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Plans for this skyline dominating landmark in historic town divides opinion There is no bias in the original title Civic Hall plans have been submitted to Conwy county council https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/plans-skyline-dominating-landmark-historic-29185596

Sir Chris Hoy announces he is being treated for cancer There is no bias in the original title provided. The six-time Olympic gold medallist said the news came as a “huge shock” last year and he is undergoing chemotherapy. The 47-year-old from Edinburgh posted a statement on social media saying he had wanted to keep his diagnosis private but his “hand has been forced”. He said: “I have a bit of news. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point. “I’m currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy, which…

John Swinney vows to go all out to build Scotland’s economy There is no bias in the original title provided. He said this approach coupled with resources such as renewable energy were grounds for optimism, but added that it was necessary for Scotland to “work even harder” on the economy with the powers it had to offset the effects of Brexit. The First Minister said: “My goal is to help people live happier and healthier lives with higher living standards and to help businesses boost profitability. “The evidence shows that independent countries that are comparable to Scotland are wealthier and…

The UK’s best family day out is this ‘brilliant little museum’ in London There is no bias in the title provided. There are so many options when it comes to a family day out in London, but you could be overlooking one of the capital’s top spots. The Horniman Museum and Gardens has been crowned London’s best family attraction, reigning above the likes of The Young V&A, the Science Museum and The London Transport Museum, among others. The quirky South London tourist attraction, famous for its giant Walrus, has been welcoming visitors since 1901, and there’s plenty to keep both…

There are only 6 London postcodes where you can rent for under £800 There is no bias in the title provided. London has always been expensive, but there was a time when you could get considerable change out of £1,000 for your monthly rent (and buy a pint for under £5). Fast forward to 2024 and there are just six postcodes left in the Big Smoke where you can still rent a room for under £800 – AKA about a third of the average full-time worker’s monthly earnings. There are plenty of Londoners who don’t earn the average, too, despite…

Moment mum is flung from fairground ride in London | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. Footage has been released of the horrifying moment a mum was flung from a moving fairground ride. Khadra Ali suffered multiple serious injuries when she was thrown from the Xcelerator ride at Funderpark funfair in Hillingdon, west London, in April 2018. Khadra, who was aged 45 at the time, went on the ride with her daughter but she hadn’t been properly restrained in her seat. She screamed for help as the ride picked up speed and managed to cling on…

Teenager clings onto back of moving bus wearing flip-flops in London | UK News There is no bias in the original title provided Noora MykkanenPublished May 16, 2024, 8:41am|Updated May 16, 2024, 2:09pm A teenager was spotted hitching a risky ride on the back of a double-decker bus in London. The teen decided to surf on the back of a bus on Lansbury Drive in Hayes, west London. He grabbed hold of the back of the number 90 bus as it whizzed along the 30mph residential road. A video shows him desperately clinging on, but he kept slipping. The boy…

Boy, 5, who died after falling 150ft from tower block is named locally | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. The parents of a five-year-old boy who died after falling more than 150ft from a block of flats in London are ‘distraught’ over their son’s death. Police were called to Jacobs House New City Road, east London just before 6am to reports of a child having fallen from the 15th floor. The boy has been named locally as Alam Makial, who was described as a ‘lovely boy’ and ‘very sweet’ by his aunt Maryam Hadafow. She…

‘The pavements still look like s***’: The London shopkeepers battling a stealth tax | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. Napoleon is quoted as saying that ‘England is a nation of shopkeepers’. But some of those shopkeepers believe that this phrase is becoming increasingly redundant because of what they consider to be a stealth tax is driving businesses away. Already burdened with inflation, higher energy and production costs, and still reeling from the pandemic, many towns and cities have put a levy on local firms on top of their business rates. This, they say is so…

Urgent measles warning to parents in the UK as London cases rise | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. Parents in London have been encouraged to vaccinate their children for measles after more than 74 cases were detected last month. London has the highest number of cases in the UK currently, according to the UK Health Security Agency. One baby – six-month-old Margot – was hospitalised and needed help breathing and eating after contracting the disease. Measles is highly contagious, and in serious cases can cause death. But there is a vaccination available. But babies under…

Royal Vauxhall Tavern up for sale after it didn’t show Eurovision | UK News There is no bias in the original title provided. A prominent London gay bar has been put up for sale following arguments involving showing this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Royal Vauxhall Tavern came under fire recently resulting in a walk-out by drag and cabaret performers when it announced it would air this year’s Eurovision contest. Older patrons wanted to watch Eurovision, but younger ones supported a boycott of the event this year due to Israel’s involvement. The pub ultimately decided to shut their doors, before…

London Tube ticket from the 80s reveals just how much fares have risen | UK News An old London travel card reveals how much the cost of Tube travel has increased over the years. London would not be the same without the underground. Whether you love it or hate it, the Tube has been a fundamental part of life in the capital since it opened more than 160 years ago. Ticket price increases on the Transport of London network are also a regular occurrence – although fares were frozen again this year. The Oyster card launched in 2003, while contactless…

Most of Thursday’s front pages lead on domestic news, with political stories the most popular. Several front pages look ahead to the upcoming general election as Labour’s Keir Starmer sets out his plans to govern the country if his party is elected to office.

Elsewhere, many of the front pages leave space to report on the shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot by a 71-year-old man in what has been described as a politically motivated attack. The PM is fighting for his life according to many of the papers – though a recent update suggests he is now in a critical but stable condition and is expected to pull through.

Most of the back pages lead on Man Utd’s 3-2 win over Newcastle in the latest Premier League match. There are also reports on Premier League plans to hold a vote on whether to scrap the controversial VAR.

