11 h. 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

57 h. ago Heist at the Louvre: Jewels worth millions stolen from world

The gallery has been forced to close after the chainsaw-wielding thieves made off with jewellery of ‘incalculable value’

Politics

65 h. ago Betfred says it could be forced to close all its shops in face of gambling tax hikes

Betfred’s CEO said the odds of closing up shop are ‘10 to one against’ on high streets across the UK and Ireland

Economics

3 d. ago California governor says Trump ‘putting ego over responsibility’ as military show shuts highway

Gavin Newsom says safety concerns forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 55 on SaturdayThe California governor, Gavin Newsom, has accused Donald Trump of “putting his ego over responsibility” over a military showcase that involved firing live artillery shells over a major highway in the state’s south.Newsom said safety concerns over the event forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 5 near the US Marine Camp Pendleton base on Saturday. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

Doctors Without Borders says that ongoing violence in Haiti has forced it to permanently close its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince

Politics

8 d. ago Jewish day centre close to synagogue targeted in Manchester terror attack is forced to shut after 'suspicious substance' found in envelope

A cordon was set up by police at The Nicky in Middleton Road, Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, after the substance was found earlier today.

Events

8 d. ago Storm Alice forces Wayne Lineker’s Ocean Beach Club to close

Storm Alice forced the early closure of a notorious celebrity hotspot in Ibiza.

Society

9 d. ago Storm Alice forces Wayne Lineker's Ocean Beach Club to close and luxury supercars are submerged as roads turn to rivers in flood

Dramatic footage taken on the Balearic party island, shows luxury supercars submerged under the island's streets with torrential rain bringing the airport to a close and forcing clubs to shut down.

Events

1 week ago Questions over funding for demolished Neath Port Talbot school

The school was forced to close in 2019 after it was deemed at risk from landslide

Politics

1 week ago US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills

Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent daysUS politics live – latest updatesThe deadlock over ending the US government shutdown deepened on Wednesday, with senators once again rejecting competing bills to restart funding as Democrats and Republicans remain dug in on their demands for reopening federal agencies.The funding lapse has forced offices, national parks and other federal government operations to close or curtail operations, while employees have been furloughed. Signs of strain have mounted in recent days in the parts of the federal government that remained operational, with staffing shortages reported at airports across the US as well as air traffic control centers. Further disruptions may come next week, when US military personnel and other federal workers who remain on the job will not receive paychecks, unless the government reopens. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Lake District tourist attraction forced to close after Storm Amy damage

Platforms were torn from their bases when a Go Ape venue was destroyed by Storm Amy

Events

2 w. ago Outlander star Sam Heughan joins campaign to save Cumbernauld Theatre after funding decision

Cumbernauld Theatre is at risk of closure

Politics

2 w. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan supports campaign to save Cumbernauld theatre as locals fume

Sam Heughan took to his Instagram on Sunday evening to urge his 4.4m Instagram followers to back the campaign after Cumbernauld Theatre revealed that their funding had been cut.

Politics

2 w. ago Storm Amy forces Premier League stadium to close areas as statement issued

Storm Amy has ripped through the UK over the past 24 hours with Premier League side Everton releasing a statement on the state of Hill Dickinson Stadium before their clash with Crystal Palace

Politics

2 w. ago Youth club forced to close for six weeks after rapist scandal

YMCA Porthcawl is being investigated by a regulator over the hiring of Sarah Vigus

Politics

2 w. ago Victoria Beckham makes a speedy outfit change into a chic grey suit as she steps out for her show during Paris Fashion Week

The close-knit family were out in force to support the matriarch of the family, who will be showcasing her 'hippie era inspired' Spring/Summer 2026 collection.

Culture

2 w. ago Aftermath of Manchester synagogue terror attack as school closed and police cordons in place

Three people remain in hospital after the horrific terror attack on a syangogue in north Manchester yesterday, with a nearby Jewish school forced to close for the day

Events

2 w. ago Eiffel Tower forced to close due to strikes and protests across France

Protesters have taken to the streets in Paris and over 200 other locations across France to denounce government spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the wealthy

Events

3 w. ago Cumbernauld Theatre faces closure after emergency funding bid refused by Creative Scotland

The theatre has been at the heart of the community for more than 60 years

Politics

3 w. ago Residents' fury over 'intrusive' hum coming from library boiler as they are forced to close windows and doors

Locals have criticised the 'bloody racket' regularly coming from a Taunton Library in Somerset as the building has sparked complaints of disruption in flats and businesses over the street.

Politics