23 h. ago Mystery vandalism attacks on north London primary schools leave 40 shattered windows and £200,000 bill

Police investigating six late-night hammer attacks on primaries

Economics

32 h. ago Satellite images reveal damage to North Korea warship after ‘criminal’ launch accident

Blue tarpaulins cover the partly ‘crushed’ 5,000-ton destroyer as it lies on its side at the northeastern shipyard of ChongjinSatellite images have revealed the extent of a navy shipyard accident in North Korea that resulted in serious damage to a warship and infuriated the country’s leader Kim Jong-un.On Wednesday, Kim watched as the 5,000-ton destroyer was partly “crushed” during its launch at the north-eastern shipyard of Chongjin. Kim called the incident a “criminal act” that could not be tolerated, according to state media. Continue reading...

Events

38 h. ago Lanarkshire woman climbs career ladder at children's care charity

Rhiannon Frame joined children’s charity Kibble six years ago as a trainee.

Politics

52 h. ago NSW floods: second person dead and ‘grave fears’ for two still missing as crisis worsens

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say intense rainfall has spread north bringing life-threatening riskNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA second person has died in flood waters on the New South Wales mid-north coast and authorities hold grave fears for two people still missing.NSW police said the body of a man, likely in his 30s and who was missing since Wednesday night, was found near Rosewood on Thursday morningSign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Kim Jong Un rages after new North Korean warship is damaged during grand launch ceremony

North Korea says a new 5,000-ton destroyer key to its naval advancement was damaged during its launching ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un

Events

56 h. ago NSW floods: one dead and ‘grave fears’ held for three missing people as crisis worsens

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ has spread north bringing life-threatening riskNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne man has died and authorities hold grave fears for another three people reported missing in unprecedented flooding on the New South Wales mid-north coast.The premier, Chris Minns, said the region had experienced “a very difficult 48 hours” with more to come as communities braced for 100mm of additional rainfall over the next 24 hours and up to 300mm in some isolated areas. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago NSW floods: one dead and thousands stranded as BoM warns of ‘intense’ rain and flash flooding

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ has spread north bringing life-threatening riskAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDevastating floods along Australia’s east coast have killed at least one man, after a body was found on a flooded property.Emergency services were called to Moto, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, on Wednesday afternoon and located the body of the 63-year-old.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Slash £500 off your energy bill with expert's simple £5 heating trick

Despite balmy temperatures sizzling the UK, many British households are still wasting energy without even realising. Luckily, a £5 hack can put an end to the problem, and save you hundreds

Economics

6 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations

More than 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina’s capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded highways, farmlands and entire neighborhoods.

Events

6 d. ago Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations

More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina’s capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded highways, farmlands and entire neighborhoods

Events

1 week ago Tiny patch of sand on stunning UK beach up for grabs for a whopping six

The small piece of land is on Abersoch's Porth Mawr beach in North Wales and offers are invited for over £100,000 - the price of a flat in some parts of the beautiful region

Politics

2 w. ago Police officer filmed restraining and punching man who 'attacked female colleague' is found not guilty of assault and strangulation

A shocking clip of PC Richard Williams punching the man in Porthmadog, north Wales at least nine times was viewed 500,000 times within a matter of hours.

Events

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council earmarks two new sites for potential development

The council is continuing to work towards providing 6,000 homes by 2035, in addition to regenerating town centres across North Lanarkshire.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Rogue landlord' brothers slapped with huge £20,000 fine after 15 students crammed into north London house

Brothers ‘acted as if they were above the law' and have ultimately paid ‘a heavy price for it’, say council

Society

2 w. ago Martin Lewis takes swipe at UK Government over Winter Fuel Payments as reports of U

Millions of pensioners missed out on payments of up to £300 over winter to help with higher heating bills.

Politics

3 w. ago Over 32,000 South Lanarkshire kids and families get slice of £2.4m for heating bills

Social Security Scotland helped them to enjoy warmer homes.

Economics

3 w. ago Manchester Marathon: Temperatures soar as record number complete 26.2 mile course

It was an unseasonably warm day in the North West on Sunday as 36,000 people contributed to the largest day of marathon running in UK history

Sport

3 w. ago Nearly 40,000 North Lanarkshire children and families received £2.8m towards heating bills last winter

Social Security Scotland's Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Society

3 w. ago The Underground Railroad went all the way to Canada – and a new photo exhibit preserves that legacy

For an estimated 30,000 Black people, the journey from enslavement in the US ended north of the borderBetween the late 18th century and the end of the American civil war, tens of thousands of Black Americans escaped the bondage of slavery by fleeing plantations to go north. The Underground Railroad had stops in states in which slavery was illegal, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. But for an estimated 30,000 people, the journey continued beyond those states into Canada.Early Black American settlers in Canada – people who became Black Canadians before Canada was a country – made an indelible mark on their new home. They created thriving communities across Ontario and Nova Scotia and as far west as the Manitoba border; they founded abolitionist newspapers and paved the way for waves of migration that would follow. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter

Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Economics