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STORIES matter. For the better part of half a century, the collective imagination of post-1945 Scotland has been sustained by a succession of persuasive generational stories. These narratives did not just chart historical shis; they constructed the...

UNDAY REFORM’S TOXIC CULTURE DROVE ME OUT

MSP Amanda Bland today breaks her silence on why she quit Reform UK – and delivers a devastating verdict on the behaviour of the party leadership. Speaking exclusively to The Sunday Post, Bland says she suffered months of abusive, hostile and...

FOUR-MIDABLE!

BOREHAM Wood’s relentless march towards promotion to the EFL continued with a 4-0 hammering of AFC Fylde. The National League leaders remain seven points clear of Harrogate thanks to two goals from Zak Brunt and one each for Tylor Golden and Jay...

BURNHAM TOLD ‘COME CLEAN ON HIKING PENSION AGE TO 68’

LABOUR must come clean about any plan to bring forward the planned rise in the state pension age to 68, Conservatives warn. There are fears the move could be hurried through up to seven years early, landing as soon as 2037 instead of in the 2040s as...

BATTLE TO SAVE JOBS

A DEVASTATED Motherwell worker has vowed to fight to save manufacturing jobs at risk in the local area. Donna Tennant has worked at Honeywell’s North Lanarkshire site for around 20 years. The 39- year- old is among those facing uncertainty over the...

Now more than ever, all of Europe needs to step up in support of Ukraine

After Donald Trump unilaterally declared an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine two weeks ago, Volodymyr Zelensky accepted it, even though it had come as news to him. Ukrainian forces ceased their attacks on Russian refineries for a day or...

EXTRA £1BN FOR HOMES

BRITAIN is set for a £1billion boost to council housing which can deliver up to 10,000 homes in the Budget. The announcement next week by Chancellor John Healey will take the total capital investment in the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to...

‘OBSCENE’

THE future of a 98-year-old community for older people in Darlington is in doubt. The Sir ED Walker Trust, which runs 55 almshouse bungalows in the town’s West End, has begun discussions with housing association Thirteen about the site’s long-term...

Duchy tenants face eviction

The rolling hills of the Bradninch Estate in Devon are crisscrossed with narrow winding lanes flanked by high hedges. There are ancient oaks in the valleys, ponies in the paddocks and blue flashes of a kingfisher’s wing by the ponds. Cattle low, sheep...

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Jo Malone London’s new shampoo for pampered pooches gets a paws up from brand ambassador Tom Hardy’s French bulldog Blue (right). Jo Malone London x Wildwash Orange & Cedarwood Dog Shampoo, £18, jomalone.co.uk

What my father taught me

Luke Kennard, Michael Rosen, Colin Grant and others on watching their dads in action

You won’t believe WILD trend Kendall Jenner’s inspired!

THERE is a lot to admire in Claudia Winkleman. She is not a clone of the pretty blonde and boring airheads who normally host Saturday night telly shows. She is funny, sexy, cutting, dry and very intelligent. Claudia is not however, a porn star. No...

Is time now running out for local hospitals in Scotland?

SCOTLAND’S local hospitals could face a “small death” if planned operations are moved to larger regional centres under controversial proposals to overhaul orthopaedic surgery, a leading doctor has warned. Dr Joanna Bredski, chair of the British Medical...

MEGHAN DAD: I PAID FOR SEX IN FAR EAST -- BUT I’M NO CHILD ABUSER

THE DUCHESS of Sussex’s estranged father has confessed to paying for sex in the Philippines – but denies sleeping with underage girls. Thomas Markle last night vowed to ‘do whatever it takes’ to clear his name after being accused of sickening child...

David Harewood is finally leading his own TV show

David Harewood’s astonishing range as an actor has seen him play everyone from Othello to Martin Luther King. But the central role in a UK TV drama has always eluded him. Now – finally, aged 60 – he is portraying a man in full, in Channel 4’s new legal...

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Roy Kitcher She has regular contact with housing officers, but that doesn’t mean the transition process has been easy for her. Like many of the tenants, she just wants to know what’s happening with the blocks. Claire added: “We’ve had so many...

The little village that has become the earthquake capital of the UK

“I was doing a yoga class at the village hall when I last experienced one,” says Paula Jenkinson, 67. “It was bonkers. Everybody felt a rumble through the floor, looked up and then went back to their mats. We have had a few earthquakes here now, so we...

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THE Pope will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week on doctors’ orders as he continues recovering from thoracic surgery, the Vatican said. Leo XIV had been due to attend a gathering on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of St John Paul II’S World...

‘Fascist gang in balaclavas’ attack venue as left-wing party has meeting

AMASKED “fascist gang” attacked a public socialist meeting in Glasgow on Thursday evening. The Glasgow branch of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) was holding an event on the city’s St Mungo Avenue when a group of “around 20 fascists, wearing their...

Prize is proof we can deliver

NEWCASTLE has been hailed as the new “spiritual home” of the Mercury Prize, with city bosses signalling their intent to keep the prestigious ceremony on Tyneside. With Newcastle also having hosted the MOBO Awards in 2025, there are ambitions to keep...

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When you’re hosting friends and want minimal effort with maximum impact, this recipe delivers. Perfect for sharing, tearing and placing straight in the middle of the table. SERVES 4-6 ● 150g unsmoked bacon lardons ● 280g cream cheese ● 150g...

A toe in the water... Olympic swimming legend Adlington on her new NI kids’ pool

Double Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington at her new children’s pool in Newtownabbey, which has received over 1,000 sign-ups before it has even opened.

Meghan warned over father 8 years ago

THE Duchess of Sussex was told about child sexual abuse allegations against her estranged father eight years ago. In a statement yesterday, Meghan said that she received a letter making “troubling and disturbing allegations” about Thomas Markle Snr in...

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SHOPPERS in Ta Street, Pontypridd, on a rainy October day in 1986.

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Leap of Tradition: The Energy of Bujang Ganong, 2026 Shot on Huawei Pura 80 Pro Early this summer, in a pristine, limestone mountain range in the East Java province of Indonesia, Mohammad Nur Nasikin met with the father and son pictured here. His aim...

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Distinguished Assemblage of Indian Trade Cloth

Most of the 50 pieces in this group I collected more than 25 years ago in Indonesia. ese are divided by 'taste' of the region they were found, with Sulawesi and Sumatra being of primary importance. e collection also includes textiles found in, or to...

SEXIST MARINE TOLD: ‘GROW UP’

A Royal Marine Commando escaped a service ban after directing “casual misogyny” at female sailors during a drunken outburst, a court heard. Marine Ewan Baxter, 24, of 42 Commando, was escorted back to aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales following a...

Trump’s terrible final act will be to carve up the world into three

In the final two years of a US presidency, when Congress has been lost, approval ratings have sunk like a stone and their party has started to think about who’s coming next, the person occupying the Oval Office can feel their power draining away....

‘Stop expanding villages’

“ENOUGH is enough” say councillors over plans to expand three villages which have already grown in recent years. Under plans from South Derbyshire District Council, three proposed new housing sites, one apiece for Etwall, Hatton and Hilton, could see...

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A CAMBRIDGE University professor has retained his world tiddlywinks title after seeing off an American challenger nicknamed the Dragon. Tiddlywinks is a game in which players try to get small plastic discs into a cup by pressing one piece against...

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Savers shield wealth before the Budget

James Harrison had not planned on touching his pension until much later in life, but Budget uncertainties prompted the freelance consultant from Surrey to take his tax-free lump sum this year, at age 55. “I would have been perfectly happy to leave it...

It’s people, not planes needed for wildfires

ANDY BURNHAM was warned that AI and military helicopters alone will not keep the public safe after he hosted Google, Airbus and Vodafone chiefs at Britain’s first wildfire summit yesterday. The PM faced fresh calls to reverse thousands of Tory...

The stories in their sparkles

NESTLED in Leeds’ Queens Arcade, its window display glittering with splendour, is the oldest shop there – a stunning antique jewellery store called Aladdin’s Cave. The shop was started 45 years ago by Sheila and Peter Isaacs. When they retired, their...

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The way we’re decorating with tiles is changing and rectangular tiles have increased in popularity this year, especially for shower walls – while metro tiles have fallen back, notes Kiya. She says they’re also seeing grid and vertically stacked...

MET HUNT FOR MARKLE LETTER

SCOTLAND Yard was last night scrambling to find a letter that told the Duchess of Sussex eight years ago of child abuse claims against her father. Meghan’s bombshell announcement about its ‘troubling and disturbing’ contents made headlines around the...

STORM BATTERS THE WESTCOUNTRY

THOUSANDS of homes across the South West were left without power after Storm Austen battered the region with strong winds yesterday. The storm brought down trees and caused transport disruption. An amber warning for wind was in place for Devon and...

Dozens of new apartments will form part of plans for new city skyline

PROGRESS is being made to bring dozens more of new homes to a rejuvenated part of Derby city centre. The Becketwell area has seen major change in recent years, with new apartments built and the Vaillant Live performance arena as part of a huge £200...

HGV driver jailed for causing woman’s death

AHGV driver responsible for a horrific crash that killed a teenager on the M6 in Cheshire has been jailed. Daniel Barlow appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for causing a death by dangerous...

HUNT IS ON FOR MARKLE LETTER

POLICE in the UK were last night scrambling to find a letter that told the Duchess of Sussex eight years ago of child abuse claims against her father. Meghan’s bombshell announcement about its ‘troubling and disturbing’ contents made headlines around...

A ONE-MAN CRIME WAVE

A PROLIFIC young criminal with a “truly appalling” list of 122 previous offences targeted an unsuspecting man for a vicious and prolonged street attack in the early hours of the morning. The victim was “pushed to the ground, kicked, punched, dragged...

