17 h. ago Neighbourhood expansion approved next to primary school after delay

Developers Jones Homes plan to erect 41 detached and semi-detached homes.

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56 h. ago Toronto gets slammed by snowstorm – resulting in travel delays and school closures

The severe weather prompted both Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to cancel public events

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1 week ago Flights cancelled, journeys delayed and school closed as snow falls and temperatures drop to

Travel plans were disrupted as an icy blast hit Greater Manchester

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1 week ago Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK.Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting

One of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial

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2 w. ago New Year snowstorm to hit UK with 'deaths likely' amber warning issued and travel chaos

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its amber weather warning to cover the whole of England as the New Year is expected to bring snow and colder temperatures

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4 w. ago The moment I knew: ‘Sheltering under his lavender umbrella felt like pure stardust’

After meeting while hiking the Inca trail, Jenny and Jarod’s chemistry was extraordinaryGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 2011 I was in my mid-30s and had just arrived home in Kent after spending two years working and travelling abroad. I had a new teaching contract coming up in the Middle East, but there were delays with the construction of the school and I found myself with three months to spare. I decided to go and hike the Inca trail.I booked with a tour provider and on the second night, as we all got to know each other, this tall, handsome Aussie with a huge smile caught my eye. Once we hit the road, my attraction to Jarod quickly grew and it didn’t take too long – or too many beers at altitude – before we shared our first kiss.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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