11 h. ago New Chinese 'super embassy' in London to contain a 'campus for 200 spies'

Mapping data shows the proposed site lies directly between financial hubs in the City and Canary Wharf and close to three major data centres, including the Stock Exchange.

Politics

16 h. ago New rooftop garden in Greater Manchester is ‘one of tallest outside city centre’

New pictures have offered a first look.

Politics

18 h. ago The vibrancy of Little Italy will grace Manchester city centre tomorrow

"The Our Lady of Revelation statue will be joining the procession again this year all the way from Rome"

Sport

41 h. ago Wales set sights high to show they belong among elite at Euro 2025

Amid the mountain metaphors, head coach Rhian Wilkinson says her players are ready for opener against the NetherlandsLucerne is noted primarily for its majestic lake and gorgeous medieval city centre, but it is also a part of central Switzerland where gently rolling hills give way to jagged Alpine peaks. For Wales, this tourist magnet marks the potentially awkward junction between the heady optimism of an exhilarating journey towards their first major tournament and the reality of the formidable challenge posed by Saturday’s opening match against the Netherlands.Perhaps appropriately, Mount Pilatus towers above Stadion Allmend where Wales kick-off their Group D campaign. But the good news for their fans is that Rhian Wilkinson, the head coach, believes mountains are there for climbing. Indeed, Wilkinson clambered up Snowdon before announcing her squad for the tournament on the mountain’s summit last month. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Pictures show just how easy it is to spot who's in Cardiff to see Oasis

Oasis fans have flocked to Cardiff city centre ahead of the first gig of the Live 25 reunion tour taking place in the UK and Ireland this summer

Politics

47 h. ago Edinburgh cyclists will be stripping off this weekend as the Naked Bike Ride returns

Naked cyclists to descend on Edinburgh city centre in annual anti-car protest

Politics

47 h. ago Watch as thieves drag wheelie bin filled with thousands of pounds worth of clothing through city centre

A pair of thieves hauled wheelie bins stuffed with thousands of pounds of clothes through Nottingham city centre.

Politics

66 h. ago Huge new Oasis mural unveiled in Manchester city centre ahead of reunion tour

It comes just a day before the 'Originals' kick off their Live '25 tour

Politics

67 h. ago Knife rampage near shopping centre leaves multiple people wounded in Finland

Police and ambulances rushed to Ratina shopping centre in the city of Tampere on Thursday afternoon following reports of a violent knife rampage.

Economics

2 d. ago Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine confirms closure of her award

Located on Old Bank Street in the city centre, the gastropub and bar was co-owned by Jennie McAlpine, who has played Fiz Brown in Coronation Street since 2001, and her partner Chris Farr.

Events

3 d. ago Double stabbing horror in Piccadilly Gardens as man fighting for life with new police powers across WHOLE city centre

An investigation is underway

Events

3 d. ago LIVE: Double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens as police place whole city centre under new order

A cordon is in place this morning

Events

3 d. ago Hotspur Press 'too unsafe' to investigate cause of devastating fire

An inferno erupted at the building in the city centre last Monday (June 23)

Events

3 d. ago Late Manchester music legend joins Oasis and Ian Curtis with 'unbelievable' city centre honour

'He knew he was well-known and admired, but he just liked to get on with it'

Politics

3 d. ago Oasis traffic chaos as Cardiff hit by road closures for band reunion gigs at Principality Stadium

Oasis will make their return on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 to perform as a group for the first time in 16 years. As with other big events in Cardiff city centre, there will be some major roads closed around the capital in the hours ahead of the concerts

Events

3 d. ago Feral girl gang ransack Scots cafe in busy city centre park as owner begs cops to take action

The shocking incident is the latest involving gangs of youths 'terrorising' local businesses as local cafe owners have said similar incidents involving abuse and antisocial behaviour take place every week.

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4 d. ago The hidden gem homes you can buy for less than £150,000 revealed by property experts: From a thatched cottage in an unexpected place to city centre flats... but move fast!

Barely a week goes by without news of another crazily expensive property sale. The good news, though, is that it is still possible to nab a lovely home for as little as £150,000 - and often less.

Economics

4 d. ago 'King's Cross in Africa' rail station project unveiled as Kenya's president visits London

The Nairobi Railway City scheme aims to transform 438 acres of land in the centre of Kenya’s capital into a new multi-modal transport hub

Politics

5 d. ago Cardiff road closures for Oasis reunion gig at Principality Stadium this Friday and Saturday

The Oasis Live '25 gigs kick off at the Principality Stadium on July 4 and 5 and the city centre of Cardiff will have road closures in place

Politics

5 d. ago Feral gang of kids filmed 'launching fireworks at mums and babies' in city centre park

A large gang of youths were seen throwing a firework into a packed cafe area of the popular city centre park on Sunday night as horrified parents and diners looked on

Events