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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?

Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside.

UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas

After a drubbing in the local elections and with migrants continuing to cross the Channel in small boats, the government is set to unveil its plan to reduce migration numbers on Monday.

Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict

The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani.

Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes

We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.

How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?

Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

Andover Advertiser

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New benches installed on Andover’s Weyhill Road after residents’ requests

New benches installed on Andover’s Weyhill Road after residents’ calls, with Test Valley Borough Council funding supporting older people locally.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We want answers': Fresh pollution concerns after river testing around Andover

Campaigners say nitrate and phosphate testing revealed ongoing pollution in the River Anton and Pillhill Brook.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:54:06 +0100
The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:54:30 +0100
UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points

The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:50:22 +0100
DWP Universal Credit and Housing Benefit major rules change for 325,000 people

More than 325,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to keep more of what they earn under a major change to Housing Benefit rules.

Anphoblacht

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:32:03 +0100
Scandals we need to remember

Renowned Irish journalist Frank Connolly exposed some of the biggest scandals that rocked the political establishment and led to tribunals of inquiry and the resignation of at least one Taoiseach. Here Mícheál Mac Donncha interviews him about corru...

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:50:55 +0100
The Forces Mustered Against Neutrality And For Militarisation Are Substantial, So Too Must The Opposition Be

Irish military neutrality is greatly valued. It has enhanced the reputation of our peacekeepers overseas and allowed Ireland to remain a voice for peace, dialogue and the international rules based order. We are a small nation, on the outskirts of Eur...

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:05:59 +0100
The Blanket Protest begins

BY the autumn of 1976, the armed conflict in the Six Counties had been ongoing for seven years. The widespread imprisonment, ill-treatment and, in some cases, torture of nationalists by the British state fuelled the conflict and, as so often in Irish...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:04:46 +0100
Save Cork’s Kilmainham!

The Easter Rising in 1916 was a pivotal event in Ireland’s history. It is the story that we grew up hearing, those who died that Easter time are the heroes that stilled our childhood play.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0100
Palestinians have nothing more to negotiate: National unity & international action are now critical

Earlier this month the mass funeral of 112 Palestinians, mostly women and children, brought again into sharp focus the scale of the genocide in the Gaza Strip. Only days ago, another mass funeral of 50 took place. Those buried were recovered from ...

Armenia News

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:55:23 +0400
RFE/RL: European Union to have 2nd civilian mission in Armenia

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:30:54 +0400
Byblos Bank Armenia joins FinTech Armenia as Founding Member

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:26:27 +0400
Armenia to attend CIS FMs’ Moscow meeting – but at deputy minister’s level

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:48 +0400
Strong Armenia party leader Samvel Karapetyan: We started process of renouncing Russia, Cyprus citizenship

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:59:08 +0400
CNN: Armenia, Azerbaijan also may feel knock-on effects of US blockade against Iran

Armenia Panorama

Armenian News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:18:40 +0000
Ucom measures environmental impact of its operations

The roadmap is expected to be reviewed annually to assess results and priorities and, where necessary, refine the next steps.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:16:13 +0000
Pashinyan threatens opposition during heated parliament exchange

An opposition lawmaker argued that a lost soldier would not travel 50 kilometers into Armenia or threaten children with a weapon.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:14:26 +0000
Avanesyan says Armenia stands ready for plague prevention measures

Armenian health authorities are monitoring reports from Russia and preparing preventive measures.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:13:11 +0000
Armenia considers Russia’s nuclear power plant offer: minister

Armenia is evaluating nuclear power plant proposals from several countries, Khudatyan said.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:09:38 +0000
Court orders two-month detention for Artur Danielyan

He faces charges linked to Facebook posts, while his lawyer challenges the court's decision and alleges political persecution.

Residents across Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to check their new bin calendars before major collection changes begin next week.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School facing closure could continue to house pupils after shutdown

Hampshire County Council consults on The Clere School closure in 2027, with pupils transferring to The Hurst but potentially staying at the site after closure.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke adventurer who conquered Everest and rowed Atlantic visits school

An adventurer from Basingstoke spoke at a Chineham school about the importance of perseverance.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Mum who used phone behind wheel spared ban, 102mph Mercedes, and more

Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court cases include a 102mph M3 Mercedes driver, drink and drug-driving bans, mobile phone offences and serial shoplifting.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses invited to support trainees through new 'two-way bridge' scheme

The Café Project in Basingstoke launches a sponsorship scheme on October 8 to raise £20,000 for learning-disabled trainees and link local businesses.

BBC News Humberside

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:09 GMT
Funding to help more people access healthy food

Local authorities in Hull and Lincolnshire have each been given £220,000.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:54:29 GMT
How Karl Bushby battled English Channel doubts

The adventurer is walking home to Hull after setting off on his global adventure in 1998.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:59:54 GMT
Dog rescued with 83 others 'is just perfect'

Cloud is with new owners in Hull after being found in "squalid conditions".

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:01:01 GMT
Campaigners 'disgusted' by waste site plans

Wastewise, in Willerby, wants to expand its biowaste site and has launched a consultation.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:01:53 GMT
Events to mark baby loss awareness week

Remembrance services and a lantern walk will be held between 9 to 15 October.

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Belarus Belta

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0300
BelCCI, Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies to step up business ties

“We invite you to think about organizing an exhibition of the economic potential of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Belarus at premises of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone,” the BelCCI deputy chairwoman stressed.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:37:00 +0300
Belarus U21 fall to Denmark in 2027 Euro qualifier

Belarus U21 started their match against Denmark in Gori, Georgia, with a narrow 0-1 defeat.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:11:00 +0300
Belarus, Kazakhstan target $1bn in bilateral trade

Aleksandr Turchin noted that the agreement to hold the meeting was reached during the recent visit of the Belarusian governmental delegation to Kazakhstan.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:08:00 +0300
Belarus’ border agency: Over 700 trucks are waiting to enter Poland

The State Border Committee reported that there were no queues for passenger vehicles at the EU border as of 10.00 in the morning, 19 November.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0300
Belarus, Greece play out goalless draw in final FIFA World Cup qualifier

In Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in what was considered their home game, Belarus played out a goalless draw with Greece.

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Borehamwood Times

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hertsmere councillors to vote on plan for 16,575 new homes and development control

Let me get straight to the point.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:18 +0100
New local media planning tool Raid launches today

The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:09 +0100
Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system

A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:12:58 +0100
Borehamwood jewellery founder wins silver for business innovation

Esen Tunali Sari, founder of Borehamwood jewellery studio SILVER & ELEGANT, wins Silver for Business Innovation at the SME Hertfordshire Awards on September 17.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0100
New dog grooming salon opens in Hertfordshire offering bespoke treatments

Experiences with her own dogs have led a young Hemel Hempstead entrepreneur to open a new grooming salon which focusses on natural products and treatments.

Bournemouth Echo

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:35:45 +0100
Celebrity chef Rick Stein signs exclusive deal with UK supermarket chain

Celebrity chef Rick Stein has linked up with Waitrose in a new partnership.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0100
Catastrophic rise and fall of Bournemouth’s most hated waterfront building

Bournemouth’s controversial IMAX - recalling the troubled Waterfront complex’s history, from its 2002 opening to 2013 demolition.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poole grassroots football team among thousands to get free Octopus Energy kits

Dexter Sports FC’s Dexter Lions U13s in Poole are among thousands of junior teams to receive new kits as part of Octopus Energy's Octopus Kits for Kids scheme

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:38:14 +0100
AI helps prevent sewage spill in the New Forest

A potential sewage spill into a precious New Forest stream was prevented by artificial intelligence

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:35:32 +0100
Lymington flood defences upgraded to protect more than 140 properties

Upgraded flood defences have been completed to protect more than 140 properties from tidal flooding

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
IMG DAY: Bulls fall spot but all 14 stay in Super League as London debate grows

Bradford Bulls have dropped from 10th to 11th in the IMG rankings and their score has fallen, but they have comfortably secured a Super League place for next year.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0100
Car burst in flames after crash that shut major Bradford road

At least two vehicles are believed to have crashed, with other cars visibly damaged at the scene.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
'One of the last mills in area' could be converted to housing

A planning application for homes is expected to be submitted in the near future.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Row erupts over 'manholes must be covered' joke in pub toilet amid misogyny claims

It read: "Why do women wear underwear? Because health and safety says all manholes not in use must be covered."

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Plan to convert warehouse into parade of shops is refused over parking concerns

PROPOSALS to turn the ground floor of a warehouse into a parade of shops have been refused by Bradford Council.

Bridgwater Mercury

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Daredevils invited to tackle Cheddar Gorge dressed as Santa

St Margaret’s Hospice Santa Abseil returns to Cheddar Gorge on December 5, with fundraisers urged to sign up before places sell out.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rolex watches and rare silverware sold at latest Somerset auction

Somerset Auction Rooms saw strong sales for Rolex and Omega watches, plus Edwardian and Japanese silverware.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Overdevelopment' fears over plans for vacant Bridgwater landmark

Fresh concerns have been raised over proposals to transform the former Bridgwater Arms pub into 32 short-stay apartments in the town centre

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest Bridgwater offencers who have appeared in Magistrates' Court

Here are the latest Bridgwater and Taunton offenders who have appeared in Magistrate’s Court so far this week

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Extremely concerning' calls to rethink plans to cut young carer support

Opposition politicians have urged Somerset Council to reconsider proposals to cut funding for services supporting young carers across the county.

