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Death toll of five likely to rise as 60mph gusts fan flames through city and surrounding area
liveAnalysis by Alistair Dawber Donald Trump has reignited his long-standing feud with Gavin Newsom, California’s Democratic governor, by blaming the deadly Los Angeles wildfires on his “gross incompetence”. Trump’s ire has focused on Newsom for refusing to act on water restoration projects in California, accusing him of prioritising the needs of wildlife over those of...Analysis by Alistair Dawber Donald Trump has reignited his long-standing feud with Gavin Newsom...Analysis by Alistair Dawber Donald Trump has reignited his long-standing feud with Gavin Newsom...
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The Los Angeles wildfires have laid waste to almost 2,000 homes including those owned by many of Hollywood’s rich and...The Los Angeles wildfires have laid waste to almost 2,000 homes including those owned by many of Hollywood’s rich and famous. Sir Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman and Billy Crystal are among the celebrities to have lost their multimillion-dollar houses over the past two days. The largest blaze has consumed nearly...The Los Angeles wildfires have laid waste to almost 2,000 homes including those owned by many of Hollywood’s rich and famous.
In a break with palace tradition, a new picture of the Princess of Wales has been released to mark Kate’s 43rd birthday as her husband praised his “incredible” wife’s “remarkable” strength. In a personal message on social media, the Prince of...In a break with palace tradition, a new picture of the Princess of Wales has been released to...In a break with palace tradition, a new picture of the Princess of Wales has been released to...
It’s a rare thing for a woman to be caught drooling over another man under the nose of her partner but, in case it...It’s a rare thing for a woman to be caught drooling over another man under the nose of her...It’s a rare thing for a woman to be caught drooling over another man under the nose of her...
Australian Open
Andy Murray was on the 17th hole on the golf course in October when his playing partner asked whether he had any...Andy Murray was on the 17th hole on the golf course in October when his playing partner asked...Andy Murray was on the 17th hole on the golf course in October when his playing partner asked...
The environment secretary Steve Reed faces anger and noisy tractor protests while speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference
Dame Siobhain McDonagh says the government’s plan takes power away from schools and will mire ministers in legal challenges
Sebastian Gorka says anyone who wants to be a friend of the US must show ‘commitment’
The former education secretary warns that the government’s bill will lead to a narrowing of horizons for working class children
Olaf Scholz and Jean-Noël Barrot warn US president-elect not to meddle in European politics
Beuys, Bauhaus … Birkenstock? That is the question confronting judges at one of Germany’s highest courts as they prepare to rule on whether four lines of footwear from the sensible sandal-maker should be protected as works of art. There was a time...Beuys, Bauhaus … Birkenstock? That is the question confronting judges at one of Germany’s highest...Beuys, Bauhaus … Birkenstock? That is the question confronting judges at one of Germany’s highest...
Black members of staff at Harrods would leave the shop floor before Mohamed Al Fayed’s daily tours and HR was told...Black members of staff at Harrods would leave the shop floor before Mohamed Al Fayed’s daily...Black members of staff at Harrods would leave the shop floor before Mohamed Al Fayed’s daily...
When Sir Sadiq Khan introduced a trial to give Londoners cut-price fares on Fridays to persuade workers back into the...When Sir Sadiq Khan introduced a trial to give Londoners cut-price fares on Fridays to persuade...When Sir Sadiq Khan introduced a trial to give Londoners cut-price fares on Fridays to persuade...
Commuters have been warned to expect disruption after the Met Office issued several new weather warnings on Thursday amid fears temperatures could plummet to -16C in parts of the UK. Yellow weather warnings for ice covering much of Wales, Northern...Commuters have been warned to expect disruption after the Met Office issued several new weather...Commuters have been warned to expect disruption after the Met Office issued several new weather...
Not content with flying cars on their own, a Chinese company has unveiled a vehicle that has a helicopter-like aircraft stowed in the boot — allowing drivers to cruise through traffic, and then soar into the skies. The Land Aircraft Carrier...Not content with flying cars on their own, a Chinese company has unveiled a vehicle that has a...Not content with flying cars on their own, a Chinese company has unveiled a vehicle that has a...
