News bulletin 2022/04/16 10:18

York Press
Bus firm to put on extra services for play-off game in York
A BUS firm in York will be putting on extra services to the Community Stadium for the play-off game tomorrow.
a day ago
Sky News
Australian election: Voters go to the polls as gap between two parties narrows
Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls. The Labor Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition although a strong showing by climate-focused independents could lead to a hung parliament. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party is a favourite to win its first election since 2007.
7 hours ago
Echo
'Devastating' closure of south Essex nurseries will lead to 33 job losses
THURROCK Council is facing a barrage of criticism over its “devastating” decision to close two Tilbury nurseries.
a day ago
The Guardian
India’s wheat farmers count cost of 40C heat that evokes ‘deserts of Rajasthan’
The ban on wheat exports highlights the effect a rapidly warming planet has on food security – and livelihoods
12 hours ago
Storyful
Aurora Enthusiast Captures Timelapse of Northern Lights From Plane
A Canadian aurora enthusiast filmed a three-hour timelapse video that shows the northern lights from a plane early on the morning of May 15.Siv Heang Tav told Storyful that she booked a red-eye flight from Calgary to Toronto to complete her bucket list item of “airplane aurora.”“This was my third red-eye fight attempt,” Tav said. Credit: Siv Heang Tav via Storyful
a day ago
Evening Standard
SNP MP ‘feels like he has won lottery’ after topping ballot to propose new laws
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East MP Stuart McDonald won the private members’ Bill ballot.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Best solar lights to brighten up your garden
Make your garden dazzle with these bright and beautiful solar lights
a day ago
Sky video
Ukraine war: The site where 'hundreds' of Russians were killed after botched attempt to cross Donets River
The Donbas is feeling the brunt of the recent Russian military failures.
13 hours ago
News and Star
New camping coaches to be unveiled at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
RAVENGLASS and Eskdale Railway will officially unveil the two new camping coaches at a special launch ceremony on Monday 23 May, hosted by British Railway Historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn.
8 hours ago
The Independent
Dr Fauci warns society is in ‘decline’ because of spread of disinformation
Dr Fauci warns society is in ‘decline’ because of spread of disinformation
17 hours ago
York Press
York MPs back our mission to help you save money
YORK’S MPs are backing our Your Money Matters campaign - to help you overcome the surge in the cost of living.
2 days ago
The Independent
Baseball TV reporter recovering after being struck in head by 95mph line drive
Kelsey Wingert says doctors hope her scar won’t be ‘too bad’ for her June wedding
2 days ago
The Conversation
Why you shouldn't trust research which claims that a single foodstuff has amazing health benefits
Research into bioactives often results in headlines about amazing foods. Really, it is just a tiny part of the food, often found elsewhere as well.
23 hours ago
The Independent
Police probe into partygate breaches cost around £460,000 and led to 126 fines
A police team of 12 detectives examined 345 documents, including emails, door logs, diary entries, witness statements and 204 questionnaires.
2 days ago
News and Star
Major rail company cancels vital services calling at Cumbria
Services provided by a major rail journey provider are cancelled today.
a day ago
Evening Standard
‘Middle-class coke heads’ who take drugs at football matches face five-year ban
The rules, announced by policing minister Kit Malthouse, are part of a bid to tackle a rise in violence and disorder at matches.
2 days ago
York Press
Survey aims to boost exercise in district
Ryedale District Council is consulting residents about their travel habits, aiming to encourage more walking or cycling for shorter journeys.
2 days ago
Sky News
Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of terror offences
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, Scotland Yard has said. A 17-year-old girl was arrested in east London on Friday under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and has been taken to a London police station. Both are being questioned as part of the same investigation into extreme Islamist ideology.
14 hours ago
The Telegraph
Turn on your anti-theft car tracker or risk losing insurance payout, vehicle owners warned
Car owners have been warned to turn on their anti-theft trackers or risk missing out on insurance payouts if their vehicle is stolen.
21 hours ago
AFP
Davos returns under Ukraine cloud after Covid break
The world's political and business elite will hobnob in Davos next week after a two-year break caused by Covid, with the Ukraine war set to dominate the exclusive Swiss mountain summit.
a day ago

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