22 h. ago Three train station changes among major planning, licensing and road closures planned across Greater Manchester

These schemes have all been tabled with local authorities across the city-region recently

Politics

35 h. ago Vladimir Putin embarrassed by major blow after key chemical plant hit in audacious strike

Ukraine has showed it is able to launch it's drones further into Russia as it hits three sites - including chemical plants and oil refineries - crucial to Putin's evil war machine

Events

55 h. ago Leaked plans show Pentagon eyeing Louisiana to deploy national guard

Documents show intent to deploy 1,000 troops to conduct law enforcement operations in urban centersDonald Trump’s administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained.Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests, including a recent demonstration by several thousand people in Washington DC. Continue reading...

Politics

66 h. ago ‘I’d seen this flock of birds flying in circles at the same time each day’: Raghuvamsh Chavali’s best phone picture

The Canada-based photographer used his camera’s slo-mo mode to create a fluid patternRaghuvamsh Chavali was born in Hyderabad, India, and now calls Canada – or more specifically Guelph in Ontario – his home. He describes his adopted city as “a peaceful and friendly place, with a mix of heritage buildings and modern life”. It also proved an ideal backdrop for his extended photographic series Wings Over Concrete, which explores the presence and movement of birds in urban environments.Before he took this image, one cloudy afternoon in downtown Guelph, Chavali had been tracking this particular flock of pigeons for several weeks. “I was in search of the natural patterns of birds, and I’d seen this flock flying in circles around the buildings near a train station at the same time each day. They moved in a tight, repeated loop, and on this day the light was soft and just right to capture their movement clearly,” he says. He utilised his phone camera’s slo...

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66 h. ago 'Collision' at major UK airport as staff scramble and easyJet plane grounded

An easyJet plane has been grounded this morning (Saturday, September 13) as it prepared to leave Manchester Airport's Terminal 1, throwing journeys into chaos

Politics

3 d. ago Sadiq Khan admits knowing since last year of police station desk closure plans

Sadiq Khan admits knowing since last year of police station desk closure plans  London Evening Standard

Events

3 d. ago Teenager charged with murder after boy, 16, is stabbed to death in Seaford train station

The suspect will appear in court after a boy died at the scene on Wednesday

Events

4 d. ago High streets: 400 of the UK’s largest supermarkets and shops face store closures under tax plans, jobs at risk

The closures could strip high streets of ‘anchor’ stores, risking 100,000 jobs 🛒

Economics

4 d. ago Controversial holiday park expansion back on the cards despite High Court ruling

A major Pembrokeshire holiday park's plans were initially approved by councillors in late 2023 before a successful court challenge was brought by a residents' group

Events

4 d. ago Morning commuter spots man walking outside train station then realises who it is

A man on his commute spotted a group of people taking photos of a man and only realised who he was when he got closer leaving him utterly floored at why he was there

Politics

4 d. ago 'Shameful': Planned closure of GP surgery and dispensary in Renfrewshire village finalised

Seal of approval from Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership noted at integration joint board.

Politics

4 d. ago Scots holidaymakers face major travel disruption next week as 'biggest' air strike in years planned

Passenger should brace themselves for big delays, experts warn

Events

4 d. ago Teenager held on suspicion of murder after boy, 16, stabbed at train station

Officers from Sussex Police and paramedics also attended the incident.

Events

6 d. ago Famous potato seller Spudman furious after major airline refuses to accept luggage for serious medical condition on plane

The legendary jacket potato seller, AKA Ben Newman, took to social media on Saturday to reveal that Dutch airline KLM refused to let him board his flight to Croatia with his dialysis machine.

Politics

6 d. ago Spudman furious after major airline refuses to accept luggage for serious medical condition on plane

The legendary jacket potato seller, AKA Ben Newman, took to social media on Saturday to reveal that Dutch airline KLM refused to let him board his flight to Croatia with his dialysis machine.

Politics

6 d. ago Top EU official von der Leyen to outline plans for dealing with Europe's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the union speech on the challenges facing the world’s biggest trading bloc and laying out her vision for tackling them

Politics

6 d. ago Infamous 'Uranus in retrograde' will turn the lives of three zodiac signs upside

A major shift in the planet Uranus may lead to big time tech headaches and relationship issues for many in the coming months.

Politics

7 d. ago Controversial plan to shut 10 libraries this week halted in legal battle

Locals who opposed the plans had hoped to postpone the closures

Events

7 d. ago I had lunch at Edinburgh's newest and best Japanese restaurant and it was pure magic

This lovely restaurant has opened on a busy street near the train station

Politics

7 d. ago M80 roadworks: Motorists urged to plan ahead as further major M80 roadworks announced

The fencing works are part of a rolling programme of maintenance works.

Transport