Bottles of red wine had just been opened and lunchtime starters were being finished at an upmarket Italian restaurant...Bottles of red wine had just been opened and lunchtime starters were being finished at an...Bottles of red wine had just been opened and lunchtime starters were being finished at an...
THE TIMES DIARY
As we head into awards season, Tilda Swinton says it is important not to take the hoohah seriously — though Los...As we head into awards season, Tilda Swinton says it is important not to take the hoohah...As we head into awards season, Tilda Swinton says it is important not to take the hoohah...
Moscow has strategic interests in the Arctic, says the Kremlin, condemning Europe’s ‘timid’ response
Russia has warned that it has its own strategic interests in the Arctic and that it is watching Donald Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland for the United States “very closely”. Trump, who takes office on January 20, has refused to rule out using military or economic action to take control of...Russia has warned that it has its own strategic interests in the Arctic and that it is watching Donald Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland for the United States “very closely”. Trump, who takes office on January 20, has refused to rule out using military or economic action to take control of...Russia has warned that it has its own strategic interests in the Arctic and that it is watching Donald Trump’s ambitions to...
Giorgia Meloni has criticised George Soros, claiming that when it comes to meddling in European politics the veteran financier and philanthropist is far more dangerous than Elon Musk. The Italian prime minister singled out Soros on Thursday as she was quizzed about her friendship with Musk, the US technology billionaire who has targeted...Giorgia Meloni has criticised George Soros, claiming that when it comes to meddling in European politics the veteran financier and philanthropist is far more dangerous than Elon Musk. The Italian prime minister singled out Soros on Thursday as she was quizzed about her friendship with Musk, the US technology billionaire who has targeted...Giorgia Meloni has criticised George Soros, claiming that when it comes to meddling in European politics the veteran financier...
Lebanon has appointed a president for the first time in two years, raising hopes for a conclusion to a six-year economic crisis and a long-term peace deal with Israel. Joseph Aoun, 60, the head of the armed forces, was sworn in after winning 99 of 128 votes in a parliamentary election, the 13th attempt to appoint a...Lebanon has appointed a president for the first time in two years, raising hopes for a conclusion...Lebanon has appointed a president for the first time in two years, raising hopes for a conclusion...
ANALYSIS
France has urged the EU to “wake up” and stop Elon Musk using his unmatched digital power to goad the continent’s...France has urged the EU to “wake up” and stop Elon Musk using his unmatched digital power to goad...France has urged the EU to “wake up” and stop Elon Musk using his unmatched digital power to goad...
When Alice Weidel, leader of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, joins her supporter Elon Musk in a...When Alice Weidel, leader of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, joins her...When Alice Weidel, leader of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, joins her...
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An Italian journalist held for three weeks in a notorious Tehran jail was freed yesterday amid speculation that Italy...An Italian journalist held for three weeks in a notorious Tehran jail was freed yesterday amid...An Italian journalist held for three weeks in a notorious Tehran jail was freed yesterday amid...
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to stop him being sentenced on Friday in his New York hush money case.Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to stop him being sentenced on Friday in his New York...Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to stop him being sentenced on Friday in his New York...
Sterling has fallen by 2% in three days as investors flee to the dollar amid fears of a trade war
The government has rejected claims that its “economic plan is not working” as the pound headed for its biggest three-day slide in nearly two years amid a global bond sell-off centred on UK government debt.
David Lammy, the foreign secretary, defended Rachel Reeves’s stewardship of the economy...The government has rejected claims that its “economic plan is not working” as the pound headed for its biggest three-day slide in nearly two years amid a global bond sell-off centred on UK government debt.
David Lammy, the foreign secretary, defended Rachel Reeves’s stewardship of the economy...The government has rejected claims that its “economic plan is not working” as the pound headed for its biggest three-day slide...
The retail sector experienced a widespread sell-off as two of the biggest chains raised concerns about slowing sales growth and rising costs. Despite reporting bumper trading results over Christmas, Tesco and Marks & Spencer warned about mounting economic pressures, including inflation and government-imposed wage increases. Stuart Machin...The retail sector experienced a widespread sell-off as two of the biggest chains raised concerns about slowing sales growth and rising costs. Despite reporting bumper trading results over Christmas, Tesco and Marks & Spencer warned about mounting economic pressures, including inflation and government-imposed wage increases. Stuart Machin...The retail sector experienced a widespread sell-off as two of the biggest chains raised concerns about slowing sales growth and...
