A sale of a 221-acre plot of farmland next to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Chilton, has now been completed. The purchase is expected to deliver on The Crown Estate’s objective to create “world-class” lab space for the benefit of the UK. READ MORE: Alex Kingston is voted …
Read More »The ’10 out of 10′ Llandudno hotel that’s come on the market
The four star guest house is up for sale due to a planned retirement Beachside Guesthouse in Llandudno (Image: Dafydd Hardy ) ‘Faultless’ and “10 out of 10” are snippets from two of hundreds of rave reviews for a small Llandudno hotel near the seafront. Dave and Cheryl Owen have …
Read More »Postal services to USA still suspended
Picture credit: Isle of Man Post Office IOM Post Office hopes it’ll be reinstated in the new year The Isle of Man Post Office says it’s taking steps towards reinstating the sending of goods to America, but the service is currently still suspended. Manx residents haven’t been able to send …
Read More »FR Stallard Cup awarded to long-serving Rastrick stalwart Edge
The 76-year-old, who has served Rastrick for over 47 years, admitted: “ I am very pleased and surprised to win the award. “Winning it has been my proudest achievement over that time. “This was my 50th year of involvement with the club, but I haven’t done much this year because I …
Read More »Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Students teamed up with an award-winning Scottish photographer to create miniature scenes with tiny figures and props, including cans of Irn-Bru. David Gilliver and pupils at the prestigious Gordonstoun school in Moray used the artist’s “macro photography” technique to shoot a series of miniature dioramas. They worked with very small …
Read More »Ritz fire: Police warning as iconic Brighouse building goes up in smoke – full statement
The Ritz is currently in flames 19:59, 06 Dec 2025Updated 20:00, 06 Dec 2025 The Ritz on fire in Brighouse(Image: Lynne Martin/Brighouse Matters/ Facebook) Emergency services are responding to a “large fire” which has taken hold of a building in Brighouse. A building, believed to be The Ritz, is on …
Read More »NHS doctor warns parents not to buy these 9 popular toys this Christmas
Toys can often lead to unwanted medical emergencies, particularly in A&E when young patients have managed to lodge small parts within their bodies. Now, with Christmas Day fast approaching, the purchasing of new toys is rapidly increasing, potentially leading to an increase in injuries and accidents related to their use. …
Read More »10 dead after shooting in South African hostel
Multiple victims were also taken to hospital with serious injuries in the deadly attack Tim Hanlon News Reporter and Emma O’Neill Content Editor 11:15, 06 Dec 2025Updated 11:15, 06 Dec 2025 Saulsville, Pretoria(Image: Getty) Ten people have been killed and more than ten others injured in a mass shooting at …
Read More »Put cotton wool on windowsills in December to stop major problem
While spider season typically reaches its height during autumn, December can still bring unwelcome eight-legged visitors for those with a fear of arachnids. Spider specialists warn that house spiders seeking refuge from the winter chill are frequently discovered in British homes throughout December, particularly in undisturbed, dimly-lit areas such as …
Read More »Profession that has most affairs with customers revealed in new survey
POSTIES have more affairs with customers than any other profession, a survey shows. More than one in five confessed to playing around, putting them above tradespeople and delivery drivers — and even bin collectors in tenth place. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Postal workers rank highest in …
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