Morrisons has launched special 'Talking Tills' across all UK stores from December 4-7, partnering with the 1 Million Minutes campaign to help tackle loneliness. Discover how a simple chat can make a difference.
Labour overturns council rejection for £750m Marlow film studios backed by James Cameron. Local MP vows to fight on, citing green belt harm. Read the full story.
James Madison's athletic director took the mic to stop fans pelting players with snowballs during the Sun Belt Championship win over Troy. Read the full story.
A woman was rescued using cutting equipment and hospitalised after a serious two-car crash at a Rochdale junction. Four others were treated at the scene. Avoid the area.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', a major new editorial initiative to deepen coverage of progressive movements and systemic change. Discover how it will reshape reporting.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is defeating establishment figures in key US swing states, driven by voter frustration over housing, transit, and party direction. Discover the movement reshaping American politics.
British boxing star Ben Whittaker's home was burgled while he secured a first-round knockout win in Birmingham. Thieves stole his IBF belt and other items. Read the full story and his reward offer.
A retired chartered architect warns against repeating PFI schemes for NHS hospitals, citing serious design flaws, high finance costs, and the risk of buildings being returned in a depleted state.
Olympic medallist Ben Whittaker returned from a knockout victory to find his Wednesbury home burgled and his IBF title belt stolen. A 'big reward' is offered for information.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Labour ministers face hypocrisy claims as they oppose Britain's largest solar farm near Ed Miliband's constituency while pushing national green agenda. Local residents fight to protect Green Belt land.
Olympic medallist Ben Whittaker targets David Benavidez, but boxing legend Barry McGuigan warns the world title shot is premature. Read the full analysis.
The NHS's new five-minute lifestyle quiz faces voter criticism for poor timing as it launches days before Rachel Reeves' budget. Critics call it tone-deaf amid financial concerns.
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert behind the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative, who dedicated his life to protecting Africa's forests. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Discover how Initiative, a groundbreaking five-hour play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling at New York's Public Theatre.
An 84-year-old woman faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run that killed six-year-old Caleb Wesley in Teesdale. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Explore the story of Forest City, a £80 billion Malaysian development built for 700,000 that now stands nearly empty. Discover why this ambitious project became a 'ghost town'.
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
President Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis has made thousands of arrests, overwhelming local courts and overcrowded jails. Officials warn the strain could last for years.
Plans to build nearly 300 student homes on protected Green Belt land in Bath threaten rare wildlife and panoramic views, sparking fierce local opposition. Join the debate on urban development.
Labour MPs are urging the Chancellor to abandon private finance plans for NHS buildings, warning it could cripple patient care. Discover the funding alternatives.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style funding for NHS infrastructure, warning it offers 'no value for money' and creates crippling debt.
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Camp Lejeune, where a technical issue briefly interrupted Trump's speech. Read more about their engagement with military families.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO heavyweight championship belt, with British fighter Fabio Wardley being elevated to full champion status in a significant boxing development.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to attend the 2024 Royal Variety Performance in a rare joint black-tie engagement. Discover the star-studded lineup and the vital charity work the event supports.
Five young people killed in tragic two-vehicle crash near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. A nation mourns as tributes pour in.
A TikTok video reveals chilling secrets of Interstate 40, where hundreds remain missing amid FBI's highway serial killings investigation. Discover the truth.
First Lady Melania Trump signs a historic executive order on foster care support, marking an unprecedented moment for a presidential spouse. Discover the details of this ceremonial act.