Full steam ahead for autumnal weekend

A HULL art gallery could be transformed if ambitious plans are approved, as the venue and city get ready to mark the tenth anniversary of its City of Culture stint. Humber Street Gallery has submitted a planning application to revamp the four-storey...

INQUEST TO PROBE POLICE ACTIONS IN E-BIKE CRASH

AN INQUEST into the deaths of two teenagers whose fatal e-bike collision sparked a night of riots in Cardiff will examine their contact with police, the decisions of the officers and how the teenagers lost control of the e-bike. Kyrees Sullivan, 16,...

Haunting stories

IN this issue, our last before Halloween, we take a tour of the nation’s most haunted stations. But on the way we’re stopping at some others, new and old. One of the oldest and largest is Glasgow Central (page 32), where we were surprised to find a...

Defiant Carrick tells players to show humility

Michael Carrick began his media conference yesterday with an extraordinary 5min 27sec monologue that cited Manchester United’s values of “humility”, “resilience” and “earning the right to win”, in what could be read as a public address to his players...

FREE PARKING DEAL RETURNS

Motorists using Sunderland city centre surface car parks and on-street parking spaces will receive an extra hour free of charge under a new council initiative aimed at boosting footfall and supporting businesses. From Monday, drivers who purchase a...

Steelworks liquidation is new blow to industry

AWELSH steelworks reopened 11 years ago to great fanfare by controversial metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta is to be wound up after entering liquidation. Liberty Steel Newport, which employs around 170 people, was the first venture in the steel empire of...

From Belfast to Tallinn, five of the best Christmas markets to visit

THE classic winter scene of a glowing traditional Christmas market under a canopy of twinkling lights and filled with the aroma of sweet, hot glühwein and sizzling bratwursts is the very best part about winter. These days it can also be hard to avoid...

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The Pope will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week on doctors’ orders as he continues recovering from thoracic surgery, the Vatican said. Leo XIV had been due to attend a gathering on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of St John Paul II’s World...

After the rain: 80mph Storm Boelo set to hit

Strolling in South Queensferry as Storm Austen arrived yesterday. Storm Boelo’s strong winds are followin gc lose behin d, wit hd amage and disruption expected this weeke nd

20 ski holidays to kickstart the season

It’s that time of year again. The ski season is approaching and British skiers are eager for the first deep snow to fall. They have plenty to look forward to, not least a strong El Niño building in the Pacific. It is tipped to bring big snowfalls to...

New contractor is sought for a £12m scheme

IN this week’s Tim Waring, prime residential estate agent at GSC Grays, examines the challenges facing homeowners considering a move over the next six months, as rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty put pressure on buyers’ budgets. The...

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The chaotic history of animals on TV Paedophile hunter Chris Hansen on being played by Robert Pattinson Alastair Campbell’s hopeless new book plus The Jewish band who smuggled secrets out of the Soviet Union

AIDEN McGEADY Tounekti is running out of time to find the confidence he needs to thrive at Celtic

ROGERS MATO admitted he would not have slept had he known the night before that he was going to spend his evening trying to stop Mo Salah. The Hearts attacker was fielded in an unfamiliar left-back role on Thursday night as Wouter Vrancken’s injury-hit...

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THERE IS A moment in Perry Mehrling’s opening lecture on money and banking, a course he taught for years at Barnard College in New York, when the professor recalls the origins of his intellectual passion. (Thanks to the magic of the internet, the...

Work out to tender for

Dundee City Council is aiming to spend more than £5 million on mould and rot repairs in its housing stock. The local authority has put a notice out for contractors to undertake surveying, investigation and treatment work over the

CAPITAL BATTENS DOWN HATCHES

Edinburgh is bracing for severe disruption this weekend as Storm Boelo brings 70mph winds, triggering a 24-hour amber weather warning from the Met Office. Arriving immediately after Storm Austen, the extreme weather has forced the closure of major...

Rosebank call ‘to be done properly’ Burnham insists he is taking ‘great care’ over decision on oilfield

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham insists his final call on whether to green light the North Sea Rosebank oil field will be “done properly”. The Labour leader said “great care” was taken before Jackdaw was formally approved on Wednesday, given it was...

There are thousands of ways to live a great life

I ‘sn’t it morbid?” is a question I’m often asked when I say I’m an obituaries editor. It’s as if I’ve just said I work at a crematorium. Not at all, I reply: obituaries are about life. I have a cheerful round face and rarely look or sound gloomy. And...

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MILITARY planes and helicopters will be equipped to tackle wildfires, the Government has announced after a summer of “unrelenting” blazes amid hot, dry conditions. Ahead of England’s first wildfire resilience summit held yesterday, hosted by Andy...

UK Cabinet split on whether to rejoin EU – and hold new Brexit referendum

» Andy Burnham needs to win over his own top team as well as Brussels, in his mission to reset UK’s relationship with the EU, 10 years after Brexit vote » 15 of his 28 Cabinet ministers support rejoining the EU, with the other 13 opposed or...

From Belfast to Tallinn, five of the best Christmas markets to visit

THE classic winter scene of a glowing traditional Christmas market under a canopy of twinkling lights and filled with the aroma of sweet, hot glühwein and sizzling bratwursts is the very best part about winter. These days it can also be hard to avoid...

MUM LURED FRIEND INTO . BRUTAL ATTACK

A PORT Glasgow mum lured her friend to a street where he was subjected to a brutal assault by four masked men and stripped of his clothes over an ‘owed drug debt’. Rhiannon Collins, 23, told the man that they were going for something to eat but when...

Online safety laws have failed to protect children

Landmark online safety measures have failed to limit the number of children suffering harm from social media, the UK’s online regulator has admitted, in an assessment branded “staggering” by campaigners. Children have been fed an almost unchanged diet...

Golfers’ takeover could save course CUPAR:

Saturday, October 24, 2026 The clubhouse and pro shop of a Fife golf club is set to close today, with the course to be shut in months unless members take over its operations. Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has said that Elmwood Golf Course at Cupar...

SIBLINGS APPEAL TO FIND MISSING BENCH

A brother and sister from Devon are appealing to Arran residents for information on the whereabouts of a memorial bench dedicated to their mother and father. Eighty-three-year-old Jeremy Chave and his sister Jillian, 87, have been trying to locate the...

Killer buys that capture the castle

We all know the real star of BBC1’S Celebrity Traitors is not Claudia Winkleman – as much as we love her – but Ardross Castle, the magnificent Scottish setting for the TV series. Thankfully, you don’t need a castle to recreate some of that old-world,...

KIM JOINS CHAIN GANG

★ KIM Kardashian celebrates her 46th birthday with family and friends in style as she wears a stunning chain-mail outfit The reality telly star hosted a dinner with family at Baldi restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. ★ Kim’s mum Kris...

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A COURSE CALLED IRELAND

In this whimsical six-part series, Hollywood great Bill Murray (left) and his good friend, the author Tom Coyne, play their way across some of the island of Ireland’s most legendary golf courses. But golf isn’t really the point. Instead it’s the people...

MET HUNT FOR MARKLE LETTER

SCOTLAND Yard was last night scrambling to find a letter that told the Duchess of Sussex eight years ago of child abuse claims against her father. Meghan’s bombshell announcement about its ‘troubling and disturbing’ contents made headlines around the...

MEGHAN’S ‘DEEP DISTRESS’ AT DAD’S POLICE PROBE

THE Duchess of Sussex is “deeply distressed” by allegations that child abuse images had been discovered at the home of her estranged father. Meghan said she was alerted by the Metropolitan Police to the “disturbing” claims in 2018, months after she...

CAN THE BOOZE

ALCOHOL should not be the priority when preparing an emergency box of supplies, Andy Burnham has advised the public. Under a new Government Be Ready campaign, households are being urged to be prepared in case everyday services are temporarily...

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR JAMIE

A community fundraising campaign to give a disabled woman her independence has raised almost £12,000. Jamie Buckley, 25, needs an all-terrain wheelchair to stay mobile but, thanks to wellwishers and a kind offer from a firm to provide a chair at cost...

Meghan’s anguish

THE Duchess of Sussex says claims her dad had child sex abuse images are “deeply distressing”. Thomas Markle Snr, 82, is said to be under investigation by police in the Philippines. He denies the allegations. Yesterday, Meghan revealed she had seen a...

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THE Pope will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week on doctors’ orders as he continues recovering from thoracic surgery, the Vatican said. Leo XIV had been due to attend a gathering on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of St John Paul II’S World...

Carrick in Fernandes axe threat

A defiant Michael Carrick refused to rule out stripping Bruno Fernandes of the captaincy as the Manchester United manager told his players to cut out their public sniping and start doing their talking on the pitch. Carrick struck a bullish tone as he...

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SANDHILLS Court Bupa Care Home in Scunthorpe has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Bottesford Yellows Under-8s, marking a significant commitment to community engagement and bringing together different generations within the local area. To...

39 million pieces of litter – new campaign calls for action

A NATIONWIDE campaign is urging the public to take action against the millions of pieces of rubbish threatening Britain’s waterways. New research has revealed that an estimated 39 million items of litter accumulate on canals and towpaths every year,...

Prepare for FFIS

SCOTTISH farmers and crofters have been urged to start preparing for a new round of Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) grants worth £14.25 million, with ministers publishing the long-awaited rules and pledging lessons have been learned from last...

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As autumn kicks in and we head towards the end of the year, 2027 cruises are looming large. And what better way of giving yourself an early Christmas present than treating yourself to a cruise holiday somewhere hot when the temperature at home has...

