News
New Peterborough pool moves closer as designs backed
.jpg?quality=80&format=jpg)
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (275+ words) More than half the funding for the facility has been secured Technical designs for a new swimming pool and leisure centre in Peterborough city centre have been recommended for approval, marking a major step forward for the long-awaited project. The…...
Chippenham woman walking 115 km across Spain to raise money for Beat SCAD
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (579+ words) A SCAD heart attack survivor hopes to increase awareness and funding for research A Chippenham woman is preparing to walk a remarkable 115 kilometres across Spain's Camino Frances to raise money for survivors of a rare heart attack. Cathy Read is…...
Mick Box to miss Uriah Heep concerts after taking ill
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (1005+ words) They band have announced Mick's replacement Uriah Heep guitarist and sole constant member Mick Box will miss the start of band's Scandinavian tour after taking ill. The mighty Uriah Heep, who featured five times in Planet Rock's 500 Greatest Rock Songs countdown,…...
15% of children in Wales overweight by 3-years-old
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (555+ words) Too many children in Wales are living with overweight or obesity before their third birthday, but a combination of early interventions and supportive environments could help change this. New analysis of routine data by Public Health Wales and Digital Health…...
Foo Fighters to honour Mariah Carey with special live performance
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (503+ words) With a special live performance Foo Fighters, Adam Lambert and The Pretty Reckless" Taylor Momsen are among the performers set to honour Mariah Carey at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala. First held 1991 when David Crosby was venerated,…...
Daily school run found to be biggest source of school carbon emissions
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (432+ words) A charity's groundbreaking report highlights areas for carbon reduction The daily school run is the largest contributor to carbon emissions from schools, surpassing heating and electricity use, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by charity Keep Britain Tidy and its…...
Kent customers hit by South East Water issues as Government announces major industry overhaul
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (253+ words) Kent households have been among those hit by repeated water supply problems, as the government announces the biggest shake-up of England and Wales" water industry since privatisation. Under the proposed reforms, water companies will face unannounced inspections, regular MOT-style checks,…...
Mike Portnoy 'glad' he wasn't asked to join Rush
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1139+ words) He also heaps praise on Anika Nilles Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy has lavished Rush's touring drummer Anika Nilles with praise and expressed relief that he never got asked to step into the late-great Neil Peart's shoes. Last October, Alex Lifeson…...
Noah Donohoe: inquest set to get under way today
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (207+ words) A jury is expected to be selected ahead of the proceedings An inquest into the death of Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe is expected to get under way today (Monday). It is understood a jury will be selected at Belfast Coroner's…...
Teens due in court following stabbing in Leicester
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (139+ words) Two 16-year-olds are due in court today (19 Jan) following a stabbing in Leicester. Two 16-year-olds boys - who can't be named for legal reasons - are due in court today (19 Jan) accused of attempted murder. It follows a stabbing on Granby Street…...