15 h. ago Two years on from 7 October, hostage families hope that a deal can finally bring them home

Hamas militants captured 250 hostages in Israel in the most devastating attack on Israel in its history on 7 October, 2023. Their families tell Alex Croft that they hope a peace deal can finally bring them home - but say for two years they have been ‘collateral damage’

Society

21 h. ago Homeowners warned of four garden plants that could seriously harm house price

A beautiful garden can add as much as 15% to the value of your home - but some plants can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage and even land you in legal trouble

Events

50 h. ago Narrow stereotypes of Arab Australians ignore the complexity of who we are | Oula Ghannoum, Nouha Francis and Mariam Maatooq

Essays, novels, poems and plays can do what headlines can’t. They weave human lives into forms that invite understanding, reminding us that migration is part of Australia’s shared storyTime and time again, the story of the Arab migrant appears in the media in narrow and damaging ways: victims in their homelands, shootings in the suburbs, demonstrations in the streets, arrests linked to terrorism or crime. These images have become shorthand for “Arabness” in Australia.What is rarely seen is the complexity of who we are. Occasionally, a “success story” surfaces, but it is framed as an exception rather than part of a broader, vibrant community. For most Australians, Arab voices remain invisible. The everyday lives of Arab Australians, growing up between languages, caring for family, excelling in business, academia or the arts, barely register in public imagination. Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago Storm Amy leaves 21,000 homes without power as engineers work in 'challenging' conditions

"Extremely damaging" winds left thousands of homes without power over the weekend

Events

61 h. ago Four common garden plants that can wipe thousands off your property's value

While a lush green garden can add character to your home and garden, some plants can actually be damaging to your property if they're left to grow

Politics

4 d. ago Youth club forced to close for six weeks after rapist scandal

YMCA Porthcawl is being investigated by a regulator over the hiring of Sarah Vigus

Politics

5 d. ago Experts issues power cut guidance ahead of Storm Amy after amber warning upgrade

The Met Office has warned Scots of power cuts, damage to homes and transport disruption this weekend.

Events

6 d. ago Hugo Ekitike breaks silence on Liverpool injury in message ahead of Chelsea clash

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike was forced off in the closing stages of the club's 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday evening, with the Frenchman limping off the pitch

Events

8 d. ago UK households told to put bowl of 50p rice on windowsill to stop condensation

Condensation can lead to damp and mould which can be damaging for your home and your health

Politics

8 d. ago Jim Ratcliffe has returned to Nice and they are struggling again

A pattern familiar to Manchester United fans is emerging at Nice: every time the owners intervene results start to tankBy Get French Football NewsWhat if correlation did imply causation? The “best season” of Ineos’s ownership of Nice correlated with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co being forcibly distanced from the club due to Uefa regulations. “They have been so much better without our interference,” admitted Ratcliffe last season, as Nice achieved their highest league finish since 2017. With Nice and Manchester United no longer competing in the same European competition, Ineos regained operational control of the French club at the start of the summer and have only corroborated Ratcliffe’s previous assertion.Already out of the Champions League at the first hurdle having been outplayed by Benfica in the qualifiers at the start of August, Nice have lost three of their first six games in Ligue 1 as well as losing their Europa League opener against Roma last Wednesday. “We can’t say that we’re...

Politics

9 d. ago Warning to homeowners that their insurance doesn’t cover damage including spills or smashed windows – check yours

THE majority of home insurance policies do not include cover for accidental damage such as spills or smashed windows, analysis reveals. When households take out buildings or contents insurance, many assume that they are also covered for accidental damage. This is protection against certain mishaps, including spilling drinks or paint on the carpet or accidentally...

Events

1 week ago Tottenham takeover: US businessman posts cryptic message as statement issued on £4.6bn bid

Brooklyn Earick has caused a stir at Tottenham, with the club forced to release a statement after an American consortium expressed an interest in buying the team from ENIC

Economics

1 week ago Homes worth millions damaged after burst pipe floods London street

Homes worth millions damaged after burst pipe floods London street  Metro.co.uk

Events

2 w. ago Forgotten Welsh star has eyes set on two jerseys after explaining what's changed

Ioan Lloyd is back at his hometown club as he aims to force his way back into two famous jerseys

Politics

2 w. ago Romford home left with first floor and roof damaged after candle fire

Romford home left with first floor and roof damaged after candle fire  This Is Local London

Events

2 w. ago High Court block on deporting migrant to France damages public interest, Home Office claims

An Eritrean migrant had his deportation to France delayed last week after a High Court ruling

Events

2 w. ago Chelsea: Why Enzo Maresca changed his mind as Alejandro Garnacho denied Manchester United return

Enzo Maresca says he planned to give the winger some minutes against his former club, but was forced to change his mind

Sport

2 w. ago Autumn job 'needs doing now' to avoid home damage or 'legal trouble'

It might not feel that important, but one expert says you should get it sorted

Events

2 w. ago Health board to pay almost £100k after unit flouted smoking policy

Hafan y Coed facility at Llandough hospital failed to comply with an enforcement notice issued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) after checks on patients smoking habits were not recorded

Economics

2 w. ago Normal People author Sally Rooney says she can no longer enter the UK due to her support for proscribed terror group Palestine Action

The group, founded in 2020, was banned in July by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, after claiming responsibility for £7million worth of damage to two Voyager plans at RAF Brize Norton on June 20.

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