81 minutes ago Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce holds 'constructive' meeting in bid to reopen key London road link

The cost of fully repairing and reopening the bridge to motor vehicles was last estimated at £250m

Politics

25 hours ago Man charged with stabbing Vegas showgirls and tourists pleads guilty but mentally ill to murder

A man charged with a deadly series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip in October 2022 has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder and terrorism charges

Society

99 minutes ago Tech consortium agrees 49 per cent stake in London Spirit for reported £145m

The ECB is selling 49 per cent stakes in each of the Hundred teams.

Economics

8 hours ago Enzo Maresca admits transfer talk has '100 per cent' impacted Chelsea players

Blues have slumped in recent weeks ahead of clash against West Ham

Sport

70 minutes ago California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force windsAs Los Angeles grapples with the aftermath of the devastating fires that killed dozens and laid waste to entire neighborhoods, the potential causes of the disasters are beginning to come into focus.The siege of wildfires, sparked amid powerful Santa Ana winds earlier this month, created chaos around the city for weeks. They scorched around 60 sq miles (155 sq km) of the city, destroying the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods, and killed at least 29 people. Preliminary estimates of the economic losses have exceeded $250bn. Firefighters have only recently managed to achieve near containment of the fires, and residents begin returning to what remains of their communities, looking for answers. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Primary school's neighbours blast plan for 100 extra pupils when parents already block drives, park on zigzags or abandon their cars on school run

Maidstone Borough Council's Planning Committee voted unanimously to expand Marden Primary Academy in the village of Marden, just outside Maidstone, Kent.

Culture

5 hours ago Hospice fears town's parking charges will affect patients and families undergoing 'difficult times'

Vale of Glamorgan Council plans to bring in new on street parking charges to increased the turnaround of traffic in two seaside towns

Science

28 hours ago Wishaw MP calls for road safety review on busy Wishaw street following number of accidents

Pamela Nash has written to North Lanarkshire Council urging the authority to assess Cambusnethan Street after a man was knocked down on the road on Tuesday, January 21.

Transport

2 hours ago James Middleton shares adorable photo of himself as a baby with his mother Carole on her 70th birthday

James Middleton, 37, shared the sweet snap on Instagram to celebrate his mum Carole's milestone birthday, describing the mother-of-three as his 'hero'

Politics

29 hours ago Nearly half a million fines were issued to parents for taking children out of school last year

The vast majority (91%) of fines issued in the academic year 2023-24 were for unauthorised family holidays, according to the latest figures from the Department for Education (DfE).

Society

3 hours ago Silicon Valley billionaires splurge £144m on London Spirit in Hundred auction

Winning bid for 49% stake values London Spirit at £295mWelsh Fire stake sold for reported £35m to tech entrepreneurThe Hundred is set to deliver an eye-watering windfall for English cricket that exceeds all projections after a Silicon Valley consortium featuring the chief executives of Microsoft and Google claimed a 49% share in London Spirit for £144m.It was the first of two sales to take place on Friday afternoon, with a 49% stake in Cardiff-based Welsh Fire later sold for a reported £35m. The England and Wales Cricket Board has now raised around £279m after similar stakes in Oval Invincibles (£60m) and Birmingham Phoenix (£40m) were claimed 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

Economics

93 minutes ago Salford fire: Huge blaze breaks out at synagogue with plumes of smoke visible for miles as fire engines rush to the scene

Enormous plumes of smoke were seen billowing from Satmar V'Yoel Moshe Orthodox synagogue on Northumberland Street.

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4 hours ago Council orders 'noisy' pub to tear down 32ft unauthorised teepee after locals' complaints over loud music blaring all day and night

Councillors ordered the Eagle and Child pub in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, to tear the teepee down last October after rejecting a retrospective planning application for it to remain permanently.