One of Britain’s oldest listed companies faces going private after receiving a £244 million takeover approach from Edi Truell, the serial entrepreneur. The financier has expanded an earlier partial offer for 40 per cent of De La Rue, the banknote printer, into a full takeover bid pitched at 125p per share. The...One of Britain’s oldest listed companies faces going private after receiving a £244 million...One of Britain’s oldest listed companies faces going private after receiving a £244 million...
More than half of British businesses are bracing themselves for lower profits, higher prices and redundancies this year in response to budget tax rises, according to a Bank of England survey. A total of 54 per cent of finance directors questioned...More than half of British businesses are bracing themselves for lower profits, higher prices and...More than half of British businesses are bracing themselves for lower profits, higher prices and...
The British cybersecurity group Darktrace has announced the proposed acquisition of Cado Security, a cloud-based security specialist, as it becomes “more acquisitive” after being taken private last year. The deal is the first...The British cybersecurity group Darktrace has announced the proposed acquisition of Cado Security, a cloud-based security specialist, as it becomes “more acquisitive” after being taken private last year. The deal is the first...The British cybersecurity group Darktrace has announced the proposed acquisition of Cado Security, a cloud-based...
The boss of Britain’s biggest supermarket group warned that wage increases and rising costs will affect business this year, overshadowing “record” Christmas trading and its highest market share since 2016. Ken Murphy, chief...The boss of Britain’s biggest supermarket group warned that wage increases and rising costs will affect business this year, overshadowing “record” Christmas trading and its highest market share since 2016. Ken Murphy, chief...The boss of Britain’s biggest supermarket group warned that wage increases and rising costs will affect business this...
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Ryan Bourne
A big challenge in writing about economics in Britain is the urge to analyse everything through a political lens.A big challenge in writing about economics in Britain is the urge to analyse everything through a...A big challenge in writing about economics in Britain is the urge to analyse everything through a...
tempus
Vodafone, one of the world’s biggest telecoms companies, has been a dismal investment over the past decade. The group...Vodafone, one of the world’s biggest telecoms companies, has been a dismal investment over the...Vodafone, one of the world’s biggest telecoms companies, has been a dismal investment over the...
food and drink
The Harry Potter star’s premium gin brand is expanding into new markets
hospitality
Siddhi Mittal, who set up the London-based start-up with Heinin Zhang in 2019, says Yhangry is pushing back against the consistently low pay for chefs
FLEXIBLE WORKING
International survey shows adoption of hybrid arrangements almost doubled in 2024
From the rise of AI agents to the end of the office wars, futurologist Julia Hobsbawm shares her predictions for the year ahead
Out with the old, in with the new way of working. From major corporates enforcing a “return to the office” mandate to the gradual dwindling of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, 2024 saw a number of major changes in the way we work, often pitting employees against employers. But with hiring declining and a far tougher economic outlook ahead, what does this...Out with the old, in with the new way of working. From major corporates enforcing a “return to...Out with the old, in with the new way of working. From major corporates enforcing a “return to...
recruitment
One in ten employees is looking for a new job this January. As managing director for UK and Ireland of Page Group...One in ten employees is looking for a new job this January. As managing director for UK and Ireland of Page Group, the FTSE 250 recruitment firm, Doug Rode has spent the past 25 years helping people land their dream jobs. Here he shares his advice on how companies can win the race for top talent.
1 Offer choice in...One in ten employees is looking for a new job this January. As managing director for UK and Ireland of Page Group, the FTSE 250...
