7 h. ago New Slimming World group to begin at recently refurbished Lanthorn Community Centre

The group, led by new Consultant Michelle McInnes, promises to offer support and motivation for those looking to make lasting changes to their health and lifestyle.

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7 h. ago London Strong Foundation donates five more AEDs to community on annual Blue Out Day

London Strong Foundation donates five more AEDs to community on annual Blue Out Day  WEYI

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7 h. ago Wes Streeting backs Angela Rippon’s dance day to help ‘build healthy society’

The national dance day will see events at community centres, dance clubs, studios and hospitals, involving 55,000 dance teachers.

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7 h. ago Work on controversial cycle lane in Greater Manchester town to start next month

The cycle lane installation through Castleton sparked fury in the local community the first time around

Sport

8 h. ago ‘People spontaneously strip off and join us’: nude cyclists send message you don’t need to be buff

Melbourne’s World Naked Bike Ride will celebrate its 20th anniversary as it winds through the city’s streets spreading a message of body positivity and environmentalismGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis weekend in Melbourne, expect to see hundreds of cyclists with a striking difference. Instead of the usual Lycra-clad peloton, these riders will be getting their kit off in a day of nude protest to draw attention to rider safety and visibility, diversity of body image and a celebration of low-carbon transport.Dearne Weaver, a 61-year-old community worker from Canberra, says when she first attended Melbourne’s World Naked Bike Ride in 2019 she was worried it might be too male-dominated – but she was pleasantly surprised.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Derwent sees strong demand for office space in "pretty busy" central London

Growth in rental values doubled to 4.3%, the highest since 2016

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9 h. ago Construction officially starts on new Gartcosh Community Hub

Hub aims to create a modern, sustainable space that meets the needs of both the school and the wider community.

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10 h. ago Renfrew community group suspended by Renfrewshire Council after 'inaccurate' social media posts

Renfrew Community Council has landed itself in hot water over a series of comments on Facebook.

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13 h. ago Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife, according to a Santa Fe sheriffOscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. In a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.It quoted the police department saying: “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday.” The Press Association confirmed there is an “active investigation’’ into the deaths. Sheriff Mendoza said there was no immediate indication of foul play. He did not provide a cause of death or say when the couple might have died. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home alongside one of their dogs

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife• Gene Hackman: the star of every scene he was in – appreciation• Gene Hackman: a life in pictures – gallery• ‘Who are you calling a star?’: Gene Hackman interviewed at home in Santa Fe in 2002Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.In a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said: “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday.” The Press Association confirmed there is an “active investigation’’ into the deaths. Sheriff Mendoza said there was no immediate indication of foul play. He did not provide a cause of death or say when the couple might have died. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?

The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures — and with sometimes strained or distant relations with public authorities

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25 h. ago Tulisa stuns in a plunging sequin dress as she joins leggy Ashley Roberts, Oti Mabuse and Tasha Ghouri at the Metro Pride Awards

Metro's first-ever Pride Awards is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the exceptional talent and passion that defines the LGBTQ+ community.

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25 h. ago Anastacia says Pride events important amid ‘attack’ on LGBT+ community

The singer was speaking during the inaugural Metro Pride Awards, hosted by TV presenter Rylan Clark.

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28 h. ago Kate Middleton drops jam bombshell following Meghan Markle's major announcement

The Princess of Wales was heard telling volunteers at a community garden in Wales today that she has been growing her own plums and that she would send them her recipe for plum jam

Politics

29 h. ago Budapest Pride should be held in closed venue for ‘child protection’, says government official

Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streetsHungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in previous years, the prime minister Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff has said, citing child protection.The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his right-wing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Budapest Pride should be held in closed venue for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streetsHungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in previous years, the prime minister, Viktor Orbán’s, chief of staff has said, citing child protection.The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his rightwing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Budapest Pride should be held indoors for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streetsHungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in previous years, the prime minister, Viktor Orbán’s, chief of staff has said, citing child protection.The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his rightwing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago New collaboration to tackle health inequalities launches in South Lanarkshire

The council and community planning partners will work to reduce health inequalities and improve wellbeing in communities

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30 h. ago A moment of reflection and Himalayan adventures – readers’ best photos

Click here to submit a picture for publication in these online galleries and/or on the Guardian letters page Continue reading...

Culture

31 h. ago Community rallies round Glasgow shopkeeper after teen gang rampages through store

A gang of teens wreaked havoc in a Glasgow store, attacking a man and stealing stock.

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