Men's Shed to take over Gowkthrapple Community Centre
Councillors approved a community asset transfer, allowing Wishaw Men's Shed to buy Gowkthrapple Community Centre for £10,000, enabling extended hours and wider community use.
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Celtic Boys Club abuse victim Gordon Woods dies at 71
Gordon Woods, 71, who fought for justice after abuse at Celtic Boys Club, has died after a battle with chronic lung disease. His death was confirmed by the Spotlight Abuse Campaign.
Men carry hosepipe water 51 miles to London to protest ban
Two men carried 50 litres of 'legal hosepipe water' 51 miles from Brighton to London, where a hosepipe ban is in force, to protest water companies' unfair bans and help gardeners.
Women's movement divided: how can it reunite?
The women's movement faces deep divisions, but grassroots alliances are quietly rebuilding solidarity across Britain, from Belfast to Wigan, offering hope for reunification.
Trump criticised for saluting during anthem at Patriot Games
President Donald Trump faced criticism for saluting during the national anthem at the Patriot Games in Ohio. Critics questioned the gesture, citing civilian protocol.
Mega dinghies in Channel show smugglers adapt, warns Mirror
Bigger boats crossing the Channel are a warning sign that people smugglers will keep adapting, says the Mirror, urging relentless international pressure and supply-chain disruption.
Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets, analysis shows
Supreme court justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from fossil fuel interests since 2005, according to a new analysis, prompting calls for his recusal from an upcoming climate case.
Keep flies and maggots out of bins with 2 spices
As a heatwave looms, flies and maggots threaten bins. A DIY expert reveals cayenne pepper and cinnamon can repel them effectively.
Tuskegee dress code reinforces anti-Blackness, professor argues
AD Carson, a hip-hop professor, argues that Tuskegee University's newly enforced dress code banning durags and bonnets reinforces anti-Blackness and the politics of respectability.
Readers slam Burnham's cost of living tour
Daily Star readers criticise Andy Burnham's planned cost of living tour, saying it's a waste of money. They also comment on dentistry, UEFA, and more.
BBC to show Welsh top division free-to-air for three seasons
BBC will broadcast Novia Cymru Premier matches on iPlayer for three seasons, with at least 20 games per season, starting with Barry Town United vs Cardiff Met this Saturday.
Clarkson: Show Migrants UK's Flaws to Stop Boats
Jeremy Clarkson suggests showing Channel migrants the UK's potholes, poor mobile coverage, and other flaws to deter them, arguing it might just work.
RSPCA reveals 7 reasons pigeons deserve more respect
Pigeons are often seen as pests, but the RSPCA says they are intelligent, loyal, and have saved lives in war. Here are 7 surprising facts.
Richard Madeley backs PC Harper's mum in emotional GMB chat
Richard Madeley told PC Andrew Harper's mum he was 'so sorry' as she discussed her son's case on Good Morning Britain, amid renewed calls to keep his killers jailed.
Kent Fury: 10 Illegal Traveller Sites Spark Outrage
Residents in Kent are livid as 10 illegal Traveller sites appear, sparking fears over green belt land and property values.
Man Gets Revenge on Dad Who Kicked Him Out Over Sexuality
A man got revenge on his dad who kicked him out over a false assumption about his sexuality by reminding the court of a forgotten £5,000 fine.
TikTok tops Childline mentions in NSPCC online harm warning
TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube most referenced in Childline sessions; NSPCC warns of 'devastating range of harms' online.
Putin 'Petrified' as Ukraine Drone Strikes and Kremlin Purges
Vladimir Putin fears Ukrainian drone strikes, avoids vulnerable regions, and cracks down on dissent as the Kremlin purges rivals amid war discontent.
Colombia Quake Sparks Civil War Fears, Group Threatens Insurrection
A far-left group in Colombia has threatened an insurrection following Monday's massive earthquake, sparking fears of civil war.
Green councillor defects, says Polanski 'not fit' to be PM
Green Party councillor Martin Allen defects to Lib Dems, citing Zack Polanski's 'poor judgement' and saying he is 'not fit' to be PM.
Gateshead PT Completes 45,000 Step Everest Challenge
Gateshead personal trainer Julian Stark finished a 12-hour, 45,000-step StairClimber challenge, raising funds for The Sunshine Fund and Love Amelia Baby Bank.
Infantino Accused of 'Moral Failure' Over Morocco Dog Culls
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces backlash as animal welfare groups accuse him of ignoring Morocco's mass culling of street dogs ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
Green MSP apologises over rape 'spectrum' remarks
Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan has apologised for suggesting there is a 'demonisation of rape' and a 'spectrum' of rape, after criticism from Rape Crisis Scotland and opposition politicians.
New Labour's Equality Act blamed for EDI 'madness'
Esther McVey argues the Jason Arday scandal is the tip of an iceberg, blaming New Labour's Equality Act 2010 for ushering in EDI 'craziness'.
Burnham Apologises for Labour's Gaza Stance (10.08.2026)
Andy Burnham apologised for Labour's slow response to Gaza, saying the party 'didn't get it right' on the ceasefire call.
Putin purges rivals, hides from drones as rage grows
Vladimir Putin is purging political rivals and avoiding drone-range regions as public anger over the war in Russia escalates, with elections barred and critics jailed.
Clarkson's Farm star's life away from show and Olympic hero husband
Hannah Bourne-Taylor, conservationist on Clarkson's Farm, lives in Oxfordshire, is married to Olympic rower Robin, and campaigns for swift bricks.
Campaigners Question Council Delay on Glass Centre
Save the National Glass Centre campaigners question council delay on demolition decision, nearly five months after motion to protect building was put forward.
Katie Piper hits back at AI trolls making her look 'normal'
Katie Piper reveals trolls use AI to alter her photos to look 'normal', but she says it doesn't hurt her, though it could hurt others.
Farage and Lowe clash over Reform UK-Restore pact
Reform UK rules out a deal with Restore Britain unless co-founder Charlie Downes is removed, amid an antisemitism row. Farage says he's open-minded but shocked by some in the party.
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