Culture

3 hours ago Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China to start tomorrow; president challenged over attack on DEI: Live

White House confirms Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China will begin on Saturday

Politics

1 hour ago Huge blaze in Salford as emergency services race to enormous smoke cloud seen for miles

A huge fire has broken out at a synagogue in Salford, Greater Manchester, with smoke being 'seen for miles' and emergency services rushing to the scene and early investigations being carried out

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3 hours ago Trump’s demands to drop DEI leads to deletion of unrelated federal pages

IRS handbook containing mentions of taxpayers’ ‘inequity’ and ‘inclusion’ have been wiped, WSJ reportsAs the Trump administration continues to get rid of diversity programs throughout the government, it is deleting any mention of the words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion”.That meant that in the Internal Revenue Service’s procedural handbook for employees, the terms were wiped out when referring to finances and tax procedures rather than actual DEI programs, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago Salford’s social housing tenants to pay up to £20 a month more after rent hike

The city council pushed through the new rates this week

Economics

2 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg whined about leaks at Meta as company promised firings. It took minutes for the threat to leak out

In an internal memo, a company executive threatened to terminate those who leak information

Events

3 hours ago North Lanarkshire breastfeeding rates exceed 50 per cent for first time

“Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits to both mother and baby" said Anne Marie Bruce, infant feeding development midwife at NHS Lanarkshire.

Politics

5 hours ago Company fined £100,000 for failing to protect workers and public at recycling centre

Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Ltd admitted failures at a recycling centre in Llandrindod Wells, in Powys, following an inspection by the Health and Safety Executive

Economics

2 hours ago Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein

Iraq’s National Security Agency says it has arrested a former high-level security official for his involvement in the 1980 execution of a prominent Shiite cleric and his sister during Saddam Hussein’s brutal crackdown on religious opposition

Events

3 hours ago White House says Trump will impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from Saturday – US politics live

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier reports of 1 March date are false – announcing tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and $10% on ChinaTrudeau: Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffsSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic beginning on Saturday, the state department said.Rubio will travel to Central America to “advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy,” the department said.Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials and business leaders will promote regional cooperation on our core, shared interests: stopping illegal and large-scale migration, fighting the scourge of transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China, and deepening economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in our hemisphere. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Man Utd icon blown away by one thing after working with Ryan Reynolds' record Wrexham buy

Wrexham have signed striker Sam Smith from Reading for a report club-record fee of £2m, with the player managed and strongly praised early in his senior career by Jaap Stam

Economics

3 hours ago Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Events

3 hours ago 'Gen Z women choose Guinness and rugby over footy and lager – and I know why'

OPINION: Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson used to love a kickabout as a kid but, like many other Gen Z women, she's realised that rugby might pip the beautiful game to the post - and Guinness is king over lager

Politics

6 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway Council faced with £34million financial black hole over next three years

The amount the local authority thought it would have to save between 2025 and 2028 has risen by £4million.

Economics

4 hours ago Trump challenged over his attack on DEI after DC crash as Canada, Mexico tariffs deadline looms: Live

Trump baselessly claims the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

Events

3 hours ago Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview was disaster, aide told alleged Chinese spy

The duke’s senior adviser, Dominic Hampshire, privately admitted the interview was a disaster

Politics

6 hours ago Unions call for £3,000 annual pay rise for 1.4m 'vital public sector workers'

'It’s bad news for everyone if there aren’t enough council and school employees to keep neighbourhoods safe, care for vulnerable people and give pupils the education they need'

Economics

4 hours ago Why Brooklyn Beckham was brutally cut from Nicola Peltz's new 'poverty porn' movie... leaving him 'utterly devastated' and threatening his acting dreams, revealed by KATIE HIND

Brooklyn Beckham has already tried his hand as a photographer, influencer, model and chef. So when his wife landed her first film-directing gig, it was only a matter of time before he joined her.

Events

4 hours ago Trudeau: Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffs

Officials in Ottawa and Mexico city draw up plans to retaliate with tariffs of their own after Trump’s demandsJustin Trudeau says Canada will bring a “forceful but reasonable” retaliation to any tariffs imposed by the US as his country braces for the economic fallout of a trade war.“I won’t sugarcoat it – our nation could be facing difficult times in the coming days and weeks,” Trudeau said Friday while speaking to an advisory council on Canada-US relations. “I know Canadians might be anxious and worried, but I want them to know the federal government – and indeed, all orders of government – have their backs.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago Greater Manchester council hit with £40m bill to repair town hall and public buildings

Stockport council is facing huge costs to fix up leisure centres, libraries, and civic properties

Economics

5 hours ago Why Brooklyn Beckham was brutally cut from Nicola Peltz's new 'poverty porn' movie... leaving him 'utterly devastated' and threatening his acting dreams

Brooklyn Beckham has already tried his hand as a photographer, influencer, model and chef. So when his wife landed her first film-directing gig, it was only a matter of time before he joined her.

