Syria sends in reinforcements to stop insurgents advancing after seizing Aleppo
The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements on Sunday to stop insurgents advancing further into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province…
Princess Kate ‘hit hard’ by Liz Hatton’s death at ‘unimaginably difficult’ time
Princess Kate “will resonate deeply” with the inspirational teen’s cancer death which would have “hit hard”, a royal commentator has asaid. Aspiring teenage photographer, Liz Hatton, died on November 27…
King Charles promotes “sophistication and indulgence” as he launches royal Christmas crackers
King Charles is selling luxury Christmas crackers from his Highgrove House estate for £65 per box of six, with garden twine among the festive offerings. The royal crackers, marketed from…
Poisoned British lawyer’s mother made 16-hour journey to be at her bedside
The mother of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos has revealed the “horrendous” 16-hour journey she made to be at her…
Redmaids’ High celebrates 390 years of empowering girls’ education
Redmaids’ High School in Bristol proudly marks its 390th anniversary this year, celebrating nearly four centuries as the oldest surviving independent girls’ school in the UK. This milestone was commemorated…
Putin signs off record Russian defence spending
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans which raise 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. Around 32.5% of the…
Post Office branch closures ‘out-on-out war’ on Britain’s access to cash: ‘Catastrophic!’
The Post Office has declared an “out-on-out war” on cash users across Britain following its recent announcement that over 100 of its branches have been earmarked for closure, according to…
Cabot Circus skatepark gets new home at Bristol primary
May Park Primary School has flipped the script on traditional playgrounds by unveiling its very own skatepark, designed by the pupils themselves. The skate park had previously featured as a…
Bottle Yard Studios sale faces backlash from Equity union
Equity is demanding that Bristol City Council keeps its promise to engage in ‘real and meaningful’ consultation about the proposed sale of Bottle Yard Studios. Equity officials have written to…
Michael Mosley’s 10-minute fitness tip ‘boosts metabolism more than half-hour workout’
Dr Michael Mosley has shared how short, 10-minute bursts of exercise may be more beneficial to your health than working out for 30 minutes at a time. The health expert,…