3 h. ago New 'state of the art' film studios get green light in west London

The Vinyl Factory, the developer behind the project, estimates the studio will create over 3,000 permanent jobs

Politics

4 h. ago England could leave Twickenham for Milton Keynes or Birmingham, says RFU chief

Bill Sweeney says there are “plenty of places that would like to have us”.

Politics

4 h. ago No green light: RFU threatens to leave Twickenham over Beyoncé spat

RFU wants license to stage more concerts and eventsSweeney moots move to Milton Keynes or BirminghamThe Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has threatened to take England away from Twickenham and move to Milton Keynes or Birmingham due to licensing restrictions after missing out on lucrative Beyoncé concerts at the stadium. Sweeney has warned that if Richmond council does not grant the RFU permission to stage more non-rugby events at Twickenham, “it would be a tough call for us” with moves away from London mooted.The RFU has previously explored buying half of Wembley and a move to a greenfield site in Birmingham, an acknowledgment that Twickenham is not fit for purpose. The RFU ultimately committed to its plans to revamp Twickenham, due to begin in 2027 and which could cost up to £663m, but needs to raise revenues by hosting more music concerts. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago New search for MH370 wreckage gets green light from Malaysia

The new search area, located in the southern Indian Ocean, will cover an estimated 15,000 sq km

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7 h. ago England Rugby threaten to ABANDON Twickenham and move to Milton Keynes in spat over Beyonce concerts

The popstar returns to the UK in June, and Twickenham - which is now known as the Allianz Stadium following a £130m deal last year - had hoped to be the venue of choice for her gigs.

Events

13 h. ago Imagine if all those who are silent about the terrible evil being committed in Gaza spoke up | Owen Jones

No crime in history has been so well documented by its victims. And yet inaction and censorship reignIsrael’s genocide was only on pause: for Palestinians woken on Monday night by a vicious wave of airstrikes, the resumption was no less shocking. More than 400 people – many of them children – were slaughtered in a matter of hours, in an assault that reportedly received the “green light” from Donald Trump. This mayhem was swiftly followed by evacuation orders – that is, forced displacement – raising the possibility of renewed ground operations. Israel’s excuse? A confected claim that Hamas hasn’t observed the terms of January’s so-called ceasefire agreement – the terms of which Israel itself has broken over and over again.In the wake of the attacks, CNN reported that Israel’s onslaught threw “doubt on the fragile ceasefire”. Orwellian doesn’t even begin to describe such framing. As it is, there was no “ceasefire”: not if your definition is firing ceasing. A single Israeli has been re...

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28 h. ago St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson insists small margins in league finish won't affect transfer plans

The Northern Irishman admits a top-six finish won't be the green light for a signings splurge.

Sport

28 h. ago Trump gave ‘green light’ to Israel before Gaza bombing that left ‘400 dead,’ report says

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says at least 400 have been killed in the Israeli airstrikes

Politics

3 d. ago Taylor Wimpy gets green light to build 'impressive' 134 new homes in Kilmarnock

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland will offer two, three and four bedroom homes.

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4 d. ago Plan to let parents fix holes in state pension records if they didn't claim child benefit given green light

The Government has confirmed it is going ahead with plans to let parents fill gaps in their state pension records if they didn't claim child benefit.

Society

6 d. ago Man United given green light to complete '£35m' transfer for striker after Arsenal failure

Manchester United and Arsenal have both previously been linked with a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.

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9 d. ago Netflix Nobody Wants This season 2: Production officially underway as behind the scenes teasers released

Netflix romcom Nobody Wants This has been given the green light for a second season and now stars Adam Brody and Kristen Bell have reunited as filming gets underway.

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9 d. ago Holly Willoughby quits ITV show as she's 'unable to commit' to new series

Holly Willoughby has been forced to quit one of her hosting gigs on ITV after the show was given the green light for a second series and she's unable to commit

Culture

1 week ago Ruben Amorim has green light to offer a glimpse into Manchester United's future vs Arsenal

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim does not have an awful lot of scope to make changes against Arsenal - but he does have some decisions to mull over.

Sport

1 week ago Manchester United given green light for Jonathan David transfer after summer stance revealed

Latest Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim's hopes of improving his options in the final third increase with Jonathan David

Sport

1 week ago Green light for new council housing and student rooms above Southwark station

The ‘Bauhaus’-inspired development will be 15 storeys high and includes new cafe and retail units along with a community garden and play space

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1 week ago Pressure grows on NHS to stump up for £60,000 'miracle' dementia drugs as drug watchdog reopens talks to give it the green light

Lecanemab and donanemab were hailed as 'the beginning of the end' of dementia last year, after studies showed they both slowed the progression of the memory-robbing illness.

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1 week ago Major Knightsbridge office block next to Harrods gets green light despite privacy fears

Westminster says the 11-storey development at 1 Knightsbridge Green will offer office space to just under 2,000 workers and bring in millions of pounds worth of footfall

Politics

2 w. ago Martyn’s Law set to protect events from terror attacks as Lords give green light

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill has passed the report stage in the House of Lords and is ready for its third reading.

Events

2 w. ago Welsh council gives green light for major leisure project with zip

It followed a lengthy and at times tense debate at a council planning meeting

Politics