Bridport News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0100
Beaminster residents 'had enough' after months of tunnel traffic lights

Residents have been ‘stretched to breaking point’ following traffic issues in Beaminster due to a landslip earlier this year

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:22:00 +0100
Charmouth coast centre plan unanimously backed

A scheme which will create a ‘reserve’ coastal visitor centre at Charmouth has been welcome by Dorset councillors

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Petrol jumps 7p in three days as reader calls for tax cut

A reader has urged the Government to cut fuel taxes noting that petrol prices locally jumped 7p in three days

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road to reopen after businesses feared they would lose thousands

A major road closure that sparked concern among residents and businesses is set to reopen tomorrow

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Temporary road closures in Bridport and Lyme Regis set to cause disruptions

Dorset Council has announced multiple road closures to allow for utility works, affecting areas including West Milton, Lyme Regis, Bridport, and North Bowood.

Bucks Free Press

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:31:41 +0100
Police road safety check results in 35 traffic offence reports

Thames Valley Police report 35 traffic offences, including 21 mobile phone cases, during High Wycombe road checks; drug driving and red-light offences found.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe MP presses for urgent care review as residents raise concerns over long waits

Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has asked for a review of urgent care opening hours and better X-ray access, as the NHS trust prepares to announce winter developments.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Princes Risborough landmark repairs approved after clock tower leaks and rot

Repairs to Princes Risborough’s historic Market House clock tower have been approved after an inspection found leaks and decaying timber.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run Gilberts Taxis celebrates 70 years

Gilberts Taxis celebrates 70 years in Chesham on October 5, thanking customers with cupcakes as its 65-driver fleet moves towards electric vehicles.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:05:50 +0100
Cyclist killed in Buckinghamshire as 40-year-old man arrested

Thames Valley Police has arrested a man after a cyclist was killed on the Oxfordshire border with Buckinghamshire.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheddar Gorge Santa Abseil returns to raise funds for hospice care

St Margaret’s Hospice Santa Abseil returns to Cheddar Gorge on December 5, with fundraisers urged to sign up before places sell out.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Highbridge school opens clothes exchange to support families and cut waste

Churchfield Church School launches clothes exchange in Highbridge, helping families save money and recycle clothing.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Extremely concerning' calls to rethink plans to cut young carer support

Opposition politicians have urged Somerset Council to reconsider proposals to cut funding for services supporting young carers across the county.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points

The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.

Chard and Ilminster News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festive Santa Abseil at Cheddar Gorge to support hospice care

St Margaret’s Hospice Santa Abseil returns to Cheddar Gorge on December 5, with fundraisers urged to sign up before places sell out.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Valuation day raises £177 for South Somerset animal sanctuary

Lawrences Auctioneers' valuation day at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard raised £177 to support animals in its care.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yeovil Literary Festival 2026 set to feature 40 events

Yeovil Literary Festival 2026 will feature 40 events, including bestselling authors Holly Watt and B.A. Paris.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chard launches new website bringing community services and events together

Chard Town Council launches Chard.info, a new website offering community information, services, events and support links.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Extremely concerning' calls to rethink plans to cut young carer support

Opposition politicians have urged Somerset Council to reconsider proposals to cut funding for services supporting young carers across the county.

Chronicle Live

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:52:41 +0000
A19 crash LIVE: Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle collision near Doxford Park

The collision has occurred on the A19 north of Seaham and south of Doxford Park.

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:41:17 +0000
A1 crash LIVE: Northbound lane blocked and queueing traffic between Bowburn and Carrville

The collision is affecting traffic on the northbound carriageway

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0000
New Wallsend gym promises coaching for 'all abilities'

Uncommon Ground co-founder James Scott says his own fitness journey started with playing Nintendo Wii Fit in his living room

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0000
Newcastle kinship carers to receive new paid leave policy

Newcastle is one of seven zones in the pilot scheme backed by the Department for Education

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0000
Northumberland brute kicked ex in head as she cowered on floor in her own home

Lian Hunt, who has a previous conviction for harassing another former partner, smashed up the victim's home before assaulting her

Coventry Telegraph

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:48:45 +0000
Coventry woman credits routine with 7st weight loss but some say it's 'unhinged'

Sarah started the schedule two years ago and says 'why not try it and see?'

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:40:22 +0000
The Coventry street where police say double-parking is 'not safe' as drivers fined

It has led to action by the team

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 05:46:00 +0000
Dates confirmed for Christmas tractor parade in Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry 2026

The fund-raising event has become one of the most loved parts of the local festive season

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
The £3.8bn West Midlands fund backing major Coventry projects that's now open to developers

Major Coventry projects, including Coventry Very Light Rail and Greenpower Park, are already receiving backing from the National Wealth Fund as part of the wider West Midlands investment programme. Mayor Richard Parker is now inviting private develop...

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 05:09:00 +0000
Exhall mining disaster survivor honoured at new housing development

The council says it preserves an important part of the area’s local mining heritage for future generations

Czech Republic Ceske Noviny

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0200
Kufr rodiny Fürnbergových z Pardubic připomíná jejich osud v terezínském ghettu

Pardubice - Obyčejný cestovní kufr provázel rodinu Fürnbergových z Pardubic do Terezína a po skončení druhé světové války se s nimi vrátil zpět. Dnes je cenným svědectvím osudu rodiny, která přežila nacistické...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200
Ve věku 99 let zemřel teolog Jakub S. Trojan, který pohřbíval Jana Palacha

Praha - Ve věku 99 let ve středu zemřel někdejší děkan teologické fakulty Univerzity Karlovy Jakub S. Trojan, který jako evangelický farář v lednu 1969 pohřbíval Jana Palacha. O úmrtí teologa a jednoho...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200
Antonelli může udělat v Singapuru další krok k premiérovému titulu v F1

Singapur - Italský jezdec Andrea Kimi Antonelli bude mít ve víkendové Velké ceně Singapuru formule 1 příležitost ještě více se přiblížit k zisku premiérového mistrovského titulu. Dvacetiletý pilot Mercedesu...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0200
Na základní škole v Polsku žák zranil dva lidi, oznámil ministr vnitra

Varšava - Na základní škole nedaleko Wyszkowa severovýchodně od Varšavy bývalý žák zaútočil ostrým předmětem a zranil dva lidi. Dnes o tom podle agentury Reuters informoval polský ministr vnitra Marcin...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200
Nezaměstnanost v Česku zůstala v září na pěti procentech

Praha - Nezaměstnanost v Česku zůstala v září třetí měsíc po sobě na pěti procentech. Úřady práce na konci září evidovaly 368.377 uchazečů o zaměstnání, což bylo o 5514 méně než o měsíc dřív. Naopak počet...

Czech Republic Radio Praha

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200
Czech unemployment remains at five percent for third consecutive month

Czech unemployment remains at five percent for third consecutive month

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0200
Czech retail sales growth slows to 4.3 percent in August

Czech retail sales growth slows to 4.3 percent in August

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200
Drought drains Czech reservoir as water restrictions take effect

Drought drains Czech reservoir as water restrictions take effect

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200
Czechs prepare for municipal and Senate elections

Czechs prepare for municipal and Senate elections

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0200
Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recording

Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recording

Daily Mail

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:32:13 GMT
Violent 'traveller burglary squads' suspected of 50 house break-ins as Met Police accused of failing to tackle crime spree

Groups of black-clad thugs have been smashing their way into homes in wealthy neighbourhoods before making off with hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cash.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:01:48 GMT
From the 'drama queens' of Reform to the 'Paddington Bear PM': Kemi's formidable speech unpacked

Kemi Badenoch rallied her troops for battle on Wednesday as she declared the Conservative Party 'back in fashion' and ready to fight for the 'soul of the nation'.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:39:36 GMT
Red Bull pays Geri Halliwell's husband Christian Horner £33.5million in compensation for 'loss of office' after texting scandal

It's been revealed that the husband of former Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell was handed an astonishing payout by Red Bull Racing.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:38:46 GMT
The euro's in freefall. France is going bust - fast. What a time for Andy Burnham to plot to rejoin the EU: ALEX BRUMMER

Andy Burnham's pledge at the Labour conference that the UK 'could go all the way' to rejoining Europe was lustily applauded by the party faithful.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:54:36 GMT
Britain's new breed of 'boy racers' risking YOUR lives for kicks and clicks: MIMI YATES goes undercover at the UK's illicit car meets - and reveals the sinister motives behind the deadly trend coming to a town near you

Out of a cloud of smoke, the car comes hurtling at me - a high-speed turn sending it sliding sideways in a move known as 'drifting'. It's so fast that all I see are headlights.