Events

5 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway Council leader hails 'remarkable response' to Storm Eowyn

Communities rallied round to ensure vulnerable people didn't come to harm after 90 mph winds led to power cuts lasting several days.

Politics

9 hours ago Property in Spain: what the proposed taxes on foreign investment means for British buyers

Last week, Spain’s Prime Minister announced plans to introduce a tax of up to 100 per cent on property purchases by non-EU residents. Experts give their advice on what this means for British buyers

Economics

6 hours ago Trump blames DEI for US ‘going to hell’ and claims helicopter was flying 'too high' before DC crash: Live

Trump baselessly claims the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

Events

5 hours ago Canada ready with ‘forceful, immediate’ response if Trump imposes tariffs – US politics live

Donald Trump says he will impose trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, starting at 25% and they ‘may or may not’ rise over timeSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic beginning on Saturday, the state department said.Rubio will travel to Central America to “advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy,” the department said.Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials and business leaders will promote regional cooperation on our core, shared interests: stopping illegal and large-scale migration, fighting the scourge of transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China, and deepening economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in our hemisphere. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago What are Scotland's council tax rules and are there months you don't have to pay?

Water bills in Scotland will rise by 9.9 percent, adding an extra £3.68 per month for water and wastewater services from April 1

Economics

6 hours ago Donald Trump reveals cause of American Airline plane crash that killed 67 people

American Airlines chief executive Robert Isom said the plane was making a normal approach when “the military aircraft came into the path” of the jet.

Events

5 hours ago Extraordinary council meeting to take place in bid to REMOVE borough from Greater Manchester masterplan

The local Liberal Democrat group have called for an emergency meeting over Oldham's position in Places for Everyone.

Politics

11 hours ago DWP benefits cheats use 'three word' trick to swindle taxpayers out of £10,000 a year each

Work coaches at a job centre said they had never seen it so bad

Economics

6 hours ago Driver who crashed into boy, four, at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Events

5 hours ago Shouts of 'shame on you' after council changes legal agreement to keep Bolton's Ryder Cup bid alive

A rowdy planning meeting heard that the current planning permission for the project is set to run out in October

Politics

11 hours ago Martin Lewis explains how to save money on ‘forgotten’ bill ahead of huge price hike

It was confirmed this week that households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April

Economics

8 hours ago Notorious drill rapper Digga D is jailed for more than three years for selling 45kg of cannabis after dramatic Instagram Live arrest

Rhys Herbert pleaded guilty last May to importing 3.6 kilos of cannabis in June and July 2023 and a further charge of supplying cannabis.

Events

6 hours ago Shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda urged to stock up on one item before weekend

Alcohol duty will also increase generally by 3.65% on Saturday with the price change following a new law. Wines with higher alcohol content will be subject to increased tax

Politics

13 hours ago Bargain hunters, rejoice! Discount beauty has arrived at the Bicester Village outlet shopping centre | Sali Hughes on beauty

It’s not only the prices that make a trip to the designer outlet worthwhile, it’s the hope of tracking down cherished discontinued itemsMillions flock to Bicester Village each year for discounted fashion at designer outlets. Now it has its sights set on beauty. I visited before Christmas and my fear of finding skincare-slightly-on-the-turn and sad-looking eyeshadows in shades of mint and mauve proved unfounded.Fragrance was well served, with a festive pop-up store by Byredo, selling even its bestselling candles, fragrances and hand care at what seemed a smallish discount. There were also permanent outlets for Creed, Penhaligon’s, Roja and Molton Brown, all with up to 60% off the RRP. Neom had 30-odd per cent reductions on its luxury candles and I couldn’t work out why, given that they were still full price elsewhere. (Slightly wonky labels? Overstocking? They looked great to me.) Continue reading...

Economics

9 hours ago UK drill rapper Digga D jailed for four years breaks silence with defiant statement

UK musician Digga D, whose real name is Rhys Herbert, has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to two charges relating to the importation and supply of the Class B drug

Events

7 hours ago Federal agencies told to implement transgender bathroom ban as Trump's DEI attacks continue

This week, Trump signed three executive orders damaging transgender rights, such as one intended to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Politics

17 hours ago Wasting lots of taxpayer money has become almost routine for SNP government

Record View says if John Swinney is to win his own mandate as first minister next year, he needs to cut out the waste and start delivering.