Everton are considering a move to bring back David Moyes to replace Sean Dyche, who was sacked after intimating to the club’s new owner, The Friedkin Group (TFG), he had taken the team as far as he could. The dismissal of Dyche was confirmed only three hours before Thursday night’s FA Cup...Everton are considering a move to bring back David Moyes to replace Sean Dyche, who was sacked after intimating to the club’s new owner, The Friedkin Group (TFG), he had taken the team as far as he could. The dismissal of Dyche was confirmed only three hours before Thursday night’s FA Cup...Everton are considering a move to bring back David Moyes to replace Sean Dyche, who was sacked after intimating to the club’s...
The scale of the revolt against Bill Sweeney was laid bare on Thursday night as 141 clubs from across England piled unprecedented pressure on the RFU board to sack him. Sweeney, 67, faces the greatest challenge to a standing RFU chief executive in the professional era, in light of the pay and bonuses scandal which erupted in November. The...The scale of the revolt against Bill Sweeney was laid bare on Thursday night as 141 clubs from across England piled unprecedented pressure on the RFU board to sack him. Sweeney, 67, faces the greatest challenge to a standing RFU chief executive in the professional era, in light of the pay and bonuses scandal which erupted in November. The...The scale of the revolt against Bill Sweeney was laid bare on Thursday night as 141 clubs from across England piled...
When Graham Potter phones David Moyes for tips on handling life at West Ham United, the Scot will probably tell him about the club’s size and great potential — if the club’s various factions can be made to work in harmony. Moyes was the man to bring stability to the madhouse before leaving last summer after saying...When Graham Potter phones David Moyes for tips on handling life at West Ham United, the Scot will...When Graham Potter phones David Moyes for tips on handling life at West Ham United, the Scot will...
Australian Open
jonathan northcroft
Manager was at risk of being a forgotten man but refreshed and wiser, he is poised to bring his unusual style to West Ham
Part of Graham Potter’s famous master’s degree in leadership and emotional intelligence involved a thesis and the topic he chose was “the art of reflective practice”. He analysed how to develop self-awareness in a way that would lead to self-improvement. “It was a feedback loop,” he told me in August 2022. “What did you do well? What could you do different? The better...Part of Graham Potter’s famous master’s degree in leadership and emotional intelligence involved...Part of Graham Potter’s famous master’s degree in leadership and emotional intelligence involved...
Manchester City have opened talks with Palmeiras over the signing of Vitor Reis, the 18-year-old Brazilian defender.Manchester City have opened talks with Palmeiras over the signing of Vitor Reis, the 18-year-old Brazilian defender. City, who have a vast scouting network in South America, have told Palmeiras they are willing to bid about £25million for the uncapped centre back but the Brazilian club want closer to £33million. The...Manchester City have opened talks with Palmeiras over the signing of Vitor Reis, the 18-year-old Brazilian defender. City, who...
Matthew SYED
Can I start by telling you about Denis Neale, a rugged, rough (I don’t think he’d mind me using this word), spiky...Can I start by telling you about Denis Neale, a rugged, rough (I don’t think he’d mind me using...Can I start by telling you about Denis Neale, a rugged, rough (I don’t think he’d mind me using...
Team golf moves outdoors this weekend with a string of Ryder Cup dreamers forced to endure a backbeat of “U-S-A” on...Team golf moves outdoors this weekend with a string of Ryder Cup dreamers forced to endure a...Team golf moves outdoors this weekend with a string of Ryder Cup dreamers forced to endure a...
Marlie Packer said “there’s a sense that nobody is safe” during last year’s Women’s Six Nations. She has now discovered that includes her, with Zoe Aldcroft taking over the captaincy of England seven months out from a Women’s World Cup on home soil.Marlie Packer said “there’s a sense that nobody is safe” during last year’s Women’s Six Nations.Marlie Packer said “there’s a sense that nobody is safe” during last year’s Women’s Six Nations.
Bill Edgar’s FA Cup quiz
Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been sentenced to a community payback order after he admitted...Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been sentenced to a community payback order...Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been sentenced to a community payback order...
australian open
An unheralded 23-year-old Scot will be given quite an experience on his Australian Open debut after being pitted...An unheralded 23-year-old Scot will be given quite an experience on his Australian Open debut...An unheralded 23-year-old Scot will be given quite an experience on his Australian Open debut...
carabao cup
The world is now split between those who admire Ange Postecoglou’s defiance in sticking to his attacking principles and those who think the Tottenham Hotspur head coach should be pragmatic in the face of an undeniable injury crisis. This tie...The world is now split between those who admire Ange Postecoglou’s defiance in sticking to his...The world is now split between those who admire Ange Postecoglou’s defiance in sticking to his...