Daily Star

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:33:43 +0000
Girl, 9, dies in horror crash on major UK road as driver and passenger hospitalised

Police Scotland confirmed the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl following a crash between Drumnadrochit and Cannich on Wednesday. Two more were rushed to hospital

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:20:13 +0000
Mum's face ripped apart and teen's lip 'left hanging off' in worst dog attacks

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: There have been soaring numbers of brutal dog attacks, with horrific incidents including a young woman having her face ripped off and a mum left scarred

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:17:03 +0000
The Triads 'spread like a disease' around the UK after 'starting in major city'

Richard Musa, a former enforcer for the Wo Shing Wo organisation, has spoken about the crime syndicate and how it managed to spread across the country

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:01:36 +0000
Royal Navy serving member, 24, charged with 'spying for an unnamed foreign power'

A Royal Navy serving member, 24-year-old Teddy Young, has been arrested and charged with spying for an unnamed foreign power, confirmed the Metropolitan Police on Thursday

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:48:48 +0000
Father-to-be electrocuted by power lines at work as stepdad sentenced over death

Daniel Watton, 50, has been handed a suspended prison sentence after his stepson Connor Lambert, 24, was fatally electrocuted near overhead power lines while working at a Cheshire house

East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Revealed - deliberate tax defaulters in east London named and shamed in latest list

HMRC has released its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters across east London for September 2026.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:41:30 +0100
London Marathon - Why I'm running for the charity that helped me get back on my feet

In April 2027, I'll be lining up at the start of the London Marathon — a race I never thought I'd be capable of running.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:25 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs by end of 2027 as major overhaul gathers pace

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

El Pais (sp)

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:13:44 +0200
Un periodista que viajó a Milán para cubrir el Valencia-Atalanta, positivo por coronavirus

Se trata del segundo caso confirmado en la comunidad y el decimoquinto en España desde el lunes

Sun, 1 Mar 2020 15:16:43 +0200
Mapa de la expansión y claves para entender el coronavirus de Wuhan

Qué es, cómo se transmite, cuál es la población más vulnerable y dimensiones del contagio en el mundo

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:26:25 +0200
El turismo italiano se resiente; España mira expectante

La patronal hotelera del área de Venecia describe un sector “al borde del colapso”

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:26:43 +0200
“La magnitud del problema del coronavirus no será diferente a una gripe”

Ángel Gil de Miguel, catedrático de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, lanza un mensaje de tranquilidad

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:36:34 +0200
Seis italianos encerrados por partida doble

Los compañeros de viaje de los cuatro positivos en Canarias están aislados del resto en el hotel en cuarentena

Epsom Guardian

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween trail opens near Croydon with pumpkin patch, spooky trails and train rides

A Halloween trail at Mayfield Lavender featuring a pumpkin patch, ghost train and interactive adventures has opened for the spooky season.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:25 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs by end of 2027 as major overhaul gathers pace

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

Estonia

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:22:45 +0300
INTERVIEW ⟩ Alar Karis: too many people no longer dare to express their opinion

In an end‑of‑term interview, President Alar Karis criticises the government for superficial law‑making and for poorly explaining its decisions, and argues that Estonia’s foreign policy lacks open debate. Karis also warns against self‑censor...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0300
MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ Part of our war anxiety is being manufactured in Western media houses with the help of anonymous Estonian intelligence officers

Major Western outlets portray the Baltic states as the inevitable target of Russia’s next war, yet rarely explain why Moscow should choose to attack here next. Editor Meelis Oidsalu asks how preparations for defence turn into predictions of war, an...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:58:17 +0300
EDITORIAL ⟩ Record-breaking Kulbergs gives Latvia hope

Two records were broken in the Latvian elections held on Saturday. First, the United List, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, received a record number of votes in re-independent Latvia, giving them 42 seats in the 100-member Saeima. However, the ...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:33:25 +0300
INTERVIEW ⟩ Hungarian Foreign Minister: Changing the government is not enough

In a lengthy interview with Postimees, Hungarian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán said that Hungary needs more time to free itself from Russian energy dependence. The dismantling of the system created by former Prime Minister V...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:10:13 +0300
Donor countries may demand back the 14.5 million prepaid in munition deals from Estonia this year

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), which paid a total of 71.6 million euros in advance to the Indian-Italian company Datasel and two other firms but was defrauded, paid not only with money from the European Peace Facility but also 14...

Estonia Post Times

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:22:45 +0300
INTERVIEW ⟩ Alar Karis: too many people no longer dare to express their opinion

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0300
MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ Part of our war anxiety is being manufactured in Western media houses with the help of anonymous Estonian intelligence officers

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:58:17 +0300
EDITORIAL ⟩ Record-breaking Kulbergs gives Latvia hope

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:33:25 +0300
INTERVIEW ⟩ Hungarian Foreign Minister: Changing the government is not enough

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:10:13 +0300
Donor countries may demand back the 14.5 million prepaid in munition deals from Estonia this year

Euro Weekly

Europe

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0200
Texas execution first in US since Christa Pike survived botched lethal injection

Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. A further two executions are scheduled to take place in the state in November.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:02:05 +0200
Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip

Europe's ties with China, the US and the UK are all being tested at once. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing with a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio tells Europe to wake up, and London weighs rejoining the EU. In France...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:32 +0200
Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:27:31 +0200
Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption

Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:45:58 +0200
Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast

Southern right whales return to Hermanus, South Africa, drawing crowds to the cliffs and whale festival as mothers nurse newborn calves in Walker Bay.

Europe BBC

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:15:45 GMT
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:38:46 GMT
France's school protests: What lies behind the anger

Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:15:56 GMT
Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during the PM's first official visit to Germany.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:02:26 GMT
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:47:31 GMT
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

Evening Telegraph

Express and Star

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:35:56 +0000
Motorists are being warned to expect 'minor disruption' due to broken down car in Birmingham

Motorists are being warned to expect minor disruptions due to a broken down car in the Snow Hill area of Birmingham.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:30:18 +0000
Disruption to rail services between Wolverhampton and Stafford continues after tree fall damages powerlines

Trains operating between Stafford and Wolverhampton are facing cancellations due to damage caused by a fallen tree.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:12:35 +0000
'I've had a really rough day' - West Midlands man who killed mother-of-two tells police in bodycam footage before lying about fathers cancer

Watch the moment the man who killed a mother-of-two in the West Midlands told police he was having 'a rough day' and lying about his dad's illness in police bodycam footage.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:43:37 +0000
Lanes closed on M5 after fairground lorry overturns between West Bromwich and Oldbury

Two lanes are closed on the M5 in Sandwell after a fairground lorry overturned this morning (March 26).

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:28:59 +0000
Captivating drone footage shows new Bluey ride at Alton Towers - date ride will open

Drone footage shows never-before-seen aspects of the new Bluey-themed ride at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire

Finland Today

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Tom Cruise Finds His Inarritu, but ‘Digger’ Never Fully Strikes Oil

'Digger' review: Tom Cruise and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu team up for an ambitious but uneven environmental satire filled with excess, absurdity and Cruise bravado.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Red Beast’ Roars from Finland’s Shadows

'Punainen peto' ('Red Beast') review: Veera W. Vilo and Antti-Jussi Marjamäki’s Finnish historical drama explores Eetu Salin’s life, political legacy and inner demons.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:25:56 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Good Boy’; Stay! There’s Nothing Good Out There

'Good Boy' review: Ben Leonberg’s horror debut follows Indy, a dog who senses evil spirits around his dying master. A dark film with one genuine star.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:43:48 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’; A Life in Blue Notes

'Everybody Digs Bill Evans review': Anders Danielsen Lie stars in Grant Gee’s moving biographical film about American jazz legend Bill Evans, grief and addiction.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Heart of the Beast’ Is a Five-Star Tearjerker

'Heart of the Beast' review: David Ayer’s moving survival adventure stars Brad Pitt as a retired special forces officer and Odin, his heroic German Shepherd with a prosthetic leg.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:41:06 +0300
Google halts work on data centres as Finnish police probe suspected illegal logging

Authorities ordered Google to suspend building work at two planned data centre sites following a complaint about the clearance of hundreds of hectares of forest.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:06:55 +0300
Finns Party pulls ahead of NCP in new Yle poll

The last time the Finns Party was more popular than the NCP was at the beginning of this decade, when both were in opposition.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:43:50 +0300
HS: Nokia plans more than 200 job cuts in Finland

The firm's reasons include boosting competitiveness and enabling it to make investments that will contribute to future growth, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:16:47 +0300
Finnish public broadcaster's teletext service turns 45

Well before the dawn of the internet, Yle's 'Teksti-TV' debuted in 1981 to provide news, sports and weather updates around the clock.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:02:34 +0300
Retire at 70, rethink services to save welfare state, ministry officials suggest

Raising the minimum retirement age would add more workers to the labour force, finance ministry civil servants say.

France 24 Live News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:22:45 GMT
Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain

The 35-year-old middle-order batsman said he would be available for selection and remain with the team, but was giving up the captaincy with immediate effect. "It's my genuine opinion that the mantle should go down to the next generation," de Silva...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:12:45 GMT
Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

The world number three said his body was still adjusting to playing demanding matches after coming back from a wrist injury that sidelined him from April until the US Open in August. But he comes into Shanghai having won the Japan Open on Tuesday, ...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:54:46 GMT
AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

It comes just weeks after the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based company said it had resumed independent operations after separating from the US tech giant. Manus is an agent tool that can carry out real-world tasks for users -- currently a hot sec...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:50:44 GMT
Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar s...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:42:49 GMT
'Most Israeli citizens lost confidence' in govt: Leaders 'shift' blame, 'block' commission inquiry

Oliver Farry welcomes Guy Poran, a former Israeli Air Force officer and member of Mistaclim (Looking the Occupation in the Eye). Poran sees October 7 as a profound rupture in Israeli society following the unprecedented Hamas attack, which targeted c...

France RFI

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:22:56 GMT
Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:12:54 GMT
Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:52:52 GMT
Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:41:00 GMT
From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn

Min Aung Hlaing touched down on Wednesday, invited for a two-day visit to discuss thousands of Myanmar migrants being sent back under a repatriation scheme touted by Anwar. Malaysia has historically offered safe haven to those exiled from Myanmar b...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:40:59 GMT
Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Rahm's decision to leave LIV due to "unacceptable" terms deals a significant blow to the divisive tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after declaring bankruptcy. Along with Bryson DeChambeau, double major winner and former world number one Rahm ...

