Zuma urges unity among black parties to reclaim political power
Former president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma has called for black political parties to come together under one organisation.
16 Dec 07:58 · SowetanLIVE
Govt to start verifying Pentecostal 'miracles' - Museveni
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16 Dec 08:20 · The Observer
As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps
Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoods.
16 Dec 08:21 · 5 NBCDFW
Reform split over 'woke' anti-bulling training for MPs
Mr Farage is among just six out of 650 MPs who have declined to take part in seminars about the 'behaviour code', which was brought in after a string of scandals.
16 Dec 10:48 · Mail Online
The Real Reason Why Americans Approve of Trump’s Disastrous Transition
How is it possible that Americans are good with this corrupt cavalcade of unqualified extremists Trump is nominating?
16 Dec 11:00 · Yahoo News
Resourceful mum saves £1,200 on Christmas gifts for family
Hannah Deez has a big family and was spending up to £1,000 on Christmas gifts for them
16 Dec 11:10 · Manchester Evening News
'Significant first for Solihull' as decision announced over plans for two-storey apartment block
'A first for Solihull' Young care leavers accommodation gets the go-ahead
16 Dec 12:12 · Birmingham Live
'Constructive' meeting with Labour on govt formation - FG
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has held a "constructive" meeting with the Labour Party as efforts continue to form the next government.
16 Dec 12:18 · RTE.ie
Unbelievable: Biden Admin Asks Israel to Approve Military Aid to PA
Ramallah is requesting ammunition, helmets, bulletproof vests, radios, night vision equipment, explosive disposal suits and armored vehicles.
16 Dec 12:20 · The Jewish Press
Owner of famous shark house issues four-word plea to visitors amid council closure threat
Dr Magnus Hanson-Heine believes Oxford Council is cracking down on his quirky local favourite shark-themed Airbnb in a bid to 'score some cheap political points'
16 Dec 12:21 · The Mirror
Unidentified drones spark security concerns over New Jersey - what we know so far
Mystery drones have been spotted over the skies of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, with concerns growing over where they came from and who is behind them
16 Dec 12:40 · Irish Mirror
SA’s first national dialogue will be held next year, Ramaphosa confirms
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country's first national dialogue will be held next year and present an opportunity "to address the challenges we have been facing for the past 15 years".
16 Dec 12:49 · SowetanLIVE
Opinion - Post-election polling suggests a new reason behind Trump’s victory
Our poll, the first post-election poll specifically focused on trust in government, reveals that while voters are less trusting of the government as a result of the election, they believe the government will be more effective and can get things done.
16 Dec 13:30 · Yahoo News
Council boss 'stunned' by £120k bill for two revolving doors
The council leader has called for a more cost-effective solution
16 Dec 13:42 · Manchester Evening News
Locals' fury over council's plans to replace wheelie bins
Kirklees Council believes the move to reduce the size of bins by 25 per cent would also cut the amount of household waste and save money in the long run.
16 Dec 13:50 · Mail Online
Simon Harris says closure of Israeli Embassy in Dublin is 'distraction' and Ireland 'won't be silenced'
The Israeli Government announced on Sunday that it was closing its embassy in Dublin due to “the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government".
16 Dec 14:30 · Irish Mirror
All the challenges schools face to help reach target of a million Welsh speakers by 2050
The cabinet secretary for Education has commented that a falling birth rate would help alleviate recruitment problems - and therefore help Welsh language education in schools
16 Dec 14:35 · Wales Online
Study indicates keys to improving teacher motivation and engagement
A study coordinated by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) with the involvement of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) has analyzed the preferences ...
16 Dec 14:40 · phys.org
ITV This Morning's Dr Chris van Tulleken says kids should never have one food item
The TV science presenter - who's fronted shows including BBC Two's recent Irresistible
16 Dec 14:49 · BristolLive
European country orders war shelters to be modernised over fear of nuclear attack
The nation, famed for its neutrality, doesn't even have its own army - but is now looking to ramp up its defences amid fears of World War III and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine
16 Dec 15:22 · The Mirror
'Early Christmas present' as most of old Broadmarsh Centre to be demolished as soon as possible
Nottingham City Council's leader says people should be able to see demolition work starting early in the New Year
16 Dec 15:27 · NottinghamshireLive
Selfish parents block our driveways - and get mad when asked to move!
Locals are now fed up of being unable to get their cars on to the road and want the issue cracked down on - and one local councillor has even been liaising with police.
16 Dec 15:44 · Mail Online
England council shake-up: five ways it could affect you
What difference could the biggest shake up of local government in 50 years make to your area?
16 Dec 15:56 · BBC News
Scots mum becomes multi-millionaire after selling Omaze house 5 months after getting keys
"The money from the sale will change everything for the entire family - it's just incredible."
16 Dec 15:57 · Daily Record
Police chief says Labour should consider scrapping non-crime hate incidents as it ‘distracts’ officers
A senior policing figure has called for the recording of non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) to be ‘potentially’ scrapped, warning it has become a ‘distraction’ for officers.
