Garston sit-in as council tears up historic Yorkstone
Residents in Garston staged a sit-in protest against Liverpool Council removing historic Yorkstone paving and replacing it with tarmac, sparking anger over heritage and fairness.
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Rise and Fall of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor, resigned after allegations of plagiarism and scrutiny of his life story. The Guardian's Lanre Bakare reports.
Hanson hits out at 'fake news' reports on London hotel
Pauline Hanson denies using donations for a lavish London hotel, says party covered travel costs, and defends barring journalists from events.
Police drop charges against 125 Rising Tide protesters
Police have dropped charges against 125 climate activists who blockaded Newcastle port in 2024, avoiding potential two-year prison sentences.
Sadiq Khan: A Master of Self-Advancement, Not Mayoral Duty
Political correspondent Aaron Newbury argues Sadiq Khan excels at self-promotion, not governance, citing Ulez and grooming gang scandals.
FM Rhun ap Iorwerth Calls Gaza Actions Genocide
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams publicly label Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide at the National Eisteddfod, viewing the Gaza Genocide Tapestry.
Mallorca Braces for Second Anti-Tourism Protest in Sóller
Mallorca faces a second anti-tourism protest in Sóller on August 8, after July's march drew 30,000 and ended in rubber bullet clashes.
Reform's High Street Claims: A Critical Look
Reform's Zia Yusuf links vape shops, nail bars, and barbers to money laundering, but the real issue is taxation and red tape killing British high streets.
Daily Star Text Maniacs: Readers' Rants and Jokes
Daily Star readers share their unedited rants on city folk, traffic, hedgehogs, and more, plus a joke about a name change.
Gordon Brown to Appear in Manchester for One-Off Event
Former PM Gordon Brown will appear in Manchester on September 3 to discuss his new book and politics, with tickets from £17.50.
Israel's UK Political Focus Fuels Antisemitism, Says JLC Chair
Keith Black says placing Israel at the centre of UK politics fuels antisemitism, as CST records 1,926 incidents in first half of 2026.
Corsican separatists warn second-home buyers to stay away
Masked gunmen from the FLNC-UC warn tourists and second-home buyers in Corsica they 'shouldn't feel safe', calling them 'invaders'.
Three-legged dog abandoned on streets seeks forever home
Snowy, a Maltese cross found alone in Cairo with a severe infection, lost a leg but now seeks a loving UK home after months of recovery.
London boroughs defy EHRC code to protect trans rights
Six London boroughs pledge to ignore EHRC guidance, demanding trans inclusion in services for 1.7 million residents.
Laura Tobin backlash over 'hypocritical' balloon report
Laura Tobin's Bristol Balloon Fiesta report on GMB sparks viewer outrage over climate hypocrisy, with critics citing gas emissions.
Abandoned dog loses leg but thrives on three legs
Snowy, a Maltese cross abandoned in Cairo, survived alone for months, lost a leg to infection, but now thrives and seeks a loving home.
River Tyne nurdles spill: Volunteers call for national emergency
Volunteers cleaning up plastic pellets from the River Tyne spill urge central government to declare a national emergency and provide more resources.
Most Teens to Opt Out of Social Media Curfew
84.6% of 16-18-year-olds plan to opt out of the voluntary overnight social media curfew, with many using VPNs to bypass it.
Readers on Andy Burnham's Catholic faith and values
Readers share views on Andy Burnham's Catholic upbringing, debating whether his values stem from faith or secular humanism.
Couple Describe 'Dehumanising' Homophobic Abuse After Wedding
Steven and Conor Bonilla Graham-Darby from Leigh faced a wave of homophobic abuse after sharing wedding pictures online, prompting them to highlight the importance of Pride events like Wigan Pride this weekend.
Rise in children reported to anti-terror scheme sparks concern
A third of those reported to Prevent are under 15, with far-right extremism double Islamic extremism, highlighting a festering issue.
Mayor Bev Craig unveils Piccadilly Gardens safety plan
Mayor Bev Craig announces more police, new CCTV, and better lighting for Piccadilly Gardens to improve safety and tackle anti-social behaviour.
Padel Boom Sparks Community Displacement Fears in UK
Campaigners across London protest pay-to-play padel courts replacing free community spaces like skateparks, play areas, and basketball courts, citing gentrification and loss of accessible amenities.
Left's Primary Wins Face November Test
The left is winning Democratic primaries, but must prove it can build general-election coalitions to beat Republicans in swing states, says Ben Davis.
Israeli professor wins $250,000 settlement from UMN
Raz Segal, an Israeli professor, reached a $250,000 settlement with the University of Minnesota after it withdrew his job offer to lead its Holocaust and Genocide Studies center following backlash over his Gaza comments.
Mars Colonies: A Terrible Place to Die
Tech barons dream of Mars colonies, but Jordan Prosser argues it's a terrible place to die, citing scientific and practical hurdles.
Badenoch appoints ex-neo-Nazi as adviser
Kemi Badenoch offered Joshua Bonehill-Paine an advisory role after he quit as Tory candidate, focusing on radicalisation of young men.
Eisteddfod competitor denies AI use in entry
An author accused of using AI to write an Eisteddfod entry denies it, sparking debate on AI's place at the festival.
Councillor warns of fire risk as youths repeatedly light fires
A councillor has warned of a potentially devastating fire risk on fields in Merthyr as people reportedly keep lighting fires during the dry weather, with stolen items used as fuel.
Farage attacks Badenoch over ex-neo-Nazi adviser
Nigel Farage accuses Kemi Badenoch of weakness and bad judgment for not cutting ties with former neo-Nazi activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who has now been given an advisory role.
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