14 h. ago 'I visited Welsh town with cobbled streets, cosy pubs and a castle and made huge mistake'

If you're looking for a UK break packed full of history, ancient buildings, quirky attractions, stunning views, amazing food and very comfortable beds, you need look no further than Conwy in North Wales

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3 d. ago Glasgow fire: Residents warned about smoke as huge blaze breaks out at building

Residents, including students, on Benview Street in Glasgow's Ruchill area have been warned about smoke following a blaze at a building, tackled by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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5 d. ago BREAKING WW3 fears as Putin bombs British building and Starmer warns 'this must end'

Harrowing footage shows the strike hitting the education and cultural organisation at Zhylyanska Street in the Ukrainian capital, part of a huge overnight attack that killed 15, including four children

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1 week ago South Africa vs Australia live: Wallabies threaten another comeback against Springboks in Rugby Championship

Can the Wallabies build on a breakthrough success in Johannesburg a week ago

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1 week ago South Africa vs Australia live: Wallabies strike as Springboks bid to hit back in Rugby Championship

Can the Wallabies build on a breakthrough success in Johannesburg a week ago

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1 week ago South Africa vs Australia live: Springboks bid to hit back after shock defeat in Rugby Championship

Can the Wallabies build on a breakthrough success in Johannesburg a week ago

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2 w. ago BREAKING M20 motorway closed and traffic builds as tractor falls from bridge

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2 w. ago Chinese economy slows as Trump tariffs bite; FTSE 100 on track to hit new record

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe owner of Kingsmill has agreed to buy its rival bakery business Hovis, in a deal that could make the biggest bread brand in the country if it gets the green light from regulators.Associated British Foods, a FTSE 100 company which also owns the retailer Primark, has agreed to buy Hovis from the private equity firm Endless.This transaction will create a UK bakeries business that is both profitable and sustainable over the long term. Supporting the Hovis and Kingsmill brands with well-invested and efficient operations will also enable innovation and growth. This solution will create value for shareholders, provide greater choice for consumers and increase efficiencies for customers.Firms may be running on existing capacity rather than building new plants The July industrial value-add breakdown tells a more nuanced story than the weak fixed asset investment headline. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Ethan Nwaneri targets bigger role with Arsenal after signing long

Forward, 18, agrees five-year contract with GunnersRegulations meant he had used separate changing roomEthan Nwaneri has said he feels at home at Arsenal after signing a new long-term deal and is determined to build on his breakthrough season. It is understood Nwaneri, the youngest Premier League debutant after playing for Arsenal aged 15 years and 181 days in 2022, has signed a five-year deal despite interest from Chelsea and clubs in Germany.The 18-year-old was the youngest member of England’s victorious squad at this summer’s European Under-21 Championship and has made 39 appearances for Arsenal, scoring nine goals. In January he became only the third player, after Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney, to score three Premier League goals before his 18th birthday. Continue reading...

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