Brighton Palace Pier has apologised after hundreds of visitors were overcharged for fairground rides. The pier blamed the error on processing company Worldpay, which used the date of the transaction instead of the correct amount. Visitors found that £2,104.18 had been deducted in what was described as a “deferred payment.” Worldpay then added to the anger of customers who contacted it by refusing to engage with them on data protection grounds. Refunds are being arranged.
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Ancient human remains discovered
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human that lived more than 100,000 years ago. The experts believe that the remains uncovered near the city of Ramla represent one of the “last survivors” of a very ancient human group. Dr Hila May of Tel Aviv University said the discovery reshapes the story of human evolution, particularly those of the Neanderthals.
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