32 m. ago Vauxhall shuts massive factory with 1,100 jobs at risk and 'huge impact' on UK town

Vauxhall has operated its factory in Luton, Bedfordshire, for more than 120 years after it was announced production of electric vans would be moved to Ellesmere Port, in Cheshire

Events

84 m. ago British Sky News journalist breaks silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Signalgate attack

A British Sky News journalist has broken her silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene launched into a verbal attack on her over Signalgate.

Events

4 h. ago Bill Maher says he has Trump’s ‘respect’ because he’s ‘honest about the woke train to crazy town’

The ‘Real Time’ host also compared his upcoming private dinner with the president to Richard Nixon’s visit to China

Politics

5 h. ago 'My son was left waiting for a school bus that didn't come four times'

Councillors have blasted town hall bosses for 'back-patting' over the Bee Network

Politics

5 h. ago Grealish, Wilshere and Van Gaal’s ‘kiss’: Newcastle’s parade has a lot to live up to

Eddie Howe’s men will celebrate their Carabao Cup win on Saturday but there can be pitfalls along the wayWhen the celebration of Newcastle’s first trophy in decades became a point of heated civic discussion, it served as a reminder that party planning can be problematic.“Extensive work and long-term planning behind the scenes have continued with Newcastle City council, Northumbria police, Freemen of Newcastle, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services,” groaned a club statement this week, ending fevered speculation that Saturday’s ticketed, controlled event on the Town Moor would be the only place to see Eddie Howe, Dan Burn et al show off the Carabao Cup and/or thank Yasir al-Rumayyan for the Saudi Arabian riches that funded success. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago WH Smith name set to disappear from two Dumfries and Galloway town centres

The firm has sold all 480 of its high street branches to Modella Capital, with stores set to be rebranded as TG Jones.

Events

8 h. ago Ed Sheeran's true story behind awkward Ruben Amorim Man United interview

Global superstar Ed Sheeran angered Manchester United supporters when he interrupted Ruben Amorim's first post-match interview - following the draw at Ipswich Town.

Events

8 h. ago ‘Even with segregation, they dressed up and danced’: the radical joy of 1960s Indigenous deb balls

In 1966, 16-year-old Norma Ingram was ‘presented’ to Sydney society. Now her granddaughter, the playwright Dalara Williams, has written a play celebrating the historic vibrancy of RedfernGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOn a Friday night in April 1966, 16-year-old Norma Ingram was one of seven young Aboriginal women formally “presented” as part of the inaugural Sydney Indigenous debutante ball at Paddington Town Hall. “It was a lot of that old English stuff, ‘coming out into society’,” the Wiradjuri woman says of the event, which was attended by some 200 Aboriginal people.Revellers passed under a boomerang arch to enter the hall, which was festooned with Indigenous motifs in ochre colours. Ingram wore a white ballgown. “We were all just teenagers,” she says of her debutante cohort. “It was fun for us, and we made a whole lot of new friends.” Continue reading...

Culture

9 h. ago Hamilton Town House will light up to raise awareness of GRI gene disorders

Local mum Kristina McKean, who has helped establish a UK-based charity to provide support and research, has arranged the special event

Events

9 h. ago JD Vance’s home town is bouncing back – and it’s largely thanks to immigrants

Immigrants have played a central role to the revival of Middletown, Ohio, while the vice-president has made criticizing immigrants a main theme of his political careerWhen Daniel Cárdenas from Coahuila, Mexico, first arrived in Middletown, a post-industrial city of 50,000 people in south-west Ohio, he was immediately enamored.“It’s a small town with friendly people. You have shops, big stores; there’s no traffic,” he says. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Controversial MAFS couple split after one year as they release surprise statement

Tori and Jack from Married At First Sight Australia have revealed that they have broken up after a year of dating, but that they will 'remain the best of friends'

Politics

10 h. ago Men's spring 2025 fashion guide: key trends and best buys — chore jackets, boat shoes, T

On the menswear frontier, countless intriguing independent brands are springing up across town, and offering one convincing co-ordinated outfit this spring: the chore jacket and pleated slack combo.

Politics

11 h. ago Town seeking doctor offers £330,000 salary and free rent – but there’s a catch

The town is a seven-hour drive from the nearest major city

Economics

11 h. ago What is ‘abundance’ liberalism, and why are people arguing about it?

A new book has sparked debate with its provocative claim that progressive public policy in the US is brokenIs progressive public policy in America broken? Do many left-leaning laws actually make life more expensive for struggling people? Is regulatory red tape hindering growth and innovation? Have Democratic-run cities, such as New York and San Francisco, become giant billboards against liberal governance?These arguments wouldn’t sound out of place in a policy paper from a conservative thinktank. Yet their newest champions are two of America’s best-known left-leaning journalists, the New York Times’ Ezra Klein and the Atlantic’s Derek Thompson – and they believe the left is overdue for a reckoning of sorts. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence star Stephen Graham drops season two 'hint' as wife makes 'overwhelming' admission

Adolescence, starring Stephen and his wife Hannah, has broken Netflix records by pulling in 24.3 million views globally in the first four days

Events

14 h. ago I’ve never liked nail strengthener, but this one actually works | Sali Hughes on beauty

OPI’s new serum claims to repair your broken bonds, and I’ve seen an undeniable reduction in breakageIn January, I decided to take a break from gel nails, partly to test alternatives for a future column. It’s no exaggeration to say that over the next month at least one nail broke every single day. My long, strong natural nails owed everything to builder gel, it turned out, and on their own were as weak as street party lemon squash. Whether this is the effect of hormonal changes or years under the UV lamp, my nails have been withered by time, and before I could even look for gel alternatives I needed to find a fix.I should say that my frustrations with nail-strengthening products are numerous and, ultimately, inhibit regular use – which is essential for results. I don’t see the logic in products that dry hard, to be layered one coat atop another, forming a thick, lacquered carapace. How are the upper layers of such products reaching the nail itself and having...

Politics

15 h. ago WHSmith to disappear from high street as all 480 stores sold in £76million deal

The stores will eventually rebrand as TGJones - meaning the WHSmith name will disappear from town centres, although the retailer will keep hold of its travel locations, so shops in airports and train stations

Economics

15 h. ago 'There was no prior indication, this is a significant blow for our town'

Hundreds of jobs will be lost

Politics

16 h. ago How Karachi’s women got into power: the female electricians lighting up homes in Pakistan

Two hundred women, known as the Light Sisters, have learned to fix appliances and safely install fittings, challenging gender stereotypes and providing opportunities in the male-dominated energy sectorA cardboard sign reading “Electrician available” hangs outside a house in the Karachi neighbourhood of Shah Latif Town. The name and phone number of a man, along with his expertise in repairing sewing machines and water pumps is listed underneath.In reality, the electrician is 30-year-old Nazia Seher. The phone number belongs to her husband, Mohammad Rehan. Seher is among 200 certified female electricians trained by a private electricity firm in Karachi under a programme called Roshni Baji (Light Sisters). Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent

A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate

Society