56 h. ago Delivery date for first Turkey CalMac ferry confirmed as Caledonian Isles makes long

The Caledonian Isles returns to service with a low-key sailing from Ardrossan at 5pm

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3 d. ago Utah governor calls on people to ‘stop shooting each other’ after Kirk killing

Spencer Cox tells 60 Minutes he’s making plea after being able to ‘unsee’ video of Charlie Kirk being shotThe Utah governor, Spencer Cox, has called on people in the US to “stop shooting each other – that’s it” saying he makes that plea against political violence after being unable to “unsee” video of a sniper in his state killing rightwing activist Charlie Kirk.Cox delivered those comments in an interview aired Sunday evening on the CBS program 60 Minutes, 18 days after Kirk’s shooting death at Utah Valley University (UVU) and one week from the Turning Point USA founder’s memorial service outside Phoenix. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Brand new express 'Bakerloop' service launching this weekend with free travel in the first week

Brand new express 'Bakerloop' service launching this weekend with free travel in the first week  London Post

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6 d. ago Primark adds new once a week service to its Manchester store

The retailer is trialling the service at the Market Street shop

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7 d. ago Caledonian Isles: CalMac confirms ferry to return to service next week after 20 months of repairs

CalMac has provided a major updated on the 1,000-passenger ferry Caledonian Isles.

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8 d. ago Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions amid federal Medicaid funding cut

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill

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9 d. ago London’s new Bakerloop express bus service launches this weekend – with free rides for a week

London’s new Bakerloop express bus service launches this weekend – with free rides for a week  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago West Lothian councillor asks when brown bin charges are likely to end

A report on the year’s performance of waste management service went before the Environment and Sustainability PDSP this week which revealed a 4% increase in garden waste collected at the kerbside in 2024.

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2 w. ago Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – Europe live

At least 476 separate demonstrations are taking place over public services and wages, a week after the appointment of new PM Sébastien LecornuPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 94 arrests – Europe live

Up to 800,000 people are expected to protest over public services and wages, a week after the appointment of prime minister Sébastien LecornuPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New French PM under pressure as strikes disrupt schools and transport across country – Europe live

Up to 800,000 people are expected to march over budget cuts, public services and wages a week after Sébastien Lecornu’s appointmentPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago CalMac announces when it hopes Caledonian Isles ferry will return after 20 months of repairs

Three days of checks and sea trials after vessel leaves dry dock

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3 w. ago London Underground Tube strikes exact dates and reason behind September walkout

The London Underground and other public transport services are affected by strikes this week, and commuters are struggling to get around the capital

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3 w. ago Harry Kane hails 'fantastic chairman' Daniel Levy after surprise Tottenham exit

Daniel Levy stepped down from his position as Tottenham chairman last week after over two decades of service

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3 w. ago London Tube strikes LIVE: Thousands hit by travel chaos as walkouts continue

Strike action by RMT members on the Tube network is now underway. Passengers have been warned there will be major disruption this week, with little to no service Monday to Thursday

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3 w. ago Tube strikes warning issued as commuters face London Underground disruption

Strike action by RMT members on the Tube network is now underway. Passengers have been warned there will be major disruption this week, with little to no service Monday to Thursday

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3 w. ago Duchess of Kent's funeral to take place at Westminster Cathedral

It is thought Prince Harry, who is in the UK next week, may attend the service, but it is not known if Prince William will go

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