Newly opened rail attraction wins award for boosting the local economy
AS THE birthplace of the modern railway Darlington is set to mark a pivotal anniversary next year – an achievement boosted by a win in the Visitor Economy Award for its new visitor attraction, ...
Love Island: All Stars returns with host of former islanders back in the villa
All Stars is welcoming a host of former contestants back to the villa for a second chance at finding love. The second series of the spin-off show, based in South Africa, starts Monday night and will ...
Los Angeles wildfire death toll rises to 24, according to county coroner
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says eight of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 16 resulted from the Eaton Fire.
Fire crews race to bring Los Angeles blaze under control before winds return
An Evacuation Order is mandatory: you shall leave immediately due to imminent danger (e.g., wildfire or flood). Ignoring this puts lives at risk and may interfere with emergency efforts. An Evacuation ...
What the papers say – January 13
The Daily Mirror leads on the stabbing of a nurse at an A&E department in Greater Manchester, with the woman in her 50s fighting for her life because one man allegedly became “angry about having to ...
Business chiefs’ pessimism adds to pressure on Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves starts the week facing further pressure after a gloomy warning from some of Britain’s top executives. A survey of UK chief financial officers (CFOs) by consultancy Deloitte found a net ...
Scots ‘can benefit from Trump uncertainty’ in green energy investment: Forbes
Uncertainty caused by the new Trump administration in the US could see green energy investors divert to Scotland and the UK, the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
City financial services jobs plummet – report
Jobs in the City’s financial services sector have “plummeted” over the past year amid mounting challenges, according to a new report. Services firm Morgan McKinley said its study suggested there had ...
Private parking firms to update code of conduct to address five-minute rule
Private parking companies have pledged to update their code of conduct after legal action was launched against a driver for taking more than five minutes to pay for using a car park.
Buffalo Bills bounce back to beat Denver Broncos and progress in NFL play-offs
The Buffalo Bills recovered from an early deficit to beat the Denver Broncos 31-7 and advance to the divisional round of the NFL play-offs. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass to Troy ...
Pep Guardiola will not stand in way of ‘incredible’ Kyle Walker leaving Man City
Walker was left out of City’s matchday squad for Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford after expressing a desire to explore options abroad.
Max George to have lung biopsy weeks after getting pacemaker fitted
The Wanted star Max George has said a lung biopsy could shed light on the heart problems that led to him having a pacemaker fitted. After feeling unwell in December, the 36-year-old singer was taken ...