‘She will be deeply missed’: Mom of 3, school teacher identified as Calgary double homicide victim
Ania Wardzala-Kaminski was a young mother and beloved teacher in the Calgary area whose employer said will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students. The Calgary woman in her…
Lower-carbon jet fuel mandate comes into force
Flights from UK airports must use a minimum amount of lower-carbon jet fuel from Wednesday, with the introduction of the sustainable aviation fuel (Saf) mandate. By law, Saf must make…
In India’s east, farmers risk jail to grow lucrative cannabis crop
Cultivation of banned drug brings relative riches to farmers willing to risk conflict with the law. Cannabis cultivation in Odisha is done in remote areas, mostly in the hills where…
LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza as winter worsens misery of war-weary Palestinians
A Palestinian child rides his bicycle past drenched tents during a rain storm at a makeshift camp in Gaza City on December 31, 2024 Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza continues,…
Post Office needs to be taken out of Horizon redress scheme, MP says
The Post Office needs to be “taken out” of its role in administering redress schemes for victims of the Horizon scandal, Labour MP Liam Byrne has said, as the “legal…
‘Troubling’ rise in people admitted to hospital due to lack of vitamins
There has been a “troubling” increase in the number of people admitted to hospital for health problems caused by a lack of vitamins, new data shows. NHS figures analysed by…
Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more – full list of supermarket New Year’s Day opening times
It might be New Year’s Day but there is a good chance shoppers will be looking to pick up a missed item or even just wanting a trip out. But…
Bus passengers hit by ‘costly start to 2025’ after 50% rise in fares
Millions of bus passengers in England have been hit by an increase in single fares from £2 to £3.
Morrisons expands Aldi and Lidl price match pledge to more than 500 products
Supermarket Morrisons has added more than 100 everyday essentials and best-sellers to its price match promise with Aldi and Lidl in a new year boost for shoppers. The grocery chain…
Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show
The release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – who was convicted of the Lockerbie bombing – was not discussed by the Scottish cabinet ahead of a final decision being made, newly released…