16 Dec 16:15 · LBC
More than 10,000 jobs to be created at old Nottinghamshire power stations as new funding approved
One of the former power stations has already been flattened and demolition work is underway on the other two
16 Dec 16:20 · NottinghamshireLive
Simon Harris defends Michael Lowry's role in government formation talks as Ceann Comhairle vote approaches
As government formation talks continue, the Irish Mirror now understands that a government is unlikely to be in place before January 22
16 Dec 16:23 · Irish Mirror
Fresh calls for talks over 'Russian roulette' junction after latest crash
There are fears motorists are gambling with their safety
16 Dec 16:31 · Derbyshire Live
This council bought a care home for £720,000 and now plans to knock it down and build a bigger one
The new one would have nearly double the number of beds and is needed, said care bosses, to meet a rise in demand
16 Dec 16:51 · Wales Online
Primary school to stay open as closure 'wouldn't be in the best interests of pupils'
Tref y Rhyg Primary School in Tonyrefail will stay open after RCT's cabinet decided not to go ahead with plans to close it
16 Dec 16:55 · Wales Online
Journey to reopen saved Stirlingshire pub is only just beginning
The Tavern 1851 is safe, for now - but village locals may only have three months to organise and figure out their next move.
16 Dec 17:00 · The Courier
'They've been talking about it for years': Calls for towns to become part of Greater Manchester amid major local government shake-up
The local MP says joining Greater Manchester is a 'no-brainer'
16 Dec 17:18 · Manchester Evening News
Perth residents say they are victims of ‘terrifying’ attacks by youth gangs
North Muirton locals claim there have been smashed windows, damaged cars and abuse hurled at them.
16 Dec 17:25 · The Courier
Will Smith use the clause?
A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he’s disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes from legal challenge.
16 Dec 17:28 · Castanet
Drone sightings lead to airspace shutdown at Ohio military base, arrests near Boston airport
National security officials have said the drones recently spotted in the eastern part of the country don’t appear to be signs of foreign interference or a public safety threat.
16 Dec 17:40 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sa’ar on Closure in Ireland: Israel Will Not Be a Punching Bag
"Israel has been attacked on each of its fronts. But in Ireland’s statements, Israel is always the aggressor."
16 Dec 17:43 · The Jewish Press
'Children are stealing and starving' as parents struggle over Christmas time
A charity leader has slammed the child poverty crisis as a "horrendous epidemic" as kids are "stealing" and "starving", while parents struggle to pay bills over the Christmas period
16 Dec 17:43 · The Mirror
Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says
Wynn Rosser said he is focused on getting more low-income Texans to college because a postsecondary degree is a pathway to a stable job and can transform future generations of families.
16 Dec 17:57 · 5 NBCDFW
Te Pāti Māori roasts Electoral Commission over Manurewa marae apology
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is accusing the commission of bowing to "a bit of political heat" after it apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place.
16 Dec 18:43 · RNZ
Work begins for Manchester foodbank preparing to feed 1,000 this Christmas
"We've got hundreds of selection boxes - and over two tonnes of veg"
16 Dec 19:44 · Manchester Evening News
'I'm selling my Omaze house - it's going to make me a multi-millionaire'
Rachel Reid and her husband of almost 30 years Darren decided to put the property up for sale and it has gone on to be listed online for an impressive £3 million
16 Dec 19:44 · The Mirror
JLP rejects 'lies and misinformation' that funds missing from gov't ministries
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is rejecting as "mischief and blatant lies" information being circulated that $3 trillion in spending is missing across various ministries of government. The JLP has accused People's...
16 Dec 19:50 · The Gleaner
Pontypridd infants' school has been saved as council scraps plans to close it
RCT had been considering closing Trallwng Infants School and transferring pupils to Coedpenmaen Primary
16 Dec 19:54 · Wales Online
'UK's worst waterfall' is still dry and covered in pigeon droppings
Derbyshire County Council has said it has "no plans" to switch back on a waterfall in Derby town centre which was turned off due to its costs and is now filthy with pigeon droppings
16 Dec 19:59 · The Mirror
Irish government accused by Israel’s foreign minister of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’
Gideon Saar blamed the “actions, double standards, and antisemitic rhetoric of the Irish government against Israel”, which he added “are rooted in efforts to delegitimise and demonise the Jewish state”
16 Dec 22:05 · Irish Mirror
Labour to enable stealth tax hikes for millions of voters
Angela Rayner 's 'devolution revolution' will create more directly elected Mayors, who will have the powers to impose a 'Mayoral Precept' on top of council tax, for large parts of England.
16 Dec 22:33 · Mail Online
'Taken the local out of local government': Councils react to crackdown
Mayors are accusing ministers of taking "the local out of local government" with proposed changes to rates and spending rules.
16 Dec 23:09 · RNZ
Couple regret moving to new build £358,000 home due to 'eyesore' at the end of the drive
Walter Brown and Sharon Kelly moved into their four-bedroom detached home in December 2022, but have been left regretting their move due to the view from their window
16 Dec 23:28 · The Mirror
UK spies 'to share most discreet work with Norway' in new pact to stop Putin agents
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly "seized by the threat" from Vladimir Putin's security services and their infrastructure allowing them to spy on the West using devices
16 Dec 23:31 · The Mirror
Britain’s most generous cities revealed as donations pour in amid turbulent year - see the full list
Britain's most generous city of the year has been revealed, as charitable donations flooded in during a difficult year for many.
17 Dec 00:01 · LBC
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