthy sugar content, Sainsbury’s Brie Bacon & Chilli Chutney Sandwich topped the charts with 19.7g sugar.
SARNIE WARS I spent £80 on every Tesco meal deal sandwich to find my favourite… there were 2 winners but it’s divided opinion
To put that into perspective, one would need to have two KitKat chocolate bars with 10.3g of sugar in each to beat the Sainsbury’s sandwich.
M&S’s All Day Breakfast Sandwich – a popular choice of meal on the go – has almost 10.1g of sugar.
That’s slightly less than a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut that comes with 12g of sugar.
NHS recommends that adults only consume a maximum of 30g of sugar each day to lead a healthy life.
Most of the sandwiches sold on Britain’s high streets are also far saltier than fast food.
For instance, Pret’s Ham & Grevé Baguette contained 3.85g of salt, making it saltier than four large portions of McDonald’s fries (0.82g of salt each).
And surprisingly, even M&S’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Ploughman contained 1.78g – slightly more than two large McDonald’s fries.
Adults are advised to consume less than 6g of salt per day, according to the NHS.
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M&S’s Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s sandwich comes with 11.3g of saturated fatCredit: Marks And Spencer
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Waitrose’s No1 The Perfect Ploughman’s Cornish Cheddar Sandwich comes 13.1g of saturated fatCredit: Waitrose
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An unhealthy McDonald’s mealCredit: Getty
But as most of the supermarket sandwiches are unhealthy options for lunch, Brits can choose to swap them for healthier meals.
For example, a Cheese Ploughman’s sandwich from Boots comes at just 429 calories, making it the healthiest option so far.
And if you feel fancy, you can also try Itsu’s King Prawn Rice Box salad, which comes at just 407 calories.
It’s a filling option thanks to wholegrain brown rice, veggies, prawns and seeds.
Meanwhile, a Tuna Melt Panini from Starbucks packs in an impressive 28g of protein and has just 443 calories.
But if you are really conscious about your health and want to keep things below 400 calories, then Greggs‘ Pesto and Mozzarella Pasta can be your saviour.
This tasty option fromGreggsis just 375 calories, even though its packed with cheese.
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Itsu’s King Prawn Rice Box salad is a filling option thanks to wholegrain brown rice, veggies, prawns and seedsCredit: Itsu
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INSTANT tan has had a serious glow up this year.
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A PRIMARY school has been evacuated after a pupil brought a grenade to show and tell.
Students at Osmaston CofE Primary School in Ashbourne,Derbyshire, were rushed off the site after the shocking discovery on Friday.
Teachers were concerned when a boy pulled out a World War Two hand grenade.
Headteacher Jeanette Hart did not know if the weapon was live or not so quickly took it and put it behind a large tree outside.
Despite not being “100 per cent happy” carrying the old bomb, she said she “didn’t want to take the risk” and leave it in the school.
The head teacher raised the alarm and Derbyshire Police arrived on the scene with army explosives experts.
Mrs Hart told the BBC: “It was quite an eventful assembly.
“It was going fine and there was a boy who brought an old bullet case in, which I knew about, but then his friend produced a hand grenade from his pocket.
“That, I was not expecting.”
Experts determined the heirloom was safe through X-ray analysis.
A spokesman for the Matlock, Cromford, Wirksworth and Darley Dale Police Safer Neighbourhood Team added: “Just a word of guidance for parents and guardians – double check what your kids are taking to show-and-tell, especially when they are family heirlooms.”
Mrs Hart the ordeal was completely “innocent” and the boy thought the grenade was “interesting” after learning about VE Day.
“His family didn’t know [he took it] and they were a little taken aback,” she added.
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Teachers were concerned when a boy pulled out a World War Two hand grenadeCredit: Facebook / Matlock, Cromford, Wirksworth and Darley Dale Police SNT
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SIR Keir Starmer yesterday told Labour rebels to fall into line over welfare cuts – as more than 100 of his own MPs are demanding a U-turn.
The PM insisted the system is “not working for anybody” and vowed to press ahead with slashing the health element of Universal Credit and tightening disability benefit rules.
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Sir Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion of more than 100 Labour MPsCredit: Getty
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Furious MPs are urging the PM to delay disability benefits cutsCredit: Unpixs
Asked if he would soften the package, he said: “The argument for reform is overwhelming and that’s why we will get on and we will reform.”
It comes as furious MPs are urging him to delay the cuts and have slammed the lack of proper impact checks.
In a blistering letter to the Chief Whip, they said: “We regret we are unable to support a Bill before this has taken place.”
If all the MPs who have signed the letter follow through and vote against the plans, it could wipe out Sir Keir’s majority and trigger the biggest rebellion of his leadership.
