32 h. ago LIVE updates from Blackpool hotel fire as emergency services close off street

Several fire engines are on the scene of a fire at a Blackpool hotel

Society

3 d. ago Betting giants say Budget tax raid will hurt jobs, close bookies and boost black market

Britain's biggest gambling firms have warned the Budget tax raid on the sector will cost jobs, close high street bookies and strengthen illegal black market operators.

Economics

1 week ago Regent Street to close to traffic for first time in five years

Regent Street will be pedestrianised and transformed as part of a special day of Christmas shopping

Politics

1 week ago Regent Street will close to traffic for the first time in five years

Regent Street will close to traffic for the first time in five years  Time Out

Politics

2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing LIVE updates: Devastated star to miss out on Blackpool special

The Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool specials are just days away but sadly, one celebrity contestant won't be able to perform at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Politics

2 w. ago Police make arrest after man left in critical condition in Elgin 'serious assault'

Emergency services were called to a report of a disturbance on Harrow Inn Close, near the High Street in Elgin, where two men were involved in an altercation.

Events

2 w. ago Man in critical condition after serious assault in Elgin as cops lock down scene

Emergency services were called to a report of a disturbance on Harrow Inn Close, near the High Street in Elgin, where two men were involved in an altercation outside a business premises.

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer says any No 10 briefings against ministers ‘unacceptable’

Starmer defends Wes Streeting at PMQs but dodges question on his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeneyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has condemned as “completely unacceptable” any briefings against cabinet ministers from inside Downing Street as he tried desperately to close a rift at the top of government.Questioned by Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions, Starmer defended Wes Streeting, the health secretary, who was the apparent target of a pre-emptive No 10 push against a feared imminent leadership challenge against the prime minister. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago As the dark, cold nights close in... is street lighting to blame for our winter blues?

Research found people with depression during the winter months were more likely to live in areas flooded with artificial outdoor lighting than places where the nights are darker.

Politics

3 w. ago High street fashion chain is shutting ANOTHER store today amid 41 closures

A POPULAR high-street fashion chain is shutting another store today, the tenth to close for the retailer since the start of the year. The brand will reportedly close a further 11 stores by the end of the year after struggling in the current economic climate. New Look will shutter their store in Lewes Sussex today...

Politics

3 w. ago Man rushed to hospital after 'alleged stabbing' as Glasgow city centre scene locked down

An area around Gordon Street, close to Glasgow Central station, was taped off by police after the incident on Thursday lunchtime.

Politics

3 w. ago Over 400 UK high street stores including supermarkets and cafes to close

A number of popular high street stores have announced plans to close their doors permanently in 2025, while some others have announced new openings

Politics