8 h. ago It's the Nigel Farage show in Welsh town centre as candidate stays quiet

We challenged Nigel Farage on a disgraced former colleague and misleading claims about the Nation of Sanctuary – but there was no interview with by-election candidate Llŷr Powell

Politics

9 h. ago 'Cocky' man jailed for murder of Syrian refugee, 16, he stabbed in neck in unprovoked town centre attack

Alfie Franco will spend at least 23 years behind bars

Events

10 h. ago Man jailed for at least 23 years for murdering Syrian boy in Huddersfield

Alfie Franco, 20, stabbed Ahmad Al Ibrahim after taking ‘petty exception’ to teenager brushing past his girlfriend A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years for murdering a teenage Syrian refugee after he brushed past his girlfriend in Huddersfield town centre.Leeds crown court heard how Alfie Franco, 20, stabbed Ahmad Al Ibrahim, 16, shortly after Ibrahim brushed past Franco’s girlfriend in April. He was found guilty of murder on Thursday. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Part of Wythenshawe Civic Centre to be demolished under plans for hundreds of homes

Half-a-billion pounds is being spent to revive Wythenshawe town centre

Politics

13 h. ago Police slap Greater Manchester town centre with sixth dispersal order in a month

Fifteen youths suspected of being responsible for anti-social behaviour have been identified

Events

15 h. ago Paisley Buddies urged to 'stand on the right side of history' at town centre Palestine rally

Paisley 4 Palestine is calling on people across Renfrewshire to stand with them tomorrow as they host a rally and wait to see if the proposed ceasefire is implemented.

Events

17 h. ago Boy, 16, who fled to UK 'for a better life' is murdered days after arriving in horrific town centre attack

Ahmad had only been living in Huddersfield for two weeks, then he was murdered in the most horrific circumstances imaginable

Events

33 h. ago Appeal over plans to turn former frozen food store in Bathgate town centre into short term let hotel

Mumtaz Hussain saw his proposals to turn the old Farmfoods store on South Bridge Street into 39 bed accommodation thrown out after local councillor Pauline Stafford slated rooms so small there was no space for a chair.

Society

34 h. ago Frozen meals and fat: These are the top food trends for 2026, Whole Foods reveals

Whole Foods’ annual forecast hit the return of traditional cooking fats, the growth of fiber-rich foods, and a focus on women shaping the future of farming in 2026

Politics

55 h. ago Coatbridge town centre to host Christmas event including lights switch

This year’s festive fun on November 29 is funded by Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board, with support from North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

57 h. ago No decisions made on Ayr town centre cycle lane say South Ayrshire Council

The proposals have sparked a backlash with the town's MP warning the cycle lane would risk the town centre's "economic viability."

Politics

57 h. ago Council issues warning as flags to be taken down in town centre

In a statement, the council said any abuse will "not be tolerated" as flags are "taken down"

Events

3 d. ago Scientists identify the short bursts of exercise key to long term health

Review of 11 clinical trials show small bursts of exercise like jogging up a flight of stairs boost cardiorespiratory fitness

Science

3 d. ago MP warns cycle lane would place Ayr town centre economy at 'serious risk'

Elaine Stewart has made a plea to South Ayrshire Council officials to think again.

Events

3 d. ago Bypasser spots man lying unresponsive on the floor and springs into action

Cllr Shaun Greaney used his lifesaving training in the town centre emergency

Politics

3 d. ago The migrant hotel king raking in nearly £180m in profits: Caravan park tycoon's firm is paid £7BILLION of taxpayers cash after being awarded government contract to house asylum seekers

Clearsprings Ready Homes, owned by Essex tycoon Graham King, is one of three companies appointed on a 10-year Home Office deal to provide short-term accommodation.

Economics

4 d. ago Welsh dog brand issues major food recall over salmonella fears

The Food and Standards Agency (FSA) said salmonella has been found in raw frozen dog food from a Welsh brand

Politics

5 d. ago Crime ridden town on the edge of the Cotswolds blighted by a migrant hotel where residents spend all day drinking in park 'where woman was raped'

A migrant hotel has become the centre of rising tensions in the market town of Banbury after a woman 'was raped' in a nearby park.

Events

7 d. ago Police slap Greater Manchester town centre with fifth 48 hour dispersal order in three weeks

Police have been regularly using the tactic as they try to crack down of a spate of anti-social behaviour

Events

8 d. ago Teenager killed in town city centre after 'innocuously' walking past man's girlfriend

Ahmad Al Ibrahim had only recently moved from Wales to Huddersfield when he was killed in broad daylight

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