23 minutes ago Tourists trapped swaying high above the ground in ferociously cold cable cars

Footage shows cable cars swaying from side to side as more than 200 tourists were left hanging in the air for almost an hour in sub-zero temperatures

Politics

23 minutes ago Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK

The former cyclist said more walking and cycling would ‘really make a difference’.

Events

33 minutes ago ‘You have to find your own recipe’: Dutch suburb where residents must grow food on at least half of their property

In the suburb of Oosterwold, a living experiment in urban agriculture, the 5,000 inhabitants find different creative ways to fulfil the unique stipulationWhen Marco de Kat starts planning his meals, he doesn’t need to travel far for fresh food. Right outside his house is an 800 square metre plot with all sorts of produce – apples, pears, peppers, basil, beets and cauliflower, to name a few. During the winter months, he and his wife can pretty much survive off the vegetables stored in their freezer. Even after living in Oosterwold for a number of years, it’s something that still excites him.“Yesterday, I forgot to think about what to eat,” he says. “You walk through your garden and you find something and that’s what you eat.” Continue reading...

Society

35 minutes ago Rare Arctic weather outbreak set to ‘turn US into Siberia’ for Thanksgiving

Americans travelling to their Thanksgiving Holiday destinations have been advised to carry a 'Travel Security' kit, such is the intensity of the cold air coming the country's way

Politics

61 minutes ago Rock legend's ashes sent to his favourite strip club nine years after death

One rock legend's ashes are set to be housed in a London strip club, one of his favourite venues, nearly a decade after he died from prostate cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure

Events

74 minutes ago RICHARD EDEN: 'Harry's heart is not in the TV stuff': Hidden detail in Harry and Meghan's new Netflix show that's 'convinced' courtiers he wants to return

Netflix released its trailer for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's tacky-sounding series about polo last week, with the royals' favourite pastime described as 'a sexy sport - dirty, sweaty boys riding'.

Events

89 minutes ago Cambuslang Rangers' 'blank month' claims refuted by fixtures secretary

Kennie Young says all 80 clubs are kept up-to-date with game changes

Politics

97 minutes ago Theme night helps raise vital funds for Killie tot diagnosed with rare condition

Sharon Brogan organised an 80s themed night where she sold raffle tickets, bonus ball numbers and had a charity bucket placed beside the till to raise funds for a 22-month-old Phoebe.

Events

1 hour ago At least 17 dead as Israel ups military campaign in Gaza amid Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli military strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, including in a strike at a refugee camp.

Events

1 hour ago First wave of cold weather council payments to support pensioners start this weekend

Estimates suggest some 8,000 people in Manchester who are entitled to the benefit are missing out

Economics