The crisis at the World Anti-Doping Agency has deepened significantly with the decision taken by the US government to...The crisis at the World Anti-Doping Agency has deepened significantly with the decision taken by...The crisis at the World Anti-Doping Agency has deepened significantly with the decision taken by...
South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s matches at the Champions Trophy...South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s matches at the...South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s matches at the...
Times Sport Unseen
Times photographers Marc Aspland and Bradley Ormesher pick their favourite images from guest contributors that were featured in last year’s galleries
Our Unseen guests have travelled the world to capture iconic and award-winning photographs (Marc writes). Colin Elsey’s iconic “Mud Man” image of Fran Cotton was taken in 1977 in Wellington, New Zealand, and Krystle Wright captured her Red Bull Illume award with a picture taken in Moab, Utah. Unseen has taken us on a journey encompassing the Tour de France and cricket...Our Unseen guests have travelled the world to capture iconic and award-winning photographs (Marc...Our Unseen guests have travelled the world to capture iconic and award-winning photographs (Marc...
Racecards Alshimali (12.15 Lingfield Park) A double at Lingfield yesterday took trainer Tony Carroll’s tally to seven...Racecards Alshimali (12.15 Lingfield Park) A double at Lingfield yesterday took trainer Tony Carroll’s tally to seven for the year on the all-weather and the Worcestershire handler can continue his red-hot form through Alshimali. Alshimali was campaigned over longer trips in four starts for former trainer Marcus...Racecards Alshimali (12.15 Lingfield Park) A double at Lingfield yesterday took trainer Tony Carroll’s tally to seven for the...
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing, says the scientist Federica Amati. Here’s what she recommends we buy instead
first person
My midlife cancer recovery gave me fresh energy and passion — I hope the Princess of Wales feels the same, says Rosamund Dean
Males need to be more interesting in bed. No, not in THAT way, says Charlie Gowans-Eglinton
The director and cast of the new Golden Globe-nominated film about the attack tell Ed Potton how it changed media for ever
review
Nicole Kidman gives a raw-knuckle performance — her most unvarnished since Destroyer in 2018 — as a flash Manhattan CEO who’s driven to despair by BDSM fantasies and an illicit relationship with the twentysomething office intern. He’s called Samuel and is played, in a star-making turn, by Harris Dickinson from Triangle of Sadness, with just the right balance of...Nicole Kidman gives a raw-knuckle performance — her most unvarnished since Destroyer in 2018 — as...Nicole Kidman gives a raw-knuckle performance — her most unvarnished since Destroyer in 2018 — as...
FIRST PERSON
Meghan Markle speaks the truth. “You filled my life in ways you’ll never know,” she wrote on her farewell Instagram...Meghan Markle speaks the truth. “You filled my life in ways you’ll never know,” she wrote on her farewell Instagram post to her beloved rescue beagle, Guy, who recently died. She thanked him too for “so many years of unconditional love” and charted their relationship, beginning with his adoption in 2015, one...Meghan Markle speaks the truth. “You filled my life in ways you’ll never know,” she wrote on her farewell Instagram post to her...
The horticulturist praises the nation’s green-fingered ingenuity, which he saw first-hand for his new BBC series
‘British gardeners are blessed. We have fabulous weather. We never have too much rain, it’s never too hot, never too dry, never too cold. We just think it is. It is cold and it is hot, it is dry and it is wet, but the extremes are nothing compared to other countries,” says Monty Don, the horticulturalist, broadcaster and lead presenter on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World...‘British gardeners are blessed. We have fabulous weather. We never have too much rain, it’s never...‘British gardeners are blessed. We have fabulous weather. We never have too much rain, it’s never...
