29 h. ago How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality

Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decadeIn the next few years, spades could be in the ground for a city made of wood, in the middle of the largest new nature reserve created in England in decades, with four-bedroom homes on sale for £350,000.It sounds too good to be true, but a cross-party coalition of campaigners is trying to make a “forest city” to house a million people a reality, with construction commencing by the end of this parliament. It would be the first such project in England since the purpose-built new town of Milton Keynes in the 1960s. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Alex Scott and Jack Osbourne to take on toilet trial

Former England player and reality TV veteran will face the ‘Dreaded Dunnies’ to win stars for camp

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3 d. ago Ottawa officials battle ‘mindblowing’ influx of thousands of goldfish in pond

Scourge of goldfish has become growing problem as fish are released by pet owners into increasingly warm watersCity officials in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, plan to cull thousands of feral goldfish from a stormwater pond, a decision that reflects the pervasive spread of the species throughout the region.Earlier in the year, city staff removed 5,000 fish from the city’s Celebration Park. But as many as 1,000 more are believed to still be living in the water. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ottawa officials to cull ‘mindblowing’ influx of thousands of goldfish in pond

Scourge of goldfish has become growing problem as fish are released by pet owners into increasingly warm watersCity officials in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, plan to cull thousands of feral goldfish from a stormwater pond, a decision that reflects the pervasive spread of the species throughout the region.Earlier in the year, city staff removed 5,000 fish from the city’s Celebration Park. But as many as 1,000 more are believed to still be living in the water. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago US and Russian officials draft plan to end Ukraine war based on capitulation from Kyiv

It is unclear if Trump administration backs deal that would mean Kyiv giving up territory and slashing size of militaryUS and Russian officials have quietly drafted a new plan to end the war in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to surrender territory and severely limit the size of its military, it was reported on Wednesday as Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 25 people in the city of Ternopil.The draft plan, which was reportedly developed by Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, would force draconian measures on Ukraine that would give Russia unprecedented control over the country’s military and political sovereignty. The plan is likely to be viewed as surrender in Kyiv. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Man City might get the chance to rekindle £150m transfer plan this weekend

Manchester City briefly considered a move for Tino Livramento in the summer and they are admirers of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as well.

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6 d. ago Arsenal put Premier League plan 'under serious threat' amid Man Utd and Man City agreement

The Premier League's plans to introduce new salary restrictions could come under serious threat from the current league leaders

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7 d. ago Sir Jimmy Anderson sends Ashes reality check to England ahead of First Test

England's greatest ever bowler tells Ben Stokes & Co that Australia are in the prime - and should never be underestimated

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9 d. ago North Carolina city braces for Border Patrol agents and immigration sweeps. Here's what to know

Local authorities say federal immigration agents plan to target North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte

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1 week ago Man City North Stand plan is already paying off with Manchester United advantage

Manchester City will host England's first game of Euro 2028 in what is a major boost for the redevelopment of the North Stand.

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1 week ago Man City need transfer plan to survive if Pep Guardiola's irreplacable star goes through with exit plan

Bernardo Silva is Manchester City captain this season but he has dropped a few hints that he could leave the club at the end of the season.

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2 w. ago City’s plan to sell alcohol at youth baseball games splits residents: ‘What are we doing?’

Move transfers concession stand operations from local youth association to private contractor

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2 w. ago Celebrity Traitors leaves England rugby team in shock after Joe Marler betrayal

The final of the reality TV smash hit was watched by England rugby stars, who were willing on their former team-mate.

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2 w. ago ‘Turn the volume up’: Mamdani invokes Trump in fiery speech that laid out plan of action

As New York City’s mayor-elect reiterated his policies, the president posted ‘And so it begins!’ on his social mediaUS politics live – latest updatesZohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, issued a direct call to Donald Trump in his victory speech on Tuesday night, saying he would enter City Hall with a firm plan to counter the politics of division and cronyism that helped elevate him to the White House.Mamdani, speaking to supporters in Brooklyn after a decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, said New York had shown it would be the “light” in a “moment of political darkness”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago New details of Birmingham City's 62,000 'chimney' stadium plan

MIKE KEEGAN: The hope is for the Blues to be in their new home in 2030. They have promised it will be football-centric but also hope to stage NFL matches.

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