Heritage heroes preserving the pioneers in novel ways

AT the apex of the achievements of the heritage sector sit artefacts that either mark milestones in the development of transport technology or are recreations of them (such as new-build locomotives that return extinct classes to the public gaze as...

What does it mean to be fit?

It’s a simple question, but the more I think about it, the less straightforward the answer becomes. Is fitness about being strong? Fast? Lean? Being able to run a PB, lift a heavy barbell or finish a hard workout without stopping? Or is it something...

Sex drive gone off the boil? Time to get a divorce

The final straw was not a furious row, nor had anyone cheated. Instead, our 17-year marriage casually collapsed with a conversation one morning. As I rinsed strawberries in the kitchen sink, my husband barely looked up from his laptop when he asked,...

WITH NITRAM CHARCOAL

“Drawing is not simply a preparatory discipline for me, but the primary way I have learned to observe, analyse and interpret reality. My practice is rooted in classical drawing, where the study of proportion, light, value and form allows me to create...

LET'S STAY ENERGISED ALL SEASON!

Ever read something that really hits home? For me, it was this quote, which came courtesy of Isabelle Nunn, head of nutrition science and formulation at Wild Nutrition, when talking about the brand’s new Creatine Complex powder (see page 58): ‘Feeling...

‘Ongoing sense of failure’ at council

Government intervention at the cashstrapped Slough Borough Council could be extended until 2029 after a damning report revealed an ‘ongoing sense of failure’ at the local authority, writes Elena Chiujdea, local democrachy reporter. The borough council...

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

The United Nations is born On 24 October 1945, the United Nations Organisation was established when 29 countries ratified (approved) the United Nations Charter in Washington DC, in the US. It had been written by 50 countries in San Francisco, US,...

‘Ongoing sense of failure’ at council

Government intervention at the cashstrapped Slough Borough Council could be extended until 2029 after a damning report revealed an ‘ongoing sense of failure’ at the local authority, writes Elena Chiujdea, local democrachy reporter. The borough council...

BRIGHT FUTURE FOR OLD TOWN

THANET District Council has announced a major £3.6 million capital restoration scheme to repair and reopen Margate’s Grade II Listed former Victorian Police Station, Magistrates’ Court, and Old Town Hall. The multi-million-pound investment package...

DETERMINED KIRTSY WINS PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARD

KIRSTY is friends with fellow Tunbridge Wells resident Davina McCall, who was also diagnosed with a brain tumour at the same time. The television presenter even had a cup of tea at Kirsty’s home, and the pair keep in touch. When Kirsty was invited by...

ASDA WILL ‘WORSEN SHOPLIFT BLIGHT’

LOCALS fear a new supermarket will make the “huge” shoplifting problem blighting their area even worse. The Asda Express in Redcliffe is due to open in summer next year, on the ground floor of Twine House on Redcliff Street. The residential area...

Parking victory

A decision not to hike charges at 13 council-owned car parks has been labelled a “victory for the people”. Ashford Borough Council (ABC) put forward plans to increase the fees in September. The authority said it faces an ongoing need to effectively...

TORN DOWN Odeon is no more amid arson attack

Canterbury’s fire-ravaged former Odeon cinema has been demolished after a suspected arson attack eight months ago. New images show the dramatic progress made at the city centre building following the blaze on Valentine’s Day. Since opening as the...

‘GET A GRIP’

NEW Addington residents say halfterm tram disruption is “beyond frustrating” as new data reveals an increase in engineering-related closures on the eastern part of the network. The planned tram disruption between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction,...

Chicago’s French Inhaler Revisit Dark New Wave With “HAUNT YOU” Music Video

Chicago synth-pop and post-punk trio French Inhaler have released the official music video for “HAUNT YOU”, revisiting a standout track from their debut album Practiced Lines. Released on 15 October 2026, the video accompanies a song exploring the...

Xi urges drawing on Long March spirit

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on Thursday for drawing strength from the Long March spirit to overcome difficulties, tackle risks and meet challenges, and to ensure that the giant ship of China’s...

‘Our reward is a 2,700% rates hike we can’t pay’

AFAMILY-RUN campsite is facing ruin after a “catastrophic” rise in business rates of nearly 3,000 per cent – from £1,000 to £28,000. Jules Sayer, 61, has spent 25 years turning his land in Cheddar, Somerset, into a thriving business that attracts...

Yes Ryan, you really did thrash Milan!

Eighteen years ago, Bournemouth were in the fourth tier, and minutes away from being liquidated. Last night, they not only welcomed AC Milan in European competition; they did so as favourites, and then pummelled the Italians. When Amine Adli curled...

Champ Erin set to cycle Stirling

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HGV driver jailed for causing death of woman on M6

AHGV driver responsible for a horrific crash that killed a teenager on the M6 in Cheshire has been jailed. Daniel Barlow appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for causing a death by dangerous...

Bridging the gap

The Bike Station Perth is organising a‘glow Ride’ from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 29. This will be one of many nationwide events organised by local campaigners and community members to highlight the urgent need for safer and more inclusive...

OWNERS THANK HEROES AFTER BLAZE HELL

The devastated owners of Killean Estate have thanked those who risked their own safety to help during a blaze which destroyed 10 holiday cottages.

FAMILY NARROWLY ESCAPE DEVASTATING TUMBLE DRYER FIRE

A fundraiser for a family who “lost everything” in a devastating house fire has raised £10,000 in just over 24 hours. Eni Luwoye, his two teenage brothers and their mum, Bukola Akinpelu, watched helplessly as their home in Kilndown Close, Allington,...

The crisis in France

What happened Overnight curfews were imposed in French cities including Paris, Lyon and Nice on Monday, in an attempt to quell the wave of riots that convulsed the country last weekend. In Marseille and Bordeaux, local authorities introduced measures...

MORE BEDS - BUT WHO WILL STAFF THEM?

WITHYBUSH UNVEILS £1.2M WINTER CARE EXPANSION, BUT HEALTH CHIEFS CANNOT YET SAY HOW MANY EXTRA BEDS WILL BE AVAILABLE

‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’

Within Touching Distance

Several indicators show Donald Trump is on the cusp of his long-promised victory over Iran. Here are five signs the U.S. defeat of Tehran’s regime is finally arriving.

FROM THE EDITOR...

Can once race have it all? After the drama of the 2025 Ironman World Champs in Kona which saw multiple shocks and DNFs before a debut win for Norway’s Solveig Løvseth, (the men raced in Nice last year) all eyes were on the 2026 edition. With the men...

‘BE PREPARED’

THE chairs of two community councils in the Borders have urged residents to “be prepared” for flooding this winter.

Stormy day stories & stew

When the wind is blowing a hooley and the rain is coming in sideways, what better time to invite friends over with the promise of hearty food and a spot of reading. With the door firmly shut on the weather, gather your group to read aloud* (or even...

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Israel is holding national elections next week, giving its citizens their first chance to pass judgment on Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. Whether or not the prime minister can hold on to power, a...

‘They were being dishonest’

ABARRISTER representing Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) accused the Western Health and Social Care Trust of dishonesty during the first day of a preliminary hearing to decide whether a judicial review should take place, surrounding the suspension of...

Driver jailed for life after killing man with car

ADRIVER has been jailed for life after murdering a vulnerable man who was dragged under the wheels of his car in Accrington town centre. Muhammed Haarith was behind the wheel when Matthew Weller sat on the front wing of the car following an exchange...

Pet owner caused ‘horrific cruelty to dogs and wildlife’

A sadistic pet owner has admitted making his dogs fight wild animals in “one of the worst cases” ever recorded in Scotland. Ryan Cringean, from Locharbriggs, appeared at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Tuesday. The 25-year-old pleaded guilty to 11 charges...

Career plans for 14-year-olds set to be created in schools to help avoid benefits

Landmark report into out-of-work youngsters looks set to propose new system for pupils aged 14 and above to plan their futures in schools, according to leaked documents seen by The i Paper Aim of Alan Milburn’s review is to tackle the high number of...

HARRIET ADDISON, DEPUTY EDITOR

There’s a little sea change under way. Bit by bit, we’re noticing more people reading physical books on the Tube, instead of mindlessly scrolling. Add the growing sense that using your phone as a comfort blanket has become a bit lame, and are we seeing...

London Film Festival in-crowd acclaims Jesse the outsider

▶ THE GREEN council in Hackney set an “offensive” October 7 deadline for a consultation on ending its twinning with Haifa despite officials proposing a later date, the can reveal. The Mayor of Hackney, Zoe Garbett, was forced to write an apology to...

Slavery apology wouldn’t hurt, King told

THE secretary-general of the Commonwealth has suggested that the King should apologise for slavery. Speaking before the King’s visit to the Caribbean, which begins next week, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said that an apology for slavery “wouldn’t hurt”...

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IN THIS ISSUE…

At times it felt like the Manchester City case would go on forever, never settled, never resolved. Their guilty verdict – which the club have lodged an appeal against – is the kind of story that demands the attention of all our frontline columnists;...

WELCOME…

Our annual lights grouptest (p64) always feels like a turning point to me – a reminder that the short, dark days of winter are fast approaching! That said, I like riding with lights. They make me feel more visible on the narrow country lanes around my...

Redevelopment vision revealed for former House of Fraser site

PROPERTY consultants have revealed initial plans for the former House of Fraser building in Guildford town centre. Following the site’s recent acquisition by Moreton Investments, developers have moved quickly to outline proposals to bring the landmark...

Prepare for the worst

A GLOBAL glitch in the internet – found by AI but accidentally leaked online – has led to millions of attempted hacks. Government services, businesses and private users are all at risk of the PHP flaw, tech experts say. In the UK, 32 government...

