2 d. ago Abandoned waterpark becomes canvas for graffiti artists and paradise for skaters

The waterpark was open for more than 40 years before it was forced to close in 2004 - but it's found a new life as a haven for skateboarders and graffiti artists

Culture

3 d. ago Fired Earth: administration forces luxury homeware chain to close all UK tiles showrooms

Customers are urged to check orders as the company winds down its operations 🏠

Events

4 d. ago Putin orders increased drone 'incursions' in Europe as Russia ramps up 'hybrid war'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the pattern as 'hybrid warfare'. She said Russia's goal is to 'sow division' inside Europe.

Events

4 d. ago Greater Manchester school forced to CLOSE after 'serious electrical fault'

Students will be set work online

Politics

4 d. ago Sean Duffy warns he might be forced to close parts of US airspace next week if shutdown continues: ‘You will see mass chaos’

As many as 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay during the government shutdown

Events

4 d. ago US airspace to 'close within days' as 'mass chaos' to hit worldwide

As the US government shutdown continues, transport secretary Sean Duffy warned of mass travel chaos as he may be forced to close off parts of the country's airspace

Events

4 d. ago Fire breaks out at family home in early hours after 'electrical appliance fault'

A number of household items were burnt out

Society

6 d. ago UK primary school forced to close as major incident sees police swarm area

Dafen CP School in Llanelli, Wales, has been closed today due to 'threatening messages' being made online - police are currently at the scene and in the surrounding area

Events

9 d. ago Kate Middleton's signature style torn up as favourite brand forced to close

Despite making clothes fit for a Princess, Eponine London is to shut up shop at the end of the year, leaving royal fans fearing Princess Kate's vintage style could soon be in tatters

Politics

1 week ago New affordable housing development to be built around Greater Manchester primary school

The land has been empty since for over a decade

Politics

1 week ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated as Cuba faces 120mph winds; disaster area declared in Jamaica

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hits Cuba; path of destruction ripped across Jamaica‘Storm of the century’ wreaks havoc across JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters as 120mph winds hit Cuba; extensive damage in Jamaica

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hit Cuba after trail of destruction in JamaicaHurricane Melissa makes landfall in JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: storm makes landfall in Cuba; ‘extensive’ damage in parts of Jamaica

Reports of families trapped by floodwaters in Jamaica as hurricane hits CubaHurricane Melissa makes landfall in JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: category 3 storm nears Cuba; ‘extensive’ damage in parts of Jamaica

Reports of families trapped by floodwaters in Jamaica, as hurricane moves on to threaten Cuba’s second-largest cityHurricane Melissa makes landfall in JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Mum's new electric Audi 'quarantined' after battery fault posed major fire risk

Mum Sarah had been driving around in the car with her two kids unaware of the risk from the lithium battery.

Events

1 week ago Teacher who 'had sexual activity with a child' banned for life

Matthew Hindle was also accused of asking the pupil to remove her clothes on a video call while he was teaching at a Greater Manchester school

Society

1 week ago Greater Manchester teacher, 36, banned for life after 'unacceptable conduct'

Matthew Hindle was also accused of asking the pupil to remove her clothes on a video call while he was teaching at a Greater Manchester school

Events

2 w. ago Lithuania shuts airports and Belarus border after weather balloon incursion

Vilnius and Kaunas airports closed down after balloons drift into country’s airspace for third time this monthLithuania closed its two biggest airports on Friday and shut crossings on its border with Belarus after helium weather balloons drifted into its territory, the third such occurrence in the Baltic state this month.European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and other air incursions, including at airports in Copenhagen, Munich and the Baltic region. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Woman claimed she found dogs in bushes on the school run, it was a sick lie

Shauna Rouse has been banned from keeping animals

Politics

2 w. ago Joyce McMillan: Cumbernauld Theatre shouldn't be forced to close because of an admin fail

The crisis at Cumbernauld Theatre raises some important questions, writes Joyce McMillan. In particular: should an otherwise successful arts organisation ever be put at risk simply because of a failure to submit a satisfactory funding application?

Events