5 h. ago MP says pharmacy bosses must step down as 'this cannot continue'

'Jhoots is letting our community down'

Politics

4 d. ago Gaza ceasefire deal: what has been agreed for first phase and why now?

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisonersFull story: First phase of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreedFollow the latest updates liveIsrael and Hamas have agreed to an initial phase of the Gaza plan proposed last week by the US president, Donald Trump. Much remains uncertain but this could be the biggest step yet towards a durable end to the two-year war. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Disasters like wildfires and floods are multiplying. US schools are training students to combat them

From California to North Carolina, high schools and colleges are offering classes in fire science, search and rescue, and ecological sustainabilityThis story is from the Hechinger ReportGavin Abundis watched as firefighter Adrian Chairez demonstrated how he uses pulleys and harnesses to rappel down buildings. “You’ve probably seen it in the movies where they’re going down Mission: Impossible style,” Chairez said with a laugh one day this past winter as he prepared to step off a tower. “We get to do that.” Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for tofu meatballs in lemongrass curry | The new vegan

These versatile sambal-spiked ‘meat’ balls can be adapted in any number of ways, and here they’re drenched in a delicious lemongrass coconut curry sauceMeatballs in whatever shape or form, and meatless or not, are not usually considered to be the latest thing. But they are like old friends, familiar and comforting, and, as such, I’ve been wanting to make a plausible vegan- (and tofu-) based one for some time. A little joyful nugget that could be taken in any direction, from Swedish köttbullar to Vietnamese bun cha. And here it is: I’ve flavoured the balls with a vegeatarian sambal oelek, a zingy chilli sauce and one of my favourite ingredients, and drenched them in a lemongrass coconut curry sauce to put some heat in your belly and a snap in your step. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Claims of 'violence' at housing construction site as police probe assault

A developer said residents were 'continually seeking ways to obstruct any site work, every step of the way'

Events

3 w. ago Fans urge Margot Robbie to sack her stylist as she continues to step out in very revealing outfits to promote her latest movie: 'She's doesn't need to do this'

Margot Robbie has made headlines in recent weeks for her latest skin-baring style, but her new racy outfits have some fans calling for her stylist to be sacked.

Events

last month Why Aaron Ramsey moved to Mexico and got Wales snub after taking manager's job

Aaron Ramsey has taken the unusual step of moving to Mexico to continue his playing career after a brief spell as interim manager of Cardiff City earlier this year

Society