HELSINKI (AP) — The foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland reiterated in separate interviews published Saturday that the process for the two Nordic nations to join NATO is continuing despite Turkey’s president saying Sweden shouldn’t expect his country to approve its membership. Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström acknowledged in an interview with Swedish newspaper Expressen … Read more
Veteran royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell turns 69 today, with the journalist no doubt hoping to catch his breath after what has been a whirlwind few weeks for Britain, the Commonwealth and the world after passed away. The monarch’s death on September 8 stunned royal supporters and the wider public, with tributes pouring in from every corner of … Read more
A Lanarkshire MSP has “warmly welcomed” millions in funding from the UK Government for various ground-breaking decarbonisation projects. The UK Government have confirmed seven new regional projects across the UK have been successful in receiving funding through the ‘Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads’ competition, to the tune of £30 million. In North Lanarkshire, the … Read more
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights in the first two television ads of the closely watched race launched Thursday. The winner of the April 4 election will determine whether the court remains under control … Read more
Autumn is a great time of year to start adding new to the before the frost sets in. The soil is still slightly warm, meaning the conditions are great for the roots to start growing on a plant straight away. An expert has shared three plants which he “recommends” planting now, to thrive over the … Read more
Three people have been seriously injured following a crash on an Ayrshire road. Police and emergency services raced to the scene of the two-van smash on the A737 between Beith and Dalry on Friday at around 7.40pm. The two Ford Transit vans, one silver and one white, collided about a mile south of Manrahead Roundabout … Read more
The Clareview Community Recreation Centre was closed on Wednesday after an incident that sent a man to hospital. Alberta Health Services confirmed that paramedics were called to the rec centre around 3:30 p.m. and took a man to hospital. The man, who is believed to be about 50 years old, was taken to the Royal … Read more
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s defense, built for speed, turned off Michigan’s power in a dominating first half. When the Fiesta Bowl turned into a touchdown party, the Horned Frogs kept the lights on just long enough to earn a chance to play for their first national championship since 1938. TCU returned two interceptions for … Read more
John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner) faces a heap of new challenges as state governor in the thrilling new season of the hit Western drama, . With the first two episodes airing on the on Sunday night, millions of viewers tuned in and were in for a shock when young rancher Carter (Finn Little) was … Read more
The mum of one of Isla Bryson’s three children has vowed never to let the rapist see their daughter. The vulnerable woman said they met on a dating site and told how she had been left traumatised after her ex raped two women before changing gender. She revealed that police and social workers warned her … Read more