29 h. ago We live near a football stadium in one of the UK's 'most poverty

It is the largest council housing estate in the country and has been plagued with 'generational' child poverty and unemployment issues for more than two decades.

Politics

58 h. ago The joiner who grew up on Europe's largest council estate but now earns '£1m

Scott Shearsmith, 36, grew up on Bransholme, Europe's largest council estate, in Hull , East Riding of Yorkshire.

Economics

59 h. ago Council joiner tells how he quit the rat race to become £1million

Scott Shearsmith, 36, grew up on Bransholme, Europe's largest council estate, in Hull , East Riding of Yorkshire.

Economics

1 week ago The beautiful Italian city that's the country's 'treasured secret' with flights for under £20

The destination is home to one of Europe's largest medieval centres as well as being the birthplace of one of the world's most iconic pasta sauces...

Economics

1 week ago ‘A timebomb’: could a French mine full of waste poison the drinking water of millions?

Scientists fear thousands of tonnes of chemicals dumped in mining tunnels in Alsace may seep into an aquifer, with devastating consequences for people and wildlifeEight police officers linger with their backs to the two-hectare (five-acre) site known as Stocamine. The place is nondescript in the morning drizzle: two mine shafts, some modern-looking office buildings, a staff car park, lines of landscaped trees. The reason for the police presence, however, is what lies beneath: 42,000 tonnes of toxic waste stored under our feet.Stocamine, which lies in the old industrial town of Wittelsheim, Alsace, once held an old potash mine. Now, the mine shafts are closed, storing poisonous waste from elsewhere. Above the mine shafts is one of Europe’s largest aquifers. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Free surf lessons for kids at Europe’s largest inland surf resort this July

Scotland’s most exciting new holiday destination is making waves for families this summer - with free surf lessons and sessions for kids throughout July.

Politics

2 w. ago Man dies after fall in 'council estate balcony collapse' as piece of glass 'gave way'

The unnamed man – a resident of Camden's Harben Road estate – tragically fell to his death on Father's Day after paramedics sadly couldn't resuscitate him at the scene

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2 w. ago Serbia’s Exit festival may go ‘into exile’ amid government pressure over student protests

This year’s edition to be last held in country after Belgrade withholds funding over support of anti-corruption activistsOne of Europe’s largest music festivals will no longer be held in Serbia and could go “into exile” in Germany or a neighbouring Balkan state after Belgrade withheld funding over its support of the country’s anti-corruption student protesters.Exit festival, which is held every July in a medieval bastion fortress in Serbia’s second city, Novi Sad, was founded in 2000 by student activists from the protest movement that helped topple Slobodan Milošević. Affordable ticket prices and starry lineups mean it has acquired a reputation as Europe’s premier music event with a social conscience, with 210,000 people from more than 80 countries attending in 2024. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago John Textor provides another twist in Crystal Palace ownership saga

Club’s largest shareholder lists Eagle Football for IPOTiming is curious given Europa League uncertaintyThe Crystal Palace ownership saga has taken another twist with the club’s largest shareholder, John Textor, listing his holding company Eagle Football for an initial public offering in the US.Textor’s multi-club operation, which also owns majority shares in Lyon and Botafogo, has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. An IPO is when a private company first sells shares to the public. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Christians vow to sue 'Wokeminster' council if they put up trans

In collaboration with Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate, who own the majority of properties on Regent Street, plan to fly Progress Pride flags in 20 locations throughout central London.

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3 w. ago Sales rise for Zara owner Inditex but pace of growth slows ahead of summer

Inditex, which is Europe’s largest fashion retailer, said spring and summer collections were being received well by shoppers.

Politics

3 w. ago TikTok to create hundreds of jobs in the UK as over 30 million Brits use app

Britain is the social media giant’s largest European user base

Politics

3 w. ago Huge £25bn airport set to be largest in Europe with major city built around it

Poland will be taking the throne as the biggest - and busiest - airport in Europe with its expansion, the Solidarity Transport Hub, offering a smoother travel to major cities in the country and beyond

Economics

3 w. ago Germany plans rapid bunker expansion amid fears of Russian attack

Civil protection agency chief says country is ill-prepared for conflict and calls for urgent upgrades to cold war sheltersGermany is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Russia within the next four years.Ralph Tiesler, the head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), said Europe’s largest economy needed to wake up to the reality of conflict, and that in its current state Germany was inadequately prepared. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Crystal Palace’s Europa League place in doubt after Uefa rejects owners’ blind trust move

Club co-owner John Textor is also majority owner of LyonPalace may drop out of Europa League or Europe entirelyUefa has rejected offers from Crystal Palace shareholders John Textor and David Blitzer to put their shares in a blind trust to ensure the club can compete in Europe next season.Palace’s participation in the Europa League has been cast into doubt as the club’s largest shareholder Textor is also the majority owner of Lyon, who have also qualified for the second tier competition. And to compound matters, Blitzer’s Danish club Brøndby have qualified for the Conference League, so the prospect of the FA Cup winners dropping into that competition is also not an option due to the European governing body’s multi-club rules. Continue reading...

Sport

4 w. ago Norway MPs reject call to stop wealth fund investing in occupied Palestinian territories

Parliament votes against divestment proposal after tearful speeches in chamber and protests outsidePoliticians in Norway have rejected calls to stop investing its sovereign wealth fund – the largest in the world – in the occupied Palestinian territories despite emotional scenes inside and outside parliament.The £1.4tn oil fund, which is run by Norges Bank according to rules set by MPs, is the largest European investor in Israel’s occupation. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Norway MPs reject call to stop wealth fund investing in Israeli

Parliament votes against divestment proposal after tearful speeches in chamber and protests outsidePoliticians in Norway have rejected calls to stop investing its sovereign wealth fund – the largest in the world – in the occupied Palestinian territories despite emotional scenes inside and outside parliament.The £1.4tn oil fund, which is run by Norges Bank according to rules set by MPs, is the largest European investor in Israel’s occupation. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Fears voiced of 'social apartheid' in new Stirling housing development

However, council officials say the wider Bannockburn estate will see a good spread of private and social rent homes.

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