5 h. ago Tents pitched indoors for warmth and makeshift radiators: Ukrainians are freezing to death | Janine di Giovanni

As a war correspondent I’ve seen this strategy used before. Putin is weaponising the savage eastern European winterIn the winter of 1993, during the siege of Sarajevo, people burned books and furniture to keep warm. Water froze in pipes. Electricity vanished for the duration of the war. Children slept in coats and hats, their breath visible in dark rooms. Cold itself became a weapon of war.I remember, when I was reporting from the Bosnian capital, seeing doctors operating by candlelight or wearing camping headlamps. I remember old people chopping wood in the park in the centre of the city until there were no trees left, then dragging it home on sledges. I remember the ground being too frozen to bury the many dead on the football pitch, which later became a cemetery. I remember a terrible, frozen day when I went to an old people’s home near a frontline and counted dead body after dead body, all frozen in their sleep. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Goodbye Red Robin: Burger restaurant to permanently close several locations across the country

The burger chain previously announced plans to axe 70 restaurants in a desperate cost-cutting measure known as ‘Operation North Star’

Society

6 h. ago Olympic snowboarder Shaun White jumps over comic Shane Gillis in wild Central Park snow day moment

Snowboarding icon Shaun White had some fun in the winter snowstorm that slammed New York City on Sunday - hitting some big jumps in Central Park.

Events

6 h. ago Major UK bar chain is on brink of collapse with future of 62 boozers at risk

A POPULAR bar chain has announced plans to appoint administrators – throwing the future of 62 boozers into doubt. The firm said it expects to make a further announcement “in the coming days”. The Revel Collective – which also runs venues under the Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands and has 62 locations –...

Events

7 h. ago Rubble and fencing leaves city centre virtually unrecognisable

It has worn many faces over the years, but now work to make Castle Square the heart of Swansea is well underway

Politics

7 h. ago Man's leg amputated after being mown down by speeding motorcyclist

Isaac Morris was travelling at 25mph over the speed limit on a busy city centre road when he struck a pedestrian who was walking home from work

Politics

8 h. ago Primark shopper baffled after spotting mouse scurrying around inside a pillow bag at store

A PRIMARK shopper was left baffled after they spotted a mouse scampering inside a pillow bag. The rodent was sighted scurrying around inside the item's £12 memory foam packaging at the discount chain's store in Birmingham City Centre last week. The shocking moment was snapped by shopper Giorgio, who swiftly informed staff of the discovery....

Politics

11 h. ago Huge Scandinavian homeware retailer to open Manchester Arndale store

The retailer already has a city centre site as well as locations in Stockport and Altrincham

Events

13 h. ago At least three women killed & two missing as huge inferno rips through biscuit factory after explosion

AT least three women have died in a huge inferno after an explosion at a biscuit factory. Two women are still missing as firefighters battle a blaze at a food factory near the central Greek city of Trikala. It's understood 13 people were at the factory when the fire broke out around 4am. Eight people...

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30 h. ago The best hotels in Scotland revealed – from luxurious city centre spots to quaint countryside stays

SCOTLAND'S top hotels have been revealed in a new expert list. The best stays across a wide range of categories were compiled, with everything from the best city stay to family adventures. The latest list from Condé Nast Traveller magazine revealed their picks for the best places to stay a night north of the border....

Politics

49 h. ago Celtic boss Martin O'Neill pictured at popular Glasgow restaurant after Bologna result

The Hoops boss dropped by Italian eatery La Lanterna on Friday night following a 2-2 draw with Bologna in Italy on Thursday.

Politics

54 h. ago Global coffee chain announces sudden closure of popular Glasgow city centre branch

A POPULAR coffee chain has suddenly closed down one of its Glasgow shops. Tim Hortons located on George Street has pulled the shutters down. The Canadian chain opened the branch in the city centre near Strathclyde University as part of its wider expansion across the UK. But the store has now been closed for good...

Politics

55 h. ago Six are arrested after man is shot in Manchester's Gay Village in targeted attack as gun is found in police raid

Emergency services rushed to Manchester city centre, where police found a man, aged in his 20s, with a gunshot wound to his leg inside a property at around 5am this morning.

Events

58 h. ago Birmingham Primark horror as mouse filmed scurrying around inside pillow bag

A shopper said he was left stunned after spotting a very much alive mouse scrabbling around inside a memory foam pillow at Primark's flagship store in Birmingham city centre

Events

62 h. ago Cops release CCTV after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ while sleeping on train in city centre on Christmas Eve

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while sleeping on a train on Christmas Eve. Cops have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after the victim was reportedly targeted during a journey to St Helens, Merseyside. British Transport Police said: "At around 4.15pm on December...

Events

3 d. ago Man showed interest in transgender man's anatomy before raping him next to castle

The victim had become separated from their friends on a night out in Cardiff city centre when the incident took place

Politics

3 d. ago B&M announces hefty discounts to clear unwanted stock across UK stores

Discount chain B&M has announced hefty discounts as part of its 'Back to Basics' overhaul aimed at clearing unwanted goods and restoring sustainable growth

Politics

4 d. ago Suspected underground cable thief emerges from manhole in busy city centre

A suspected underground cable thief emerged from a manhole after being caught by police officers in Birmingham.

Politics

4 d. ago Sundance 2026: the 10 films not to miss at this year’s festival

The first Sundance without founder Robert Redford and the last to take place in Park City, Utah, will see new films starring Natalie Portman, Ethan Hawke and Courtney LoveThis year’s Sundance film festival will be notable for a major first as well as a major last. It’ll be the first to take place without its founder, Robert Redford, who died last September at the age of 89, and it’ll be the last to take place in Utah, where it’s been since the very beginning back in 1978.Emotions, which are often on display regardless thanks to films often ruthlessly designed to elicit them, will be high, with events planned to commemorate a figure who helped create a launchpad and then an ecosystem for American indies. But while saying goodbye to both Redford and Park City will be front and centre, Sundance isn’t Sundance without a roster of films to also get attenders talking. Last year, it felt like that chatter was less effusive than usual because while there were films that continued evoking co...

Culture

4 d. ago Campaign to replace decaying People Make Glasgow sign in city centre before Commonwealth Games

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer, a campaign is calling for a new message to the world to replace the fading remnants of the sign looming over the city centre.

Politics