66 m. ago ‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing cities

With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougherAfrica is a rapidly urbanising continent. Since 1990, the proportion of people who live in towns and cities has risen from 28% to 44%, according to the World Bank. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicts the continent’s urban population will double to 1.4 billion by 2050.In many cases, public transport has failed to keep up with this growth, with hours-long traffic jams a common feature of many metropolises. While some cities have light railways, such as Addis Ababa and Lagos, and others have public bus networks, many commuters rely on private minibus taxis. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago Horror rat poisoning mystery sparks fears as child is one of FIVE victims in same town

Questions remain in an ongoing investigation into a mysterious rat poisoning incident which left five people in the same area hospitalised with symptoms, with a child understood to be part of this group

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73 m. ago Russian drone attack on Kyiv leaves three people dead and dozens wounded, mayor says

Vitali Klitschko says six children hurt in overnight attack that sparked fires in apartment buildingsAn overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed three people and wounded dozens, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital has said.The head of Kyiv’s military administration said early on Sunday that “several” Russian drones were operating over the city, and warned people to “remain in shelters”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Tube user hit with £558 court penalty for rollerskating into Whitechapel Station

Transport for London officials have brought prosecutions against fare dodgers, e-scooter riders, and a rollerskater

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2 h. ago People could be sent to prison for pet habit that seems 'harmless'

People might be forced to give up their animals and go to prison over this kind of behaviour

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2 h. ago People could be banned from owning pets over 'cruel' October habit

It happens every year - and pet experts are warning against this kind of behaviour

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2 h. ago Of course most of us don’t know the state pension age – we don’t think we’ll ever retire

As a new study reveals that only one in five people are aware of when they can stick up an indefinite ‘gone fishing’ sign, Helen Coffey explores whether it’s indicative of a more troubling trend around pension ignorance and magical thinking

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2 h. ago The goalkeeper turning hand to fashion in bid to boost mental health support after dad's tragic passing

Paddy O'Neil wants to make a difference as the fifth anniversary of his dad's death approaches.

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2 h. ago 'You are sharing a wall with people who don’t care if you live or die'

House shares have long been seen as a rite of passage for young adults. But for many, living cheek by jowl with strangers is far from ideal, says Greta Simpson.

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3 h. ago Adrian Chiles spent four hours on a Welsh train and said it was 'absolutely joyous'

He's well known for his fondness of Wales and now former Cardiff Uni student and TV and radio host, Adrian Chiles has discovered a railway journey across the country that he says is "quietly joyous."

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3 h. ago People risking £20,000 fines if they remove common plant from their garden

Gardening professionals shared some of the lesser-known laws around the UK, the potential fines for breaking them and what to be aware of before you start digging around your garden

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3 h. ago MSP behind proposals to criminalise buying sex accuses “pimp lobby” of normalising exploitation of women

The proposed new laws would mean people paying for prostitution could be fines of up to £10,000 and face jail time.

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4 h. ago People say my carrot cake is 'best they've ever had' and it's thanks to 1 ingredient

Carrot cake is a classic bake that's perfect for autumn and I've been told by multiple people that I make the best carrot cake they've ever tasted.

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4 h. ago Ruben Amorim hails Man Utd wonderkid as angry Omar Berrada confronts Premier League

Manchester United believe they have a star of the future on their hands in teenage sensation JJ Gabriel, the 15 year-old who has already trained with the club's first team

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4 h. ago I made an Italian dessert hardly anyone has heard of — it's even better than tiramisu

If you're a fan of creamy Italian cakes, then this recipe is for you. It's a delicious Italian dessert that not many people have even heard of — and it's even better than tiramisu

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4 h. ago Welsh school turns classroom into gaming suite where pupils have Minecraft and Fortnite lessons

There are 25 gaming PC's, two Formula 1 simulators and pupils can study for an Esports qualification

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4 h. ago Tiny Welsh village has a service station better than major supermarkets and people travel miles to it

The independent service station has become a lifeline for the local community and has grown to employ 23 local staff

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5 h. ago Pretty Welsh 'waterfall country' village packed with cosy pubs where you can choose a roast or a pint after autumn walk

It's the perfect spot for a day out, a weekend break, or even a permanent move

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5 h. ago PIP’s crucial four criteria explained as applicants could be sabotaging their claim

People applying for PIP could be sabotaging their own claim by not understanding four crucial parts of the criteria

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5 h. ago Dog owners warned not to dress up pets in costume for Halloween

People have been told that while they may be cute, it could cause distress

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