Three weeks before the US release of A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan decided to comment on the film in one of...Three weeks before the US release of A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan decided to comment on the film in one of his sporadic posts on X. “There’s a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!)” he wrote. “Timothée Chalamet is starring in the lead role. Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure...Three weeks before the US release of A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan decided to comment on the film in one of his sporadic...
giles coren
‘To take with you now, you’ve got the smoked salmon, the bagels, the chopped liver, the egg and onion, the soup, the...‘To take with you now, you’ve got the smoked salmon, the bagels, the chopped liver, the egg and...‘To take with you now, you’ve got the smoked salmon, the bagels, the chopped liver, the egg and...
the big question
Cash Isas have never been so popular — in April 2024 we deposited £11.7 billion, the highest monthly total since the...Cash Isas have never been so popular — in April 2024 we deposited £11.7 billion, the highest...Cash Isas have never been so popular — in April 2024 we deposited £11.7 billion, the highest...
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first night review
first night review
first night review
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MindGames
I understand the inheritance tax rule is that any gift given to children while I am still alive will be subject to...I understand the inheritance tax rule is that any gift given to children while I am still alive...I understand the inheritance tax rule is that any gift given to children while I am still alive...
A fancy state-of-the-art table clock was once the ultimate status symbol, coveted by king and tycoons
From smart suitcases to classic trunks, these pieces of luxury luggage are the ultimate status symbol for jet-setters
In 2025 your travels could take you to space or to a remote location via sports car. You could also stay in the most glorious European hideaways
It can be French copper or steel hand-forged in Britain — but never non-stick
There is now an ebike for every sort of cyclist, from the urban traffic dodger to the alpine thrill-seeker
Take advantage of the quieter season with its cheaper flights and fewer crowds and you’ll find the likes of Amsterdam and Venice are at their most enchanting too
Five people have died as fierce forest blazes continue to impact neighbourhoods across Los Angeles with a state of emergency declared. Here’s what you need to know if you’re travelling soon
Our ski expert reveals the most affordable apartments, cut-price lessons and (almost) free lunches that make swishing around Val Thorens on a budget possible
Bardonecchia is a steal for skiers, Cape Town offers serious value and packages to Penang are absurdly cheap. These are the destinations where your pound will go further
Montreal’s cobbled streets, bagel joints and lively bars are the ideal introduction to the characterful province of Quebec
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One of my great travel achievements of last year was coming within touching distance of Silver status with British...One of my great travel achievements of last year was coming within touching distance of Silver...One of my great travel achievements of last year was coming within touching distance of Silver...
If your flight to or from the UK has been delayed for three hours or more, whether it’s due to strike action, air...If your flight to or from the UK has been delayed for three hours or more, whether it’s due to...If your flight to or from the UK has been delayed for three hours or more, whether it’s due to...
OBITUARY
Early female barrister with a blunt yet good-humoured style who went on to pave the way for pension-splitting on divorce
OBITUARY
Sanguine officer who was tasked as a 20-year-old with leading a team to clear the Normandy beaches on D-Day
OBITUARY
Satirist of townspeople’s attitude to the countryside who became an unexpected authority on big cats
OBITUARY
One of the trio whose mellifluous harmonies made Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind a civil rights anthem
Obituary
Controversial politician who built a following in some areas but whose antisemitism and xenophobia meant opponents on all sides united against him
FOR God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1.7 (AV)...FOR God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2...FOR God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2...
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What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well, along with those familiar things like inventing the telephone...What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well, along with those familiar things like inventing...What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well, along with those familiar things like inventing...
MindGames and Brain Boost puzzles to print and solve at your leisure
The Law Commission reports that the system lacks a cohesive framework to give parties fair and sufficiently certain outcomes
About four in ten marriages or civil partnerships in the UK end in divorce. More positively, most separating couples are able to agree how to split their property and other financial assets, care of their children and custody of pets. Some — mainly wealthy couples with assets worth arguing over and who can afford to instruct lawyers — need the help of the courts.About four in ten marriages or civil partnerships in the UK end in divorce. More positively, most...About four in ten marriages or civil partnerships in the UK end in divorce. More positively, most...