French News Online

Gazette Live

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:01:44 +0000
Woman suffers suspected broken arm after crash with Ford Ranger in Guisborough

The crash happened on Whitby Road, in Guisborough, near to the Waterfall Farm roundabout

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:53:42 +0000
Thornaby shop targeted in two knife-point robberies in less than eight hours

Staff were threatened staff with a knife as cash and alcohol were demanded during the robberies

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Law change for thousands of UK dog owners from next month

Government warns 'it will be illegal' from November 1

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Pair jailed after Stockton drugs raid sees topless man flee house barefoot

Chris Bousfield, of Stockton, and Carl Dunning, of Billingham, have been jailed

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Street-brawlers fled from scrap outside social club to hide in attic - then one fell through ceiling

Kane Walker and Christopher Watson were involved in a brawl outside the Roseworth Social Club in Stockton :: They hid in a loft but one fell through the ceiling as officers arrived

Gazette News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:42:44 +0100
Severe delays on busy Essex road due to crash

Drivers face delays after a Heybridge crash with eastbound queues and journey times rising to 15 minutes in Essex.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0100
Gemma Collins' surprise confession leaves podcast hosts stunned

TOWIE star Gemma Collins says she has only four genuine showbiz friends, revealing on the At Home With The Thomas Bros podcast why she prefers life in Essex.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Man arrested as emergency crews rush to multi-vehicle collision

A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a three-vehicle crash in Albert Road, South Woodham Ferrers, on October 4.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100
The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0100
Suspects remain on the run after theft of high street ATM

Suspects remain on the run nearly a month after an ATM was stolen from Halstead High Street, Essex Police has confirmed.

Germany

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 09:41:00 +0200
Fake Jewish Lineage: The Passport Scheme that Exploited Germany’s Nazi History

DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis. The real families are furious.

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 08:54:00 +0200
New Information in the Nazi Database: What You Need to Know About the SS

Your grandfather appears in the SS files? What that might mean, how you can continue your research and who was even allowed to join the Nazi organization in the first place: You'll find answers to the most important questions here.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200
NSDAP archive: How DER SPIEGEL processed the data from the Nazi card file

Where does the data come from? What do the matches mean? What errors exist? And what does the date of joining reveal about entanglement with Hitler’s regime? Here you can find the answers to the most important questions about the Nazi card file.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200
Interactive Research Tool: What Your Family Did Under Hitler – Find Out Here

DER SPIEGEL has cross-referenced hundreds of thousands of SS files with the millions of NSDAP membership cards. Here, you can search through the updated files and find clues as to possible SS membership.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"

In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing Germany and the dangers of the AfD.

Germany European News

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200
Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"

France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200
Boats from Eastern Libya: How Europe Is Bowing to a Libyan Warlord on Migration

Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in eastern Libya, as DER SPIEGEL reporting has found.

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200
Hungarian Premier Péter Magyar: 'Our Country Was a Hostage State'

After 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, it looked to many as though democracy in Hungary was dead. But not to Péter Magyar. DER SPIEGEL spoke with him about how he managed to boot out the autocrat.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:06:00 +0100
Portrait of a City after Four Years of War: The Courage of Kyiv

The attacks come at night. But once the sun comes up, daily life continues. After four years of war, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv remains defiant. Where does the city's strength come from?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0100
Gisèle Pelicot After the Rape Trial: "I Now Allow Myself to Be Happy Again"

The courage Gisèle Pelicot showed during the trial of her rapists made her a hero to women around the world. Here, she speaks about the difficult weeks in court and the source of her bravery.

Get West London

Get West london

Greek Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:46:35 +0000
Greece's exit from Schengen will not solve the refugee crisis

tsipras-tousk.jpg As stated by European Council President Donald Tusk after his meeting the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximou residence. ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:05 +0000
Incompetence fails SYRIZA’s governing

12715551_1021794801216661_3889761652356951816_n.jpg Иn his new book entitled "SYRIZA: The Failure of Populist Promises" to Cas Mudde, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:08:39 +0000
Pensions, taxes and non-performing loans hinder negotiations with creditors

imagehandler_10.jpg According to Mario Draghi, the fast completion of the monitoring is as important as carrying it under conditions of trust. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:22:57 +0000
5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the Peloponnese

seismos_1.jpg The earthquake was felt shortly after 09:00 pm today, its epicentre was about 25 kilometres southeast of the town of Pyrgos at a depth of about 5 kilometres. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:09:22 +0000
Christ crucified again ... in Crete

newego_large_t_1101_54634165_type13145.jpg Nikos Kazantzakis' novel has a contemporary resonance in relation to the refugee crisis and other problems of our time, said director Thodoris Papadou...

Harrow Times

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All the north London businesses fined for 'deliberately getting their tax wrong'

HMRC names north London tax defaulters, including businesses in Old Street, Wembley and Harrow, after deliberate errors led to fines up to £1.2m.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:30:38 +0100
Plans submitted for children’s home for up to four in South Harrow but refused

Harrow Council planning roundup: children’s home proposal in Roxeth refused, alongside applications for extensions, HMOs, flats and other developments across.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:25 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs by end of 2027 as major overhaul gathers pace

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

Herald Scotland

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Four of five Edinburgh Green female councillors standing down as local elections loom

On Wednesday evening, the party announced that councillors Susan Rae, Jule Bandel, Claire Miller, and Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill will not seek re-election.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:10:59 +0100
Police close road over anti-immigration protest in Glasgow

The road was later reopened

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:51:33 +0100
Second man charged over death of Daniel Colrain after Glasgow disturbance

A 19-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the death of a man in Glasgow has now been charged.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0100
'Very lucky' chief executive 'probably didn't expect stress of it to be what it is'

The chief executive says he 'probably didn't expect the stress of it to be what it is', while declaring himself 'very lucky' to be leading the business.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:27:00 +0100
Revealed: Scots councils break the law in housing homeless 21,800 times in one year

Scottish councils recorded a record 21,800 instances of failing to offer temporary accommodation to households entitled to it in 2025/26.

Hungary Budapest Business Journal

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Lithuania Industrial Output Tumbles in June

Industrial production in Lithuania tumbled to 4.5% year-on-year in June from an upwardly revised 5% growth in the previous month, data from the Vilnius-based Statistics Lithuania (LS) on Tuesday show.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Hungary Boasts Over 200 FinTech Companies

The number of FinTech companies in Hungary reached 212 in 2022, a report on the sector released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Wednesday shows.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0200
Number of Higher Education Applicants to Exceed 120,000

Thanks to the new admissions system, the number of applicants to higher education institutions this year will again exceed 120,000.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200
Hungary's 1st Lipstick Bar Opens in the Heart of Budapest

Szabina Tomán has created the new Lipbar by Toman brand, a unique lipstick bar in Hungary, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0200
EC Acknowledges Reforms, Notes Concerns in Rule of Law Report

The European Commission acknowledged the implementation of Hungary's 2023 judicial reform and the adoption of a new anti-corruption strategy but voiced concerns over media pluralism and state interventions affecting businesses in an ...

Iceland Monitor

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0000
Not some organisation for school development

The chairman of the Icelandic Home and School Association says the Icelandic Teachers’ Union (KÍ) is misleading the debate about the state of Iceland’s education system, including by making incorrect claims about the length of the school year...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Icelandair cancels Malaga flights from late November

Icelandair has decided to shorten its flight season to Malaga, Spain. The airline will operate flights to Malaga until November 21, rather than through the end of the year as originally planned.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0000
Strongly oppose planned police merger

The Fjarðabyggð municipal council executive committee strongly opposes the planned merger of the police districts in East Iceland, South Iceland and the Westman Islands and is calling for the plans to be abandoned.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0000
Rubio: Icelands strategic importance is growing

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, is in Iceland on an official visit but will leave the country today.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000
Sexual offences at a five-year high

A total of 346 sexual offences were reported to police nationwide from January to June this year, the highest number recorded in the first half of a year since 2021.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:14:54 +0000
Update Oct 7: US Firm Pays 2.2 Million ISK For Independence Party MP Lobbying In DC, Raising Political Finance Concerns

The head of an American investment firm says his company paid 2.2 million ISK ($18,000) in 2025 to a Washington consultant hired by the Independence Party, Iceland's largest opposition party, towards lobbying. J. Heath Cardie, managing ...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:21:24 +0000
Week 10 Sheep: Solved In 12 Days, Game Still Open

Update on Name That Sheep: We have received the correct name. At 12 days, this is not the quickest victory, but it remains alarming. (Quickest victory was Ösp in our debut week.) Just so this is clear, somebody in this country was able to ide...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:24 +0000
Mouthing The Words

I caught his eye by mistake in the midst of the jumping and drunken partygoers, and I couldn’t stop laughing. He was taken aback at first then started to laugh with me. Everyone else around us at the árshátíð was too busy shouting the words alo...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:05:13 +0000
Iceland Can’t Read

The discussion about the referendum on the negotiations for Iceland’s accession to the EU has been obliterated by another topic that is arguably the most discussed in Iceland right now: the PISA results. The PISA 2025 results, released in September...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:53:06 +0000
Ten Important Projects From The Reykjavík City Human Rights Office

A medical doctor by training, Dagur B. Eggertsson currently serves as a minister of parliament. He was mayor of Reykjavik from October 2007 to January 2008 and for 10 years, from 2014 to 2024, marking him as one of two mayors in the history of Reykja...

