33 h. ago Fears £2bn mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Economics

35 h. ago Fears £30bn mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Economics

41 h. ago 'It'll be a nightmare': Fears mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Science

47 h. ago US government remains shut as senators fail to agree funding plan

Republicans and Democrats trade blame as services grind to a halt

Politics

6 d. ago M20 grinds to a halt with ALL traffic stopped and queues stretching back for miles after crash

THE M20 has grounded to a sudden halt with all traffic stopped and queues stretching back for miles following a crash. Traffic is currently being held on the M20 westbound between Junction 4 (Leybourne) and Junction 3 (M26). National Highways has reported that there is approximately two miles of congestion. Drivers can expect delays of...

Events

1 week ago M62 closes after 'serious crash' as grinds traffic to a halt in Monday morning mayhem

The eastbound carriageway of the M62 remains completely closed between junctions 32 and 32A, with huge delays building as the rush hour traffic continues in Monday morning mayhem

Events

1 week ago Another 85 migrants make it into Britain as 1,100 arrive in 2 days and return flights grind to a halt

Some 1,072 migrants in 13 boats made the dangerous journey across the English Channel on Friday. Another 85 arrived on Saturday, after braving high winds and choppy seas.

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham issues statement on Greater Manchester bus strikes as thousands of passengers hit

More than 2,000 bus workers in Greater Manchester walked out today in the first of series of planned strikes

Events

2 w. ago Entire UK city grinds to a halt as thousands of bus drivers hold three

The Bee Network was launched by Labour's Andy Burnham in 2023, but now a pay dispute will see two-thirds of the network go on strike for three days, as thousands walk out

Transport

3 w. ago London shut down again as final day of Tube strikes hit entire city – see full list

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are striking again as part of a five-day walkout over pay, with the majority of Underground lines impacted by it

Events

3 w. ago London commuter chaos again as day four of Tube strikes hit entire city – see full list

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are striking again as part of a five-day walkout over pay, with the majority of Underground lines impacted by it

Events

3 w. ago London brought to a standstill again as more Tube strikes hit entire city – see full list

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are striking again as part of a five-day walkout over pay, with the majority of Underground lines impacted by it

Events

3 w. ago British horse racing will grind to a halt in protest against the racing tax. What you need to know

What you need to know about Wednesday’s strike

Economics

3 w. ago London Underground subway system is grinding to a halt as staff go on strike

London Underground subway system is grinding to a halt as staff go on strike  NBC News

Events

3 w. ago London's subway system is grinding to a halt as Underground staff go on strike

Thousands of London Underground staff have started a series of strikes over pay and conditions

Events

3 w. ago First Tube strike since 2023 begins as limited service runs today ahead of TOTAL shutdown at 6pm after union holds firm on pay increase demands

London Underground staff have started striking this morning over an RMT-led dispute over pay and conditions which will see the city grind to a halt over the coming week.

Events

3 w. ago Thousands of Ohio students left without a school bus ride as private school transport expands

A scramble is underway in Ohio over a staple of the back-to-school season: rides on the big yellow school bus

Politics

3 w. ago How I became a Buffalo Bills fan – and learned what home means

I never cared about football. Then my Buffalonian boyfriend’s family brought me into the fold – and I discovered how failure, fandom and community intertwineOn 14 October 2024, having never supported a team before, or, to be honest, especially liked sports at all, I became a Buffalo Bills fan. I’d been going out with my Buffalonian boyfriend for more than a year, which I think in his parents’ eyes meant my introduction to the team that animates their entire hometown was overdue. They drove down to New York City, kitted me out in a Bills baseball cap, hoodie and blanket (and plastic Bills bag to hold it all in) – and took me to a game.I thought I’d seen enough Super Bowls to know I didn’t care about football, but wrapped in that staticky blanket, one of the few spots of Buffalo blue in a snake-green sea of Jets supporters at MetLife Stadium, I realized what I’d been missing: a team. Or more specifically: this team. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Forever Edinburgh invites visitors to experience a city transformed in winter with new ‘Stay Different’ campaign

Forever Edinburgh has launched the winter phase of its ‘Stay Different’ campaign, inviting visitors to discover an entirely different side of the city during the colder months, a season when Edinburgh reveals some of its most atmospheric, authentic and unexpected experiences.

Politics

4 w. ago Commuters brace for week of travel HELL as London tube network grinds to a halt: Militant union demand 32

The RMT is seeking a 32-hour working week - three hours fewer than present - combined with a pay rise, a demand Transport for London has branded unaffordable.

Politics