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With only days to go now until the opening of Manchester’s world-famous Christmas Markets this Friday 7 November, a handy Christmas Markets map has been released to help festive shoppers navigate their way around the markets and point them in the right direction for food and drink, live entertainment, and those all-important toilet stops. The map shows each of the different market locations across the city centre, as well as the locations of festive attractions including Skate Manchester’s ice rink in Cathedral Gardens, the new-for-this-year giant Ferris Wheel which is on Albert Square, and, also new this year, the live…

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has offered her support for her “friend” Prince William and his work to help the environment.The 45-year-old is a Trustee of The Earthshot Prize, and praised the Prince of Wales for his “relentless optimism.” Dame Jacinda reflected on the Earthshot Prize’s five-year journey after it was launched in October 2020.The politician revealed: “Over the past five years, I’ve seen my friend, Prince William, shape The Earthshot Prize into something incredible. His relentless optimism and unwavering quest to raise expectations have set the tone. Dame Jacinda Ardern has praised Prince William’s work with…

Dozens of taxi companies have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid introducing a damaging tax in the Autumn Budget that could threaten thousands of jobs.A total of 59 national and regional taxi and private hire vehicle operators have signed an open letter condemning the so-called “taxi tax”.Reports have suggested that the Chancellor is planning to introduce a 20 per cent VAT rate for private hire journeys when she announces the Autumn Budget on November 26.The group of concerned businesses have called on Rachel Reeves to meet with the industry to agree on a “fair and sustainable” solution to the…

Ricky Gervais has returned to social media for the first time since lambasting the “powers that be” that have continually banned his drink adverts.The award-winning comic took to X over the weekend, where he unleashed an expletive-laden rant against those putting a stop to Dutch Barn billboards being erected in London. The comedian, who is well-known for his provocative humour, regularly shares his banned adverts with his fans on social media, with many of them involving rather contentious jokes.For instance, Mr Gervais attempted to have one billboard used on the London Underground which encouraged visitors not to forget their “stab…

Motorists have been urged to inspect their vehicle headlight positioning following a significant increase in reports of drivers being dazzled by oncoming traffic.It comes after research identified that incorrectly positioned headlights represent a primary factor behind the growing number of road safety complaints. Research revealed that many headlight beams were found to be too high and shining directly into other drivers’ eyes rather than illuminating the road surface. The issue has become particularly pressing during the darker evenings this autumn, with road safety organisations highlighting that a straightforward adjustment could dramatically improve night-time driving conditions.Experts have now detailed that while…

Rayhan Demytrie,Caucasus correspondent in Georgia and Pamela Tickell,North East and CumbriaReutersBella Culley told reporters she had not expected to be freed so soonPregnant teenager Bella Culley, who had been facing drug trafficking charges in Georgia, has said she felt “happy and relieved” as she was freed from prison.The 19-year-old from Billingham, Teesside, had initially faced a possible 20 years in jail, but prosecutors made a last-minute change to the terms of a plea bargain.As she learned of the news in court in Tbilisi, Miss Culley gave her lawyer Malkhaz Salakaia a big hug.The teenager was detained on 10 May having…

Charlotte HallLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePAInsepctors found childrens’ rooms at the home smelt of cannabisGovernment inspectors have criticised a children’s home after youths went missing and were found vaping and smoking cannabis “unchallenged”.An Ofsted report said the private facility in Oldham, Greater Manchester, was “unsafe” and “inadequate” in all areas after the September inspection.Inspectors said there were “serious and widespread failures that mean children and young people are not protected’ at the home”.Cambian Childcare Ltd, who runs the facility, said it had taken action to address the concerns.The watchdog’s report found that children went missing for “prolonged periods of time” with…

Goalkeepers: Scott Bain (Falkirk), Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian), Liam Kelly (Rangers)Defenders: Josh Doig (Sassuolo), Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Etiffaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic)Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth?, Billy Gilmour (Napoli?, John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Napoli), Lennon Miller (Udinese)Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham City), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian)

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has delivered an on-air update following a “very unusual” train derailment near Shap, Cumbria, on the West Coast mainline early this morning.North West Ambulance Service declared a major incident just before 6.30am after reports of the derailment.Around 85 passengers and train staff were on board at the time, and the service said its Hazardous Area Response Team was on site, triaging and offering welfare support to those involved.The Transport Secretary told GB News: “An Avanti West Coast service has derailed, which is very unusual. I am told there are no reported injuries at the moment, and…

Prince William revealed his excitement ahead of boarding a flight to Rio de Janeiro as the royal prepares for The Earthshot Prize.His scheme aims to find 50 solutions to the world’s biggest climate issues as he aims to make a better world for his children. The prize launched in 2020 and is now heading into its fifth year.Before departing the UK to jet off to Brazil, he revealed: “As I depart for Rio de Janeiro, I am excited for my first visit and to experience Brazil’s vibrant culture, its extraordinary biodiversity, and above all, the warmth of its people.Prince William…