Sexual harassment and bullying at the Bar remain serious problems for younger female lawyers despite years of effort...Sexual harassment and bullying at the Bar remain serious problems for younger female lawyers despite years of effort by the profession’s leaders to eradicate the blight. That stark message comes from the latest in a line of Bar chiefs to highlight broader diversity issues as a core theme for their year at the top of...Sexual harassment and bullying at the Bar remain serious problems for younger female lawyers despite years of effort by the...
interview
An MP who took ex-offenders into the US embassy to repair diplomats’ phones is calling for the creation of a specific offence of domestic violence. Josh Babarinde, 31, the newly elected MP and Liberal Democrat justice spokesman, suffered abuse at...An MP who took ex-offenders into the US embassy to repair diplomats’ phones is calling for the...An MP who took ex-offenders into the US embassy to repair diplomats’ phones is calling for the...
Romanians groomed victims — all from Dundee and aged between 16 and 30 — by supplying drugs and manipulating them with “cruel” lies of love and friendship
newA Romanian gang have been found guilty of raping and sexually abusing ten Scottish women and girls in a landmark case described as a “Scottish Rochdale”. The four men and one woman groomed their victims — all from Dundee and aged between 16 and 30 — by supplying drugs and manipulating them...A Romanian gang have been found guilty of raping and sexually abusing ten Scottish women and girls in a landmark case described as a “Scottish Rochdale”. The four men and one woman groomed their victims — all from Dundee and aged between 16 and 30 — by supplying drugs and manipulating them...A Romanian gang have been found guilty of raping and sexually abusing ten Scottish women and girls in a landmark case...
A nurse who was suspended after she complained about a trans doctor in a female changing room has requested that her employment tribunal does not refer to the doctor using she/her pronouns. Sandie Peggie, a health worker at NHS Fife, is taking legal action against her employer after she believes her experience amounted to harassment. This...A nurse who was suspended after she complained about a trans doctor in a female changing room has requested that her employment tribunal does not refer to the doctor using she/her pronouns. Sandie Peggie, a health worker at NHS Fife, is taking legal action against her employer after she believes her experience amounted to harassment. This...A nurse who was suspended after she complained about a trans doctor in a female changing room has requested that her employment...
holyrood sketch
Russell Findlay is the kind of Tory happier with a knuckleduster than a Purdey shotgun. Watching him in operation, you might easily forget he hails from the mean streets of Milngavie. The still-new Tory leader has a certain uncomplicated style. Punch first, then ask a question. Douglas Ross, his predecessor, did...Russell Findlay is the kind of Tory happier with a knuckleduster than a Purdey shotgun. Watching...Russell Findlay is the kind of Tory happier with a knuckleduster than a Purdey shotgun. Watching...
Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been sentenced to a community payback order after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over five years. The ex-international, who now plays in France, had pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his former partner, Gillian Hogg when he appeared at Selkirk sheriff court on November 4. He admitted...Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been sentenced to a community payback order...Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been sentenced to a community payback order...
Mark Palmer
Condemnation is the natural — and obligatory — response when assessing Stuart Hogg’s conviction for a five-year...Condemnation is the natural — and obligatory — response when assessing Stuart Hogg’s conviction for a five-year campaign of domestic abuse towards his estranged wife, Gill. The behaviour detailed in Selkirk sheriff court — obsessive, controlling, intimidating — sent a shiver down the spine. The court was told that...Condemnation is the natural — and obligatory — response when assessing Stuart Hogg’s conviction for a five-year campaign of...
Champions Cup
Lucio Sordoni has warned his Racing 92 team-mates to brace themselves for “war” when they come to Scotstoun on Friday night for a pivotal Champions Cup fixture. It will be Sordoni’s first trip back to the place he calls a “real, authentic...Lucio Sordoni has warned his Racing 92 team-mates to brace themselves for “war” when they come to...Lucio Sordoni has warned his Racing 92 team-mates to brace themselves for “war” when they come to...
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The American fugitive Nicholas Rossi is facing the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence after he rejected a plea...The American fugitive Nicholas Rossi is facing the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence after he...The American fugitive Nicholas Rossi is facing the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence after he...
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Here forever, we hope, in this much loved wee village ten miles west of Stirling. Three pleasant, airy rooms above a...Here forever, we hope, in this much loved wee village ten miles west of Stirling. Three pleasant...Here forever, we hope, in this much loved wee village ten miles west of Stirling. Three pleasant...
