One of UK’s last remaining pie and mash shops to close its doors in days after 116 years on the high street
ONE of the UK's last remaining pie and mash shops is set to close its doors in just a few days after over a century…
Iran frees French tourist Olivier Grondeau after two years in prison
Iran Thursday released a French tourist who had been held for two years on a five-year sentence for allegedly conspiring against the Islamic Republic, a…
Major road closed for TWO YEARS after landslip as furious residents demand it is reopened
RESIDENTS have vented their fury over a two-year major road closure after a nightmare landslip.Disgruntled locals in Swanscombe, Kent, are fed up skirting around sections…
Wildfires are driving up California electric bills. Lawmakers need to act
Uncomfortable truth time: The biggest reason California’s electric rates are rising so fast is that utility companies are spending billions of dollars each year to…
Brit clearing landmines in Ukraine sentenced to 14 years in jail by kangaroo Russian court
A BRITISH volunteer clearing landmines in Ukraine has been convicted in absentia on trumped up terrorism charges by a kangaroo Russian court.Chris Garrett, 40, was…
Beloved retailer to shut its doors for good after 13 years on the high street as it launches closing down sale
A BELOVED retailer has launched a major sale before it closes down for good.Lanes Gifts store in Falmouth, Cornwall will pull the plug after 13 years…
USC wins its first NCAA men’s indoor track and field title in 53 years
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — USC clinched the 2025 Division I men’s indoor track and field title in the final event on Saturday night at the Virginia Beach…
An American wins the L.A. Marathon for the first time in 31 years
Matt Richtman won the 2025 L.A. Marathon on Sunday, marking the first time an American has won the race in 31 years.The former Montana State…
Coronation Street fans given rare update on soap legend, 93, almost 10 years after exit
Coronation Street fans have been given an update on a former cast member who hasn't appeared on the ITV show for several years, with their…
Why you shouldn’t make deals with the (climate) devil
I saw a great meme created by Dustin Mulvaney, an environmental studies professor at San José State University. It has to do with President Trump’s…
Shoppers thrilled after Heineken brings back Guinness rival to major supermarket after three years off shelves
SHOPPERS are frantically filling up their baskets as Heineken brings back a popular Guinness rival after three years off the shelves.Stout lovers are in for…
DVLA earned nearly £1.2bn by selling over 2.5m private number plates in five years
THE DVLA has earned nearly £1.2billion by selling 2,613,830 private number plates in five years.The huge windfall is up by nearly a third on the…
Newcastle fans take over Covent Garden for second night in wild celebrations of first domestic trophy in 70 years
NEWCASTLE fans have taken over Covent Garden for a second consecutive night as they celebrate Carabao Cup success. The Toon Army hit the streets in…
Dodgers receive rock star welcome in Tokyo as opening day nears
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
Matt Dawson column: ‘I have not seen a complete England performance like that for many years’
Defensively, England put nobody in the rucks and they were actively backing away from competing for the ball.They just had a white wall and basically…
Market Turmoil Breaks Years of Junk Debt Outperformance in EM
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessA plunge in global risk appetite is pushing emerging-market investors into higher quality dollar bonds, signaling a years-long rally in junk debt…
Manning J. Post; Democratic Fund-Raiser Advised Party’s Candidates for 40 Years
Manning J. “Manny” Post, a key California Democratic Party fund-raiser and controller who advised two generations of candidates and headed the Little Hoover Commission, has…
Wildflower season has arrived in Southern California
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Newsletter You're reading the Essential California…
Pope Francis marks 12 years of pontificate; remains recovering in hospital
Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day 2024 at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Francis marked his twelfth year as Pope Thursday from…
The protectors of Santa Monica Bay are caving to Trump’s dangerous demands
Even as many businesses and universities rush to abandon their climate goals, diversity commitments and small-d democratic values for fear of reprisal from an increasingly…