Welcome

To get all of the cars that appeared in this year’s Great Unveiling at the Classic Ford Show featured in the same issue was almost as much of a Herculean task as it was getting them to the show in the first place. Begging, negotiating, begging and...

Welcome

Hello and welcome to our Gift Guide issue! This is traditionally one of our most popular numbers as the festive buyin commences, and this year is no different, with the usual stack of awesome ideas to help you. It’s also been a bumper few weeks for new...

Fireworks are cancelled as storm brings wind and rain

Sports Club has cancelled its fireworks night on Saturday amid concerns over strong winds and heavy rain. The club said the decision was made on Tuesday using the forecasts and information available, hoping the advance notice would allow people to...

From the editor-in-chief...

Last weekend, caught in traffic, I flicked through the radio stations to see if there was anything interesting. Most finance-related advertisements are for comparison sites, car insurance, or saving 5p in a supermarket; in the past few years...

Politicians back our screening campaign

POLITICIANS across West and Central Fife have come together to show support for our ‘Heart of the Matter’ campaign in memory of Crossgates teenager Finlay Rutherford. MSPs and councillors have given their support to efforts aiming to raise money for...

A winter’s tale

IT ALWAYS SURPRISES ME how quickly the shortest day rolls around. You’ve only just mothballed your summer sleeping bag, and suddenly you’re yielding path space to fellrunning Santas. e hills can feel a little bleak during this transitional window...

Welcome!

I’ve always been a night owl. I always say I’d be nocturnal if left to my own devices. To try to survive years of enforced early mornings for work and parenting, I’ve been mainlining coffee for the last two decades. But recently a health issue caused...

Role models

SAFFIE OSBORNE, the first woman to win a British Classic, quotes Rachael Blackmore after winning the Grand National when she said: “I can’t believe I’m Rachael Blackmore.” Saffie describes how she actually dreamed of the win she went on to have, only...

Welcome

Hello gamers! Being in charge of this magazine sometimes feels like being a time traveller. You’re constantly looking forward to the next big thing, whether that’s an awesome tabletop game or a top-tier event, before looking back at the best of gaming....

WELCOME

The temperature has finally dropped and we are beginning to think about Christmas by the coast. In this issue, you can discover our top festive foodie breaks by the sea and where to enjoy Hogmanay on the Scottish coast, helping you plan your...

‘Disgust’ at abuse levelled at cast

leaders in Chichester have said they are angered and disgusted by the abuse levelled at members of the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream after one spoke out on social media this week. Munya Chawawa said: “I don’t think I have witnessed or experienced...

Landsec shelves £1.5bn development in row with Green council

THE size of UK public debt topped £3 trillion for the first time in September, official data has shown, underscoring the scale of economic pressure facing the Chancellor ahead of his maiden Budget next week. The milestone was reached after government...

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The podium’s dark side

British Cycling finished at the top of the medal table at the Track World Championships last week, returning to the spot for the first time in many years largely thanks to the incredible performances of Anna Morris. But all this came at the end of a...

AMERICAN IDOL HUSBAND GETS LIFE

Welcome to the bumper November issue. This month, a killer admits he stabbed a woman just out for a walk, seven frat members are investigated after a girl was drugged and assaulted, Gary Glitter is hit with yet more charges, and the fight against smart...

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Great garlic starts here!

For many of us, planting garlic is the last act of optimism before the cold days of winter close in. Benedict Vanheems says that once they’re tucked beneath the soil, each clove will be busy working towards next summer’s harvest. So follow this...

Special show for 10th anniversary of Rosemoor Glow

RHS Rosemoor is pulling out all the stops for the 10th anniversary of RHS Glow, which returns to transform the gardens near Great Torrington with illuminated trails, spectacular light and sound installations and interactive experiences. Between...

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LAST week I was proud to represent Tamworth at the launch of Belong Network’s new programme, ‘Common Ground’. As I have talked about before, Belong Network is the company that came in to support us when we had the riot in August 2024. We have been...

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LAST week I was proud to represent Tamworth at the launch of Belong Network’s new programme, ‘Common Ground’. As I have talked about before, Belong Network is the company that came in to support us when we had the riot in August 2024. We have been...

Water cleared from deep underground is a step closer to mine reopening

SEVERAL high street shops and businesses have been left counting the cost after a woman is alleged to have gone on a hammer rampage and smashed their windows. Police were called to Fore Street in Redruth shortly after 4pm on Thursdayt, October 15,...

LOADING...

The original Amiga 1200 was cruelly cut down before it could reach its prime. Despite being compatible with a huge number of older Amiga games and being a notable upgrade over Commodore’s earlier home micros in its popular line, it couldn’t weather the...

Young stars take centre stage

AN historic university campus dubbed the ‘Hogwarts campus’ has been listed on the market by University of Gloucestershire. Francis Close Hall campus dates back almost 170 years to 1847, and was actually the first campus to open at the university. The...

Can Lewis and Ferrari make the next step?

How will Lewis Hamilton’s time at Ferrari be remembered? A year ago, the answer seemed to be heading towards one of failure, but it’s more positive now. The seven-time world champion has won a grand prix in red and has largely matched or beaten Charles...

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Pinkie bonfire and fireworks cancelled amid fear of prosecution

THE much-loved Pinkie bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled this year. Devastated organiser Mark Dougal said that he risked being “prosecuted” if the annual event was held, as he had been told it would be “illegal”. He said that the...

Site of former city sports centre may become homes for older residents

After a dry start, Thursday is likely to be wet, with a yellow warning in place for wind on Friday morning. There may be a break from rain on Sunday THE site of a former Exeter leisure centre is set to become a huge development of affordable ‘extra...

IS REGION SET FOR BEAVER FEVER?

A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE wildlife trust executive says an animal once near extinction could move into a key nature reserve. Back in late 2021, beavers were reintroduced to the county for the first time in more than 400 years, with eight of the creatures,...

KILLER DRIVER SPARED PRISON

A MASERATI driver has been given a suspended sentence for the “completely senseless” death of a woman who had parked her car in a layby. Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard that Ronald Dowling’s Maserati aquaplaned in bad weather and crashed into Sharon...

KILLER DRIVER SPARED PRISON

A MASERATI driver has been given a suspended sentence for the “completely senseless” death of a woman who had parked her car in a layby. Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard that Ronald Dowling’s Maserati aquaplaned in bad weather and crashed into Sharon...

3 PEAKS TRIUMPH

A MASERATI driver has been given a suspended sentence for the “completely senseless” death of a woman who had parked her car in a layby. Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard that Ronald Dowling’s Maserati aquaplaned in bad weather and crashed into Sharon...

County gets £5.2m from fund for major projects

SOMERSET Council is pushing harder for a devolution deal to boost Somerset’s economy after securing millions of pounds for future investment. The Heart of the South West local enterprise partnership (LEP) brought together councils in Somerset, Devon,...

Coffee shop opens today in Woodhatch

DOES Reigate need another coffee shop? Anthony Panayi thinks so, which is why he’s opening a sister-establishment to his successful Lesbourne Road restaurant, Nisou. Nisou, a welcoming Cypriot eatery, was opened in July 2023 with a focus on serving...

Development could save ‘dying’ town

STAFF and students at de Stafford School in Caterham have welcomed representatives from Shooting Star Children’s Hospices for a special cheque presentation, celebrating the school’s fundraising efforts in raising over £4,000 for the charity. Over the...

Young stars take centre stage

AN historic university campus dubbed the ‘Hogwarts campus’ has been listed on the market by University of Gloucestershire. Francis Close Hall campus dates back almost 170 years to 1847, and was actually the first campus to open at the university. The...

GARDENER’S WORLD VISITS HEVER CASTLE

A SHOPLIFTER a judge described as showing a ‘flagrant disregard for court orders’ has been jailed following an ongoing crackdown on shop thefts in west Kent. On September 21, 2026, Ryan Brook entered Asda in London Road, Swanley, despite being the...

Rugby club’s call for planning ‘yes’

A BELOVED Somerset rugby club is urging the council to speedily approve plans for it to relocate to brand new facilities – and deliver affordable homes in the process. Wells Rugby Football Club currently has 16 teams (including women’s and children’s...

RESTORATION FOR WETLAND HABITATS

WETLAND habitats at two Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust nature reserves are to be restored. RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company has begun a three-year collaboration with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust to conserve and...

WARNING OVER RESERVOIR’S LOW WATER LEVELS

ANGLIAN Water has been fined £1.6 million over sewage pollution in the River Brain, the Environment Agency has revealed. District judge Timothy King heard that Anglian Water’s local mismanagement led to a general decline in water quality between April...

BLOOMING MARVEL AS TOWN WINS GOLD

A GROUP of friends has raised more than £5,000 for an epilepsy charity by running the Henley half marathon in memory of their friend Jacob Sunley, who died aged 20. Nine lifelong mates competed in Sunday’s race to mark the anniversary of losing Jacob...

Teenager joins Team GB at world championships

Trampolinist Adam Bevis, from Burgess Hill, is heading to the World Age Group Championships in China. – and his family have started a fundraiser to support his trip.

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YOU JUST CAN’T STOP LOVIN’ LEO

LAST Thursday evening, virtually every seat in the Leas Cliff Hall was occupied for the legendary singersongwriter Leo Sayer. Having spent over 50 years in the industry, selling more than 80 million records worldwide and having his music streamed...

Supermarket shelved

THE decision to halt the proposed sale of Helensburgh’s waterfront common good land has been hailed by campaigners as a victory for the town, while councillors have now turned their attention to what should replace the supermarket plans.

ALIFEIN FOCUS

Clydesdale Màiri McAllan MSP and renowned Scottish composer Savourna Stevenson visited Tinto Primary near Biggar to sing songs and lead pupils in creating live instrumental soundscapes using a variety of instruments. The politician – who is also the...

