Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine

Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal for an international force to back a ceasefire in Ukraine as merely a “posture and a pose.” In an interview with pro-Trump journalist Tucker Carlson, Witkoff expressed admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he “liked” him and found him to be… Continue reading Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine

UFC London: Molly McCann announces retirement following Alexia Thainara defeat

Liverpool’s Molly McCann has decided to call it a career following a disappointing first-round submission loss to Alexia Thainara at UFC London. The 34-year-old McCann was bested on the ground after being taken down and eventually falling victim to a rear naked choke. This defeat marks the end of a professional journey that saw McCann… Continue reading UFC London: Molly McCann announces retirement following Alexia Thainara defeat

Pet owners in 'shock' after dogs seized for XL bully checks

Natasha Goodall and Jordan Williams, residents of Swansea, have expressed their discontent with the process of having their American bulldog, Ralph, confiscated by police during a search for forbidden breeds. They described the experience as akin to having a child taken away from them but later shared their relief when authorities confirmed that Ralph was… Continue reading Pet owners in 'shock' after dogs seized for XL bully checks

From home business to Vogue: The Rise of House of Amor

Lucy Pearce’s rise to success from working in a scrapyard to creating a thriving beauty brand is an inspiring journey. She is the founder of House of Amor, a brand that offers salon-quality lashes and press-on nails for women to use at home. Pearce’s brand gained popularity after she began showcasing her products on TikTok,… Continue reading From home business to Vogue: The Rise of House of Amor

Police burn chemicals as Hastings Half Marathon cancelled

In an unexpected turn of events, the Hastings Half Marathon was abruptly cancelled when explosive chemicals were discovered at a property along the route. Sussex Police took immediate action by conducting a controlled burn of the chemicals that were found on the A259 Marina in St Leonards. This discovery led to the arrest of a… Continue reading Police burn chemicals as Hastings Half Marathon cancelled

Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Plans are in motion within the government to potentially relocate failed asylum seekers to the Balkans. The Home Office is considering the establishment of overseas “return hubs” to house individuals whose asylum claims have been denied and exhausted of all appeals. According to a government source, these proposals are still in the initial stages and… Continue reading Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Altrincham: Fire crews tackle scrapyard blaze near retail park

In the outskirts of Manchester, firefighters battled a raging blaze that engulfed a scrapyard in Altrincham. The fire, which started at around noon on Saturday, resulted in several vehicles being consumed by the flames at the property on Craven Road. Dramatic images captured by Altrincham Today showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky near… Continue reading Altrincham: Fire crews tackle scrapyard blaze near retail park

Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farage's grip on Reform UK

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, faced challenges this week as he tried to move past a heated dispute with a now-suspended MP in the party. Despite the turmoil, the party remains on par with Labour in the polls, demonstrating strength through the addition of 29 councillors who recently defected to Reform UK. While… Continue reading Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farage's grip on Reform UK

Nicola Sturgeon makes comedy bow at Glasgow Comedy Festival

After being cleared in the police investigation into the SNP’s finances, Nicola Sturgeon marked her debut at a comedy festival alongside crime author Val McDermid at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow. The duo’s performance, titled Books and Banter, was met with applause from the audience as Sturgeon briefly acknowledged the week’s events, expressing gratitude towards… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon makes comedy bow at Glasgow Comedy Festival

Energy secretary calls for investigation in power outage near Heathrow

An investigation has been launched into the power outage that led to the closure of Heathrow Airport due to a substation fire. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has directed the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to conduct an urgent inquiry to shed light on the incident that left the airport stranded. Miliband emphasized the importance of… Continue reading Energy secretary calls for investigation in power outage near Heathrow