12 h. ago Busy Oldham road to shut for 10 days for 'essential' sewer repairs

United Utilities say they have worked with the council 'to minimise disruption'

Transport

51 h. ago Firefighters tackle blaze at property in Glasgow as road shut

A local bystander explained a huge number of the emergency services have descended on the area.

Events

6 d. ago Valentine's Day 2026: 21 cool gifts he'll actually want to keep

From arty fashion accessories and coffee essentials to gig tickets, Abha Shah presents the V-Day hotlist

Politics

1 week ago Police issue update after car smashes into beauty salon and overturns

The road was shut for hours

Events

2 w. ago A77 near Kilmarnock closed by "crumbling bridge" as concrete debris falls onto busy road

The road has been shut near Kilmarnock with motorists being warned of long delays.

Transport

2 w. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop ‘on brink of collapsing into administration’ with 2,500 jobs at risk

THE British high street has been dealt a devastating New Year hammer blow as two major chains teeter on the brink of collapse. Accessories giant Claire’s and discount favourite The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are understood to be filing notices of intention to appoint administrators just days after Christmas. The legal move essentially hits the...

Society

2 w. ago Essential hygiene habit to do every day in 2026 but most people skip it

Lots of people plan to implement new health and wellbeing habits throughout the new year, with one hygiene habit commonly missed - even though it should be done every day

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office urges Brits in 79 areas to prepare three essential items for 90 hours

The Met Office is urging Brits in 79 areas to prepare essential items over the coming days as the national weather agency issued a series of new warnings for snow and ice

Politics

3 w. ago Home Bargains, B&M and Primark opening times on Boxing Day 2025

December 26 is the day you might need some last minute essentials or take back something to a shop - we have the detail on your favourite budget retailer opening times, here

Politics

4 w. ago M6 crash LIVE: Traffic chaos on motorway as police shut road after major collision

All traffic is being held and traffic queues are growing due to an accident on the M6 Northbound between J32 M55 Broughton Interchange and J33 A6 Preston Lancaster Road

Events

4 w. ago Major UK motorway hit by string of closures over WHOLE of next year as drivers told to use hard shoulder

THE National Highway is planning to close off sections of this UK motorway at different periods between January 2 and December 24 next year. Drivers will be able to use the hard shoulder while maintenance work takes place on the busy road. The M4 in Swindon and Wiltshire will be partly shut between Junction 5...

Events

last month We blind tasted every supermarket mince pie – there was a clear winner

Whether you’re a devoted mince pie fan or simply enjoy one during the festive season, there’s a strong case for calling the mince pie a Christmas Day essential. And if you’re wondering which supermarket does the best version, the IndyBest team has done the hard work for you – sampling pies from M&S, Lidl and beyond to find the tastiest on test.

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