Drivers could face £10,000 tyre fine this autumn and points on licence
Don't get caught out in wet weather by making four simple checks before driving
Simon Harris: Budget 2025 puts more than €2 billion back in people’s pockets before Christmas
It is my first budget as Taoiseach and I make no apology for it being ambitious and showing I have listened to what people have told me as I crossed the country in the last six months
Pearse Doherty: Budget 2025 another example of government incapable of delivering real change
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been exposed as serial wasters, treating the public with contempt with how your money is spent, writes Pearse Doherty
Close call at crosswalk
An infamous crosswalk in Kelowna remains on the caution list of many residents because of several close calls with drivers.
Harpreet Bahohal 1-on-1
Harpreet Badohal is looking for your vote as the NDP candidate in Kelowna-Mission
SD73 adds child care spaces
Child care programs operated by the Kamloops-Thompson school district and various providers are continuing to expand, with hundreds of new spaces expected to be added by the beginning of next year.
Plymouth City Council buys massive block of student flats for £5m
There is a plan to create apartments for homeless families
Plymouth schools praised for excellent 'workload balance'
The schools have been singled out for prioritising staff wellbeing
'I went to a rally for a Tory leadership contender - it felt like one for Trump'
It might all feel a bit American, but it's not an alien sight in British politics today
UK forces 'played their part' after Iranian missile attack on Israel
Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed that British forces had been involved in "attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East" after Iran launched a missile strike on Israel
Congo's mpox outbreak
It's been four months since Sifa Kunguja recovered from mpox, but as a sex worker, she said, she's still struggling to regain clients, with fear and stigma driving away people who've heard she had the virus.
Biden in Southeast
Over the past four years, President Joe Biden has jetted off to survey damage and console victims after tornadoes, wildfires and tropical storms. It's not a role that Kamala Harris has played as vice president.
Bengaluru’s 100 Hands is back, steered by their motto of ‘Better Together’
The 15th edition of the Festival of Handmade by 100 Hands is back in Bengaluru this week
Israeli envoy says Britain would not have 'coped' with Iran rockets
Tzipi Hotovely said the 182 missiles fired by Tehran overnight were 'intended' to kill civilians - even if they were intercepted.
Suspending arms sales to Israel weakened UK's 'hand' in Washington, ex-armed forces minister says
James Heappey said the government's decision to partially suspend arms sales to Israel was a "big mistake" that will weaken UK influence in Washington.
Funding available to make Plymouth safer for women and girls
Groups can apply for the funding
'Leave the blooming country': James Heappey tells Brits to take government advice and leave Lebanon
Former Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey urges British Nationals to follow government advice and leave Lebanon, saying "leave the blooming country".
Defence Secretary John Healey flies to Cyprus as Middle East crisis escalates
The Government steps up efforts for a potential evacuation of Lebanon with the Middle East teetering on the brink of wider war
Council spends £8million on 15 'affordable' homes
Jamie Robertson, chief finance officer of East Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland, says the requirements for new-build homes is pushing costs up to 'unsustainable' levels.
Greater Manchester council scraps plan for fortnightly green bin collections
It was suggested earlier this year to save money.
Lawyer calls for ‘calm and considered’ response over Al Fayed abuse claims
A lawyer representing alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed has called for a calm and considered approach to the settling of personal injury claims, to “ensure justice for women injured over so many years”.
Plymouth children educated with profits seized from criminals
'This is a good way of using the money in a positive way'
HYDRAA gains statutory backing to protect water bodies from encroachments: Telangana Governor approves ordinance
HYDRAA gains statutory backing to protect riverbeds and buffer zones from encroachments in Telangana as Governor approves ordinance.
Campaigner will walk 151 miles to highlight post-Covid mental health crisis
A mental health campaigner will walk from Parliament to Parliament to send message about the mental health crisis amidst Covid inquiry
Leaving 'only choice' say sisters on Beirut flight
The three young women are among UK nationals boarding a government charter flight out of Beirut.
Keir Starmer urges Iran and Israel to 'step back from the brink'
The Prime Minister denounced Iran's overnight missile barrage on Israel but urged 'all parties' to find a way to simmer down tensions.
