23 m. ago Major airline now serving free beer and wine to economy passengers on every flight

Air Canada has announced it has begun serving complimentary beer, wine and snacks to economy passengers on every flight across its network, in a major win for those who love free stuff

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40 m. ago Grand Designs legend says beautiful Scottish region is his favourite staycation spot

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCloud, the well-known host of Channel 4's Grand Designs, shared some of his best-loved locations in the UK, including a Scottish beauty spot that "feels otherworldly"

Politics

2 h. ago Decision made on land swap to allow 56 affordable homes to be built

Objectors hugely relieved with the outcome but one former councillor said it's 'hard to argue to those in housing need that an area of bracken and scrub is more important'

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2 h. ago 'I'm a wine expert and there is 1 bottle you should never order in a restaurant'

A wine expert has shared his tips for getting the best value from your wine - and it turns out you should avoid the cheapest bottle

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2 h. ago The bubbling Rangers question Derek Cornelius can't answer as key lesson not being learned

Russell Martin's men collapsed to another defeat on Thursday night leaving them with an uphill task in the Europa League

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3 h. ago Cheapest UK supermarket could save shoppers almost £45 on essential items

The most affordable supermarket for September has been revealed.

Economics

3 h. ago Shower glass will clean 'perfectly' if you use 1 product that costs just £1.50

Cleaning fans have shared their go-to product for getting rid of water marks and limescale on shower screens, and it's very affordable too.

Economics

3 h. ago Thriving Welsh rugby 'reject' spotted by English giants after being axed by region

Josh Carrington impressed on his Gallagher Prem debut after being picked up by Pat Lam at Bristol Bears

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3 h. ago Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election

In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAt stuffy United Nations press conferences, in swanky auditoriums and at sticky socialist dance parties, one word was on everyone’s lips at this year’s Climate Week NYC: affordability.The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, said under that under President Trump the United States is “returning to commonsense energy policies that focus on affordability”. The former energy secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Democrats must focus on renewable power’s ability to shrink power bills to win elections. And supporters of the almost certainly soon-to-be New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, trumpeted their efforts to link green policies with efforts to lower city residents’ rent and make transit affordable.Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayUK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour ...

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4 h. ago Best UK city for pensioners to retire comfortably in named and it's in Scotland

A new study has revealed the most affordable UK city for pensioners to retire in, taking into account factors such as living costs, property prices, healthcare access and crime rates

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4 h. ago Victoria Beckham’s stylist reveals how to recreate her new autumn hair colour at home for under £35

Victoria Beckham has switched up her hair colour for autumn, and her go-to colourist Josh Wood has shared the two affordable products you need to recreate the look at home

Society

5 h. ago Met Office updates exactly when Storm Amy will hit Greater Manchester this weekend

Yellow weather warnings have been issued as the storm hits the region

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5 h. ago Strictly’s Tess Daly relies on £6 hairspray that ‘keeps hair in place all day’ for live shows

Ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's first live show, Tess Daly took fans behind the scenes as she finished her beauty routine - and it featured this affordable hair spray

Society

6 h. ago Vast £59 million development will provide hundreds of student flats near historic Edinburgh park

“The addition of 298 high quality, affordable student bedrooms in Edinburgh will help to improve supply, while also freeing up much-needed privately rented homes for families and young professionals” – Joe Lister, Unite

Economics

7 h. ago ‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks

From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities • Tell us about a great trip you’ve had since hitting 60 – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSibiu, the former capital of Transylvania, proved a wonderful place to visit. The city’s old town is on a hill, with every other building in the three main squares and the sidestreets seemingly a historic monument, dominated by the medieval Lutheran cathedral of Saint Mary. The characteristic design of attic windows makes it clear why Sibiu is called “the town of a thousand eyes”, and the Teutsch Haus provides a brilliant history of the region and the Transylvanian Saxons. The old town is crammed full of restaurants and cafes, and down by the river there is a local market with giant aubergines, tomatoes and peppers. For an evening glass, Wine Not has a vast selection of Romanian (and Moldovan) wines, and a black cat to talk to.Barbara Forbes Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Celtic bemoan VAR malfunction as fans break ceasefire and one player reminds he is not long

Confusion over disallowed goal as Celtic crash to Europa League defeat

Sport

19 h. ago Air Canada is now serving free beer, wine and snacks to economy passengers on every flight

Previously, the Montreal-based carrier only served free alcohol and food to economy passengers on long-haul flights

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20 h. ago Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies during LA immigration protest

A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to throwing a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring

Events

21 h. ago Yorkshire rivers to benefit from £21m to clear barriers and boost nature

Old structures, often associated with mills and heavy industries that were powered by the region’s waterways, are being removed to allow fish passage.

Economics

22 h. ago Flood alert issued as Argyll and Bute faces amber warning ahead of Storm Amy

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) issued the alert on Thursday morning as the region is set for two days of rain and win as Storm Amy sweeps in.

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