Such is the worry inside Labour, that a party source warned dissenting MPs they could be punished at the ballot box.
The source said: “There is only going to be so much money, time and resources at the next election.
“How people behave now will make a difference to how those resources are allocated.”
It comes as some furious MPs are poised to rebel against Sir Keir because they think they’re toast at the next election.
Moderate backbenchers who have so far towed the party line are mulling taking a public stand on issues including disability benefit cuts, immigration and winter fuel payments – even if it means losing the whip.
There is also growing anger around the two-child benefit cap still being in place.
Key measures are reforms to PIP and Universal Credit
Merging jobseekers’ allowance and employment support allowance, where people who have worked get more than those who have not
Scrapping the Work Capability Assessment by 2028, with all health payments made via PIP in the future
Under-22s to be banned entirely from claiming Universal Credit incapacity benefits
An above-inflation rise to the standard allowance of Universal Credit, but the highest incapacity payment cut
A much higher bar for people to claim Personal Independence Payments to save £5billion a year
A “right to try” scheme that allows jobless Brits to have a go at working without losing their benefits if they cannot manage
The Sun understands some MPs want to work “with a clear conscience” until the end of this parliament – knowing that they are unlikely to return because of the threat of Reform.
A Red Wall Labour MP said: “Multiple colleagues with slim majorities think they have no chance of winning their seat.
“They want to hold the PM to account on issues causing an uproar locally, including PIP payments, and think they have nothing to lose if they defy party whips going forward.”
Another Labour MP told The Sun: “The numbers willing to rebel are much higher than expected.
“I think people shouldn’t underestimate just how much welfare is a driver of why a lot of Labour MPs, particularly moderates, are in the Labour party in the first place.
“A lot of our politics was defined by the performative cruelty of the Osborne era, and that casts a long shadow.”
What are Work Capability Assessments?
The DWP uses the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to evaluate a claimant’s ability to work when applying for Universal Credit due to a health condition or disability.
The WCA focuses on assessing functional limitations rather than specific medical diagnoses.
It considers both physical and mental health, awarding points based on how an individual’s condition impacts their ability to carry out daily activities.
After the assessment, claimants may be placed into one of two groups – Limited Capability for Work (LCW) or Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA).
Claimants assigned to the LCW group are recognised as currently unfit for work but may be capable of returning to employment in the future with the right support and assistance.
Those in this group are required to engage in work-related activities, such as attending Jobcentre appointments or training courses.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in sanctions, including a reduction or suspension of benefits.
Claimants are placed in the LCWRA group if their health condition or disability is considered so severe that they are not expected to be able to work or participate in any work-related activities in the foreseeable future.
Those in the LCWRA group receive an additional amount on top of their standard Universal Credit allowance currently worth £416.19 a month.
Over 150,000 on benefits will see their payments cut under Personal Independence Payments (PIP) changes, the DWP has confirmed.
From late next year, new and existing PIP claimants being reassessed will have to score a minimum of four points in at least one activity to receive the Daily Living Component.
It will see those unable to cook qualify, but not those who can use a microwave.
Likewise, assistance required to wash your lower body would not deem you eligible but your upper body would.
And, while requiring help to use the toilet meets the threshold, needing reminded to go would fall below it.
The higher rate of the Daily Living Component is currently worth £110.40 a week.
Claimants will also have to score at least eight points when being assessed.
The Government estimates this means by 2029/30 around 800,000 won’t receive the Daily Living Component of PIP.
But it has also confirmed 150,000 will be missing out on Carer’s Allowance or the Universal Credit Carer’s Element by 2029/30 too.
This is because to receive either of these carer’s benefits you have to be caring for someone who receives the Daily Living part of PIP.
It means new and existing PIP claimants finding they are no longer eligible will disqualify their carer’s from next November when the changes kick in.
What is PIP and who is eligible?
HOUSEHOLDS suffering from a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition can get extra help through personal independence payments (PIP).
The maximum you can receive from the Government benefit is £184.30 a week.
PIP is for those over 16 and under the state pension age, currently 66.
Crucially, you must also have a health condition or disability where you either have had difficulties with daily living or getting around – or both – for three months, and you expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months (unless you’re terminally ill with less than 12 months to live).
BUYING a used car involves lots of decisions. What size and style do you want? Are you petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV? Should you buy as cheaply as possible or invest as much as you can?
We can’t answer any of these questions, but we can tell you what the UK’s most popular car for sale on Sun Motors is.
When it was launched, this compact crossover SUV pretty much defined the category. It’s nearly 20 years old but remains as popular as ever.
I’ve driven the Nissan Qashqai and I’ll give you my honest opinion of its good points, bad points and anything else I can remember that’s relevant.
