Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, shown speaking at the Quebec legislature in December, says he’s concerned about the impact of Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart about that province’s intention …
Read More »Council wants to protect beauty spots from developers – full list
Here’s the list The Wammy in Knutton Council leaders say that proposed new legal protection for green spaces will stop them being developed under a future ‘super council’. Newcastle Borough Council is applying to have dozens of sites registered with Fields in Trust, a national charity which works with landowners …
Read More »Investigations into ‘disgusting’ and ‘unbearable’ smell in Welsh city
Locals have described the smell as ‘overwhelming’ 19:20, 17 Dec 2025Updated 19:25, 17 Dec 2025 Newport City Council said it is investigating reports of an odour in the city(Image: John Myers) A council is investigating reports of a foul odour reported in numerous locations across a Welsh city. Newport City …
Read More »The only place in Essex where you might find super rare King Charles 5p coin
The first 5p coins featuring King Charles III will soon be released across the UK – and there’s only one place in Essex you’ll be able to find them at first. The Royal Mint has announced that 23.2 million King Charles 5p coins are entering circulation across the UK, reports …
Read More »Welsh Water fine for 800 sewage breaches significantly reduced after appeal
The company was fined £1.35m earlier this year after it admitted breaches of its environmental permits to discharge sewage The company appealed a fine it received earlier this year(Image: Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales) Welsh Water has won its appeal to reduce a £1.35m fine imposed on the company after it …
Read More »UK households urged to ‘stop’ pouring milk down drain
Pouring it down the kitchen sink might seem like the easiest option, but it can cause serious problems for your drains and the environment. UK households urged to ‘stop’ pouring milk down drain UK households have been warned to STOP pouring milk down the drain. Scottish Water, a leading water …
Read More »Major update on Birmingham plans for new 5,500 home community
The Sutton Coldfield scheme has been described as an ‘unparalleled opportunity to establish a new sustainable community’ Alexander Brock Local Democracy Reporter 15:44, 30 Sep 2025 An early visualisation of the Birmingham Langley development. Taken from a 2021 design document by Savills. Proposals to carry out infrastructure works for a …
Read More »Trump’s U.K. state visit begins with royal greeting amid tight security
U.S. President Donald Trump joined King Charles on a ceremonial carriage ride around Windsor Castle on Wednesday, marking the start of a pageantry-filled state visit that will take place entirely out of public view. Mr. Trump and the King led the procession in the Irish State Coach, a gold-trimmed four-horse …
Read More »Royal BC Museum navigates major reset after building cancellation
Open this photo in gallery: The Royal BC Museum exhibits a recreation of the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw chief in the community of Tsaxis, near Fort Rupert, B.C. The house was restored by his grandson, artist Richard Hunt.Shane Lighter/Royal BC Museum/Supplied The tourists who …
Read More »Billionaire Weston family to buy Hudson’s Bay charter in $12.5-million deal, donate to museum
Open this photo in gallery: The announcement came Wednesday from the Canadian Museum of history that pending court approval, the Weston family will buy and donate the 1670 royal charter to them.HO/The Canadian Press Canada’s billionaire Weston family has reached a $12.5-million agreement to buy the 1670 royal charter that …
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