Impartial Reporter

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
October 1996: Search for the Ideal Couple

Loved-up couples in Fermanagh who feel their undying affection for each other is worthy of an award have missed their opportunity for plaudits by a few decades – but the Ideal Couple Competition of 1996 had serious financial incentive.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
October 1976: Border-crossing Balloons in Derrygonnelly

Not every visitor to Fermanagh arrives by road, rail or boat

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Archive: Belmore Street branded a ‘race-track’ over car noise

Concerns over speeding traffic and noise on Belmore Street were raised in a letter published in The Impartial Reporter in October 1976

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
How football united a Belfast team– and the Troubles divided them

The film Star of the Sea explores Bobby Sands’ footballing past, a Catholic-Protestant team torn apart by the Troubles and its legacy of peace in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:27:38 +0100
Four people rescued as RNLI and Coastguard called to Lough Erne emergency

Four people were brought to safety after a motorboat broke down on Lower Lough Erne.

Inverness Courier

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:58:30 GMT
Highland MSP challenges government over concerns that tourist tax will impact medical visitors

Andrew Baxter has questioned a ‘merry-go-round of public money’ in relation due to the region’s controversial proposed tourist tax.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:47:13 GMT
9-year-old girl killed in road crash west of Loch Ness

A nine-year-old girl was killed in a crash yesterday just west of Loch Ness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:48:50 GMT
Road reopens after crash near Loch Ness village that blocked the A831

A road closed after a crash west of the Loch Ness-side village of Drumnadrochit has reopened.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Business in talks to mark 75th anniversary of tragic death of John Cobb on Loch Ness

The life of a legendary speed record holder is set to be commemorated next year to mark the 75th anniversary of his tragic death on Loch Ness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New River Beauly bridge receives pushback from local residents

Residents of a Highland village have raised concerns.

Ireland Headlines

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:33 +0100
'Cool heads' needed to ensure RTÉ delivers, says Canney

Cool heads are needed to make sure RTÉ delivers on its commitments, following a €20m funding cut, Minister of State Seán Canney has said.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:56:57 +0100
EU watchdog warns debt could reach €1 trillion by 2027

The EU's budget watchdog has warned that the EU's overall debt level could reach €1 trillion by 2027.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0100
Nurses and midwives to protest at hospitals over pay

Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation will hold lunchtime protests at hospitals across the country over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100
€20m extra needed by An Garda Síochána last year

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said the force needed an extra €20 million last year because of additional recruits and the need to respond to significant operational demands.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Doctor calls for better endometriosis care after surgery abroad

After more than a decade of symptoms, Dr Rachel O'Connor says she was told her endometriosis was "too severe" to treat in Ireland

Ireland IrishExaminer

Italy

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:19:04 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Perdere le staffe'

This Italian phrase is nothing to lose your cool over.

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:09:05 +0200
The essential vocabulary you'll need for autumn in Italy

If you're spending the autumn months in Italy this year, you'll want to familiarise yourself with some key Italian words and phrases. From warm clothes to food festivals and seasonal produce, we've got you covered.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:22:28 +0200
Italy's parliament votes on electoral law in key test for Meloni

Italy's parliament votes on Thursday on a reform of the country's electoral law that opposition parties say Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has designed to boost its chances of re-election next year.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:02:36 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Italy to hold final vote on electoral reform, watchdog says health system drained by ‘invisible cuts’, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:11:54 +0200
Italy remains a top destination for millionaires despite flat tax rise

Italy is still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for millionaires, according to a new report, despite raising its flat tax for wealthy new residents by 50 percent this year.

Krakow Post

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it

Coronavirus is on the rise in Poland again. Think you might have it? Follow our instructions to get tested, stay safe, and comly with Poland's pandemic regulations. The post I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you migh...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020

Thousands of people from the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered on Krakow's Main Square Saturday for the 16th annual Equality March in support of their rights and in celebration of their identities. The post PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020 ...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?

The phrase "LGBT ideology" makes about as much sense as "redhead ideology" or "left-handed ideology." The post What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it? appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march

This afternoon over a thousand people peacefully gathered in Krakow during sporadic rain in memorial of George Floyd, a black The post PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow

A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Liverpool Echo

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:55:23 +0000
Driving warning ahead of October 25 as motorists reminded of UK-wide change

Motoring specialists are urging drivers to be extra vigilant when the change comes

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:49:24 +0000
Octopus Energy free electric blankets for UK customers - eligibility rules

Customers who need them most this autumn and winter can apply through its Octo Assist scheme

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:37:47 +0000
Royal Mail reminder of envelope 'rule' that helps your post avoid delays

Cards and letters should not get held up in the sorting office if people do one thing

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:36:49 +0000
Aigburth Road cyclist told police 'ok boss' then rode 'furiously' at babies in prams

Daniel Kennedy turned 180 degrees into oncoming traffic and pedalled away from police

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0000
BBC Antiques Roadshow item leaves expert speechless as tearful guest pays tribute

A guest on Antiques Roadshow broke down in tears after an emotional BBC appraisal

Macclesfield Express

Macedonian News Agency

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:52:38 +0000
KURIR.MK in the race for most popular web portal in the whole Balkan region

For the first time specialized web portal Media Daily introduced the section “selection of the most popular portals from the Balkan region”, and on the list among most read internet sites is found KURIR.MK. Only three Macedonian internet ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:13:05 +0000
VMRO-DPMNE’s EC holds its first meeting

The Executive Committee of VMRO-DPMNE held its first session, condemning the political persecution by the government, which through judicial authorities is committed against MPs, artists, police officers and other persons whose only sin is that they ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:53:05 +0000
New round of talks in New York: Nimetz believes Zaev wants quick solution to name issue

Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in the Macedonia-Greece name dispute told Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that there is no new name proposal and that he will put several ideas on the table in an upcoming meeting in New York on January 17, proposals ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:50:22 +0000
Ohrid named ‘world’s capital of humanism’ by World Organization for Social Integration

The World Organization for Social Integration has issued on its website an exclusive feature about Ohrid and Macedonia describing it as ‘the world’s capital of humanism in honor of St. Clement of Ohrid.’ Clement of Ohrid, a disciple of the sain...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:45:12 +0000
Mickoski: With sporting courage and excellent strategy to another handball victory

Hristijan Mickoski, the leader of VMRO – DPMNE, congratulated Monday’s victory of the Macedonian handball players over the Montenegrin national team on Facebook. “Proof that with a strong will, honest approach and sacrifice everything is possib...

Malta Gozo News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:21:35 +0000
Electricity supply being restored following widespread power cuts

Enemalta has advised that the electricity supply is being ”progressively restored” across affected areas, following widespread power cuts... The post Electricity supply being restored following widespread power cuts appeared f...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:35:24 +0000
Three ”large illegal mistnets” confiscated in Gozo – MRU

Three illegal mistnets targeting Mistle Thrush were confiscated this week by the Gozo Police after Rangers from the... The post Three ”large illegal mistnets” confiscated in Gozo – MRU appeared first on Gozo News.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:36:06 +0000
Community-based free Animal First Aid course to be held in Qala

Free Animal First Aid courses have been announced – an initiative organised through a collaboration between the Parliamentary... The post Community-based free Animal First Aid course to be held in Qala appeared first on Gozo News.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:38:21 +0000
Cancer patients have a right to free chemotherapy on government formulary – PN

Nationalist Party Leader Alex Borg has discussed the way forward with the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses... The post Cancer patients have a right to free chemotherapy on government formulary – PN appeared first on Gozo News.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:26:17 +0000
BirdLife oppose, while FKNK agrees to lower penalties for protected bird offences at ORNIS

The ORNIS Committee was asked to vote on Tuesday on proposed changes to fines and penalties related to... The post BirdLife oppose, while FKNK agrees to lower penalties for protected bird offences at ORNIS appeared first on Gozo News.

Malta Independent

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:58:00 +0200
Almost 200 apartments planned for fields in Safi; council warns population will increase by a third

Almost 200 new apartments spread across several development applications are planned for an area of fields in Safi, with the locality's council warning that if all of these are accepted and built, it will increase the village's population by a third....

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:13:00 +0200
Shot protected bird falls in school grounds as 'government wants to reduce fines for such crimes'

Students at St Edward's College returned to school yesterday for the start of the new scholastic year, only to find an injured protected Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) in the school grounds, BirdLife said Tuesday.BirdLife Malta said it was called to...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:09:00 +0200
Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'

Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not "fake news" and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on.Leo, who dedicated his first ...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200
Updated: Polish man pleads not guilty to wilful homicide in St Julian's

A 27-year-old Polish tourist pleaded not guilty in court on Monday in connection with the death of a 31-year-old Moroccan man in St Julian's on Sunday morning.Sebastian Malinowski, who works in a Dutch warehouse, was remanded in custody.Inspector Ste...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200
Government blocked debate on bill implementing Caruana Galizia inquiry recommendations, PN says

The Nationalist Party has accused the government of using parliamentary procedure to prevent the House from debating an Opposition bill aimed at implementing recommendations arising from the public inquiry into the assassination of journalist Daphne ...

