13 h. ago Liverpool and Manchester mayors lead backlash at Starmer's Hillsborough law changes which 'create too broad an opt

Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnhamsaid the amendment 'risks undermining the spirit of the legislation'.

Society

39 h. ago Mayor Andy Burnham calls for 'fair remedy' for residents living in the shadow of controversial 'cruise liner' warehouses

An independent review has concluded consultation for the original plans was 'wholly inadequate'

Events

39 h. ago US cities increasingly compelled to police abuses by immigration agents

Federal agents face widespread accusations of misconduct – but Trump administration leaders won’t prosecute themUS politics live – latest updatesUS citizens and permanent residents: have you been racially profiled by ICE?Rochelle Bilal, Philadelphia’s sheriff, warned ICE agents last week: “If any of them want to come in this city and commit a crime, you will not be able to hide.“Nobody will whisk you off,” she said. “You don’t want this smoke, ’cause we will bring it to you.” Continue reading...

Events

61 h. ago 'Long johns for my fingers': what people are wearing in the world's coldest places

Whether dog-sledding in Mongolia or braving grocery store trips in Alaska’s 40mph winds, these writers recommend the gear they swear byEight winter clothing essentials Scandinavians swear by – from heated socks to ‘allværsjakke’Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsIn New York City’s winter months, I’m bundling up for runs and throwing on layers for the office. But compared to Alaska’s glacial mountains and Finland’s snowy forests, the streets of Manhattan are practically a tropical paradise.If anyone knows exactly what to wear to stay warm in cold weather, it’s the people who live in these places. So I asked seven writers who reside in some of the coldest cities on Earth to recommend the gear they swear by. One writer in Mongolia wore a pair of foot warmers on a nine-day dog sledding adventure. Another in Winnipeg, Canada, shared a pair of gloves she’s dubbed “long johns for your fingers”.Eight winter clothing essentials Scandinavians...

Politics

7 d. ago The alarm warning 'you are monitored' and 'Tardis' lights beaming into homes at 'cruise liner' warehouse site

"It stands there flashing like Doctor Who's Tardis every time someone is near"

Events

7 d. ago I live in desirable market town packed with indepedent shops and UK's oldest pub

The beautiful market town in Buckinghamshire is one of the most expensive places to live in the county, with celebrity residents and historic charm

Economics

9 d. ago Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in massive attack

Kyiv dismisses as ‘absurd’ Moscow’s attempt to portray missile launch as retaliation for supposed attempted drone strike on Putin residenceEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s military has said it fired its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine during a massive overnight strike.Ukraine confirmed the attack, saying it took place in the west of the country near the European Union border. Moscow said the launch of the intermediate-range ballistic missile was retaliation for a supposed attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence late last month – an allegation both Kyiv and Washington have said is false. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Royal fans stunned at Kate Middleton and Prince William's unusual bedroom habit

The Princess of Wales celebrates her birthday today and has lived in several royal residences with unique features

Politics

1 week ago 'Cruise liner' warehouse consultation was 'wholly inadequate', independent audit finds

Residents were given 'no meaningful opportunity to engage' with the developer in the early stages of the project to build the gigantic structures, it has been said

Events

1 week ago 'Greatest hour of television I've ever seen': Corriedale fans hail soap crossover as 'absolute cinema' after two worlds collide

The historic episode began with a catastrophic car pile-up, with many beloved residents from both Weatherfield and the Dales left fighting for their lives.

Culture

1 week ago Homes in seaside town had the steepest price rise in Britain after it was called 'the best place to live'.. but what do residents actually think?

House prices in Plymouth have risen almost 13 per cent in the last year - faster than any other UK city.

Society

2 w. ago Police target city street plagued by bad behaviour, abandoned caravans and dog mess

An action plan involving police and many agencies took place in the area to improve the lives of residents

Events

2 w. ago Andy Cohen slams outgoing NYC mayor Eric Adams as ‘chaotic, horrible’ during live rant

CNN anchor rebukes departing official during New Year’s Eve broadcast from Times Square but concedes he ‘may have dented the rat population’

Politics

2 w. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy denies Russian accusation that Putin’s residence was attacked by Ukrainian drones

Zelenskyy says Moscow trying to derail peace talks progress, as Russian foreign minister claims Ukraine targeted president’s home in NovgorodThe Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists this morning that Moscow agreed with Donald Trump’s assessment that talks to end the war were in their final stage.As a reminder, Trump said a draft agreement to end the war was nearly “95% done”. “I really think we are closer than ever with both sides,” he said, though he added that “one or two very thorny issues” remain. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Kentucky plane crash death toll rises to 15 after injured man died on Christmas

Alain Rodriguez Colina was working at a scrapyard that the UPS cargo plane crashed into on 4 NovemberThe death toll from the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky in early November has risen to 15 after a man injured on the ground died on Christmas from his wounds, according to officials.Alain Rodriguez Colina was working at a scrapyard that was one of the businesses into which UPS Flight 2976 crashed as it took off from Louisville’s airport on 4 November. Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, and Louisville’s mayor, Craig Greenberg, each confirmed that Rodriguez died on Thursday. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago 'It's an absolute nightmare': Residents kept awake by 'noisy' heating unit beneath tower block

Residents live’s being made a misery by constant vibrations from Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit below homes

Politics

3 w. ago Andy Burnham apologises for past police LGBTQ+ discrimination

Greater Manchester mayor acknowledges ‘pain and suffering’ after region’s police chief declined to apologiseThe mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has apologised for past police failings towards LGBTQ+ people, acknowledging “unacceptable discrimination and the pain and suffering it caused”.Campaigners say the apology is in contrast to the stance of the chief constable of Greater Manchester police (GMP), Stephen Watson, who earlier this year declined to apologise on behalf of his force, saying that do so could be seen as “superficial and merely performative”. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago New cruise ship you can live on forever and it costs less than a London flat

Villa Vie Residences has announced plans for a new residential cruise ship where people can buy cabins and live at sea permanently - with prices starting lower than average London property

Politics