27 m. ago Hundreds call for planned north London LTN to be scrapped over fears of 'increased pollution and journey times'

Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Conservative Association launched a petition last year which has now surpassed 1,500 signatures

Politics

55 m. ago Man follows AirTag to find stolen luggage and is floored when he finds culprit

A man who used Apple's tracking technology to find his stolen baggage was stunned when he found out where it had ended up

Politics

78 m. ago Mum and daughter duo get into 'screaming match' on the street before launching vile attack

The pair have now appeared in court

Events

98 m. ago John Swinney talks up independence chances as SNP launches latest paper on ending the Union

The UK Government insisted the constitutional debate was "simply not a priority for Scots".

Politics

1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison 'terrible' as she shares 'real' show update weeks before 2025 launch

The reality star and presenter is among the 15 famous faces set to take to the dancefloor when the hit BBC One dance show returns

Events

2 h. ago From bagpipes to borscht: exploring Edinburgh’s Ukrainian heritage on foot

A new walking tour offers a chance to meet the city’s Ukrainian community, with stops for hearty dumplings, castle views and shared historiesBefore arriving in Edinburgh, Nataliya Bezborodova’s impression of Scotland was shaped largely by Hollywood. “My knowledge of this country was pretty much based on the film Braveheart,” she admits with a laugh, standing before the grand neoclassical columns of the National Galleries of Scotland. As if on cue, the castle’s daily gun salute fires overhead, scattering pigeons and punctuating our conversation with a jolt.Three years have passed since the 47-year-old anthropologist left her home in Kyiv for Edinburgh, after the Russian invasion. Celluloid warriors have long been replaced by the rhythms of life in a city she now knows like the back of her hand. So well, in fact, that she has launched a walking tour revealing a layer even locals might miss: the story of Edinburgh’s vibrant Ukrainian community. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Google Pixel 10 review: the new benchmark for a standard flagship phone

Additional 5x telephoto camera, actually useful AI tools, Qi2 support and slick software make for a quality AndroidGoogle’s new cheapest Pixel 10 has been upgraded with more cameras, a faster chip and some quality software that has brought it out of the shadow of its pricier Pro siblings to set a new standard of what you should expect from a base-model flagship phone.The regular Pixel 10 costs £799 (€899/$799/A$1,349) – the same as last year’s Pixel 9 – undercutting the 10 Pro by £200 and matching rivals from Samsung and Apple while offering more for your money.Screen: 6.3in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (422ppi)Processor: Google Tensor G5RAM: 12GBStorage: 128 or 256GBOperating system: Android 16Camera: 48MP+ 13MP UW + 10.8MP 5x tele; 10.5MP selfieConnectivity: 5G, eSim, wifi 7, UWB, NFC, Bluetooth 6 and GNSSWater resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 minutes)Dimensions: 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6mmWeight: 204g Continue reading...

Technology

3 h. ago Inmate absconds from Suffolk prison as police launch manhunt

Francis Edwards, 39, was reported missing on Wednesday after he was absent at a prison roll call at HM Prison Hollesley Bay - police have now issued a public appeal

Events

3 h. ago When did reality dating shows become as hellish as the real thing?

As the BBC launches its new series ‘Stranded on Honeymoon Island’, Ellie Muir looks at how ‘no distraction’ reality dating shows pander to a societal disappointment with modern romance, but have fallen into the trap of becoming as repetitive and boring as the apps they’re trying to help us escape from

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4 h. ago Grandfather mistakenly takes home wrong child from Sydney daycare centre

First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor apologises and stands down educator as regulator investigates and mother blames daycare centreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn investigation has been launched and a childcare educator has been stood down after a grandparent mistakenly picked up and took home the wrong toddler from a Sydney daycare centre.The grandfather arrived to collect his grandchild from First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor on Monday afternoon, only to reportedly be given the wrong child. Continue reading...

Society

5 h. ago Holyrood staff 'checking toilet walls for spycams' after hidden device claims

EXCLUSIVE: Former SNP minister Ash Regan said people's sense of dignity had been knocked after MSP Colin Smyth was charged.

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6 h. ago Bad Sisters: Fans disappointed after popular Apple TV sitcom is axed after two seasons

Bad Sisters, a black comedy developed by Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel and Brett Baer, first aired on Apple TV in August 2022 and returned for a second series in November last year

Culture

6 h. ago Melvyn Bragg waves goodbye to radio show after more than two decades and 1,000 episodes

Lord Bragg, 81, has presented every episode of the programme since it first launched in 1998, taking listeners through conversations with expert guests.

Politics

8 h. ago I have lost 21kg on Mounjaro, dropping from a size 18 to a size 10 in just six months... but now I fear coming off it will trigger the debilitating condition that's haunted my life

Scrolling through her online application for weight-loss jabs, Lauren Malone came to the section she had dreaded: Have you ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder?

Politics

8 h. ago Aldi launches Britain's first gender reveal caterpillar cake with pink or blue swirls

Caterpilar cakes are a staple at many birthdy parties across the UK - and Aldi have now branched out with their Cuthbert range, giving the parents the opportunity for a free cake

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8 h. ago Restoration of Big Ben and stunning Japanese 'garden house' are among extraordinary architecture shortlisted for this year's Riba Stirling Prize

Six projects are in the running for the Riba Stirling Prize, the UK's highest accolade in architecture, including Appleby in south-east London.

Events

8 h. ago Only 1 in 100 people people can find the hidden number in rows of 6s in seconds

A new brainteaser is challenging the nation to find the hidden number nine in a sea of sixes - but only 1% of people can do it in less than nine seconds. Can you spot it?

Politics

8 h. ago Iconic comedy duo Robert Webb and David Mitchell officially reunite for launch of new Channel 4 sketch show

The TV stars beamed as they stood on the red carpet for the launch of the new show, called Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping.

Politics

8 h. ago Burning Man death victim identified as Russian Vadim Kruglov with police launching criminal hunt

Vadim Kruglov, 37, was identified by his fingerprints by the Washoe Medical Examiner's Office and his family has been notified of his death, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office in Nevada.

Events

9 h. ago Police issue update after man's body found in North Wales dock near Caernarfon Castle

The body was found in the area of water known as Victoria Dock near Caernarfon Castle early on Tuesday morning, and a major emergency services operation was launched

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