Farewell, beautiful world

Kate Evans is a dedicated and widely respected sergeant in Avon and Somerset Police. But her ability to do the job she loves has been severely compromised. On 6 August 2025 she was on duty when a 23-year-old man swung a sledgehammer against her back –...

Village remembers Battle of Trafalgar

»A POPULAR family-run go-karting business near Hayle has been snapped up after being put up for sale with a guide price of £850,000. Coast2Coast Karting, located on Chenhalls Road near St Erth, was marketed by commercial property specialists Miller...

Saints held by late draw

Lyall Cameron’s 79thminute strike denied St Johnstone backto- back wins in the Premiership. Josh Fowler struck his sixth goal of the William Hill Premiership campaign on the 21st minute — but the league’s top scorer did not make it out for the second...

Blade thought he had a virus but it led to battle against blood cancer

ASOUTHPORT teenager preparing to sit his A-levels thought he had picked up a virus when he became too unwell to take his final exam. Blade Rimmer, 18, had been looking forward to starting university after completing his exams in June 2025, with a...

Firefighters tackle blaze at former power station at Fiddlers Ferry

AN INVESTIGATION is ongoing after a fire broke out at Fiddlers Ferry power station. Emergency services were alerted shortly before 1pm on Thursday, October 15, with crews from across Cheshire attending the scene at the decommissioned coalfired power...

Rallies worth riding for

Welcome to the November edition of Scootering. This edition goes on sale just as the BSRA National rally season reaches its final weekend in Llandudno. Spare a thought for the people who make these rally weekends happen. While we’re busy sorting the...

Editor’s letter

What’s on your Christmas wishlist? My annual desire for a calm and cosy festive season has sparked the theme for this issue: the ability to see friends and family, entertain and actually enjoy it, without losing my cool (or my mind) in the process. It...

Boy, 16, killed by a single stab wound

CCTV footage of the moment a teenager collapsed to the floor after being stabbed in Peterborough was played to a jury at the start of a murder trial. Sixteen-year-old Baye Bireme Fall died in a car park in Orton in April. Emidas Krutkevicuis and a...

‘THE NOISE IS HORRENDOUS’

PEOPLE living next to an unauthorised beer garden in the Lincoln Bailgate say the noise has made their own gardens “extremely unpleasant”. The Duke William Hotel bought a neighbouring property and converted the garden to an outdoor drinking area...

DAZ SEES DERBY RED

Hamilton Accies Women’s boss Robert Watson took aim at his profligate players after they drew a blank in a 0-0 draw with Dundee United – despite having 26 shots on goal. Accies remain sixth in SWPL 2 after Sunday’s stalemate at New Douglas Park and...

3 OF MY FAVES

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUT BHAJIS Crisp, aromatic and made for dunking in a cooling green yogurt sauce – even the most committed sprout sceptic will be back for seconds (p75). PIGS-IN-BLANKETS CAULIFLOWER CHEESE Our Barney’s genius Christmas mash-up:...

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MURDER PROBE AS WOMAN IN CAR CRASH DIES

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Bridgend which saw the driver of a car collide with a wall. South Wales Police say a 47-year-old woman, who was driving the car in the Coity Road area, was found to have sustained...

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There is no light quite like the one inside my fridge. It makes everything look delicious, especially when I’m gazing in at the contents considering a midnight snack. But it’s not just a trick of the light. If my eyes settle on the leftovers from...

TRIBUTES PAID TO POPULAR COFFEE SHOP OWNER

TRIBUTES have poured in following the sudden death of a much-loved Largs businessman at the age of just 59. Andrew Paterson was the driving force behind the popular Coffee on the Corner, which only opened on Main Street in the summer but has left a...

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RRP £4 for a pack of 8, select retailers nationwide Spooky limitededition flavour for Halloween featuring Ghost Face from the Scream films. It brings fright night vibes and delivers a juicy splash of dark berries.

THIRD CHALLENGE TO OBAN PHARMACY

A legal challenge has put plans for a new Oban pharmacy on hold yet again. The partners behind Zakpharm Ltd, who want to open in Soroba Road, say they are frustrated after discovering M&D Green, a dispensing chemist in George Street, brought a...

Parliament trip for pupils

Children at Peasedown St John Primary School made a special visit to Westminster, London, recently to visit the Houses of Parliament. Pupils from Year 6 took time out from their regular studies to spend a full day at the home of British...

Cop jailed for helping pal forge his dad’s will

DETAILS have been announced for the funeral of Cardenden’s Aisha Kempson, who was killed in a car crash on the A92 earlier this month. The 24-year-old mother of two was described as having a “heart of gold”, and family members thanked the community...

WELCOME

SOME SCI-FI trilogies wrap up with cavorting Ewoks. Denis Villeneuve has gone in a different direction. Over the two Dune films to date, Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides has survived space-witches, jumbo worms, sand in his socks. Now, he’s facing even...

Mincemeat half-baked cookies

Choices! Choices! Decisions! Decisions! Every year for Christmas Day we have beef – and Matt Tebbutt’s spectacular mustard roast with potato and celeriac gratin on page 50 is exactly the kind of showstopper that makes the case. But this year, the...

A HEAD OF HIS TIME

The face of a man who died in Roman Inveresk – 2,000 years ago – has now been revealed. Turn to centre pages.

UK’S TARIFF-FREE STANCE ON CHINA IS A GAMBLE

Remember October 2026 as the month when Britain shifted to back Beijing over Brussels as the primary partner for the future of its automotive industry. Brussels has placed tariffs and quotas on Chinese EVS to help save its mainstream giants, including...

Reading University bomb hoax.er hoaxer jailed after 800 calls and threats

A MAN has been jailed for two years after making bomb hoaxes at the University of Reading. Muzammil Ayyaz made multiple calls to the university in September 2023, falsely claiming there were bombs in the law faculty building at Foxhill House, the...

Soldier buried over 100 years after his death

young Scarborough soldier of World War One, killed just a week after his arrival in France, has finally been laid to rest with full military honours. LCpl Claude Stanley Dell of the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment was laid to rest on Tuesday, October...

ELFYN EVANS PLEDGES ALL-OUT WRC ATTACK

World Rally Championship title winner Elfyn Evans says he will not change his approach going into the new season as the defending champion. The 37-year-old visited his hometown of Dolgellau in Wales last week to celebrate his success with the local...

Welcome

It’s easy to forget that some of the locomotives saved from Woodham Brothers scrapyard are still undergoing painstaking restoration to working order. By the end of this year, it’s highly likely that three more engines will have returned to steam for...

Trophies for tourism

Dumfries and Galloway tourism and hospitality businesses have brought home nine South of Scotland Thistle Awards. After triumphing at the fourth annual South of Scotland Thistle Awards ceremony held at Peebles Hydro in the Tweed Valley recently, they...

PENRHYS OF THE FUTURE UNVEILED

A MAJOR step forward has been taken in massive plans which are set to transform one of Wales’ most famous housing estates. A huge regeneration project is beginning in Penrhys, an estate in the Rhondda which was formerly home to the nation’s largest...

I have a great respect for polar bears

Perspective is a funny thing. jessica kelly’s cover feature reminded me of a story from history. Back in the distant past, it wasn’t uncommon for kings of one domain to give interesting animals to rulers of another friendly nation. One such gift was a...

THIS WEEK

SWOOPING through verdant corners, then wringing out the howling sixcylinder engine to launch along the straights, I hit upon the fix for an issue that’s long vexed the car industry. Young people aren’t interested in cars any more. They are if you take...

Dame joins fight to keep The Archers in the city

DAME Judi Dench has joined the campaign against the BBC’s plan to scrap recording iconic drama The Archers in Birmingham. A 100-strong collective of current and former cast members, scriptwriters, directors and sound staff, alongside Dame Judi, have...

Police renew appeal for man wanted in connection with death threats, burglary, and assault

POLICE have renewed an appeal for help tracing a man wanted for a string of offences including burglary, assault, and threats to kill. Kaine Simmonds, aged 25, is also wanted on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent and criminal...

Great Scot! Legendary locomotive comes to town

HUNDREDS of people experienced the spectacle of the Flying Scotsman travelling through West Berkshire at the weekend. The locomotive steamed through the countryside on Saturday and Sunday, with spectators flocking to Newbury Racecourse Station to get...

‘THERE’S NOT ONE BITOFMEWANTS TO DO THIS...BUT PEOPLEARE DYINGONOUR WAITINGLISTS’

A former addict has started a challenge that will see him spend six months sleeping rough in a bid to raise £1 million to extend a West Lothian addiction recovery facility. Richie Roncero, a recovering drug addict, hopes to raise the funds for the...

PARAMEDIC JAILED FOR SEX ACT WITH BOTTLE OF MILK

A PARAMEDIC who performed sickening sex acts with a milk bottle at his workplace has been jailed for 25 years. Christopher Carroll was sentenced after pleading guilty to three charges as Judge Dennis Robinson called his acts “perverted, repulsive, and...

MONSTER IDEA

Something monstrous will be rearing its head in a Kent town centre for the October half term - and your kids are going to love it. Maidstone’s Monster Mash arrives this Sunday and runs all week. Look out for giant monsters popping up on buildings...

Miss Olivia Hughes

Olivia is a communications director at Procter & Gamble. She is the daughter of Nicholas and Ruth Hughes of Highgate, London, and will marry Samuel Bould at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London, in November.

Happy Christmas!

One thing that Christmas doesn’t often afford us is time. From putting the decorations up to shopping, cooking and parties, it is a period that sees most of us on the go. But how about doing less, spending less and enjoying the season even more? We...

