7 h. ago BBC Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri loses appeal against jail sentence for selling high

Oghenochuko Ojiri was jailed for two and a half years and a further year on licence in June for selling artwork worth around £140,000 to Nazem Ahmad.

Events

14 h. ago More than £140,000 in funding will be distributed to community projects after move approved by Renfrewshire councillors

Renfrewshire Council to allocate grants to Life Church, Active Communities and Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners.

Economics

25 h. ago Pregnant 'drugs mule' Bella Culley will seek a presidential pardon in a desperate last bid to avoid jail after family paid £140,000 to reduce sentence to two years

Teesside teenager, Bella Culley, reached a plea bargain this morning which will see her handed a two-year sentence on Monday after her family paid an eye-watering £140,000 fine.

Events

31 h. ago Reform will cut Civil Service by up to 140,000: Farage plans to make it easier to sack officials

A Nigel Farage government would change the civil service code to ban Left-wing activism that has led to a ' woke agenda that has infected so much of Whitehall', Reform vowed today.

Politics

39 h. ago Pregnant 'drugs mule' Bella Culley will have her baby behind bars after agreeing two

The Teesside teenager's parents were given three weeks to find £215,000 to secure her freedom at the start of this month.

Events

3 d. ago UK tourist hotspot's railway slammed as having 'nothing to see'

Andy Lamb, who runs Wales Outdoors, has vowed to stop sending clients to visit Snowdon Mountain Railway, which draws more than 140,000 passengers each year

Politics

4 d. ago Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador?

As the country’s metal mining ban is lifted, rural communities fear a return of the contamination, violence and water shortages that cost so many lives and livelihoods in the pastSet off the main road through San Isidro, El Salvador, an old gate sits locked by a chain. Across its rusted metal wire mesh are emblazoned the words: “Private property, entry forbidden.” A bus stop outside is covered with faded black and yellow posters. Though peeling with age, their message can still be read: “No to mining – yes to life.”This is the site of what was once the El Dorado gold mining project. After the suspension of operations in 2009 amid community backlash, OceanaGold formally closed the project in 2017 following El Salvador’s historic prohibition of metal mining. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Check your cabinets: More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication part of elevated recall over health risk

The tablets were distributed nationwide in up to 1,000-count bottles

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian theatre project nets £18,000 grant from National Lottery Community Fund

Since its formation, OKVT’s members have presented two sell-out shows at Howden Park Centre, and this season are working on their first-ever film, to be filmed around West Lothian.

Economics

6 d. ago More than £140,000 could be awarded for community projects if councillors give green light

Officers recommend grants be allocated to Life Church, Active Communities and Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners.

Economics

6 d. ago Former community centre in Paisley will be declared 'surplus' and could be sold if Renfrewshire councillors approve move

The building in Blackstoun Road was marketed for sale in the summer and has been the subject of "several offers".

Politics

6 d. ago Football legends and TV icons come together to raise eyewatering sum for new charity

The event, which was held in partnership with RWInvest, Sal Group, Vita Group, 18rec and Maclec, marked the official launch of the Legacie Foundation - a new charitable arm dedicated to supporting local community, education and social projects.

Sport

6 d. ago London celebrates success of Community Based Electrical Recycling Projects

London celebrates success of Community Based Electrical Recycling Projects  London Post

Politics

8 d. ago ‘I get to do whatever I want in the moment’: why more people are going to gigs, festivals and clubs alone

The number of solo festivalgoers has jumped since the pandemic, and even safety concerns aren’t dissuading lone ravers. We speak to some to find out whyFrom solo travel to dining alone, people have increasingly been embracing social activities by themselves in the years since the pandemic – even in the ultra-social contexts of live music and club culture.A recent survey by Ticketmaster found that the number of people who have attended either a weekend or day festival by themselves has risen from 8% in 2019 to 29% this year. Reading and Leeds festival introduced a campsite area for solo attendees this year, joining Download’s longstanding “lone wolf” area, and there are a growing number of social media pages such as London Solo Ravers, and WhatsApp groups such as Untitled Rave Community Project, for people venturing to nightclubs alone. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Plans for alterations at former bank in Bridge of Weir approved by Renfrewshire Council

The changes will take place as the building in Main Street is converted into an office space.

Politics

1 week ago New London Scout Takes Aim at Community Archery Range Project

New London Scout Takes Aim at Community Archery Range Project  TCHDailyNews

Politics

2 w. ago National Army Museum in Chelsea to get huge extension in £240m new homes plan

The new space will include 9,000 sq ft of extra gallery space and a 140 seat auditorium to enable museum to “tell the story of soldiers through the ages.”

Economics

2 w. ago Drug dealer who had £140,000 a year job turned to heroin after marriage ended

Richard Skelly, 40, was found to be involved in selling heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine

Economics

2 w. ago Project to refurbish and futureproof Glenkens Community Centre completed

New features include insulation, solar panels and an air source heat pump.

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to create three padel courts at Renfrew health club approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission by David Lloyd Leisure given green light by local authority.

Society