96mph gust recorded at height of Storm Darragh
Devon and Cornwall Police No-one was injured in this collision in Cornwall said police Storm Darragh is bringing disruption to travellers and tens of thousands of people are without power. […]
Two people wounded in Vancouver stabbing
The incident took place near Vancouver’s central library Police in the Canadian city of Vancouver said two people were stabbed and a suspect was shot dead by officers. The incident […]
The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’s Infowars rejected by judge
Getty Images The sale of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s Infowars website to parody news platform The Onion has been rejected by a US bankruptcy judge. After a two-day hearing, […]
Christmas lights could fall victim to budget cuts
Christmas decorations and other events could be cut by Hartlepool Borough Council A town could see its Christmas lights switch-on cancelled as its council looks to cut several million pounds. […]
Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says
More than 11,000 Starbucks baristas in the US have begun a five-day strike in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The walk outs began on Friday at stores in […]
Andrew ‘confidant’ banned from UK over national security
Reuters A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of the Duke of York has lost an appeal against a decision to bar him from the Andrew UK on national […]
King joins star Raye on Christmas visit to Battersea Power Station
Watch: King meets star Raye at Battersea Power Station King Charles got into the festive spirit with an enthusiastically received visit to a Christmas market in Battersea Power Station in […]
King joins star Raye on Christmas visit to Battersea Power Station
Watch: King meets star Raye at Battersea Power Station King Charles got into the festive spirit with an enthusiastically received visit to a Christmas market in Battersea Power Station in […]
Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins
Among Astro Bot’s haul was the top prize of the night – best game Astro Bot has swept this year’s Bafta Games Awards, winning five awards in total – including […]
Skateboard and bouldering areas in £4m park revamp
14 hours ago Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust The park will receive a £4m upgrade, with work due to start next year New skateboard and bouldering areas will be created […]