TWO SCHOOLS TO CLOSE AND MORE COULD FOLLOW

TWO Carmarthenshire schools will close for good at the end of December and more could follow. A majority of councillors agreed to shut Ysgol Meidrim, which has 22 pupils, and Ysgol Y Fro, which has none, at a meeting last week. Cllr Jean Lewis, who...

Autumn at Borde Hill Halloween half-term fun

This Halloween half-term, little witches and wizards are invited to Borde Hill, in Haywards Heath, for a spellbinding family day out, as The Owl Who Stole Halloween brings magical mischief, spooky surprises and autumn adventure to the garden. Something...

Hello!

Being ghosted I have to admit that I don’t believe in ghosts, even though I’ve had several experiences in my life that have been difficult to explain, but I’m sure many of our readers will vehemently disagree with me. We live in a very old house, so...

POPULATION IS ON THE RISE

POPULATION growth across the UK slowed to its lowest rate in almost 30 years after a big drop-off in net migration - with more than 100 council areas actually shrinking. However, migration in Ashbourne is still on the rise albeit thanks to people...

Bay hospital defects are spreading ‘panic’

»THE long-awaited opening of Newton Abbot’s new Market Hall remains on hold while “due diligence” is carried out around its future operations. Shoppers in the town have expressed their frustration on social media as the new market building sits...

Glassworkers were a cut above

SOME months back I submitted some photographs and copy of my auntie Cath Bridgewater’s early working life at Richard, Thomas and Baldwins in Brockmoor, including her time with friends. After she married her husband, Barry, in 1955, they moved away...

How to stage a children’s party – 100 years ago!

One of the best things about working on “The People’s Friend” is to be able to look through an extensive archive of creative writing. It’s so good, we just have to share it with you. Each week, we will feature an article that appeared around 100 years...

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When Kevin Mccloud notched up a quarter of a century hosting Channel 4’s Grand Designs in autumn 2024, the broadcaster had a very special ‘reward’ for him. It commissioned Kevin Mccloud’s Classic Car Road Trips, a new travelogue/motoring series in...

‘MANY MEMORIES WILL MAKE US SMILE FOREVER’

A FATHER who died in a plane crash abroad was the heart of his family and has left them with memories they will treasure for ever, his wife and children have said in an emotional tribute to him. The family of Owain Davies, who was a well-known...

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Kylie Ky fans will be pleased to know her wine brand bra is supporting the 30th anniversary of Asda As Tickled Pink with a limited-edition design des for its Kylie 0% Sparkling Rosé (£5), raising rais funds for CoppaFeel! and Breast Cancer Can Now....

Signs AI may be affecting mental health

THE rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is automating aspects of everyday life, from drafting replies to generating recipe ideas. However, as the technology continues to develop at unprecedented speed, concerns are emerging about the potential...

MODERN BENCHES WILL GIVE TOWNS A BOOST

FROM meeting celebrated authors to inspiring the next generation of readers, Waterstones at The Baytree Shopping Centre continues to bring books to life with a varied programme of events for the Brentwood community. Throughout the year, the store...

Kiltie is off the leash

Neil McCann insists his boys’refusal to buckle shows the characters he’s working with as Kilmarnock hauled themselves off the foot of the table. Greg Kiltie’s double and a Tyreece John-Jules strike consigned the Steelmen to a fifth straight defeat. A...

THIS STINKS!

ANGRY residents interrupted a meeting to say they were “disgusted” as a biogas plant was being given approval in their village. The proposals for Anwick, near Sleaford, would turn up to 120,000 tonnes of chicken waste and other fuel into biogas every...

‘SHE HAD A BIG PERSONALITY AND A HEART OF GOLD’

A BROTHER has paid tribute to his sister after she was found dead at a Lincolnshire property, saying she had “a big personality and a heart of gold”. Hayley Ann Marson was found at a property near Skegness on Tuesday, September 29. Two men have been...

Whittle joins coach team

It has been an exciting few weeks for Motherwell Athletics Club after they stepped foot on a new track at Wishaw Sports Centre and appointed former European relay champion Brian Whittle athlete to their coaching team. A brand-new eight-lane running...

SYSTEMS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

When is a pair of loudspeakers not a pair of loudspeakers? When it’s a streaming system, of course. Time was when we at What Hi-fi? would urge the serious music enthusiast to invest in separate components to get the very best performance from their...

TV GUIDE 8-PAGE PULLOUT INSIDE

IT is some relief amid our troubles to know that lessons have been learnt from this month’s events in Staffordshire. On October 7 the Newsletter’s front page ran: Service launches a recruitment drive for new firefighters.’ It seems that the 600+ fires...

FEARS FOR JOBS AT HOMEWARE STORE

A BUSINESS has announced it might sell and close one of its sites. Oldrid and Co Ltd, which trades as Downtown Stores, has confirmed that it is now in advanced discussions regarding its Boston site at Wyberton Chain Bridge. The home and lifestyle...

KNITTED LOCALS MAKE LIFE-SIZE ATTEMPT TO HELP STOP SPEEDING DRIVERS

IF we have published anything factually inaccurate, please contact the editor at editorial@ nuneaton-news.co.uk and, once verified, we’ll correct it as soon as possible. The Nuneaton News is published by Reach PLC, which is a member of IPSO, the...

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Objectors’ concerns as major village plans to be decided

A MOTORCYCLIST has been left with “life-changing” injuries following a serious crash involving a van on a busy Stockport road. The air ambulance was called to the scene of the incident, on St Marys Way in Stockport, at around 2.30pm on Monday. Road...

£1.3m cost of cleaning up illegal waste dump

CLEARING up an illegal waste dump will cost the taxpayer up to £1.3 million. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has approved the funding, to clean up land off the A47 Leicester Road between Hinckley and Earl Shilton. Council leader Stuart Bray...

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TRADITION IS AT the heart of many of the ways we celebrate during the festive season. I’ve always enjoyed hearing stories of my dad’s childhood Christmases and how my grandma would get up before dawn to peel vegetables and stu the turkey while the...

HEATHROW EXPANSION ‘We hope PM will back us’

THE Transport Secretary has insisted “Britain loses by standing still” as she said Heathrow expansion could help grow the economy, after the airport’s boss hit out at the uncertainty over plans for a third runway. Heidi Alexander told business leaders...

HEATHROW EXPANSION ‘We hope PM will back us’

THE Transport Secretary has insisted “Britain loses by standing still” as she said Heathrow expansion could help grow the economy, after the airport’s boss hit out at the uncertainty over plans for a third runway. Heidi Alexander told business leaders...

Goodwood Revival We were there to see the bike racing as well as to dress up...

Goodwood Revival We were there to see the bike racing as well as to dress up...

WELCOME TO THE FACTORY

Welcome to this bumper issue of PC. In terms of pages, it's the biggest one we have published for years and it's full of the good stu you've come to expect from Britain's favourite classic car magazine. The theme of revival sits at the heart of...

Jack Johnson set for return to Eden Sessions

If we have published anything that is factually inaccurate, please contact Editor Andy Greenwood via e-mail at andrew. [email protected], or post to The Editor, Cornish Guardian, Reach PLC, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AP and,...

HEATHROW EXPANSION ‘We hope PM will back us’

THE Transport Secretary has insisted “Britain loses by standing still” as she said Heathrow expansion could help grow the economy, after the airport’s boss hit out at the uncertainty over plans for a third runway. Heidi Alexander told business leaders...

PORSCHE 968

Any vagueness in the power-assisted steerings is probably because of wear in the universal joint between the column and the rack. Fitting a replacement unit is a specialist and costly job. CHECK FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE Cars that have been involved in...

HEATHROW EXPANSION ‘We hope PM will back us’

THE Transport Secretary has insisted “Britain loses by standing still” as she said Heathrow expansion could help grow the economy, after the airport’s boss hit out at the uncertainty over plans for a third runway. Heidi Alexander told business leaders...

From the Editor

So, what are we going to do about AI? On the one hand it will cure every disease, on the other it’ll end up destroying humanity. I struggle to take either extreme seriously. Much of this hype, even the apocalyptic predictions, is encouraged by AI firms...

TRAGIC END TO SEARCH FOR OAP

SEARCHES for an elderly Johnstone man who is believed to have fallen overboard from a CalMac ferry have been stood down. HM Coastguard received reports of the incident onboard MV Caledonian Isles, east of Arran, on Sunday. Earlier that day, police had...

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAIR OUSTED OVER WIND FARM DEAL

A COMMUNITY council chair has been dramatically ousted after negotiating a £4.8 million wind farm benefits deal without the approval of his fellow members. Willie Nairn (pictured right) has left his role with New Cumnock Community Council with...

I’m dreaming of…

There are two types of people in December: those who’ve been listening to Bing Crosby and, er, Slade, since October (me!) and those who insist it’s ‘way too soon’ while secretly knowing every word of Fairytale Of New York. Well, it’s a good job I fall...

TRIAL DATE SET FOR MAN ACCUSED OF 1994 MURDER

A MAN accused of murdering a woman in Irvine more than 30 years ago also faces multiple rape and assault allegations. Solicitors for Fraser Kilpatrick denied 16 charges on his behalf during a preliminary hearing at the High Court in Glasgow this...

FREE Thriller eBook ‘Give it some beans!’

A COMMUNITY organisation that provides a lifeline for people facing challenges has launched a harvest appeal to help address the growing need for support. The Vine Centre, which is based in Aldershot, provides food, mental health and community support...

HAMMER AND BLEACH ATTACK

A VIOLENT career criminal who invited an ‘acquaintance’ into a house moments before assaulting him with a hammer and bleach in Alloa has been jailed. Andrew Valentine, 34, was given two years on Thursday for subjecting Daniel McLellan into a property...