Wednesday’s front pages report on a variety of international and domestic topics, but most of the papers feature an image of the newly unveiled portrait of King Charles. 

Several of the papers report UK education as new government guidelines are set to be unveiled this week.  But other than that and King Charles, there’s not much else to unite the front pages. 

Yesterday’s Premier League action dominates the back pages – and some space on the front pages as well, as Man City go top of the table, with only a game left to clinch a four straight Premier League title. 

Aristocrat, 98, falls to death out of window after letting cat out | UK News The Marquess of Aliesbury (right) has died at the age of 98 (Picture: ANL/Shutterstock)An aristocrat has died after falling out of his bedroom window while letting his cat out. The Marquess of Ailesbury, aged 98, died instantly on Sunday, after he crashed his head onto the concrete patio below his home. He was found by his 88-year-old wife Teresa Marshall de Paoli who had been cooking supper. She believes her husband had been lying there for more than an hour before she called emergency services.…

Summary TUV deputy leader Jim Allister warns that migrants may flock to Northern Ireland to avoid the repercussions of the government’s Rwanda scheme. He believes this influx will exacerbate challenges in impoverished regions, posing a threat to local communities. Allister’s concerns highlight the potential strain on resources and services in Northern Ireland due to increased migration. The TUV leader’s remarks underscore the need for careful consideration and planning to address the impact of the government’s policies on vulnerable areas. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report TUV says NI…

The new fishing platform in Old Colwyn has been met with a range of reactions from the local community Some residents are excited about the potential for increased tourism and economic benefits, while others are concerned about the impact on the environment and wildlife. The platform is part of a larger regeneration project for the area, aiming to attract more visitors and improve the local Welsh economy. However, there are mixed opinions on whether the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks of the development. Old Colwyn is a village just to the east of Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, North…

Summary Port of Aberdeen achieved record financial performance in 2023 with the opening of the £420 million South Harbour expansion. Turnover increased to £45.9m, attracting new business in energy, trade, and tourism. CEO Bob Sanguinetti highlighted the pivotal role of the South Harbour in achieving record profits and transitioning to net zero. With further investment, Aberdeen aims to become a leading hub for renewable energy, supporting economic growth and decarbonization. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Aberdeen shipping port announces record-breaking profits Port of Aberdeen, said to be…

Major supermarket reveals plans for huge London store and 1500 homes | UK News 3D mock-ups show the proposed area in Park Royal, Acton. Asda has announced new plans for a massive flagship store – and a development project which would create 1,500 new homes in London. North-west London’s Park Royal, nearby Acton, could be a new site for the supermarket giant’s flagship store and provide 500 affordable homes. The proposals have not been submitted yet for planning permissions, but the apartments would ‘utilise a landscaped podium’ over the new superstore. Park Royal, nearby Old Oak Common, is intended to…

Map reveals which Tube lines and stations will soon have mobile signal | Tech News Tube stations are getting mobile network (Picture: Getty)Checking your feed has just become easier as phone signal will soon be available across large swathes of the london Underground.  People who use the Tube will be able to get mobile phone signal within most London underground stations and tunnels by the end of this year. And you won’t need a password. If your phone is 4G/5G-compatible, it should connect to the station’s signal automatically. As it stands, all Elizabeth line stations have coverage with Paddington, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and Woolwich completing it. Other…

This London area is the most up-and-coming location for a flatshare It’s definitely not cheap to rent in Central London, with the average rent coming to a whopping £2,121 a month according to Zoopla. Meanwhile, the cost of a first home in London averages at around £587,700 – and Halifax research shows deposits can total £188,700. The bank also says private renters – 2.7 million of whom live in the capital –spend on average £3,000 more a year on housing than homeowners. And since many are struggling to survive with rising bills, one South East suburb has become a hot…

Summary Rugby legend Martin Johnson’s final game for Leicester ended in disappointment as arch-rivals Wasps secured a dominant 39-14 victory in the Premiership final. Despite Johnson’s 500th career start, Leicester could not recover from a scintillating Wasps opening that saw them race to a 13-0 lead in just eight minutes. Former England stars Joe Worsley, Josh Lewsey, and Simon Shaw led the way for Wasps, who claimed their third successive Premiership title. Johnson, along with his colleagues Neil Back and coach John Wells, finished the season without silverware, while Wasps coach Warren Gatland bid farewell in style with a championship…

Man slashed three strangers with blade before killing woman in street | UK News A man who slashed three strangers with a blade before cutting a woman’s throat and killing her as she walked down the street faces life in jail. Mohamed Nur carried out his unprovoked rampage on April 29 and May 1 last year in south London. He previously pleaded guilty to the murder of Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey, 31, but denied the earlier three attacks. He was found guilty of those at the Old Bailey today following a trial. Johanita Dogbey died after Mohamed Nur attacked her in…

Man, 26, shot dead in south London is named and pictured | UK News Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low died in the early hours of Saturday morning in Lambeth. A man shot dead in the early hours of Saturday morning in south London has been named as Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low. Hospital staff called police at around 2.30am when the 26-year-old was dropped off at A&E by car, but he died about half an hour later. Police say he was shot on the Westbury Estate in St Rule Street, Lambeth, where a group of around 40 people had gathered an argument is believed…

London’s best cocktail bars – from Lucy Wong to Scales Some of London’s best bars are underground (Picture: El Bar De Cavita) Spicy margs, martinis, strawberry daquiris – who doesn’t love a good cocktail? And it’s even better when you find the perfect setting to sip in. May 13 is World Cocktail Day, and we can think of no better way to celebrate than by picking some of our favourite cocktails bars in London. Unsurprisingly, the capital is full of incredible, award-winning bars, from glamourous hotel salons to quirky underground speakeasies. Whatever your vibe, we’ve selected some of the best…