Renfrewshire Council approves contractor for demolishing the old Presto store in Houstoun Court, Johnstone, with work starting July 13 as part of a regeneration project linking two civic squares.
Jack Jarvis, a former British soldier, survived a horrific skydive accident in 2023. Now, after 18 months of rehab, he plans to run 13,000km from Beijing to London to raise £1 million for brain tumour charity Brainstrust.
The Met Office forecasts heatwave conditions in parts of the UK this weekend, with temperatures reaching 32C, potentially hotter than Barbados.
Danny Rohl explains his departure from Rangers to join RB Salzburg, citing a better fit for his coaching style and the club's ambition for titles.
Norwich City Council plans to expand smoke control areas, fining households up to £300 for wood burner use despite public opposition. Over half of respondents rejected the policy.
A gardening expert recommends planting carrots, cucumbers, hebe, cosmos, and marigolds in June for optimal growth due to warmer soil and longer days.
Kelvin Fletcher's wife Liz opens up about the future of their family farm, hoping their children will carry on the legacy with their own touch.
New images reveal Piccadilly Gardens' transformation with more greenery, a welcome pavilion, and a revamped children's area. Plus, Lemn Sissay on his Hardy's Well poem and Makerfield by-election updates.
Liz Fletcher, wife of former Emmerdale star Kelvin, discusses the emotional thought of passing their family farm to their children, expressing openness to their future choices.
Hackney Council removed a Green councillor's official photo after pressure from UK Lawyers for Israel, citing the keffiyeh as offensive. Mayor Zoë Garbett denies involvement.
The global fall in fertility rates has arrived faster and spread further than anticipated, with India's rate dropping below replacement level. Governments are urged to adapt rather than reverse the decline.
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool turned green with algae shortly after a $14.2m renovation, which was awarded to a company that worked on a Trump golf club pool.
One Nation's health policies face criticism as Pauline Hanson prepares for National Press Club address. Also: Sydney death mystery, Cate Blanchett's Oxford professorship, World Cup updates.
The Trump administration is defending Elon Musk in a lawsuit over xAI's methane-gas turbines in Mississippi, arguing the datacenter is critical to national security and the economy.
Hannah McElhinney shares insights from her new book 'Wormhole' after her cousin died from an unproven treatment. She offers tools to help loved ones avoid dangerous alternative medicine.
A podcast examines the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, featuring perspectives from parents, children, and experts on its potential impact.
Tasmanian devil Mary was found 2km from Paradise Country theme park after escaping quarantine. She was taken to hospital in unstable condition, now stable.
Crimea bans night-time moped use, claiming noise confuses drone defenses. Ukraine strikes fuel supplies, causing shortages. G7 leaders discuss peace and sanctions.
After a shark attack at Coogee, ocean swimmer Eleanor Limprecht contemplates the risks of swimming in shark territory and the need for precautions.
A new generation of Chinese feminists works secretly to rescue vulnerable women from forced marriages and abuse, amid government crackdowns on civil society.
Stinging nettles are often hated, but a closer look reveals a bustling ecosystem of insects feeding and mating, despite their painful sting.
Ghana is hosting a major conference on reparatory justice after the UN declared the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, with leaders from over 80 countries attending.
Discover three versatile courgette recipes from Ravinder Bhogal: a moist preserved lemon loaf, a quick stir-fry with tofu, and a South Asian achaar pickle perfect for cheese.
Scientists revisit WWII solution using Russian dandelions to produce natural rubber sustainably, addressing global shortages and climate impacts.
Pauline Hanson argues Australia must become monocultural, calling multiculturalism a failed policy, and targets Muslims in her first National Press Club speech.
As far-right groups exploit social media to incite violence and division, experts call for urgent action to counter online radicalisation and protect communities.
Young adults with learning disabilities are helping plant the London Tree Ring, an ambitious project to create wildlife corridors around the capital, boosting biodiversity and green jobs.
Saul Justin Newman's 'Morbid' skewers anti-ageing pseudoscience, exposing fraud in centenarian records and 'Blue Zones'. A witty, alarming read for science lovers.
Paul Powlesland, who organized volunteers to clean the River Roding, is threatened with prosecution by the Environment Agency for illegal intervention without a permit.
The Australian Federal Police are investigating a banner protest during Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech, with activist group GetUp claiming responsibility for the stunt.