5 h. ago Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices

Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdownPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has admitted he made a mistake by wrongly claiming the Indonesian president had announced a proposal for Russia to base military aircraft in Indonesia, and declined to state whether the impacts of climate change were getting worse.The opposition leader has also confirmed his plan to reduce the size of the federal public service by 41,000 positions by 2030 would not pay for the entirety of the Coalition’s policy platform, suggesting further cuts to government spending may be necessary.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Families angry at council plan to knock down beloved garden centre to build new homes

Medway Council approved proposals last week to demolish Dillywood Garden Centre in Higham to make way for firm Provectus Developments to construct luxury dwellings.

Society

30 h. ago Newmains Community Action Plan officially launched at NCT Centre event

Representatives from Newmains Community Trust (NCT), Newmains & District Community Council, Councillor Geraldine Woods, the council’s communities convener, local elected members, and North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team attended the official launch.

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35 h. ago Hamilton town centre plans: council welcomes positive public response

South Lanarkshire officials say 80 per cent of views expressed in a public consultation were in favour of radical transformation plans

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56 h. ago 'Dwarf' wall just two bricks high is at centre of extraordinary planning row between developer and businessman who is trying to stop them knocking it down

Lioncourt Homes, which is building a 70-home estate in Hempsted, Gloucester, says it needs to rip down the wall - which is barely 20cm tall - to create an emergency access route.

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63 h. ago One of Britain's biggest police forces blasted over diversity drive that 'encouraged people with no GCSEs and little English to apply'

A former police recruiter has said its 'Positive Action Team' was told to go out in public to recruit people, regardless of language ability or qualifications.

Events

64 h. ago Huge UK city set to scrap all free parking in controversial new plans

Milton Keynes is set to scrap all free parking in the city centre under new plans that have sparked major concern among residents, workers and small businesses

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5 d. ago Chinese meme machine mocks Trump and JD Vance with more AI videos of them as factory workers

Chinese accounts have been promoting video and photos ridiculing the so-called 'US Manufacturing Revival Plan' since Trump centred his tariffs on Chinese exports.

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6 d. ago Buzzworks unveil new plan for Kilmarnock food and drink offering in town centre

A gym, offices and wellbeing centre also form part of the plans.

Politics

7 d. ago Andy Burnham's plans to rename Job Centres to become reality in Greater Manchester

The mayor's big plan has taken a big step forward

Events

7 d. ago Update issued on £136m sports and medical centre plan for Swansea

The investment will be centred at Swansea Bay Sports Park in Sketty and Morriston Hospital

Economics

8 d. ago Is legal action our best hope for holding back the climate crisis?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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8 d. ago ‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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1 week ago Welsh garden centre with posh café with open fire and afternoon teas alongside plant pots and lawnmowers

This venue is more than just a garden centre and is home to stunning café

Events

1 week ago Mobile phones will be banned in Perth and Kinross classrooms from August

Councillors have welcomed and approved Perth and Kinross Council's personal mobile devices in schools policy

Events

1 week ago Stirling residents to be given say on plans to transform medieval 16th century city centre routes

Stirling residents can provide feedback on ambitious plans to transform three of Strirling city centre's 16th century medieval walking routes.

Events

1 week ago Dumfries and Galloway whisky firm lodges plans for new shop and visitor centre

Whiskybroker Ltd sources and supplies casks and bottles of whisky to people and businesses around the world.

Economics

2 w. ago Meera Sodha: ‘I’m thrilled to have new ingredients in the kitchen’

Our cook on why she’s changing the way she writes her recipesSee Meera’s kimchi and cheddar okonomiyaki and Thai fried egg salad hereI’m like a giant panda in that 98% of what I eat comes from plants. It’s a long story, but the short version is that I love animals alive and vegetables on my plate.If I think about who I am and how I eat, I am built from Gujarati ingenuity and Lincolnshire produce when it comes to putting vegetables at the centre of the table. While I eat mainly plants, I do leave a little room in my diet for other things that I enjoy – a fish curry shared with my husband, Hugh, an omelette for a quick dinner, or tidying the edges of a hunk of manchego – and three of my cookbooks, Fresh India, East and Dinner, overall reflect that way of eating. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hamilton Town House will light up to raise awareness of GRI gene disorders

Local mum Kristina McKean, who has helped establish a UK-based charity to provide support and research, has arranged the special event

Events

2 w. ago Plans to revamp Maybole town centre face huge public backlash

The proposals have caused uproar in the town - with officials quick to distance themselves from the project.

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