2 h. ago 'Scariest' airport in the world forced to close down and is now something very different

Hong Kong's Kai Kak airport's runway was so terrifying to land that pilots needed special training to tackle a landing

Society

16 h. ago Louvre dealt another blow after heist as it’s forced to close gallery

Modernizing the Sully wing is among priorities of the renovation efforts announced in January

Economics

23 h. ago ScotRail suspends services on busy line as commuters face major disruption

A fault with the overhead wires between Westerton and Milngavie has forced Network Rail to close the line for the rest of the day

Politics

49 h. ago 'I visited UK 'ghost town' haunted by abandoned Pontins and derelict arcades'

The once-bustling Pontins Holiday Park in Brean, Somerset, was forced to close its doors to holidaymakers for three full years, in a move that some say created a 'ghost town'

Politics

65 h. ago It's Ratboy Slim! Superstar DJ sells beachfront cafe that was forced to close by rodent infestation

The Right Here Right Now legend has offloaded the Big Beach Cafe saying he is getting 'too old' to run the popular diner.

Politics

4 d. ago Chicken run... Police forced to close major road after trailer carrying birds overturns

Dozens of chickens are on the run after a trailer overturned on a major Scots road. The crash happened on the A9 northbound near the Glassinghall Estate.

Events

4 d. ago Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer's emotional statement as he makes 'difficult' decision

Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer has been forced to close his used car business, Mike Brewer Motors, after 15 years

Economics

4 d. ago Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer issues heartbreaking statement as he marks career end

Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer has been forced to close his used car business, Mike Brewer Motors, after 15 years

Economics

5 d. ago M20 closed after horror crash between van and BMW as commuters hit with major rush

A MAJOR UK motorway has been forced to close as cops investigate a horror smash involving a van and a car. Motorists travelling on the M20 near Maidstone, Kent, have been diverted as the probe continues into last night's crash. The eastbound carriageway between Junction 8, for Hollingbourne and Junction 9, Ashford, is completely shut...

Events

6 d. ago ‘Beyond gutted’ cry customers as Scots sweet shop set to close

A SCOTS sweet shop has been forced to close and customers are "beyond gutted". Candy Dreams on Arbroath's High Street announced it will be shutting down after just opening five years ago. Lisa Edgar opened the sweetie shop with the dreams to become a classic destination for indulgences in the heart of Scotland. But due...

Economics

1 week ago Abandoned waterpark becomes canvas for graffiti artists and paradise for skaters

The waterpark was open for more than 40 years before it was forced to close in 2004 - but it's found a new life as a haven for skateboarders and graffiti artists

Culture

1 week ago Fired Earth: administration forces luxury homeware chain to close all UK tiles showrooms

Customers are urged to check orders as the company winds down its operations 🏠

Events

1 week ago Putin orders increased drone 'incursions' in Europe as Russia ramps up 'hybrid war'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the pattern as 'hybrid warfare'. She said Russia's goal is to 'sow division' inside Europe.

Events

1 week ago Greater Manchester school forced to CLOSE after 'serious electrical fault'

Students will be set work online

Politics

1 week ago Sean Duffy warns he might be forced to close parts of US airspace next week if shutdown continues: ‘You will see mass chaos’

As many as 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay during the government shutdown

Events

1 week ago US airspace to 'close within days' as 'mass chaos' to hit worldwide

As the US government shutdown continues, transport secretary Sean Duffy warned of mass travel chaos as he may be forced to close off parts of the country's airspace

Events

2 w. ago UK primary school forced to close as major incident sees police swarm area

Dafen CP School in Llanelli, Wales, has been closed today due to 'threatening messages' being made online - police are currently at the scene and in the surrounding area

Events

2 w. ago Kate Middleton's signature style torn up as favourite brand forced to close

Despite making clothes fit for a Princess, Eponine London is to shut up shop at the end of the year, leaving royal fans fearing Princess Kate's vintage style could soon be in tatters

Politics

2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated as Cuba faces 120mph winds; disaster area declared in Jamaica

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hits Cuba; path of destruction ripped across Jamaica‘Storm of the century’ wreaks havoc across JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters as 120mph winds hit Cuba; extensive damage in Jamaica

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hit Cuba after trail of destruction in JamaicaHurricane Melissa makes landfall in JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

Events