What are the most popular used cars?
Sun Motors is a nationwide marketplace that connects thousands of buyers and dealers. We keep track of every purchase and can reveal our list of the 10 most popular used cars in the UK.
You already know that at the top of the charts is the Nissan Qashqai. Here’s a list of the rest…
Nissan Qashqai
VW Golf
Mercedes A-Class
Mini (all models)
Kia Sportage
BMW 1 Series
Ford Kuga
BMW 3 Series
Audi A3
Hyundai Tucson
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Nissan Qashqai used car review
The Nissan Qashqai may have a name that you’ll struggle to spell, but its appeal isn’t hard to spot.
It’s a crossover SUV, which means it looks like a car that’s capable of running off-road and has an elevated driving position, but in reality, it’s a pretty refined and reliable city car.
We’re going to talk about the second-generation (and subsequent) models that launched in 2013.
With this version, Nissan ironed out all the faults and created the UK’s favourite (sort of) SUVs.
It’s now beloved by middle managers, school-run mums and dads and anyone for whom a MINI was just a little bit too small.
Modern versions are even more aggressive-looking but, for our money, don’t look as good.
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Models such as this Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi n-tec+ SUV 5dr Diesel Manual 2WD Euro 6 can be found on Sun Motors for as little as £130 per month – it has 68K miles and is from 2015
The high-up driving position offers great visibility, and the responsive handling makes the car manoeuvrable enough to slide into that supermarket parking spot.
OK, so it’s not going to knock your socks off or make you smile too much, but it’s a family car, so we never expected it would.
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Enjoy:
A choice of fuel type whether it’s petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid
A range of models from convertible, estate, saloon and many more
A range of top brands such as Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota and BMW
There have been far too many engine variations (including petrol, diesel, hybrid and the latest e-POWER powertrain) for us to run through them all.
Reviewers seem to favour the 1.3-litre DIG-T 140 mild-hybrid petrol engine, and we won’t argue.
Bad points are, as you’d expect, few and far between. The Qashqai is quite expensive as a used car, with other makes and models perhaps a little cheaper to buy, run and insure.
The Qashqai is, like lots of crossovers, a bit of a fake too. It’s not really an off-roader like the Range Rover, but not many people need that sort of performance (or can afford the price).
Are Nissan Qashqais reliable?
The Nissan Qashqai isn’t quite as reliable as the bullet-proof Nissan cars of old, with the 2014-21 diesel models in particular suffering from engine and exhaust problems.
Overall though, it’s a sturdy family motor that shouldn’t leave you stranded by the roadside.
Try to buy one with a full service history, ensure all recalls are done and check receipts for any work.
How much is a Nissan Qashqai?
Nissan Qashqais start from £5,000 for a 10-year old (2015) model with over 100,000 miles on the clock. Nearly new models, including the e-POWER version, can cost over £35,000.
As a ballpark, expect to pay around £15-17,000 for a 2020 Qashqai.
It’s not the cheapest car on the market, with some used models that are as expensive as a new Dacia Duster, for example, but it’ll hold its value.
Is Nissan Qashqai a 4×4?
The Nissan Qashqai isn’t a true 4×4 like a Land Rover, Range Rover, etc, but you can find both front-wheel drive (FWD) and four-wheel drive (AWD) models on the market.
In off-road mode the 4×4 Qashqai will tackle difficult terrain like mud and gravel, more much more confidently than the 2WD version.
Most drivers who really need 4WD performance should look elsewhere. In the end, they probably already were.
Used Nissan Qashqais for sale
We’ve scoured Sun Motors to find three top used cars for sale. You’ll need to get in quick to secure these…
This isn’t the cheapest Qashqai on the market, but it’s arguably one of the best-value used motors we’ve seen.
Don’t let the 60,000+ miles on the clock put you off. This Acenta Premium model comes with 17” alloys, a good touchscreen and parking sensors.
It’ll do 55mpg all day long, too. That’s why this is our bargain buy.
Awesome auto: Nissan Qashqais SUV 1.3 DIG-T Tekna
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Reviewers love the 1.3 litre DIG-T petrol engine for its power, control and reliability.
This automatic Qashqai is in Tekna trim, featuring cool 18-inch alloy wheels, a Bose sound system, and a head-up display. Nice.
High-class hybrid: Nissan Qashqai 1.5 E-Power Acenta Premium 5dr Auto
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The 2024 Qashqai is a thoroughly modern car. Its petrol/electric hybrid motor produces an impressive 188bhp.
It’s quiet, quick and has the mean look of the new Qashqai.
This particular car has fewer than 5,000 miles on the clock, so it’s as nearly new as it gets.
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