4 d. ago London council loses legal bid to prevent loss of Section 106 homes due to mortgagee protection clause

London council loses legal bid to prevent loss of Section 106 homes due to mortgagee protection clause  Inside Housing

Economics

6 d. ago Uncle who ordered honour killing of his niece, 20, loses legal fight over ITV programmes he says made him look bad

Ari Mahmod (pictured), 69, was jailed for life in 2007 for murdering Banaz Mahmod at the family home in London in January 2006.

Events

8 d. ago Aberdeen 'gambles' as it approves Scotland's highest tourist tax

The city said the money would be a “huge boost” to the local economy.

Politics

8 d. ago Aberdeen to introduce 7% tourist tax as visitors pay extra for overnight stays

The move is expected to raise up to £6.8 million a year, with funds going toward boosting Aberdeen’s tourism and events offering.

Economics

8 d. ago Brit, 54, has legs amputated in Thailand after 'hit and run' leaves him needing 24/7 care

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: An alleged it and run in Thailand left a British man requiring surgery to amputate both of his legs. Willie Braid is still recovering in a Bangkok hospital

Events

8 d. ago Girl, 13, loses both legs in horrific farm accident just days before her birthday

Féile O'Sullivan, from the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, was left fighting for her life after suffering horrific injuries while on a family farm.

Politics

8 d. ago US international students: how are you feeling about the upcoming semester?

We would like to hear from new and returning students on how they are approaching the new academic yearHarvard University is in court against the Trump administration, fighting federal attempts to end international student enrolment at the university and challenging the federal freeze on research funds.In May, international students at Harvard were ordered to transfer schools or lose their legal status. While that order was swiftly blocked by a judge, it is one of a series of events creating uncertainty on campuses across the US. Continue reading...

Society

9 d. ago Brit, 54, is fighting for life and has both legs amputated after hit

William Braid, 54, was riding his motorbike through Bangkok on July 27 when he veered and fell into the road. Moments later, a 20-wheel truck drove over his legs and sped off without stopping.

Events

9 d. ago Scots tourist loses both legs after horror motorbike 'hit and run' in Thailand

Willie Braid, 54, was involved in the horror smash while riding his motorbike in Bangkok on Sunday, July 27.

Events

9 d. ago Girl loses both legs in tragic farm accident days before 13th birthday

Féile O'Sullivan was critically injured on a farm in the Beara area of West Cork over a month ago. She sustained serious lower abdomen injuries and had to have both legs amputated in an emergency procedure

Events

1 week ago Girl, 13, loses both legs in horror farm accident just days before her birthday

Féile O'Sullivan, from Ireland, suffered the loss of her legs just before she turned 13 but has since shown 'great strength and bravery' despite a long road to recovery ahead

Events

3 w. ago British teen falls to death at Ibiza Rocks hotel two weeks after Scots tourist died

The 19-year-old fell from the third floor of the hotel in the Ibizan party resort of San Antonio.

Events

3 w. ago What the culture war over Superman gets wrong | Noel Ransome

Rightwing commentators are furious over the superhero’s positioning as an immigrant. But his story was crafted to cushion uneaseWe’ve entered the era of the superhero movie as sermon. No longer content with saving the world, spandex saviors are now being used to explain, moralize and therapize it. And a being from Krypton has shown up once again in a debate about real life; about borders, race and who gets to belong. Superman. Of all symbols.I’ve read reactionary thinkpieces, rage-filled quote tweets and screeds about the legal status of a fictional alien – enough to lose count. This particular episode of American Fragility kicked off because James Gunn had the audacity to call Superman “the story of America”. An immigrant, by definition, as he was always meant to be.Noel Ransome is a Toronto-based freelance writer Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz incident saw Novak Djokovic hit with hefty Wimbledon fine

Novak Djokovic's quest for a sixth Wimbledon title ended at the semi-final stage this year, but the Serbian legend did not lose any of his prize money as he did two years ago

Events

4 w. ago Girl, 10, loses both legs and arm after sign 'many parents wouldn't suspect as unusual'

Penelope Vidal-Walsh had felt ill when she went to bed - the next day she was in intensive care

Politics

4 w. ago Schoolgirl, 10, loses both legs and right arm after 'unusual bruise'

Parents of Penelope Vidal-Walsh issue warning to watch for symptoms of deadly illness after she suffered meningitis

Politics

4 w. ago Schoolgirl battling killer disease loses both legs and an arm

Penelope Vidal-Walsh went to bed feeling poorly and was rushed to hospital the following morning.

Events

last month Family of Scots tourist who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks slam hotel

Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, died after falling from a balcony at the famous Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

Society