Employability scheme lands major cash boost

A BORDERS charity has received a grant to help another 150 young people find employment. Galashiels-based Works+ has secured a £167,000 award from the Kavli Trust to support its “Doing It Differently” programme, which helps 16 to 25-year-olds in the...

MAN, 33, IN COURT ACCUSED OF DAD’S MURDER

A WORKER whose life “fell apart” when he was left paralysed after a 30ft fall from a power line, has been awarded a minimum of £10m in compensation. Gavin Pugh was carrying out maintenance on a pylon in April 2022 when he crashed to the ground after...

Karate kids learn from legend

Youngsters from Lanarkshire Karate Academy have enjoyed a hectic month with a number of competitions – and a seminar from a legend of the sport. On September 18, the Airdrie-based outfit took part in a Kumite Seminar at the club, conducted by none...

HUGE BILL FOR WEE BRIDGE

Council bosses have spent more than £57,000 repairing an historic stone bridge following a series of collisions and incidents involving drivers blindly following their sat-navs into trouble. South Lanarkshire Council has forked out £57,554.37 on...

Pensioner who dealt heroin has £85k confiscated

A pensioner who turned to dealing heroin after retiring has had thousands of pounds confiscated from him. Arthur Hughes, 75 (pictured right), had been a successful builder before retiring. He then decided to become a drug dealer, but his new life of...

KING KYLE THE THIRD

Kyle Ryde couldn’t have put it any better… “It’d have been criminal if I’d not won the title.” That’s what the newly crowned three-time British Superbike Champion told MCN moments after securing the 2026 title with one race to spare. The job was done...

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A ‘vital’ youth centre service to close amid rising costs

A “VITAL” Leicestershire youth centre service is to close due to rising costs. Glebe House, in Loughborough, has announced it is permanently closing its evening youth club service for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, effective from...

Taste the experience – experience the taste

Phuket-based travel writer Philipp has a deep fascination with Thai culture and a knack for uncovering the island’s lesser-known spots. On p32, he reveals where to eat, drink and stay, from bustling local markets to secluded beaches. Chef,...

Star of the crime drama James Nelson-Joyce on his love for Liverpool – and the chicken that changed his life

Adultery

There’s plenty of naughtiness going on among people who really should know better in this six-part drama that sees Romola Garai and Dominic Cooper (both pictured) star as love cheats Beth and Tom. While their teenage kids are dating, these two...

Celebrity Race Across the World

Four more celebrity pairs are preparing to race from Borneo in Southeast Asia to Melbourne in Australia as the challenge series returns for six emotional episodes. Grabbing their backpacks and hiking boots are singer Ella Eyre and her friend Nana,...

24-30 OCTOBER 2026

Welcome to the latest issue of your favourite TV guide. This week’s cover stars are James Nelson-joyce, Julie Graham and Jack Mcmullen for Series 2 of This City Is Ours. It’s great to see a female actor like Julie play such a gritty character. And look...

WELCOME!

It’s about that time… spooky season is working up to its big finale, the very best ‘holiday’ of the year, Halloween! Now this is a festive season I can really get behind – the decorations come out, the costumes come on, and the treats disappear. On...

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George and Amal Clooney’s Albie Awards

The fifth annual Albie Awards brought a serious dose of Hollywood sparkle to the British capital last week, as A-listers swooped into town in their droves. Hosted by the Clooney Foundation For Justice, the glittering human rights gala was, naturally,...

SOMETHING WICKER THIS WAY COMES

We’re counting down the days until the highly anticipated – and seriously risqué – Wicker hits cinema screens. The raunchy movie, which has been described as the year’s ‘weirdest’ romcom, sees Olivia Colman, 52, playing a lonely, unmarried fisherwoman...

“Ted Lasso’s Hannah saved my life”

Best friends Hannah Waddingham and Sadie Nine have made some incredible memories over the years. From attending red carpet events together to dancing the night away with Ronnie Wood and hanging out with Paul Mccartney and George Clooney, the Emmy...

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4 MORE IDEAS!

1 Keep tomatoes growing for longer with Toby’s top tips 2 Create compost in a small space with help from Chris Collins 3 Find out the best plants to enjoy by moonlight with Mike Palmer's guidance 4 Make the most of your cold frame with Lucy...

SEX OFFENDER SHARED CHILD ABUSE IMAGES

A SEX offender caught with more than 1,500 child abuse images including a one-yearold was caged after sharing the sick pics with other paedophiles on social media apps. Greg Miller was jailed when he returned to Ayr Sheriff Court last week for sharing...

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t’s fright night in the soaps this week, and they’ve pulled out all the stops to make sure it’s a Halloween to remember. There’s bloodshed, backstabbing, a murder mystery party that goes horribly wrong… and that’s just in Emmerdale! The drama kicks off...

Severe drought declared in county

SEVERE drought has been declared in Devon amid concerns over dwindling reservoirs as extremely dry conditions continue. The South West has experienced its driest April to September for more than a century, affecting reservoirs, officials said. As a...

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Wayne Rooney… for turning back time

Coleen Rooney may have posted the snaps of their recent romantic break to Marrakech on Instagram, but it was her husband Wayne who stole the show with his youthful looks. Fans were quick to comment on the football pundit’s glow-up. ‘You look 10 years...

GRAB ’N GO FISHING FOR A BUSY DAD!

AFEW spare hours on Saturday afternoon and a slight drop in temperatures were all the encouragement I needed to dig out my light lure fishing kit and head to the local river for my first perch session of the season. There’s a lot to be said for...

Welcome...

This issue is packed with drama, emotion and a few jaw-dropping revelations! We’re diving into two of the biggest shows on our screens, Strictly and Celebrity Traitors, and discovering what really goes on behind the scenes. On page 44, we have a...

Give raised beds some thought

We inherited a couple of raised beds in our garden when we bought the house but in truth they are not particularly well-sited – a nearby shed takes away some sunlight and a neighbour’s tree has grown quite big and does the same. In terms of growing...

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Vanessa Feltz and Editor-in-Chief Siobhan Wykes brought the glamour to our 2026 Heroes Awards, taking centre stage as hosts and dazzling on our signature pink carpet. The pair were on hand to celebrate the inspirational heroes whose courage, kindness...

Welcome to…

Hello, and welcome to one of our favourite times of year: our sketchbook special! I’m sure you’ll agree there’s something deeply satisfying about seeing the doodles, work in progress and explorations of such a diverse bunch of artists. We, of course,...

SEX OFFENDER SHARED CHILD ABUSE IMAGES

A SEX offender caught with more than 1,500 child abuse images including a one-yearold was caged after sharing the sick pics with other paedophiles on social media apps. Greg Miller was jailed when he returned to Ayr Sheriff Court last week for sharing...

Starry Insights

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 21 Work routines may feel clumsy and frustrating as new systems demand patience and flexibility. Astro Tip: Patience smooths awkward transitions. CANCER JUN 22 - JUL 23 Confusion around plans or leadership makes progress feel...

FARMERS JOIN THE CLIMATE DEAL

The owners of a Luss farm have welcomed being included on a new programme designed to make farms more resilient to the changing nature of the climate. The four-year project is being delivered by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park...

Make a… Three Kings bauble

Step 1 WORKRK using two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch, and one strand of stranded cotton for the backstitch. The gold stars are Algerian Eyes, made over a block of four aida squares, using one strand of stranded cotton. Make each...

Welcome to Women’s Health

Cast your mind back to June 2025 and you may remember the first episode of Women’s Health’s podcast, Just As Well, featuring our then-cover star Emily English (@emthenutritionist). My co-host, Gemma Atkinson, and I were still finding our feet: trying...

SUSTAINABLY AFLOAT

The renowned artist, entrepreneur and content creator Patricia Gloria Contreras, Baroness Lo Compte, and her husband, Baron Paolo Lo Compte, have been sailing the glamorous waters of the French Riviera aboard the K2 superyacht – the flagship of...

Green for go

Anyone who has been following the trajectory of the Green Party in recent years would not have been surprised by its declaration that Zionism is racism because the members, many unsurprisingly recent joiners, have been on a narcissistic, turbo-charged...

LOVES

Missed out on the first Bayeux Tapestry ticket drop? Don’t worry – The British Museum is releasing its next wave of tickets (from £25pp) for visits between 1 January and 31 March 2027 on Wednesday at 10am. It’s your chance to see the 70m-long historic...

Heist at the museum

A thief has stolen a painting form the ground floor of the museum. Can you find an open route to catch him before he gets away?

THEY HAVEN’T GONE AWAY, YOU KNOW

The DUP is under renewed pressure to collapse the Assembly over a Drumcree security assessment which will confirm the Provisional IRA still exists. A court case being heard tomorrow is expected to confirm that the PSNI took into consideration the...

That’s what you expect from him

AMY Dowden has responded gracefully to Brendan Cole after his cutting criticism of her recent performances on Strictly. The pro dancer was voted off first for the second year in a row as she and hairstylist Chris Appleton failed to impress with their...

Burnham accused of hiding City meetings

Andy Burnham was accused of hiding two hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in 2017 and 2018 while mayor of Greater Manchester after he said he would be “really concerned” if the club’s ownership sold up. Burnham’s...

NEED TO KNOW

Seven nights at TerSpegelt in the Netherlands costs from £650 per party, based on an October half-term stay in a Premium three-bedroom holiday home sleeping up to six. eurocamp.co.uk We booked in advance online for Efteling and paid around €50 per...

Historic clock tower falls as violence rages across France

A HISTORIC town hall in the French city of Limoges has been destroyed by fire after a day of violent protests across the country saw widespread arson, pillaging, and hundreds of arrests. The clock tower of the 143-year-old Hôtel de Ville building...

