17 h. ago Residents say community is 'blighted' by hotel amid plans for expansion

Fears voiced over affect of 'temporary accommodation' on neighbourhood

Politics

3 d. ago Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims Gaza City expansion plan is 'best way to end the war'

Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed his plan to take over Gaza City is the 'best way to end the war' in the Middle East. 

Politics

7 d. ago IDF chief opposes Netanyahu plans to seize Gaza amid fears Israeli hostages and troops will die

Exclusive: Israeli sources tell The Independent of the desperate campaign to halt Netanyahu’s Gaza war expansion plan - and say it will only put Israeli troops and hostages at risk

Events

7 d. ago Runway to Nowhere? Airlines Revolt Against London Heathrow Expansion Plans

Runway to Nowhere? Airlines Revolt Against London Heathrow Expansion Plans  Business Traveler USA

Society

3 w. ago Colossal cleanup effort allows summer camp to reopen after Texas floods

Downstream of Camp Mystic, people rallied around to restore Camp Camp, which caters for those with disabilitiesJust days after the devastating Texas floods killed 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, another summer camp has reopened its doors 30 miles downstream. A colossal cleanup effort from the surrounding community enabled Camp Camp, a residential program serving youth with disabilities, to welcome visitors again this summer.“Our campers will be able to enjoy our riverfront activities much sooner now,” said Ken Kaiser, the director of facility operations for the camp. “In the midst of heartache, we got to see the best of humanity through these volunteers who came from all over Texas and beyond.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Washington's Victoria Viaduct work planned for Metro expansion

Washington's Victoria Viaduct work planned for Metro expansion  BBC

Politics

3 w. ago Digging Into Wellness: Residents and colleagues at East Whitburn Care Home create Ttriving vegetable garden together

There’s something special growing at HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, and it’s more than just vegetables. With the help of dedicated care colleagues and enthusiastic residents, the home has transformed an unused outdoor space into a bustling vegetable garden, brimming with life, colour, and community spirit.

Events

3 w. ago New £1.25million expansion plan for popular Balmaha spot in local jobs boost

The waterside lodge at the Oak Tree Inn could bring 32 additional jobs for the community.

Economics

3 w. ago Heathrow Airport's major expansion plans with an increase to passenger fees

With plans to expand even further, Heathrow Airport has proposed an expansion, but it will be at the cost of the passengers as ticket prices are set to rise to cover the cost

Society

4 w. ago Steady as She Goes: Scotland’s residential property scene continues to be a tapestry of diverse local markets

Scotland’s residential property market has long defied simple categorisation. Unlike other parts of the UK, it is best understood not as a single entity but as a collection of distinct micro-markets, each shaped by its own local dynamics, economic undercurrents, and buyer sentiment says John McHugh, managing partner at DM Hall.

Culture

4 w. ago Starling Bank weighs New York listing as part of US expansion plans

London-based fintech on hunt for American lender to help boost State-side business

Politics