Economics

9 hours ago Death row killer who shot friend found dead in car boot to be executed

Marion Bowman Jr’s final appeal to stop the execution was rejected by the Supreme Court on Thursday

Events

7 hours ago Party trick moves muscles that humans haven’t used for 25 million years

Only 10 to 20 per cent of people can still move these muscles

Politics

17 hours ago Climate change bosses at green quango landed nearly £500,000 in exit packages

MSPs have hit out at the deals agreed for two former senior staff at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Economics

9 hours ago I travelled to Thailand’s White Lotus hotels to discover what to expect from season three

With the new season of the hit HBO series set to arrive on our screens in February, Annabel Grossman gets a taste of what it’s like to holiday like the one per cent – and uncovers a few hints of what we can expect when the White Lotus opens its doors in Phuket and Koh Samui

Events

8 hours ago Homeless numbers in London in run up to Christmas increased by more than a quarter on same period the year before, figures show

Officials identified 704 people living on the streets of London between October and December - a 26 per cent rise on 2023.

Politics

18 hours ago Brits set to pay more for their booze as alcohol tax kicks in – but one drink is getting cheaper

2023 saw the largest tax increase on alcohol in more than half a century, but consumers could see even more price increases as alcohol duty is set to rise yet again

Economics

9 hours ago Judge orders urgent safety works on Paddington residential block with dangerous cladding

The empty building, which previously housed overseas students, was confirmed to have combustible ACM cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower

Events

8 hours ago Cardiff Council slammed for 'not briefing' councillors over amount at stake in landfill tax dispute

Cardiff Council said it has learnt lessons from the HMRC landfill tax dispute which will see it have to pay out £16m

Politics

18 hours ago Brits to pay more for their booze as alcohol tax kicks in – but one drink is getting cheaper

2023 saw the largest tax increase on alcohol in more than half a century, but consumers could see even more price increases as alcohol duty is set to rise yet again

Economics

9 hours ago Man killed five people after neighbor complained gunfire was keeping baby awake

Francisco Oropeza has pleaded guilty to murder charges and will serve a life sentence without parole

Events

8 hours ago Tory Chris Philp accused of ‘brass neck’ after saying UK needs better work ethic

Shadow home secretary says fact 9 million people are out of work shows Britain must ‘up our game’UK politics live – latest updatesOne of Kemi Badenoch’s senior team has been accused of “real brass neck” after saying Britain needed a better work ethic.Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said there were 9 million working-age people not in work and Britain needed to “lift our game and to up our game”. Continue reading...

Politics

20 hours ago Fury at London Labour council's new '£750 parking permits' in yet another capital crackdown on motorists in favour of 'sustainable streets'

EXCLUSIVE: Lewisham Council is expected to make thousands of pounds from fining motorists by rolling out new controlled parking zones across the borough.

Economics

9 hours ago Posh tennis club faces noise ban after new padel courts left neighbours complaining over 'gunshot' noise of balls being hit and 'constant' barrage of swearing

An upmarket Hampshire tennis club is set to be issued with a noise ban by a city council after neighbours complained over the 'gunshot' noise of balls being hit and 'constant' swearing.

Events

8 hours ago Trump plots healthier America but deregulation likely to feature on menu

President’s cabinet picks suggest help for big companies and regulatory rollbacks will take precedence in food policyTrump will change the face of US food policy. These are the players to watchWhen Robert F Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign for the presidency in August 2024, throwing his support behind Donald Trump, he promised to continue fighting to “make America healthy again”. Kennedy’s criticism of ultra-processed foods and big food companies became a central feature of the Trump campaign. And after Trump was elected, he nominated Kennedy to be his secretary of health and human services.Yet, just days before naming Kennedy, Trump nominated another senior official to his administration: Susie Wiles, a longtime lobbyist whose clients have included the same big food companies Kennedy has critiqued for their role in pushing ultra-processed foods into kitchens and grocery stores across the US. The two stood in stark contrast: a critic and a lobbyist for the food industry standing s...

Politics

29 hours ago Failed Rangers administration prosecution case explained as taxpayers face £53m bill

The Crown Office has described the amount paid out following the failed investigation as "regrettable". The Record looks back at how the scandal of the botched prosecutions unfolded.

Economics

10 hours ago More than 9 in 10 big councils plan maximum 5% tax hike this year as they warn cuts to social care, street lighting and libraries will still be needed after Labour's Budget

Some 93 per cent of county and unitary authorities are proposing 4.99 per cent ceiling as they struggle to balance the books.

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