30 h. ago ‘It takes a town to raise a family’: the community sponsors supporting refugees in the UK

Groups are coming together across the country to help refugee families settle and integrate into local life“Our children correct us when we don’t pronounce some words with the proper Derbyshire accent,” says Samir*, an Afghan refugee whose family have settled into their new lives in the north of England.Initially, he says, it was difficult for the family to get used to rural life in Derbyshire, but after a while they had integrated into the local community so well that his children, who have adopted the Derbyshire accent, tease him about his. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago The Ashes LIVE: England star's century raises a huge question as his family get emotional in the stands

Australia go into day four at the SCG with the upper hand after centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith - with more than a little help from some awful England fielding.

Society

5 d. ago Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, called on the international community to sponsor talks between concerned parties in the south and north on a path and mechanisms that “guarantee rights of the people of the south”. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago ‘God hasn’t taken the fight out of me yet’: Family’s push in cold

It’s been 10 years since Ebby Steppach vanished in October 2015. Her family has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness, debunk misinformation and call on the public for tips. Ebby’s mother Laurie Jernigan tells Andrea Cavallier how the effort is revealing new details about the case

Politics

8 d. ago Fashion designer and children who died in Boxing Day fire named

Over £200,000 has now been raised for the police officer who lost his family in the blaze

Events

1 week ago Frank Lampard and Coventry get Championship promotion boost as Middlesbrough handed blow

Boxing Day saw a full round of Championship matches take place with Coventry City, Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Ipswich Town in action

Politics

1 week ago The Scottish locations named among the UK's ‘best places to raise a family’ in 2026

The best places in the UK for people looking to start a family have been named.

Society

2 w. ago Police called after man climbs town's Christmas tree to take star

A video shows someone scaling Pontypridd's huge Christmas tree before appearing to dismantle the star from its summit

Events

2 w. ago Anger as man climbs Welsh town's Christmas tree to take star

The town council has confirmed that they will not be able to replace the star this Christmas due to the damage caused

Politics

2 w. ago Survivors of Tenerife fatal wave warn of dangers of sea pools

A family from Devon is raising awareness of the dangers of Tenerife’s natural pools after narrowly escaping a series of fatal waves.

Events

2 w. ago Fundraiser for devastated family of Scots dad killed in 'shotgun murder' raises £1,500

The community has rallied round the family of Jordan Gray after a GoFundMe was set up for Jordan's family as they navigate their grief just days before Christmas.

Events

2 w. ago Shocking moment heartless Grinch couple steal tip jar from Chinese takeaway in Scots town

A PAIR of heartless Grinch-like thieves have been spotted stealing a tip jar from a Chinese takeaway. The incident was captured on CCTV as a woman nabbed the cash from the counter. The shocking theft happened at Rebecca's in Kirkcaldy, Fife, around 8pm on Sunday. A spokesperson for the eatery said it has been "devastating"...

Events

2 w. ago Cocaine dealers who 'spread misery' across Welsh seaside town 'taken off the streets'

Luke Hutton and Lee Walsh were jailed for peddling cocaine in Abersytwyth

Economics

2 w. ago Edinburgh Old Town Heritage in Pictures: Here are 28 fascinating photos of the city's historic centre

We’ve dipped into our achive to take a look at life in the Old Town over 55 years ago.

Culture

2 w. ago Putin brands Zelenskyy a 'talented performer' as he makes chilling WW3 threat

Mad Vlad Putin has branded Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a talented performer, when speaking about the Ukrainian leader's video taken near a town "occupied" by Russian troops

Politics

3 w. ago TV sports reporter found dead alongside husband in murder suicide, police say

Former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers and her husband were found dead in their home in Hoover, with a family member raising the alarm around 9am on Tuesday

Events

3 w. ago Anas Sarwar warns 'disturbing' SNP plan to support refugees would play into Nigel Farage's hands

Anas Sarwar has issued a warning over crating a two-tier homelessness system in Scotland that would be jumped on by Reform UK

Events

3 w. ago Transformation around Greater Manchester town's train station takes another step forward

The regeneration of the western edge of the town has been mooted for years

Events

3 w. ago King Charles sells boozy £20 Christmas puddings at Sandringham based on Queen Elizabeth’s own royal recipe

KING Charles is selling boozy Christmas puddings inspired by the late Queen’s own royal family recipe.  His large £19.99 puddings contain raisins, sultanas, mixed peel, breadcrumbs, sherry and brandy.  They are on sale at the King’s Sandringham estate shop in Norfolk. It said: “Perfect for family gatherings or a solo treat, our Christmas pudding is made to a classic...

Politics

3 w. ago Deer Park Golf & Country Club sponsor new kits for Livingston FC Community’s 2017

The group has 193 children actively participating in grassroots football, with ambitions to grow to more than 300.

Politics