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There are several waymarked walks around the grounds of Overtoun House in West Dunbartonshire. The estate is a haven for wildlife — look out for otters, pine martens, ravens, owls and woodpeckers — and this lovely route explores the estate on...There are several waymarked walks around the grounds of Overtoun House in West Dunbartonshire.There are several waymarked walks around the grounds of Overtoun House in West Dunbartonshire.
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On this day
In 1768 Philip Astley, a former cavalry sergeant-major, staged the first modern circus, in London, with a display of trick riding within a ring, which became Astley’s Amphitheatre in 1770. He set up a further 18 circuses across Europe and performed for Louis XV at Versailles; in 1816 the first trial of Sir Humphry Davy’s safety lamp with a wire mesh took place at Hebburn colliery, northeast England; in 1960 work began on the Aswan (High) Dam in Egypt. It was inaugurated in 1971, enabling control of the annual Nile flood, but reducing the natural fertility of farmland; in 1986 Michael Heseltine resigned as defence secretary after a row with the prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, over the sale of the UK-owned Westland helicopter company; in 2023 the first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from British soil ended in a “painful” failure. The rocket made it into space but failed to reach the right altitude, with its multimillion-pound cargo of nine satellites left to break up in the atmosphere.
Nature notes
Four willows circle the little field pond. They are crack willows. Large and graceful, even the
gentlest of winds seems to make them dance. Their branches are a winter highlight. Caught in
the low sunlight, they glow orange. Spring has its blossom, summer its lush canopies and
autumn the reddening fall, but January gives us orange-fingered willows. These branches are
not just beautiful, but also highly functional. Breaking off easily, often with an audible crack,
they frequently drop into the river or stream on whose banks the crack willow loves to grow;
these boughs can then travel for many miles on the current. Once beached, or even just
becalmed in shallow water, the driftwood swiftly takes root, and becomes a new tree. Jonathan Tulloch
Jonathan Tulloch
Birthdays today
The Princess of Wales, 43; Philip Aiken, chairman, Aveva Group (2012-22, information technology company), Balfour Beatty (2015-21, infrastructure group), 76; Dame Emma Arbuthnot (Lady Arbuthnot of Edrom), High Court judge, 66; Joan Baez, folk singer, Diamonds and Rust (1975), 84; Michel Barnier, prime minister of France (2024), European Union head of task force for UK relations (2019-21), chief Brexit negotiator (2016-19), 74; Alex Chesterman, founder of Cazoo (online used-car platform) and Zoopla (property website, now ZPG), 55; Baroness (Christine) Crawley, chairwoman, Women’s National Commission (1999-2002), 75; Nicholas Daniel, oboist and conductor, artistic director, Leicester International Music Festival, 63; Ann Firbank, actress, A Passage to India (1984), 92; Sergio García, Ryder Cup golfer, 45; Crystal Gayle, singer, Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue (1977), 74; Steve Gibson, businessman, chairman, Middlesbrough Football Club, 67; Philippa Gregory, novelist, The Other Boleyn Girl (2001), 71; Ray Houghton, footballer, Liverpool (1987-92) and Republic of Ireland (1986-97), 63; Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, minister of external affairs, India, 70; Prof Sir Alec Jeffreys, geneticist, inventor of DNA fingerprinting, 75; Robert Jenrick, Conservative MP for Newark, shadow justice secretary, 43; Katarina Johnson-Thompson, heptathlete, silver medallist, Olympics Games (2024), world heptathlon champion (2019, 2023), 32; Alexander Lacik, chief executive, Pandora (jewellers), 60; Rigoberta Menchú, human rights activist, Nobel peace prize recipient (1992), 66; Ben Page, chief executive, Ipsos Mori (global), 60; Jimmy Page, guitarist, Led Zeppelin, Stairway to Heaven (1971), 81; Joely Richardson, actress, The Patriot (2000), 60; Viscount (Nicholas) Ullswater, deputy speaker (Lords) (2010-20), private secretary to Princess Margaret (1998-2002), 83.