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Labour has launched its first major crackdown on drug driving in more than a decade, with a new nationwide campaign starting today across England and Wales. The move marks a major push by the Government to improve road safety, backed by a wave of targeted adverts in areas identified as drug-driving hotspots.The Department of Transport explained that the campaign is urgently needed, with drug-related road deaths rising sharply in recent years.The new THINK! campaign focuses on young male drivers, who remain the group most likely to be involved in drug-related road incidents.Police forces across England and Wales will run enhanced…

A British child chess prodigy has swept the board at a national competition, earning her a place among the top 50 women in the world for the blitz category of speed chess.Ten-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan won eight games in a row at the UK Women’s Blitz Championship in Royal Leamington Spa at the weekend – triumphing over much older and more experienced players.”I don’t mind who I compete against, I only care about the game,” Bodhana told the following her latest win.Malcolm Pein, from the English Chess Federation, described Bodhana as a “generational talent with no equivalent in any other sport”.”It’s…

A man has been charged with arson and intent to endanger life after a homeless man’s tent was set on fire as he slept.Police said officers saw the tent “engulfed in flames” on Corporation Street in Manchester just after midnight on Friday, before realising someone was inside.They rescued a 53-year-old man and said he sustained no visible injuries but his belongings were destroyed.James Black, 51, of no fixed abode, has been charged with arson and intent to endanger life and has been remanded in custody, Greater Manchester Police said.

Former Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher will race in the 2026 IndyCar Series with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) team.The 26-year-old, son of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher, left his role as Mercedes reserve driver at the end of the 2024 season.The German joined Mercedes after being dropped by Haas in 2022 – having made 43 F1 starts – and had hoped for a return to the grid next season, but was rejected by the Sauber/Audi and Alpine teams.In 2024 and 2025 he raced for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship, achieving three podium finishes in 16 starts.”Having both…

GB News host Martin Daubney has brutally shut down a Labour MP over Rachel Reeves’s looming Budget, declaring the Government are the “party of the work shy”.Discussing the Chancellor potentially offering a £15billion boost to benefits in her fiscal statement, Martin told David Pinto-Duschinsky to stop blaming the Conservatives for the state of the economy and “look in the mirror”.FULL STORY HERE.

Prince William and Prince Harry are stepping out on the same day next month in different countries.Both royal brothers will undertake significant public engagements on December 1, with the Prince of Wales heading to Newport whilst the Duke of Sussex travels to Toronto.Prince William’s visit centres on the Wales Investment Summit, where he will champion Welsh industries and their appeal to investors.Meanwhile, his younger brother will deliver the headline keynote address at the OREA Power House Conference, hosted at the Hilton Toronto.Prince William and Prince Harry to take centre stage on same day in different countries | GETTYThe simultaneous appearances…

GB News host Martin Daubney has brutally shut down a Labour MP over Rachel Reeves’s looming Budget, declaring the Government are the “party of the work shy”.Discussing the Chancellor potentially offering a £15billion boost to benefits in her fiscal statement, Martin told David Pinto-Duschinsky to stop blaming the Conservatives for the state of the economy and “look in the mirror”.In Wednesday’s Budget, the Chancellor is expected to unveil £15billion of extra benefits spending, funding the move with a tax raid on the middle classes.Ms Reeves is also expected to scrap the two-child benefit cap entirely and hike benefits payments by…

BBC Chairman Dr Samir Shah has apologised for the corporation’s “mistakes and the impact they have had” while speaking to MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.In his first remarks before the panel, Dr Shah said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologise to all the people who believe in the BBC and care for it and wish it to survive and thrive.“I’d like to apologise to the licence fee payer and to the thousands of people who work for the BBC who deliver the output we all enjoy so much.“I regret the mistakes and the impact they…

Classic English country style is warm, charming, and effortlessly lived-in, never overly polished, never boring.And it’s very much on trend right now.It blends the romance of cottagecore with chic accents, bold tones, and just the right amount of modern practicality. If you’re hoping to bring this timeless aesthetic into your own home, here are my five essential tips to guide you.Start with natural materialsAt the heart of English country style is a deep connection to nature – think wooden beams, stone floors, linen slipcovers, wool throws, and wicker baskets. These materials add instant authenticity and texture. If you’re looking to…

The Mossmorran ethylene plant is due to close in February The Scottish and UK governments have held “constructive” talks on how best to support the workers at the Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife. The ethylene manufacturing facility is to close in February, impacting more than 400 workers and contractors.Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee joined Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander at a meeting with Fife Council, trade unions and local employers earlier.There had been confusion in recent days after the two governments invited each other to different meetings, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to hold talks with Mossmorran owners Exxon Mobil…