What the papers say – January 2
An American horror story leads Thursday’s news, with dozens killed or injured in a terror attack in the US city of New Orleans. The Daily Mirror, The Times, and The…
Hitmen open 2025 with victory over Oil Kings
The Calgary Hitmen celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a 4-1 New Year’s Day victory on the road in Edmonton over the Oil Kings at Rogers Place. Ottawa Senators prospect…
Argonauts sign American defensive lineman Da’Marcus Johnson
The reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive lineman Da’Marcus Johnson. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound lineman from Sacramento, Calif., recorded 52 tackles, 5 1/2 sacks and two forced…
Londoner Beckham Edwards lifts Sarnia to an overtime win over the London Knights on New Year’s Day
A wild three minutes and 28 seconds of overtime ended when Londoner Beckham Edwards scored for the Sarnia Sting and gave his team a 3-2 win over the London Knights…
BBC The Traitors fans react to end of ‘boys club’ in major series debut gender twist
BBC The Traitors have been left overjoyed after host Claudia Winkleman, 52, unveiled a major change to her selection of who will betray their fellow contestants. The popular show returned…
Does the Polestar 4 offer a glimpse of the cars of the future?
Technology has become increasingly central to modern vehicles, with no more striking example of this in 2024 than the Polestar 4, which does not have a rear windscreen.
More than 13,000 high street shops closed in 2024
More than 13,000 high street stores were shuttered for good last year as experts warned there is “worse set to come” in 2025 because of Budget cost hikes.
January sales warning issued to bargain hunters by major bank
January sales bargain hunters are being warned by a bank to watch out for rogue retailers claiming to offer big discounts.
Failing to ban new hybrid cars without plug would be ‘catastrophic misstep’
Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep”, ministers are being warned. Representative body Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), which…
Retailers get festive boost as more people head to shops
There was an increase in the number of people who headed to the shops in December amid fears retailers face uncertain times after the festive season, analysts say.