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 »Greater Manchester’s rumoured winners and losers in £69bn deal
The government said no final decisions have been made, but the study comes from a well-respected group 18:57, 18 Aug 2025Updated 11:31, 19 Aug 2025 Manchester council is set to be a big winner(Image: Manchester Evening News) Greater Manchester’s rumoured winners and losers in the government’s next financial deal have …
Read More »Belfast MLA slams Burke family as ‘unbefitting’ after attempted doorstep at his church
The DUP MLA and Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots has issued a statement following the incident 16:18, 18 Aug 2025Updated 16:36, 18 Aug 2025 Edwin Poots issued a statement on social media following the incident with the Burke family The Burke family have been labelled “unbecoming and unbefitting” after reportedly attempting …
Read More »Calls for improvements at station in ‘best connected town in Staffordshire’
Land around the hub is set to be redeveloped in the coming years (Image: Kerry Ashdown) Stafford’s MP has held a meeting with rail leaders at the town’s railway station to consider its role in boosting the area. Leigh Ingham has described Stafford as the best connected town in the …
Read More »Fears of increased gridlock as more homes planned for Tavistock
There are fears that gridlock in Tavistock could hit new levels should up to 150 more homes on Callington Road be approved. Barrett David Wilson South West has unveiled its plans to build on a site opposite the Tors development in a leaflet to local residents. Around 630 new homes …
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail delivery changes now in force – what you need to know
A major transformation to Royal Mail deliveries has started as part of an extensive overhaul. Commencing yesterday (Monday, July 28), second class letters are now arriving on alternating weekdays and not on Saturdays. Ofcom stated that postal service reform was essential as individuals are posting fewer letters annually, causing stamp …
Read More »After a year at Westminster, home is still where the heart is for Hertford and Stortford MP Josh Dean
The House of Commons has become a second home for MP Josh Dean, but he still feels most comfortable in his Hertford and Stortford constituency. As he reflected on his first year in office, the Labour politician shared the highs and lows of life at Westminster and beyond. He said: …
Read More »Where thousands of Nottingham student flats are still set to be built despite demand ‘cooling’
Thousands of new Nottingham student flats are set to be created over the coming years in the city despite the council leader recently confirming that demand was “cooling”. Nottingham City Council is reporting a record number of vacant flats in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) across the city. The Labour-run authority …
Read More »Performer’s pro-Palestinian display causes onstage scuffle at Royal Opera House in London
Open this photo in gallery: Someone backstage appears to grab a Palestinian flag held by a performer during end-of-show bows. The performer holds onto the flag.Sang Tan/The Associated Press A performer holding a Palestinian flag touched off a brief scuffle on stage at the Royal Opera House in London on …
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