More 'ugly' dogs needed for contest as organisers claim entrants are 'too cute'
Organisers were forced to make clear the 'standard expected' when looking for Britain's 'ugliest' dog as part of the contest
Cleverly makes his mark - but will it be enough?
The ex-home secretary is looking to close the gap with frontrunners Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch.
Organisers of 'ugly' dog contest struggle as most entries are 'too cute'
Contest bosses have said they want 'butt ugly' dogs that 'make your eyes hurt when you look at them' instead of 'cute' ones
Charter flight carries Britons out of Lebanon as evacuation planning continues
A government minister has met military personell
Promise to cut sewage pumped into River Irwell as huge tunnelling machine begins waterside dig
A £110m project intends to increase a Bolton water treatment plant's capacity to handle waste water by 20 per cent
Ageing Nottinghamshire school set to be ripped down ahead of new 'catalyst' project
It will take three years for its replacement to be finished, but officials say it will revitalise the area
Manchester's plan to 'soften the blow' of the winter fuel cuts
"They are absolutely entitled to this"
TGSB school crafts a greener Navaratri
The class 3-9 students of the school have been busy for the past 15 days making Gombes of Durga, Seetha, Rama, and Ravana for the Navaratri festival followed by Dasara in the next two days.
UK troops didn't need to engage, says Healey
The UK defence secretary says Israel’s defences were able to deal with the threat.
Ireland AM hosts leave Roderic O'Gorman flustered during tense exchange over ‘gimmick’
Ireland AM is known for his funny moments, but the morning show also gets their fare share of politicians, with Tommy Bowe and Muireann O’Connell facing them with hard questions
Lorry driver living in Ireland jailed in UK over trying to smuggle cannabis in fresh chicken
He's been jailed for two and a half years
Education Minister Norma Foley defends 'scandalous' €9m budget allocation for phone pouches
The Social Democrats’ education spokesman Gary Gannon accused Minister Foley of a "scandalous waste of money" and accused her of "prioritising her pet project over more pressing issues facing our education system"
Goldsmith meets with Ngāpuhi to hear Treaty settlement aspirations
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith hopes to be the minister that finally gets a long-awaited settlement with Ngāpuhi across the line - but how that happens will up to the hapū.
Why A Hidden Mic On A Street Pole Is Listening To San Francisco's Mission District
An interesting project has sprouted in San Francisco's Mission District, where a developer is catching the vibes in this part of the city with a smartphone.
Survey reports on Jewish students' experiences at US colleges
The percentage of Jewish students on U.S. college campuses who said their Jewish identity was very important to them increased significantly from 2022 to 2024, according to a new study by a Tufts political ...
UK gears up for potential Lebanon evacuation as Middle East tensions escalate
Hundreds of British troops have been deployed to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation as the Middle East teeters on the brink of a wider war.
Charter flight carries Brits out of Lebanon as evacuation planning continues
Further flights are planned for tomorrow and the coming days
One in three Harris County, Texas residents face victimization: Report
New research from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that nearly 50% of Harris County residents said they have been a victim of a crime or legal incident at some point in their ...
'Government needs to ensure safety of Brits in Middle East as diplomatic efforts go on'
The first charter flight left Lebanon today but there are fears the Foreign Office's rescue operation could grind to a halt if Beirut airport is closed because of the fighting
Brits evacuated from Middle East as fears of all-out war rise after Iran's missile launch
The first charter flight of UK nationals fleeing Lebanon left Beirut-Rafic Hariri airport and landed in Birmingham tonight and more flights are planned over the coming days
Melania Trump defends abortion rights in tell-all memoir
Former first lady Melania Trump reveals in a forthcoming memoir that she supports a woman's right to choose.
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
Easterly’s trust in the election process comes as intelligence officials have warned of escalating efforts by foreign adversaries to influence voters, deepen partisan divides and undermine faith in U.S. elections.
Coalition of current, former leaders warn against 3 Dallas charter amendments
Four former Dallas mayors stood together in opposition to three charter amendments on the November ballot.
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