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Tragic update on devastating Gateshead house fire as new statement issued
The scene of a house fire in Hertford, Allerdene, Gateshead, a day on(Image: ChronicleLive) There has been a sad update after a devastating house fire in Gateshead, with a tragic death confirmed as a result of the incident at an address in...

UK weather: Met Office maps show almost half a month's rainfall set to batter UK in four days
Some heavy rain is on the way(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) This dramatic weather map reveals downpours are expected throughout the weekend and into next week. The Met Office anticipates nearly one month's worth of rainfall to batter some parts...

Waiting for a UK REITs rally – is real estate poised for a rebound?
There are times when either you are missing the obvious, or the market is. Commercial property feels like one of those times. Most UK real estate investment trusts (REITs) trade at wide discounts to net asset value (NAV), with shares still lower...

Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title amid ongoing backlash over Epstein ties
London: Britain’s Prince Andrew said on Friday he would give up using his title of Duke of York following years of criticism about his behaviour and connections to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The reputation of Andrew, the younger...

UK city to spend £250k tearing down hundreds of England flags - 'abuse won't stop us'
The City of York Council has warned that "abuse and intimidation" will not prevent staff from taking down England flags after several hundred were raised. While many flags have been placed on lamp posts in recent weeks, other community groups have...

Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, Oct. 4-Oct. 10
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Tompkins County reported from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. There were 26 transactions posted during this time. The median sale for the area was a 1,086-square-foot home on East Falls Street in Ithaca that...

UK's most expensive bungalows are next to each other in Cornwall
Sitting in a prime waterside location in Cornwall lie two fairly ordinary bungalows - with extraordinary price tags, both offered with "development potential". The properties offer a front-line coastal position with uninterrupted sea views across...

You can buy an entire cinema in Wales for less than a London flat
Wales News Service and Shaurya Shaurya 02:31, 19 Oct 2025 It comes with 4K projector screens and sound systems A Welsh market town's cinema has been put up for sale at £550,000 - less than the cost of a flat in London. The Baker Street Cinema, a...

Real estate market heats up as investors flood in
Investors have been flooding back into Australia’s property market at an eight-year high, fuelled by low interest rates and tight rental supply, sparking fierce competition and hefty profits for sellers. Investor activity has surged over the past...

Jobs in Wales paying more than £30,000 you can apply for right now
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more There are various jobs, including within the construction sector, currently on offer in Wales(Image: Getty Images) Employers across...

United Kingdom Revives Northern Ireland Peace Blueprint to Guide Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
London, October 15, 2025 – In a bold diplomatic maneuver signaling the United Kingdom's resurgence as a pivotal player in Middle East peacemaking, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to disarm and demobilize Hamas in...

Cheltenham PR firm moves to new offices after 30 years
A Cheltenham communications consultancy has relocated to new offices after 30 years. Montpellier PR said the move from Glendale House to a larger space at Lauriston House on Montpellier Street was "a major step" in its growth strategy. The...
UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban
The British government yesterday lost its bid to block the co-founder of pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action bringing a legal challenge over the banning of the group under anti-terrorism laws. Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine...

UK: Prince Andrew Drops ‘Duke of York’ Title
Home Team SNG UK: Prince Andrew Drops ‘Duke of York’ Title In a statement on Friday, Andrew said "the continued accusations about me" distracted from the work of his elder brother King Charles and the wider work of the British royal family. Facing...

Inside the strange reign of the Kingdom of Kubala …How a Ghanaian, Zimbabwean and American built a nation in Scotland
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter THE exact date the Kingdom of Kubala relocated to a woodland in the Scottish Borders is not known, though some reports suggest it occurred during spring in the United Kingdom. Before that, the kingdom was a...

The eight best places to live in Wales
Every year lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos publishes their view on the best places to live to create a list of 260 villages, towns, and cities. The site considers many aspects that make a place somewhere desirable to call home – or not – and...

Britain’s appetite for humiliation is insatiable
The boundaries between character rights, intellectual property and the increasingly vicious tone of comedy have rarely looked so blurry, writes Vince Hooper. IN A WEEK, when Britain debated free speech, national identity, and whether fictional...

10 Ways to Grow a Real Estate Refurb Business (Without Breaking the Bank)
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your operation, here are 10 proven ways to expand your refurb business, including how to save money using surplus equipment, make use of removals and boxing services, and even access startup grants. 1....

Ross Greer: Scotland is facing its 'dirtiest' Holyrood election
Preparing members for the campaign next year, he launched the party's 'biggest ever' fund raising drive. Read More: "That is going to be the dirtiest and most difficult election campaign in the history of the Scottish Parliament. "The extremists...

Prince Andrew 'has no choice but to flee UK' after losing royal title
Prince Andrew is reportedly prepared to leave Britain to avoid further embarrassment and disgrace in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, says his biographer. Royal author Nigel Cawthorne stated, "He knows he isn't wanted here. Even his own family no...