Paris protests catch fire

A CAR is set ablaze amid chaotic scenes in Paris as protesters rage at high living costs. The vehicle burned in the city’s Place de la Republique, where activists, including students and trade unionists, clashed with police. Rioters also threw...

CAMPER VANISH

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Virtually perfect... what the rise of AI influencers means for future creatives

Aitana Lopez has more than 404,000 followers on Instagram. She loves pilates, gaming and driving her convertible Lamborghini. There’s just one thing – she isn’t real. Aitana is one of thousands of new AI influencers flooding social media, leading...

Virtually perfect... what the rise of AI influencers means for future creatives

convertible Lamborghini. There’s just one thing – she isn’t real. Aitana is one of thousands of new AI influencers flooding social media, leading experts to consider the future of the creative industries.

That’s one that got away, says Gloucester chief Boyd

GLOUCESTER held the back-to-back champions of Europe Bordeaux Begles to a thrilling 36-36 draw at Kingsholm in the opening round but technical director Chris Boyd says the over-riding emotion is disappointment. Bordeaux had looked in danger of a first...

KEMI: YOU CAN’T TRUST SNP WITH PUBLIC’S MONEY

KEMI Badenoch last night launched an astonishing attack on the SNP, warning that it cannot be trusted to manage Scotland’s finances following a catalogue of cash scandals. In a blistering broadside as the SNP conference ended yesterday, the Tory...

‘ALL WE WANTED WAS SOMEONE TO SAY SORRY’

THE family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan say they only ever wanted an apology from An Garda Síochána and successive ministers for justice regarding their brother being issued with a defective holster. Detective Garda Horkan’s family,...

Welcome

Do you ever wonder what is the point of being a photographer these days, and why you carry on? While this may seem an odd question to ask at the beginning of a magazine that’s all about loving your camera, a lot of us, if we are honest, suffer from...

Best Inventions

Apple’s new CEO debuts its first folding phone. Plus: our annual list of the most innovative, unexpected, and groundbreaking new products

A class-by-class round-up of this month’s interesting and unusual workings.

CLASS 20 The Locomotive Services’ Chairman’s train traversed the East-West route on September 4 top and tailed by pairs of EE Type 1s. Running as the four coach 1Z06 11.01 Oxford-Bedford St Johns the train was powered by Nos. 20096+20107 Jocelyn...

Shady dealings

Believe it or not, shady dealings is not a village in the TV series Midsomer Murders; it’s about the clandestine activities that go on in our hobby. Shock horror! Now, the antiques trade is rife with stories of fakes and forgeries.After all, Jonathan...

Fuel cost woes

The image above – taken from a 1970 Oldsmobile brochure – seems rather apt, as we all try to deal with soaring fuel costs. Petrol prices in the UK have risen by around 30 per cent since the outbreak of the current Middle East crisis in February, and...

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elcome to the December edition of Leisure Painter & The Artist. As the autumn chill sets in and cozy studio days beckon, we are thrilled to bring you an issue packed with practical guidance and artistic inspiration. This month, we place a spotlight on...

Q&A

The enigmatic Chelsea Wolfe talks sobriety and her spellbinding new album, The Dark.

Every dog’s day

There are few sights on a shoot day as heartening as a good dog doing what it was bred to do. Whether it’s a spaniel bustling through the brambles ahead of the beating line or a retriever behind the line hunting out a runner and bringing it to hand,...

MAX CAVALERA works a double shift in Southampton with NAILBOMB and SOULFLY.

Max Cavalera leads a two-pronged assault on the south coast IT’S BEEN TWO years since Soulfly last played Southampton, yet this show sold out much quicker than the last one. Max Cavalera’s tribal groove squad have since released their 13th album,...

A Particular Place To Go

Looking back with fresh insight on Chuck Berry’s life and music, a century on from his birth, I’m struck by how some people just embody the breaking of a great wave in music and culture in general. Without Chuck, there wouldn’t be The Beatles or The...

An unwanted ingredient

AND now, some good news for a change. New research by the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research has found that there is almost no evidence of socalled “forever chemicals” being found in farmed fish. Its researchers have recently been investigating...

Classical With More Than a Twist – Annan Interiors, Canavan Interiors and David Scott Tiles

WORKING FOR A CLIENT FOR A SECOND, THIRD OR EVEN FOURTH TIME DOES NOT MEAN IT WILL BE AN EASIER JOURNEY THROUGH THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROCESS. IN FACT IT’S QUITE THE OPPOSITE AS THEIR DISCERNMENT LEVEL HAS INCREASED FROM THEIR PREVIOUS PROJECTS AS A...

Welcome

ONE OF THE earliest memories of my journalism career is reporting on my first Badminton Horse Trials in 2009, the year Oliver Townend made headlines for winning his first five-star aboard Flint Curtis. Now, 17 years later, he’s celebrating another...

UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue

When we began the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue initiative, negotiations on the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement were still underway. On May 20, 2026, those negotiations formally concluded after almost four years of talks, giving this report an even clearer...

Our bubbly cover star Davina feels fabulous right now - but she’s weathered a tough two years.

Her journey is a stark reminder that no matter how flawlessly we eat or how often we move, we can never take our health for granted. With that in mind, I urge you to dive into our at-home health MOT on page 32. As the cornerstone of our Ultimate Autumn...

WHO IS THE RAKE

Hoagy Carmichael once wryly anatomised what he called his “film persona”. “For a while,” he said, “I was cast in every picture in which a world-weary character in bad repair sat around and sang or leaned over a piano. It was usually the part of the...

VAL CHAPMAN EDITOR

Welcome to long dark evenings. November’s like that and we can’t pretend otherwise. But wait. This is the season of fireworks, Christmas markets and festivals of light – ideal for caravan city breaks. This issue brings you three cities, all with a...

YOUR TANK IS A BLANK CANVAS.

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STEAM DAYS in Colour 242: Ex-main line locomotives in industry: Northumberland and County Durham

For those who knew where to look, even in the early 1960s the industrial railways of Britain retained a few steam locos of Big Four and even pre-Grouping heritage: we seek out some latter day survivors of Widdrington, Hartley Main, Backworth, South...

Welcome to November

The last leaves are falling, the garden’s slowing down and although there’s garlic to plant and tulip bulbs to get in, after all the enthusiasm of the growing season, November is a quieter time for us to pause, reflect and look forward to what comes...

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Looking forward

Isn’t it ironic that, as enthusiasts who love celebrating and recreating the past, we’re always looking forward, keen to see what the future holds? As soon as one railway has been extended, we’re immediately wondering where it will go next, and no...

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WELCOME

Sometimes in this job, it’s easy to forget about the people who read Fourfourtwo. For every issue, we do our very best to create the most engaging magazine, with a good mixture of interviews and features, modern football and retro throwbacks – putting...

Faye Toogood gets creative with Mutina, while Victoria Beckham brings a little Posh Spice to homeware. Plus: Tom Morris’s Layered debut weaves British roots and family memories together

British artist and designer Faye Toogood is not unfamiliar with working for Italian brands. She has previously created hugely successful furniture collections for the likes of Poltrona Frau, Tacchini, Driade and Meritalia, as well as multiple handmade...

Welcome

There are two types of people in this world. Those who shriek with excitement at the thought of cosy candles, warming stews and the first play of Mariah Carey on the radio, and those who deny it’s happening until it’s upon them. If you’re the latter, I...

STYLE

Church’s perfects the stomp / Delhi through Sunil Gupta’s lens /Shelf interest: how to style a good-looking library / Tiny tech /Why the best watches go for gold / Proper PJs are back / Porsche’s new 911 Targa is straight out of Palm Springs / Ben...

Take a sneak peek at this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition winners

A BROWN bear enjoying a bath in a swimming pool, an exotic bird resting on a rhinoceros’s head and a hungry frog with his tongue out, chasing a butterfly. These are just some of the striking images to be chosen as winners in this year’s Wildlife...

WELCOME

Just days before we went to press on this issue, we received the terrible news that much-loved author Peter May had died at his home in the south of France. He had already informed us that his forthcoming novel Island of the Dead, which comes out in...

Completely Boringly Reliable…

When I think of the best bike I’ve ever ridden, a fair few do come to mind. Most of the Ducatis I’ve ridden have felt very special (916, 916 SPS, 888, 999 S, 1098 S, 1198) and the Honda V4s like the RC45 and NC45 (sadly not ridden an RC30…), and then...

Out of Colditz: My Father the POW and the Nazi Who Controlled His Fate, by David Lascelles

Out of Colditz: My Father the POW and the Nazi Who Controlled His Fate By David Lascelles Profile Books £22 Sprawled on the ground, deep behind enemy lines, his stomach riddled with bullets, George Lascelles feared mainly that he would be on a diet...

By necessity, modern cars push the boundaries of performance, efficiency and safety, diluting the raw joy of driving in the process. When was the tipping point?

In my time I’ve sipped pre-dinner drinks in some memorable venues, but few can top the reception held on platforms of the National Railway Museum in York, flanked by an 1882 London Brighton & South Coast Railway 0-4-2 and a 1926 London Midland &...

Welcome

As the months slide by, we sometimes have to remind ourselves to enjoy the moment. Much of gardening is about looking ahead – we’re planting bulbs for spring, improving our soil for better flowers next summer – but we should also stop and (literally,...

Tyson Fury Vs Anthony Joshua

The long and winding road to a superfight

iphone 18 Pro review

The iphone 18 Pro (fave. co/4dekdlr) is just like last year’s iphone, but faster and with a slightly better camera. That’s it. Back in the early iphone days, we would have called this an “S” model, because a year after the iphone 4, there was the...