Malta Today

Thu,12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Transforming education: Preparing for tomorrow’s skills | Clifton Grima, Byron Camilleri

Preparing the workforce for these exigencies requires collaboration across the board

Thu,12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Luca Indraccolo: My career feels more like a continuous and natural progression

7 questions for ... artist Luca Indraccolo

Thu,12 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Paola crematorium set to cater for 30% of all funerals in Malta

The Planning Authority board is expected to decide on 26 March whether to grant an outline permit for what could become Malta’s first crematorium, following a case officer’s recommendation to approve the project in principle

Thu,12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Italian secret service warns of ‘automated radicalisation’ through generative AI

The Italian secret service has warned of 'automated radicalisation' of individuals through the use of generative artificial intelligence that eliminates the need for human interaction.

Wed,11 Mar 2026 19:42:26 +0100
Woman handed suspended sentence for getting abortion in 2024

Woman handed three-year suspended sentence after court finds her guilty of inducing her own abortion using medication in early 2024

Northern Ireland BBC

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:38:08 GMT
Drumcree dispute must be 'contained' - UUP leader

It is the twelfth day of deadlock between residents of the Garvaghy Road and the local district lodge of the Orange Order over the parade.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:03:21 GMT
Exhibition to 'bust myth' about loyalist prisoners

An ex-loyalist prisoner hopes the event will "create a new understanding" about Trouble-era inmates.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:31:37 GMT
Wonky wych elm in County Down crowned Tree of the Year

It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:25:18 GMT
How boxing inspired a play about men's mental health

The play explores losing a sense of purpose, the difficulty some men have talking about their mental health and the support they can find in each other.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:15:26 GMT
No child should have to learn in a cold classroom - children's commissioner

The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.

Northwich Guardian

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman crawled in garden and collapsed after brutal assault by boyfriend

Peter Bebbington, of Crewe, sentenced to 27 months, suspended for 20 months, after assaulting his girlfriend in Northwich; probation and alcohol checks imposed.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deputy mayor 'dead chuffed' as celebrated new market provides boost for businesses

The new £1.8 million Northwich Market replaced the former Indoor Market with a modern food, drink, and events venue designed to attract visitors throughout the day and into the evening.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GP practice is good in all areas after inspection by health and social care watchdog

Swanlow Medical Centre's recent rating is as a result of a review of the service earlier this year.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of 'high impact' works on town's ring road set to last a month

DRIVERS are being warned of ‘high impact’ works on Northwich ring road, set to last more than a month.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture stunning snaps of falling leaves

FALLING leaves have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Poland

Poland Krakow

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow

A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Pravda Russian News

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0300
St. Petersburg to lower rents for cultural bookstores amid supply chain shocks

St. Petersburg is moving to lower the barrier to entry for bookstores operating within the city's cultural institutions. The Legislative Assembly has passed a first-reading bill that empowers the city government to set preferential rental rates for c...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0300
Caspian Sea Level Decline Forces Expansion of Volga Delta No-Fishing Zone

Russian fisheries regulators have expanded the no-fishing zone within the Volga-Caspian fishery basin, closing approximately 1,550 square kilometers of water to commercial harvesting. According to Rosrybolovstvo, the agency responsible for federal fi...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0300
Kaliningrad enclave shifts logistics from land corridors to maritime transport

The logistics framework of the Kaliningrad region is undergoing a structural shift, moving away from land-based corridors toward maritime transport. According to data from the Kaliningrad Regional Customs, sea-borne cargo turnover rose by 17% during ...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:13:00 +0300
Russia's Magadan Plans to Add 400 Tons to Its Gold Reserves by 2035

The Magadan region is attempting to shift its industrial base away from a near-total reliance on gold mining toward the industrial-scale extraction of copper. This pivot aims to transform the regional economy from a primary raw-material provider into...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0300
Sakhalin shifts from raw material extraction to value-added exports

Sakhalin's economy is shifting its focus from the bulk extraction of raw materials toward the export of value-added goods. By the end of 2025, the island's export footprint expanded to 22 countries, signaling a push by small and medium-sized enterpri...

Pravda World News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0300
No Surprises Act arbitration awards exceed benchmarks by hundreds of dollars for routine tests

The No Surprises Act, designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills, has succeeded in eliminating direct surprise charges for consumers. However, a new CBS News investigation reveals that the law's dispute resolution mechanism has spawne...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:09:00 +0300
U.S. households pay 62% more for water over decade amid infrastructure gaps

U.S. households are paying significantly more for water access, with annual bills rising by 62% over the past decade to an average of $531. This increase adds a substantial financial burden on families, compounding existing pressures from rising food...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0300
Federal government allocates $77 million for Arctic Bay small craft harbour

The federal government has allocated $77 million to construct a multi-use small craft harbour in Arctic Bay, a project designed to alter how the community accesses and moves goods by water. Construction began in August and is scheduled to continue un...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0300
Glasgow company dissolutions jump 23% as administrative shells clear the register

Public records indicate that the formal disappearance of 48 companies from the Glasgow register between September 21 and September 27, 2026, represents a sharp acceleration in administrative exits rather than a sudden collapse of active trading. The ...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:07:00 +0300
Birmingham proposes physical street alterations at ten schools

Ten schools in Birmingham are facing specific physical alterations to their immediate street networks, designed to alter vehicle behaviour and reduce pavement encroachment. The measures, proposed under the city council's Safer School Journeys program...

Radio Poland

Richmond and Twickenham Times

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:58:01 +0100
St Margarets station celebrates 150 years with mural unveiling and street party

St Margarets station in Richmond marked 150 years with a street party, new mural, live music and Rail Minister Lord Hendy’s heritage bus visit on October 3.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:19:58 +0100
Richmond pizza chain opening offers 3,000 FREE pizzas to local residents

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana opens in Richmond on November 27, giving away 3,000 free Neapolitan pizzas at its new Kew Road restaurant.

Romania Agerpres

Un nou atac cu cuțitul la o școală din Polonia

Ungaria: Premierul Magyar, audiat de procurori în legătură cu incidentul din 2024 în care este suspectat că a furat un telefon

Exporturile Germaniei au scăzut neașteptat în august

Hunedoara: Peste 130 de hectare de vegetație uscată mistuite de un incendiu în zona Sălașu de Sus

Romania Insider

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:29:14 GMT
Royal Navy service member charged with spying for a foreign power

The 24-year-old man is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:18:36 GMT
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain

Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:15:56 GMT
Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during the PM's first official visit to Germany.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:02:26 GMT
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:04 GMT
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

Romanian National News Agency

Ursula von der Leyen: UE trebuie să ajute statele membre în fața creșterii prețului energiei

Kenya confirmă primul său caz de Ebola importat din RD Congo; pacientul a decedat

Miruță: Voi emite un ordin care să oblige programările pe lanț pentru încărcarea navelor în Portul Constanța

Premierul desemnat Luca Niculescu: Sunt deschis la discuții și respect ideile bune, indiferent de unde vin

RT

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:01:16 +0000
African Union launches rival to Western credit rating giants

The African Union has launched a credit rating agency amid complaints that Western firms exaggerate risk and inflate borrowing costs Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:56:05 +0000
South Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine

South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador from Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry in Seoul has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:53:15 +0000
Elon Musk blames ‘certain oligarchs’ for Starlink’s delays in India

Elon Musk blamed ‘certain oligarchs’ for Starlink’s delays in India, saying they wanted to maintain their “monopolistic chokehold” Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:41:49 +0000
EU state tightens rules for military-age Ukrainian men

Lithuania has tightened temporary protection rules for Ukrainian men as other European countries toughen their policies Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:07:52 +0000
Political ‘firewall’ breached in eastern Germany – AfD

Germany’s AfD has secured a state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt, apparently with backing from parties that vowed to shun it Read Full Article at RT.com

Scotland BBC

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:01:10 GMT
Girl, 9, dies in two-vehicle crash in the Highlands

Police say the girl was a rear seat passenger of a car involved in the collision south of Inverness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:55:03 GMT
Teenager charged over death of 21-year-old in city centre

Daniel Colrain, 21, was found with serious injuries in Royal Exchange Square on Sunday and died in hospital a day later.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:03:10 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Wee man' death and Tory 'vow to fight'

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:03:20 GMT
Chimney sweep rescues owl trapped in stove pipe

Chimney sweep John Soutar found the bird wedged in a pipe at the back of the appliance.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:55 GMT
Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62

The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

Scotland Herald

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Four of five Edinburgh Green female councillors standing down as local elections loom

On Wednesday evening, the party announced that councillors Susan Rae, Jule Bandel, Claire Miller, and Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill will not seek re-election.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:10:59 +0100
Police close road over anti-immigration protest in Glasgow

The road was later reopened

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:51:33 +0100
Second man charged over death of Daniel Colrain after Glasgow disturbance

A 19-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the death of a man in Glasgow has now been charged.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0100
'Very lucky' chief executive 'probably didn't expect stress of it to be what it is'

The chief executive says he 'probably didn't expect the stress of it to be what it is', while declaring himself 'very lucky' to be leading the business.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:27:00 +0100
Revealed: Scots councils break the law in housing homeless 21,800 times in one year

Scottish councils recorded a record 21,800 instances of failing to offer temporary accommodation to households entitled to it in 2025/26.

Serbia News

Sky News

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:51:00 +0100
Royal Navy serviceman accused of spying for foreign power

A Royal Navy serviceman has been charged with spying for a foreign country, believed to be Russia, after an investigation by counter terror police.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0100
British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' as diplomats leave

The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:18:00 +0100
US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution

A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection - despite objections following Christa Pike's botched execution last week.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0100
Girl, 9, killed in crash between car and pick-up truck

A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a crash in the Scottish Highlands.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0100
The 87-year-old woman evicted from her home in Spain has died

An 87-year-old woman, whose eviction from her home sparked major protests in Spain and was partly responsible for a snap election, has died.

