News bulletin 2021/12/21 11:15

The Guardian
From solar panels to switching off lights: how Aldi is reducing its environmental footprint
‘We’re not perfect, but we’re getting better every day,’ says corporate responsibility director Liz Fox as she explains the supermarket’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions
23 hours ago
The Independent
Government urged to double £350 payments for Ukrainian refugee hosts or risk mass homelessness
One in four hosts plan to end arrangement due to cost of living pressures – as Treasury urged to boost payments
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Woman felt ‘out of control’ during encounter with Benjamin Mendy, court hears
The Manchester City player and a co-defendant deny all charges against them
2 days ago
KameraOne
CCTV: Repairman's leg busts through ceiling
This is the bizarre moment a repairman's leg crashed through the ceiling of a shop in front of shocked staff in Jiangsu, China on August 9.
22 hours ago
The Independent
North Dakota school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota’s most populous city has reversed course on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings
7 hours ago
Evening Standard
Met Police Covid fine for ‘partying’ while sitting at desk was ‘slap in face’, says cleared office worker
Gregory Vooght was accused by the Metropolitan Police of flouting the pandemic restrictions, but told a court he was sitting at his desk working when officers arrived.
2 days ago
The Independent
Drought declared in part of Wales over plummeting water levels as hosepipe ban begins
Announcement comes as hosepipe ban begins in parts of country
34 minutes ago
The Independent
Sewage: How to check for pollution at beaches near you
Campaign group creates interactive map to advise locals and tourists where not to bathe
15 hours ago
PA Media: Video
Daily politics briefing: August 18
All the latest facts behind the day's political headlines, as both Tory leadership candidates were forced to confront a stark report from economists warning of the danger that tax cuts could pose to the public purse. Frontrunner Liz Truss and rival Rishi Sunak, who have repeatedly clashed over tax cuts and competing visions for the UK economy, were faced with a sobering analysis by the respected Institute for Fiscal Studies, which warned that “permanent tax cuts” could exacerbate pressures on public spending.
a day ago
Reuters
Ready 24 hours a day - Taiwan showcases anti-aircraft mettle
Taiwan's air force showcased its anti-aircraft capabilities on Thursday, saying they were ready for action 24 hours a day as the democratically governed island faces sustained pressure from Chinese military drills. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has been carrying out exercises around the island after a visit this month by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was followed by five U.S. lawmakers on Sunday and Monday. Pelosi's visit infuriated China, which responded with test launches of ballistic missiles over Taipei for the first time, and sent warships and fighter jets close to Taiwan.
a day ago
Herald Scotland
Scottish Politician of the Year Awards return after three years
This year's Scottish Politician of the Year Awards will be the first since the Covid pandemic forced its suspension.
23 hours ago
The Independent
Pence calls for Republicans to stop attacking the FBI over Trump raid
‘Calls to defund the FBI are just as wrong as calls to defund the police’
2 days ago
Lancashire Telegraph
Did you dare you ride Camelot's Tower of Terror?
IT was one of the most popular rides at East Lancashire’s only theme park.
4 hours ago
HuffPost UK
Education Secretary James Cleverly Says His A-Level Results Were 'Awful'
Cleverly said he could remember his results, unlike Gavin Williamson who forgot his.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Millie Mackintosh on medication after lockdown and motherhood left her ‘consumed’ with anxiety
The Made In Chelsea star said she found it difficult to admit she ‘needed this kind of help’
14 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Yaverland to welcome bare bathers in aid of British Heart Foundation
Clothes not required at this charity fundraising skinny dip on the Isle of Wight. How to take part...
2 days ago
AFP
UN rights chief says Rohingya refugees unable to return
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Wednesday that it remained unsafe for Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in Myanmar, nearly five years after a crackdown there sparked an exodus to neighbouring Bangladesh.
2 days ago
AFP
Germany's Scholz faces grilling over tax fraud scandal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will answer to a committee on Friday as part of investigations into a financial scandal that cost the government billions, as the leader struggles to shed suspicions over his possible role in the huge tax fraud scam.
3 hours ago
The Independent
Pole dancers reveal gender at baby shower party
Two pole dancers reveal sex of the baby at a baby shower party.Source: @mariap_poledance, TikTok
14 hours ago
The Independent
Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online, thwarts tech effort
An anti-vaccine group that has harassed doctors and public officials in Italy and France is still active on platforms like Facebook despite efforts to rein in their abuse and misinformation
4 hours ago

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