'I won £40m on the National Lottery so I built my own mansion with a pool and a lake'
Gareth Bull, 53 and from Mansfield, now has his own 6,000sqft mansion
Helping deliver local food
Little Plum closes its doors
After five years in the downtown core, Little Plum Children's Boutique is closings its doors. The Vernon consignment store that featured children's items has been in two downtown locations, the las
Biden and Xi Jinping to hold last meeting in Peru as Trump vows to slap 60 per cent tariff on China
Both Biden and Xi Jinping will discuss 'a range of global hot spots,' including the heightened tensions in relations between Washington and Beijing.
Earth Today | New report champions mitigation investments in developing world
THE NEED for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to secure new, predictable and adequate financing to address climate change is supported by findings from the latest Emissions Gap Report. Among other things, the 2024 report – titled ‘No more hot...
Senator calls for skills gap assessment of workforce
Government Senator Kavan Gayle is calling for a skills gap assessment of the domestic workforce to identify the specific competencies that are in demand across industries. He made the suggestion while outlining several policy recommendations that...
‘For some parents, school holidays are not fun’. Tackling loneliness and food security together in communities
A Greater Manchester-based charity is giving a helping hand to struggling parents and older people. Transforming Lives Together is among the latest winners of Co-op’s £5,000 Winners Share It All prize draw
Cheer supports local parents
'Tougher enforcement' after 700,000 plane passengers delayed or cancelled
A total of 34 recommendations were made by the inquiry into the August 2023 air traffic control meltdown failure
Civil servants call for four-day saying it could save Government £21m a year
'Our members are resolute in their belief that a four-day week is critical to attaining a good quality of life, improving their health and wellbeing and helping them to meet caring responsibilities, while all the time increasing their productivity'
Password problem behind UK air traffic control failure
Resolving a UK air traffic control (ATC) meltdown in August 2023 was made more difficult because of delays in verifying the password of an engineer allowed to work remotely, an inquiry has found.
Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'
Following the Supreme Court's verdict on bulldozer action, victims of demolition drives in Uttar Pradesh are seeking compensation for their losses. The court ruled against arbitrary demolitions without prior notice, prompting victims to pursue legal action. The Uttar Pradesh government maintains that demolitions were carried out following due process and on properties built on encroached lands.
Focus on on-street parking
Kelowna council begins the process of amending parking regulations in the city
Additional land to be acquired to build micro business park at Morant Bay Urban Centre
The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) says it has received instructions from Prime Minister, Dr  Andrew Holness, to acquire 10 additional acres of land to build a micro business park at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St Thomas. Speaking...
Trump, tariffs and trade: What to expect from this year's APEC summit
Analysis - Donald Trump will dominate talks at this year's APEC summit despite the US president-elect being nowhere near Peru.
'It's time to drive charlatans and cowboys out of our cosmetic work once and for all'
The Mirror is launching a campaign to ban cosmetic cowboys. We are calling for beauty clinics offering potentially dangerous procedures such as Brazilian butt lifts and liposuction to be licensed by the Quality Care Commission
More than 700,000 passengers suffered delays after password of engineer allowed to work remotely didn't work
Resolving an air traffic control meltdown in August 2023 was made more difficult because of delays in verifying the password of an engineer allowed to work remotely, an inquiry has found.
Mānuka honey exporter says China trade trip cause for optimism
A mānuka honey exporter says a recent trade trip to China gives cause for optimism that recovery is on the way for the ailing sector.
Homeowners feeling the pinch amid high mortgage repayments
The average Kiwi household mortgage repayment has nearly doubled in the past 15 years.
Pharmacists may close on evenings and weekends in protest over funding
Pharmacies could be 'left with no option' but to refuse to open in the evenings and at weekends in protest at a lack of funding.
Plano great-grandfather shares how phishing scheme wiped out his checking, savings accounts
There is increased concern because criminals targeting people in Plano and other Texas cities have even convinced some victims to meet in person, according to police.
How a Christmas party can put a damper on your career
Here are some dramatic ways end-of-year functions have disrupted workplaces.
APEC Summit: NZ puts best foot forward ahead of Trump taking office
Analysis - World leaders gathering for APEC are all too aware Donald Trump's election has shifted the dial on trade for exporting nations.
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