A local news journalist who returned to his first paper nearly 20 years after leaving to become a teacher has died aged 56. Neil Brandwood, pictured, began his career at the Bury Times in 1993 and recently rejoined the Newsquest-owned title as a reporter. After leaving the Bury Times in 2005, Neil worked as a teacher and in PR. He returned to the Bury Times this year, and quickly reconnected with old contacts. He worked with me at the Bury Times and later became a good friend as well as a valued colleague.

It also emerged three in five men with facial hair prefer to style it themselves rather than seek professional help. When it comes to hairstyles, buzz cuts (16 per cent), clean shaven heads (12 per cent) and crew cuts (nine per cent) were the top choices. But reason for opting for having facial hair included that it suits their look (41 per cent), convenience (34 per cent) and confidence (26 per cent). Of those with facial hair, 40 per cent use an electric trimmer – a sacred tool - with 78 per cent refusing to share theirs. “Whether you’re rocking a monster moustache or some devastating sideburns, facial hair also plays a big role.

Monday September 29 2025, 5.00am ,The interior designer Christian Bense is challenged by the Times and Sunday Times interiors editor Katrina Burroughs to transform three dead spaces into beautiful, functional rooms. He’ll bring the signature elegance of his interior design practice to his solutions, sharing tips and tricks for you to use at home. Design Clinic tackles everyday interior design dilemmas with smart solutions from leading guest interior designers. Do you have an interior design problem you’d like us to solve? Email us at lifeandstyle@thetimes.co.uk

Close Europe's victorious Ryder Cup team taunt Trump with chantEurope retained the Ryder Cup after late rallies from Shane Lowry and Tyrell Hatton put an end to a spirited and near unprecedented USA fightback at Bethpage Black before tensions spilled over as Europe’s stars reacted to the fan abuse they received all week. “It should be off-limits, but obviously it wasn’t this week,” said the Northern Irishman. You know, she handled everything this week with class and poise and dignity like she always has. However, Ludvig Aberg tempered proceedings by earning a point off Patrick Cantlay to put the cup back within reach of Europe. Follow all the latest Ryder Cup reaction after a famous weekend at Bethpage Black below

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The Loughborough sprint star, 25, delivered a scorching finish to grab the final spot on the T38 100m podium behind USA pair Jaydin Blackwell and Ryan Medrano. Self-critical Young will not race the red-hot duo at the Commonwealth Games next year – but has already set his sights on the LA 2028 Paralympics and emulating his Japanese exploits across the pond. “If a lot of people could have two things in a championship year, it would be a PB and a medal,” he added. Novuna is the Official Finance Partner of British Athletics and proud sponsor of the GB & NI Athletics Team. From everyday goals to world-class dreams, Novuna helps millions across the UK – backing British businesses, supporting individuals’ plans, and supporting British Athletics on the global stage.

The Nottingham sprint star, 28, finished a close third in her T38 100m heat in New Delhi to keep her hopes of an eighth global gold medal alive. Hahn, a two-time Paralympic champion, has endured a tough 12 months since Paris – where she finished a disappointing sixth – and has recently changed coaches after struggling with her confidence. “I thought if I can just get to the final, that will get the nerves out of the way. But with the top three in each heat qualifying – plus two fastest losers – Hahn’s place in Monday’s final was secure. From everyday goals to world-class dreams, Novuna helps millions across the UK – backing British businesses, supporting individuals’ plans, and supporting British Athletics on the global stage.

Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE SCORES: Europe fend off all-time American charge to defend crown at Bethpage Black in chaotic final dayThe 2025 Ryder Cup will remain with Team Europe as they beat their American arch-rivals on a thrilling final day in New York. The last Ryder Cup was filled with drama and controversy off the course as well as a host of world-class action on it. Ryder Cup 2025: Matches, tee times and resultsThe 45th edition of the Ryder Cup is taking place from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28. Ryder Cup 2025: The courseBethpage Black will play to a par 70 and a daunting length of 7,401 yards. 5 Winning a Ryder Cup away from home remains one of the toughest things to do in sport Credit: GettyRyder Cup 2025: What has been said?

Police were called multiple times to a group of men fighting on Park Road near Regent’s Park at around 3.45pm on September 27. A video shows the men attacking each other in the middle of the road in front of halted traffic before a car drives straight into them. Officers arrived and one man was treated for stab wounds that are not life-changing. A Met Police spokesperson said: “Met Police received multiple reports of a large disturbance on Park Road, NW8 at around 15:48hrs on Saturday, 27 September. “A group of men were witnessed fighting in the road before being involved in a collision with a single vehicle.

Aberdeen-based rahd.AI has been invited to speak at a flagship technology event hosted by The Times and The Sunday Times in partnership with Opportunity North East and the Scottish National Investment Bank. The conference – The Future of Digital Tech – takes place in Aberdeen on 4 November and will bring together founders, investors and policymakers from across the UK to explore how digital innovation is reshaping industry and society. Rahd.AI Chief Operating Officer Innes Grant will join the “EnergyTech as a Catalyst for Industrial Transformation” session alongside COMET CTO Arrash Nekonam and Prism Energy founder Andy Sutherland. Founded in Aberdeen, rahd.AI is building an advanced artificial intelligence platform to tackle one of the energy sector’s biggest challenges – decommissioning. With more than 300 digital tech businesses and 4,800 skilled roles already established in the region, organisers say the summit will showcase Aberdeen as one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology clusters.

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To mark the development, the magazine and pollster Ipsos surveyed how trustworthy people view leading politicians compared to the cast of the upcoming Celebrity Traitors on TV. Half of the 1,100 respondents said they found Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Chancellor Rachel Reeves – with just 15% saying they trust Reeves more than Winkleman, and 34% saying they did not trust either. The public also viewed Celebrity Traitors contestant Jonathan Ross as more trustworthy than Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, according to the study. Paul McNamee, Big Issue UK Editor, said: “The UK’s politicians know they’re not trusted. “In another poll, with Big Issue readers earlier this year, they told us how important trust was to them.”The Big Issue said there was a crisis in public trust at the heart of Government.

Rail minister Lord Hendy said the initiative in northern England will make rail travel “simpler and easier”. From Monday, passengers travelling on Northern train services between Harrogate and Leeds will be able to pay for their journeys by boarding a train and pressing a button in an app on their phone. A barcode will be produced by the app which can be scanned by ticket inspectors and at station barriers. Passengers who take part in the trial will receive £15 of free credit. The scheme will be rolled out to services journeys between Sheffield and Doncaster, and Sheffield and Barnsley, in the coming weeks.

A RECORD 518 men in a year needed hospital treatment for painful erections, figures show. And the NHS prescribed Viagra a record 4.7million times last year. Priapism is a rare side-effect of Viagra and can also be caused by blood flow problems. “If you notice prolonged, painful erections, consult your GP.”Last year NHS bosses spent £20million on tackling erectile dysfunction in England. Inside UK’s fake Viagra epidemic…agonising three-day effects, 50p hits and deadly drugs, drywall & ink used as ‘fillers’

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