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Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK – podcast Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd goes out on the road – to Birmingham, Stalybridge and Clacton – to chart Nigel Farage’s bid to transform Reform UK into a modern, professional political partyAt the Reform UK party conference in September, its leader, Nigel Farage, announced a “historic mission” for his party: to professionalise, to modernise and mobilise a “people’s army” to win support all over the country.It came off the back of unprecedented success for Reform at the general election: no populist right party in the…

Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs IT and cybersecurity firm Paradyn will add 20 jobs across Cork and Dublin over the next two years as it expands its operations to Irish and UK customers. The company expects to grow its revenues from €9m to €13m within this timeframe across Paradyn and Vault365, its data backup and recovery specialist unit. The new roles are being created in the areas of cybersecurity, network services, and sales. Paradyn said it was targeting a 25% increase in its customer base in the next two years, with a particular focus on enterprise,…

Fencing to prevent Harry Potter fans trespassing on viaduct Having captured the imaginations of a new generation via its appearance in the Harry Potter films, the Grade A-listed viaduct has become one of the most visited locations in Scotland. In addition, the viaduct’s popularity among Harry Potter fans also causes issues with trespass from those seeking to take photographs of the scenery and passing trains. However, the sheer volume of visitors – over half a million tourists visited Glenfinnan to see the viaduct in 2023 – has put pressure on local facilities and infrastructure, none of which were designed to accommodate such great demand. World famous viaduct…

Gordon Brown reveals final conversation with John Prescott | News Former prime minister Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott as he opened up about his final few months, saying he never lost his “warmth and friendliness”.The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said in a statement on Thursday (21 November).Speaking on BBC Radio 4 Today, Mr Brown said: “I’ve talked to John over these last few months when he had declining health.“What was amazing was how he dealt with his Alzheimer’s, he…

President Metsola opened the 13-14 November plenary session in Brussels with a minute of silence for the victims of the flood tragedy in Spain. Following the devastating floods that swept through towns in Valencia and other regions in Spain two weeks ago and have taken at least 223 lives, President Metsola led MEPs in a minute’s silence in honour of the victims. She said that Europe was in shock and in mourning, and that the EU was ready to help in any way during the process of recovery and rebuilding, including through more flexibility to get financial assistance moving. Changes…

Police swoop on Llandudno retail park busted open heroin and cocaine network in Conwy resorts A police swoop at a town centre retail park busted open a County Line drug network supplying heroin and crack cocaine into two Conwy resorts. The illicit operation targeted drug users in Llandudno and Colwyn Bay with daily deals such as “four for 30 happy hour”. Two drug dealers from the Bolton, Greater Manchester, have been jailed for their part in the network. Nathan Quinn, 28, and Jamie Williams, 21, managed a county drug line that, in February 2024, began bringing in Class A drugs into Conwy county from Manchester. New…

Mum and kids stranded on snowbound road for four hours, then a stranger offered help Jess Kendal kept the engine running to ensure her son, 8, and baby daughter stayed warm https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mum-kids-stranded-snowbound-road-30424026

Lakeside sauna and world's deepest hotel among winners at North Wales Tourism Awards The Go North Wales Tourism Awards was held on Thursday night at Venue Cymru https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/lakeside-sauna-worlds-deepest-hotel-30423118

Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron in a video at the G20 summit in Brazil, in which he called the Haitian transitional council “total morons” for firing former Prime Minister Garry Conille, caused outrage when it was shared online on Thursday. Haiti was quick to label Macron’s remarks as “unacceptable’, and subsequently summoned the French ambassador. Haiti summons French ambassador following Macron’s ‘unacceptable remarks’

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Morocco on Thursday for a “brief visit,” according to Moroccan state media. Xi was welcomed in Casablanca by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, which Morocco’s state news agency MAP called a reflection of strong bonds of friendship, cooperation and solidarity between the two countries. Xi then met Aziz Ajanuch, head of the Moroccan government, and went on to receive honors by the Royal Guard. The Chinese president made the visit after his trip to Brazil for the G20 Summit. China eyes Morocco for investment It comes as a time when China has stepped up its investments in Morocco’s…