Slovak Spectator

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:20:48 +0200
A good leader not only sets the direction but also inspires people to pursue a common goal

Martin Medveď, the first Slovak to lead Philip Morris Slovakia s.r.o., on leading through change, making tough decisions and bringing people together.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200
News digest: PM Fico prepares for the Constitutional Court

Žilina station could regain power Monday, police start Bratislava airport patrols, and Slovakia trails Czechia and Austria in economic freedom.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:23:38 +0200
A Lithuanian says Orava deserves more tourists. Locals agree — but don’t want to become another Chochołów

Tourism businesses say closer co-operation could keep visitors in Orava longer, while lower taxes give Polish and Czech resorts a competitive edge.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:34:12 +0200
Orava remains a transit region. Local businesses call for more accommodation and better cycle paths

Entrepreneurs in and around Dolný Kubín say the region could persuade more tourists to stay longer rather than continue towards Poland or Liptov.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:24:44 +0200
Forbes describes ‘earthquake’ in Slovakia’s richest list as new leader emerges

The number of Slovak dollar billionaires has risen to a record seven.

Slovakia News

Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:20:48 +0200
A good leader not only sets the direction but also inspires people to pursue a common goal

Martin Medveď, the first Slovak to lead Philip Morris Slovakia s.r.o., on leading through change, making tough decisions and bringing people together.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200
News digest: PM Fico prepares for the Constitutional Court

Žilina station could regain power Monday, police start Bratislava airport patrols, and Slovakia trails Czechia and Austria in economic freedom.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:23:38 +0200
A Lithuanian says Orava deserves more tourists. Locals agree — but don’t want to become another Chochołów

Tourism businesses say closer co-operation could keep visitors in Orava longer, while lower taxes give Polish and Czech resorts a competitive edge.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:34:12 +0200
Orava remains a transit region. Local businesses call for more accommodation and better cycle paths

Entrepreneurs in and around Dolný Kubín say the region could persuade more tourists to stay longer rather than continue towards Poland or Liptov.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:24:44 +0200
Forbes describes ‘earthquake’ in Slovakia’s richest list as new leader emerges

The number of Slovak dollar billionaires has risen to a record seven.

Slovenia Times

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:09:56 +0200
As Travel Surges and Disruptions Persist, Allianz Insurance Singapore Highlights Growing Need for Travel Protection

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - Allianz Insurance Singapore today highlighted the growing importance of travel protection as flight disruptions continue to affect travellers across Asia, even as international travel demand rema...

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:09:55 +0200
OPPO Find X10 Series to Launch Globally on October 21 with Next-Generation True-to-Life Imaging

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - OPPO today announced that its latest flagship smartphones, OPPO Find X10 Series, will make their global debut on October 21 in Mallorca, Spain. Built to be a "Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera...

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:29:48 +0200
Media OutReach Newswire Founder & CEO Jennifer Kok Named Top Nominee in the Woman Entrepreneur Category for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia

Recognition in the Woman Entrepreneur category honours a 17-year journey building Asia Pacific's first global newswire - and the first founded by a woman - giving Asian brands a voice on the world stage KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswir...

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:29:42 +0200
Win A Trip To Las Vegas As Audi Revolut F1 Team Reveals Singapore Special Livery And Exclusive Adidas Capsule Collection

Special Audi R26 livery combines a Singapore-specific interpretation of Titanium Silver Grey, inspired by the city's changing light, with a Traditional Peranakan Pattern Exclusive adidas collection brings the Singapore visual identity to fans around ...

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:49:32 +0200
Malaysia Secures 20 Recognitions, Including Eight Category Wins, At ASEAN Energy Awards 2026

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) extend its warmest congratulations to the Malaysian organisations that excelled at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2026....

South Wales Argus

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:39:00 +0100
Aldi to open new South Wales store in 2027 as part of £900m expansion - see where

Aldi has announced plans to open a second store in Bridgend in 2027 as part of a £900 million investment programme.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:02:16 +0100
Lane closed after crash on M4 causing heavy delays around Newport - LIVE

A lane has been closed and there are heavy delays on the westbound M4 at Caerleon after a crash.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0100
'Absolute chaos' fears as M4 junction closure plans spark alarm

Newport residents have criticised plans to close Junction 27 and restrict access at Junctions 25 and 26, warning of traffic congestion and disruption.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0100
Thug dragged ex-partner from bed and repeatedly punched her after break-up

Thug Lee Keenan, 58, from Caldicot, dragged his ex-partner out of bed and repeatedly punched her after she had broken up with him.

St Albans Review

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Woodlands Park earns GreenMark sustainability accreditation

Great Missenden Care Centre introduces practical environmental improvements during accreditation process

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Serving Royal Navy member charged with spying after Bedfordshire arrest

A serving member of the Royal Navy has been charged with spying following an arrest in Bedfordshire.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:21:30 +0100
On This Day: St Albans Museum + Gallery builders win sustainability award

On this day in 2019, builders of the St Albans Museum + Gallery received a second award for sustainability on behalf of the Queen.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Water main repairs set to shut part of road in Harpenden for three days

Drivers will face disruption when part of a road in Harpenden shuts for water main repairs

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:11:18 +0100
Fraudster spun 'elaborate web of lies' to scam friends out of £150k

A fraudster who scammed a group of friends out of more than £150,000, after spinning an "elaborate web of lies", has been jailed.

Swiss Info

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:01:48 GMT
Gen Z in Switzerland spends more on art than older collectors

According to a study, collectors under the age of 30 are very keen to buy art. However, even for so-called Generation Z, inherited pieces remain an important gateway into the world of collecting. According to a press release issued by Swiss bank UBS ...

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:55:00 GMT
Swiss federal pension fund faces data breach after cyberattack

Data has been leaked following a cyberattack on an external software supplier to the Swiss federal pension fund Publica. It is not yet clear exactly which data has been affected. The Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation, annou...

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 14:12:08 GMT
UN Human Rights Council in Geneva calls for safeguards on AI

In its first resolution on the issue, the UN Human Rights Council warned on Tuesday in Geneva of the threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The resolution, which was adopted by consensus, states that AI systems must comply with intern...

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:52:18 GMT
Men drive surge in Swiss smart glasses sales, says Galaxus

Swiss online retailer Galaxus reports that sales of so-called smart glasses are rising sharply. It also says that men account for nine in ten purchases of the devices. Manufacturers estimate that millions of smart glasses will be in use worldwide by ...

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:53:48 GMT
Swiss researchers develop wire-shaped motor for robotic suits

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a wire-shaped motor that could one day be used in robotic suits to help people move. The “FiberMotor” is between one and three millimetres in diameter, accord...

The Argus

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:32:28 +0100
Live updates as van and pedestrian crash causes severe delays

There are substantial delays west of Littlehampton following a crash.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:47:54 +0100
New Morrisons and regeneration plans approved after months of campaigning

Peacehaven's Meridian Centre regeneration, including a new Morrisons supermarket, was approved by Lewes District Council on October 7, with work due in 2027.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Live updates as three car crash blocks busy road

A busy road has been partially blocked after a collision involving three cars.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family fear son could be forced to use wheelchair due to sudden NHS decision

A Hove family fear the "devastating" impact their son could face after the orthotics department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton suddenly closed

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man fences off land next to his house to increase the size of his garden

Giles Savage had appealed to the planning inspectorate after Chichester District Council refused to grant retrospective planning permission to incorporate amenity land into the rear garden of his property.

The Nordic Page

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:15:45 +0200
Reserachers in Norway Study Connection between Sunbathing and Corona Infection

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:15:16 +0200
Norway Postal Service Becomes the World's First To Use Electric Trucks

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:49:25 +0200
Worrying Trend in Norway: Young People Have the Highest Corona Infection Rate

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:55:21 +0200
Norway opens the borders for Europe on 15 July

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:58:07 +0200
Norway provides funding for UN Migration Trust Fund

Think Spain

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:20:58
Spain re-approves its housing decrees: what changes for tenants and landlords

Spain's Council of Ministers re-approved 2 royal decree-laws (reales decretos-ley) on housing on 6 October 2026. Congress had rejected the earlier versions on 2 October, the first by 172 votes to 178, and the second by 166 votes to 184. The new texts...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:55:11
Best places in Tenerife to buy a home

As the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife has long been a heavyweight in the European holiday market. However, as we move through 2026, the island's property landscape has fundamentally evolved. No longer just a winter-sun escape, Tenerife has m...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:36:42
What is a nota simple in Spain?

If you have started researching how property transactions work in Spain, you will have come across the term nota simple fairly quickly — it is one of the first documents any buyer, lawyer, or bank will mention. This guide answers the questions...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:32:14
How to give notice to end a rental contract in Spain: tenant and landlord rules

Circumstances change, and sometimes a rental contract needs to end before its natural term is up. Spanish law has clear rules for this — but they are not the same for tenants and landlords. A tenant can generally walk away from a long-term lease wi...

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:53:08
Why Granada is one of Spain's best-value regions for property in 2026

While Madrid, Barcelona, and the established coastal hotspots continue to dominate headlines, Granada has quietly become one of the more compelling property stories in Spain. Prices remain well below the national capitals, the market has moved from r...

