8 h. ago Supermarket giant is opening 250 ‘daily’ stores across England after axing 103 shops, cafes and pharmacies

A SUPERMARKET giant is set to open 250 new ‘daily’ convenience stores across England - just months after announcing plans to shut more than 100 shops, cafés and pharmacies. The new stores will focus on smaller, local shopping experiences - offering essentials, fresh food and on-the-go options. The retailer says the move is part of...

Economics

28 h. ago How much are tourist taxes in the UK and where are they charged?

Exclusive: The mayor of Liverpool would like to see visitor levies expanded across the city

Politics

3 d. ago Bob MacIntyre opens up on being 'tourist in Scotland' and how he feels 'respected' by British golf fans

Oban man speaks about his off time on BBC Reporting Scotand’s ‘The Saturday Show’

Sport

5 d. ago ‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn “inexperienced” British surfer and a friend who jumped in to save him have been identified as the two men who died in rough waters off a popular pier in Victoria during wild winds on Wednesday.Emergency services were called to Frankston beach in Melbourne’s south-east after reports of two men in trouble in the water about 5pm, as the state was lashed by intense wind gusts. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Greater Manchester town confirms return of Christmas light switch

Ignite Fire Festival, which was staged for the first time in 2023, will again be transforming the square and gardens around Rochdale Town Hall next month

Politics

1 week ago 'I received Whatsapp message and was stunned by what happened next'

Lots of people send and receive Whatsapp messages, with the app being a popular communication service but, after opening one message recently, I was left pretty stunned

Politics

1 week ago Firefighter issues warning for all UK households using money

A fire and rescue service issued a winter warning for homeowners who use the popular electrical device

Events

1 week ago Roy Keane's 'stance' on managing again after Man United legend's hint

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has not been a head-coach since 2011 when he left Ipswich Town but has been repeatedly linked with a return to the dugout

Politics

2 w. ago UK train station 'evacuated' as emergency services deal with incident near railway

The popular UK London train station, Vauxhall, has been evacuated with 'emergency services' said to be dealing with an 'incident' near the railway line, with customers warned of delays

Economics

2 w. ago Glen Sannox to be trialled on different route as CalMac ferry returns from hull crack repairs

A positive update has been provided after Glen Sannox had to be repaired for the second time inside ten months

Society

2 w. ago Glen Sannox: CalMac's newest ferry out of action for second time for repairs to crack in hull

CalMac’s second largest vessel to be tied up for at least four days

Politics

3 w. ago Man dies at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services were called to the popular landmark in the capital after the alarm was raised at around 2.35pm on Tuesday.

Events

3 w. ago CalMac ferry service to popular Scotland tourist town will not return due to focus on 'essential' routes

The ferry service, which was launched to boost tourism to Campbeltown, will not be reinstated by CalMac - at least for now

Politics

3 w. ago Popular Paisley catering service forced to move after property put up for auction without warning

Scott McGinlay Catering made the difficult announcement that its small shop in the town would be closing its doors.

Events

3 w. 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

Politics

4 w. ago Multiple injured after restaurant 'explosion' as 18 fire engines called to scene

Police and emergency services were called to a popular restaurant in the French city of Lyon after reports of an 'explosion', as early reports suggest multiple people have been injured

Events

4 w. ago Carol Vorderman gives health update during visit to Welsh hometown

The TV and radio legend issued a health update to her fans upon her recent return to the seaside town in Wales

Society

last month Man who fell to his death from hot air balloon had quit his job at top hotel as he told colleagues: 'I need to think about my life'

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, worked in room service at The Grove, a five-star country retreat in Hertfordshire popular with celebrities, but he resigned mid-shift earlier this month.

Society