11 h. ago ‘They attack us without provocation’: West Bank town mourns its dead after settler raid

Sense of helplessness pervades Kafr Malik where IDF killed three Palestinians after locals resisted masked maraudersThe men from Fatah arrived on Thursday morning, hours after the attack on Kafr Malik, to put out more flags along the main streets, adding bright primary colours to a mournful scene, but they did nothing to relieve the all-encompassing sense of helplessness.Three men from this central West Bank town, one a teenager, lay dead and several others were still in hospital after an attack by about 100 Israeli settlers on Wednesday evening. The men of Kafr Malik had run to its south-western edge to form a screen against the settlers and rescue women and children trapped in a house set alight by the masked attackers. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Young Linlithgow footballers receive new training jackets thanks to Specsavers

The opticians and audiology business, based at the Regent Centre in the town, donated £1,000 to Linlithgow Rose Girls under-14s team, helping to kit them out with new outerwear for the upcoming season.

Politics

14 h. ago Plans finally revealed for town centre Wilko store left empty for years

The shop shut down after the UK chain went into administration back in 2023

Politics

16 h. ago The Scottish 'food town' near outdoor activity centre named best in the country

From a family activity centre to yummy restaurants, the town has it all.

Politics

18 h. ago Two seriously injured and 14 homes evacuated after explosion

The blast occurred just after midnight on Thursday near Halifax town centre.

Events

18 h. ago Scottish shopping centre that could be demolished gets new owner

“Our plans for the centre are aligned closely with the council’s aim to have a diverse and sustainable mixed use town centre” – Tahir Ali of property development and asset management group Evergold

Economics

36 h. ago A glimpse into the future of a Greater Manchester town centre

Three new blocks will change the area's skyline

Politics

42 h. ago New 'temporary' entrance to Bury town centre tram stop will be needed for at least three years

The town's transport interchange is set to be rebuilt along with a new footbridge at the Metrolink stop

Politics

63 h. ago Food hall with 'secret' 1940s bar and jazz restaurant coming to Greater Manchester town's nightlife hotspot

The new eatery will be in the heartland of the town centre's former epic nightlife scene

Society

64 h. ago Man airlifted to hospital after serious incident in Welsh town centre

Emergency services were called to the centre in Haverfordwest after reports of an injured person in the road

Politics

69 h. ago LIVE: Trams OFF on part of Metrolink line with town centre affected

It follows a points failure this morning

Politics

69 h. ago Trams OFF on part of Metrolink line with town centre affected

It follows a points failure this morning

Politics

3 d. ago Oldham takes first steps to transform grand old 'eyesore' in town centre

The first works on a town centre 'eyesore' has prompted speculation among the public.

Politics

3 d. ago Manchester suburb's 'beating heart' will be 'turned inside out' with huge new plans

Change is afoot in the town centre

Politics

3 d. ago Woman surrounded by teenage boys then sexually assaulted on Metrolink tram

The suspect is believed to be aged between 13 and 15, police said.

Events

5 d. ago The hidden gem waterpark five minutes from a Greater Manchester town centre

Bookings are now open for the summer season

Politics

5 d. ago 'My life got derailed somewhere along the way, it took a dark path'

A new soup kitchen has started in Oldham town centre in light of the growing number of people struggling with homelessness.

Politics

6 d. ago Town centre self storage unit will be knocked down following devastating fire

Firefighters have been battling the blaze in Middleton for three days

Events

6 d. ago Pride flag taken down after complaint from Christian bookshop

Matlock Town Council installed and then removed the rainbow LGBTQ+ standard from above a bookshop in the town centre

Politics

7 d. ago Pride South Lanarkshire gets VisitScotland funding boost to expand festival

The event will be returning to Hamilton town centre on Saturday, August 2.

Politics