2 h. ago Huge update announced on new riverside route between city centre and Salford

The plans could bring major changes to how people get around the city

Politics

25 h. ago Stirling residents to be given say on plans to transform medieval 16th century city centre routes

Stirling residents can provide feedback on ambitious plans to transform three of Strirling city centre's 16th century medieval walking routes.

Events

52 h. ago Stirling's 900th anniversary closes in style with historic pipe band parade

The rain didn't dampen the mood for those both taking part and lining the streets as the bands made their way through the scenic city-centre route.

Culture

3 d. ago M&S announces £50m plan to transform eight UK stores including two in Greater Manchester

Stores in Bolton and Sale are among the areas with planned investments

Economics

4 d. ago Seabird modelling tool could transform offshore wind planning, study shows

Researchers said the technique could also be used for other wildlife, including seals, bats and bees.

Culture

5 d. ago Jodie Marsh admits 'kinky' reaction to eye surgery as she reveals plans to transform body

Former glamour model, Jodie Marsh, underwent a blepharoplasty operation to remove her 'hooded' eyelids, which she says left her with a saucily strange side effect

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5 d. ago Jodie Marsh reveals her bizarre 'sexual' reaction to blepharoplasty surgery as she details big plans to transform her body

The former glamour model, 46, went under the knife this month to remove excess skin from her eyelids - a procedure she's wanted for 'years'.

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8 d. ago Manchester's students are leaving in their droves, but the uni is betting big on one area

There's a huge plan to transform the area

Politics

9 d. ago Stirling Council rakes in almost £340k for residential parking permits

The local authority has collected £339,749 from residential parking permits since 2020.

Economics

1 week ago Gardening expert's simple way to transform 'ugly' fences into lush greenery

Gardening guru Chris Lucas took to TikTok to share his favourite plants that can transform 'ugly' fences and walls into a 'lush and leafy' green hedge - and it doesn't take much effort

Politics

1 week ago RIBA Reaches Milestone in Plan to Transform London Headquarters into ‘House of Architecture’

RIBA Reaches Milestone in Plan to Transform London Headquarters into ‘House of Architecture’  Architectural Record

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1 week ago Gardeners urged to use 75p kitchen staple to transform lawns and plants

A 75p item that's in everyone kitchen is super beneficial for gardens and plants. Not only it reduces food waste and helps the environment, but it also finds a second purpose.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh and Yorkshire set to host Tour de France Grand Départs in 2027

Men’s and women’s races will both visit UK for three days‘The biggest free spectator event ever hosted in the UK’The men’s Tour de France will return to Britain in July 2027 with a spectacular city-centre Grand Départ in Edinburgh and three stages that trace a route from Scotland through England and into Wales.It will be the third Tour race start in Britain in the last 20 years, after London in 2007 and Yorkshire in 2014, and the most logistically demanding Grand Départ in the century-long history of the race. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Edinburgh and Yorkshire to host Tour de France Grand Départs in 2027

Men’s and women’s races will both visit UK for three days‘The biggest free spectator event ever hosted in the UK’The men’s Tour de France will return to Britain in July 2027 with a spectacular city-centre Grand Départ in Edinburgh and three stages that trace a route from Scotland through England and into Wales.It will be the third Tour race start in Britain in the past 20 years, after London in 2007 and Yorkshire in 2014, and the most logistically demanding Grand Départ in the century-long history of the race. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer

The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trailArriving in Belgium on the Eurostar, it is always tempting to continue on to a popular weekend destination like Bruges, Ghent or Antwerp. But this time I hop on a local train at the Brussels Gare du Midi for the 30-minute journey to Mechelen, a surprisingly grand and opulent city that in the 16th century was capital of most of the Low Countries – Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.Despite boasting an eclectic mix of medieval churches and renaissance palaces, eye-catching contemporary art and culture venues, great bars, restaurants and the obligatory Belgian brewery, it remains delightfully uncrowded, unspoilt and firmly off the tourist trail. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb

Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city a day after communal clashes that were sparked by protests by Hindu nationalist groups demanding removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to mark Perth birthplace of Scotland's first female photographer

Fair City blue heritage plaque proposals for 19th century photographic luminaries Jessie Mann and David Octavius Hill.

Culture

2 w. ago Matt Richtman becomes first American man to win LA Marathon in 31 years

25-year-old was competing in only his second marathonTejinesh Tulu of Ethiopia takes women’s titleMatt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 years.The 25-year-old set a personal-best time of two hours, seven minutes and 56 seconds over a course that began at Dodger Stadium and went through downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Brentwood before ending in the Century City neighborhood. It was just Richtman’s second marathon, following his debut last year at the Twin Cities Marathon, where he recorded a time of 2:10:47 to finish fourth. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The plans to transform the town voted one of the UK's best places to live

Denbighshire council wants to make changes to the heart of Ruthin, one of the UK's best places to live, by improving connectivity for walking and cycling and boosting its heritage and cultural value.

Politics

3 w. ago Barefoot protester is STILL up Big Ben after bringing key central London route to a standstill as his one

A barefoot pro-Palestine protester is still on Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower four hours later, as crowds descend on the city centre brought to a standstill. 

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