Newtown's Duk Inn Cantonese Restaurant Announces Closure
Popular Newtown Cantonese restaurant Duk Inn will close permanently on 18 February 2026. Discover the story behind this family-run favourite and the wave of Sydney restaurant closures.
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Ann Arbor's Downtown Home & Garden Closes After 119 Years
Downtown Home & Garden, a beloved community staple in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has shut its doors for good, a victim of soaring rents and costs. Its closure is part of a record wave of US retail failures.
FS Group to launch UK-Europe rail rival by 2029
Italian state rail firm FS Group plans new London-Paris trains via the Channel Tunnel by 2029, breaking Eurostar's 31-year monopoly and rivalling Virgin. Read the full story.
New Rail Rival for Eurostar and Virgin from Italy
Italian state rail firm FS Group plans to launch UK-Europe services by 2029, breaking Eurostar's 31-year monopoly. Backed by US equity, it will rival Virgin's 2030 launch. Read the full story.
A1(M) closed overnight after serious Hertfordshire crash
The A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire remains shut after a serious collision. Police and National Highways advise drivers to avoid the area. Get the latest updates here.
Christmas dinner disaster as restaurant shuts last minute
Families in Solihull saw their festive plans ruined after Miller & Carter Hockley Heath closed on Christmas Day due to an electrical fault, leaving them without their £105pp meals. Read the full story.
Over 800 cross Channel in record December day
A record 803 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on December 20, 2025, marking a major surge. The total for the year now stands at 41,455. Read the full analysis.
Over 41,000 cross Channel in small boats in 2025
More than 41,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in 2025 after 803 people made the journey in 13 dinghies this weekend. Read the latest figures and government response.
Migrants use trainers to bail out sinking Channel boat
Shocking footage reveals migrants using designer trainers to bail water from a sinking dinghy in the Channel. Over 500 attempt crossings on an 'extremely busy' day. Read the full report.
M54 closed after major police incident in Shropshire
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
Sydney M4 Tunnel Closure Causes Major Traffic Delays
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
A27 closed near Chichester after police-led incident
The A27 near Chichester is closed in both directions due to a police-led incident, causing major delays. Sussex Police are on the scene. Follow for live updates.
M54 closed overnight for lorry recovery after crash
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
French Police to Intercept UK Migrant Boats
French authorities will begin intercepting small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel following a UK plea. The new strategy aims to tackle the dangerous crossings that have seen over 39,000 arrivals this year.
Chinese Noodle House Closes in Sydney's Chinatown
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats
French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.
Freeview and Sky to lose Pop and Tiny Pop channels
Millions of UK homes will lose Pop and Tiny Pop from Freeview and Sky in December. Discover why the channels are closing and where to find the content online.
M25 chaos: Lorry fire closes motorway, 60-min delays
A serious lorry fire has caused complete closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 11 and 10, creating 60-minute delays and severe traffic disruption during Friday rush hour.
M4 closed after serious crash near Reading - major delays
Major disruption on M4 as emergency services respond to serious collision between junctions 10 and 11, causing extensive delays and diversions during Wednesday evening rush hour.
Iranian man returned to France after second boat crossing
An Iranian man who made his second dangerous small boat crossing of the English Channel has been returned to France under new UK-France returns agreement, raising questions about border policy effectiveness.
Samantha Armytage Joins Today Show in Major TV Move
Exclusive: Channel Seven's beloved former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage makes stunning return to television, joining Channel Nine's Today Show in bombshell career switch that's set to redefine morning television wars.
Channel 4 cancels The Bridge reality show
The reality competition series 'The Bridge' faces cancellation after failing to capture audience attention, marking another casualty in Channel 4's programming lineup.
Channel migrant crossings hit 4-day pause - longest in year
The English Channel has experienced its longest migrant-free period in over a year, with no crossings recorded for four consecutive days as the Home Office's intensified enforcement measures show early signs of impact.
Channel crossings surge with 900 migrants in three days
New government figures reveal a significant increase in small boat crossings, with nearly 900 migrants reaching Kent in just three days amid ongoing policy challenges.
Starmer attacks government over Channel crossings crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on government's handling of small boat crossings amid diplomatic tensions with France over new asylum policies.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
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