This Is Local London

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Times of Malta

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Momentum condemns PM's 'feudal approach' to abortion cases

'Forcing citizens to rely on the arbitrary mercy of one man is a circumvention of our democratic institutions'

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0100
Education that works for working parents

How Knights College is designing further and higher education around professional life

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0100
Today's front pages – March 13, 2026

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0100
March 13: The front page of Times of Malta 10, 25 and 50 years ago

The prominent newspaper stories of the last half a century

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:50:00 +0100
Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Assailant recently lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, where 687 people were killed in recent days

Tottenham Independent

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All the north London businesses fined for 'deliberately getting their tax wrong'

HMRC names north London tax defaulters, including businesses in Old Street, Wembley and Harrow, after deliberate errors led to fines up to £1.2m.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:05:12 +0100
Enfield pub seeks five-year approval for enlarged garden marquee

Here are the latest planning applications registered by Enfield Council, including proposals affecting a local public house.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:25 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs by end of 2027 as major overhaul gathers pace

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

Turkey

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:41:00 Z
Türkiye prioritizes macro-financial stability amid global headwinds

Türkiye prioritizes macro-financial stability and a tight fiscal policy to cushion the impact of shocks while addressing global structural headwinds, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:37:50 Z
Yemen's Houthis say struck airport in Saudi capital

Yemen's Houthis said on Oct. 8 that they struck the Saudi capital's main international airport with a ballistic missile, in another attack on the kingdom claimed by the Iran-backed group.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:07:17 Z
High school students to turn out for new protests across France

High school students across France were preparing for a fresh day of protests on Oct. 8, despite government efforts to ease the crisis which has rocked the country for days.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:31:29 Z
$1.2 bln IMF bailout for Pakistan clears key hurdle

The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistani authorities, the organization said, a step forward in securing a multi-billion dollar bailout deal with the global lender.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:15:49 Z
North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said on Oct. 8 that Seoul must show the "utmost respect" to mend ties, after Pyongyang denied responsibility for a DMZ mine blast that wounded South Korean soldiers.

UK BBC

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:29:14 GMT
Royal Navy service member charged with spying for a foreign power

The 24-year-old man is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:18:36 GMT
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain

Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:15:56 GMT
Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during the PM's first official visit to Germany.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:02:26 GMT
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:04 GMT
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

UK Daily Express

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:42:00 +0100
Royal Mail warning over item being posted through people's letterboxes

Be aware of the major red flags that this seemingly helpful piece of paper can hold - and how to stop others from getting caught out too

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:11:00 +0100
Royal Navy member charged with 'spying for unnamed foreign power'

The 24-year-old man will appear in court on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0100
Aldi reveals locations of 10 new UK stores - full list

The supermarket chain plans to open 40 new stores across the UK in 2027, while continuing to invest in its distribution network.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0100
Balaclava-clad anti-migrant protesters chant 'we've had enough' as they clash with police

A number of busy roads were blocked in Glasgow's East End last night as around two dozen protesters, most wearing balaclavas, allegedly clashed with police in Shettleston

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:01:00 +0100
Care home and charity charged after wheelchair users killed in Roadford Lake tragedy

Two people died after a Wheelyboat - a recreational craft modified for wheelchair users - capsized on Roadford Lake in 2022, police have now issued an update

UK Independent

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

Ukraine News

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:36:58 +0000
Kyiv Post Morning Memo – Everything You Need to Know on Wednesday, Dec. 7

Good morning from Kyiv where there’s something of a blizzard falling this morning with temperatures plunging to around -5C overnight. What’s happening today? Aside from a lot of forecast snow, many people in Ukraine – and around the world – w...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:15:57 +0000
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6

Key Takeaways The Kremlin directly responded to Russian rumors of a second wave of mobilization in an apparent effort to manage growing societal concern and recentralize information about the war with the Russian government and its authorized outlets...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:12:01 +0000
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine – 07 December 2022

Russia has recently started extending defensive positions along its international border with Ukraine, and deep inside its Belgorod region. On 6 December 2022, the governor of Belgorod announced he was establishing local ‘self-defence units’. Tre...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:04:37 +0000
EXPLAINED: Why the US Denies ‘Enabling’ Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russia

A series of daring drone strikes against targets deep inside Russian territory is sparking some delicate and very carefully worded diplomatic posturing on the part of Ukraine’s western allies. Which strikes are we talking about? On Dec. 6, a drone ...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:47:48 +0000
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russian Oil Depot

Earlier today, an allegedly Ukrainian drone struck a Russian oil depot located on a military base about 93 miles or 150 kilometers inside of Russia. The Dec. 6 strike, which led to a massive blast caught on tape, comes the day after two Russian milit...

Unian News Agency

Fri, 24 May 2024 17:00:00 +0300
The case of "contract killing": International Society for Human Rights emphasizes significant violations of Kolomoisky's rights as a suspect

Human rights activists published a report and pointed to a number of gross abuses by the prosecutor's office and the Pechersk District Court regarding the businessman's arrest.

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0200
Why Ihor Kolomoisky should be released immediately

In representing Mr Ihor Kolomoisky, I express my deep concern about the trials I witnessed during the hearings held in the Ukrainian courts in Kyiv in February 2024. Mr Kolomoisky has been unjustly detained...

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:11:00 +0200
"Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis

The Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis told in an interview with UNIAN what the unblocking of the Ukrainian-Polish border depends on, how soon Russian grain will be targeted by the EU sanctions, and about priority...

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:24:33 +0200
Zelensky shared the results of the latest negotiations: new defense agreements and packages

The partners promised Ukraine more artillery as well as joint production of weapons, the head of state said in an evening address.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:11:00 +0200
Interpol blocked a search request for People’s Deputy of the 8th convocation Hranovskyi

The defense side notes that the former MP is not on an international wanted list, and NABU's request to Interpol was blocked.

Wales Online

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:03:29 +0000
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, October 8)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:54:37 +0000
Tesco and Asda offer up to £8 off petrol and diesel - rules explained

Drivers are being urged to check the eligibility rules as Tesco and Asda offer up to £8 off a tank of petrol or diesel with special deals amid soaring fuel costs

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:49:32 +0000
Foreign nationals should be banned from social housing in Wales, Reform UK say

Wales' housing minister said plans to give foreign nationals a three-month grace period to find private housing were 'inhumane'

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:38:38 +0000
Bacon sandwiches taste 'perfect' if you add sauce that's not HP or ketchup

There's one sauce that could make your bacon butty even better and it's not what you'd expect

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 07:42:48 +0000
Welsh mum given kidney from stranger after posting appeal on Facebook

Mum-of-four Karen Davey said she was 'lucky to find somebody' like 60-year-old Gary Summerfield

Wandsworth Guardian

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:26:54 +0100
The Tapas Room opens second site at Wandsworth’s New Acres development

The Tapas Room opens at New Acres, Wandsworth, combining a deli, bottle shop, tapas restaurant and wine bar in Legal & General’s build-to-rent neighbourhood.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:06:03 +0100
10-year-old runner eyes third 5K record in charity challenge for Scope

Ten-year-old Lily Janmohamed will target a 5K record at Battersea Parkrun on October 17, raising funds for Scope and inspiring others nationwide.

Watford Observer

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:14:08 +0100
Watford-based JD Wetherspoon sees profits dip

Watford-based pub giant JD Wetherspoon has reported a dip in profits as boss Tim Martin urged the government to “refrain” from more tax hikes.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:22:27 +0100
Trackside fire causing Watford Junction disruption

A fire by the tracks in Hertfordshire is causing disruption to Watford Junction trains this morning (October 8).

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save up to £800pp on Riviera’s 15-day Rhine and Danube cruise offer

Save

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
More than 500 fines given to Watford parents over term-time holidays

New data has revealed the number of fines handed out to Watford parents for taking their children out of school for term time holidays.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Temporary car park 'will now stay permanently' – despite currently being blocked off

The temporary car park at the Meriden Shops is staying despite currently being blocked off.

Western Daily Press

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Peter Pan on Ice is bringing magic to Bath and Shrewsbury this winter

Grab your pixie dust and prepare to be swept away on a breathtaking journey

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tesla reveals plan for A303 plot after family-run motorhome firm closes

"The proposal would make efficient use of a vacant and underutilised site"

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Dearly missed Gramps' remembered in latest Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Developer's legal battle in Somerset village with just 250 homes

It was denied permission for 115 new homes but a new fact has come to light

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:02:02 +0000
Drought permit issued to help 'exceptionally low' Somerset reservoir level

'Drought has not gone away with the arrival of autumn'

World Bulletin

York Press

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for making hundreds of calls to alleged domestic abuse victim from prison

A Scarborough prisoner persuaded a woman to get the domestic abuse case against him dropped by phoning her hundreds of times from prison.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How empty York church could be transformed as plans backed

A York church is set for a new lease of life following the approval of plans.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Drink driver crashed into bus when more than three times alcohol limit court hears

A drink driver has lost her home and job after she crashed into a bus near the city centre, York magistrates heard.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York woman guilty of racially abusing neighbour in flats

A long-term York resident is scared to leave his flat and is planning on leaving the city because of his neighbour's racial abuse, magistrates heard.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after fatal motorway collision close to North Yorkshire

The reported fatal crash happened at around 6.10pm on Sunday, October 4, on the southbound carriageway near Barton, between Junctions 57 and 56.

Your Local Guardian

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'

More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

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