Hull Emerges As Top Maritime Tourism Destination As East Yorkshire’s Fishing Legacy Draws Global Travelers: All You Need to KnowHull, the historic East Yorkshire port city, secures global recognition as a premier 2026 tourism destination through its euro seventy million maritime transformation celebrating fishing heritage and Humber estuary mastery. Arctic Corsair Trawler Headlines Maritime TourismHull’s Arctic Corsair, a 1960s side-trawler renowned for record-breaking cod landings during Cod Wars with Iceland, anchors maritime tourism as the project’s centerpiece following comprehensive restoration. AdvertisementCod Wars Legacy Powers Authentic Tourism StorytellingHull’s trawling golden era narratives differentiate maritime tourism through crew testimonials detailing Icelandic gunboat confrontations and Bear Island fishing grounds. Global Recognition Elevates Hull Tourism ProfileInclusion among world’s top twenty-five destinations validates euro seventy million investments, positioning Hull alongside North Dakota Badlands for authentic industrial heritage seekers. Business Tourism Maritime EventsHull & East Riding portfolio showcases Maritime Conference Centre hosting fishing tech expos alongside Arctic Corsair receptions.

Jan 05, 2026 19:00:00Shipments of the gold-plated smartphone 'T1' announced by President Trump's family company are significantly delayedTrump Mobile, the mobile phone business ofThe Trump Organization, owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, announced the gold-colored smartphone '' in June 2025. The back of the T1 featured the American flag and was heavily promoted as being 'designed and made in America. 'On December 31, 2025, the Financial Times and other media outlets reported that the T1 would not ship in 2025 after all. 'Trump Mobile is also selling used Apple and Samsung devices even before the T1 shipments have begun. (When we release the T1 Phone later this year, you'll be the first to receive it!)

‘All we need to know is who saw the man, who saw the car’: Mum of autistic teen attacked in Glengormley issues fresh appeal

The Met Office warning runs from midnight on Monday, January 5 until 11am on Tuesday, January 6, and covers the whole region. The weather experts say snow and ice may cause some disruption on Tuesday morning, particularly to travel. "A few heavier bursts are possible over the Southern Uplands, the Lake District and the northern Pennines. "Most places will see no more than one-two centimetres of snow but a few places over higher ground in the Lake District, northern Pennines and Southern Uplands may see up to five centimetres. "This will fall onto frozen surfaces resulting in some icy conditions and could lead to some disruption, particularly to travel over higher routes in the north of the warning area."

SUPPORT, advice and warm spaces in Henley are available every day of the week. On Sundays there is a church service from 10am to 12.30pm. Christ Church in Reading Road is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. St Mary’s Church in Hart Street also offers a warm space and is open every day from 9am to 5pm. An app has been created which lists all designated safe spaces and can be downloaded for free.

Posted at 08:36 in in HarpendenA world-renowned naturalist whose pioneering work in zoology, paleontology, and biogeography redefined scientific thinking in Victorian England is remembered in a new exhibition at Harpenden Museum. Curator at the Harpenden Museum in the Eric Morecambe Centre, Pamela Doran, said: “Richard Lydekker travelled widely despite the era in which he lived. The land of Lydekker Park was formerly part of the grounds of Harpenden Lodge, which was built in 1803 and bought by the Lydekkers in 1857. The last surviving member of the Harpenden branch of the Lydekker family, Miss Hilda Lydekker, lived in Harpenden Lodge until 1979. In 1937 she entered into an agreement with the former Harpenden Urban District Council that the 11 acres of land attached to Harpenden Lodge should become private open space.

Evangeline Lilly Opens Up About Brain Damage After Head InjuryEvangeline Lilly has disclosed she is living with brain damage following a severe concussion caused by a fall. The Canadian actress fainted and struck her head on a rock while at the beach in May, resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In a candid video posted on Instagram, Lilly revealed that recent brain scans showed impaired function in nearly every region of her brain. She stated, “I do have brain damage from the TBI and possibly other factors going on,” emphasizing the serious impact the injury has had on her health. Her Marvel co-star Michelle Pfeiffer offered support, calling Lilly “a warrior” and assuring her that nothing would defeat her.

At midnight, centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026: The Original – A Tribute to Love transformed the heart of Thailand's capital into a global stage, reinforcing centralwOrld's reputation as the "Times Square of Asia." Thailand Rings in the New Year at Bangkok’s ‘Times Square of Asia’, Central World Thailand Rings in the New Year at Bangkok’s ‘Times Square of Asia’, Central WorldMore than 350,000 people, including international visitors, gathered at the city's most recognisable crossroads to welcome the New Year, turning one of Southeast Asia's busiest urban districts into a single, shared moment of celebration broadcast nationwide. All performances were produced exclusively for the centralwOrld countdown stage, with the event also marking Butter Bear, viral Thai character,'s first-ever countdown appearance. Beyond the capital, festivities extended nationwide through Thailand Countdown 2026, activating Central shopping centres across key provinces. With its scale, visual ambition and sustained public appeal, centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026 once again affirmed its leadership as Thailand's No.1 countdown landmark — firmly positioned alongside the world's most iconic urban countdowns.

The CEO of the world’s biggest technology trade show has slammed the UK government over a lack of support for its technology startups. CES expects to welcome 100,000 visitors who are keen to experience the latest developments in technology. “The British presence has been spotty, which is surprising to me.”Last year he said the failure of the Labour government to support CES was “kind of crazy”. They’re also in disarray, and that’s every government, including our own government, is having big issues in these western democracies. The number of UK exhibitors has fallen from more than 100 in 2019 to fewer than 30 this year.

Tickets are priced at £37, with further information available via irvineburnsclub@gmail.com or the club’s website www.irvineburnsclub.org. Later that afternoon, at 3pm, President Donald Wilson will lay a floral tribute at the Burns Statue on Irvine Moor - the only major public statue of Robert Burns in North Ayrshire. Irvine Burns Club was established in 1826 (Image: Irvine Burns Club)Provost Anthea Dickson and Burns Clubs from across the region have been invited to attend. In 2026, around 500 pupils from Irvine, Dreghorn, Springside and Troon will take part, learning about Burns and, in particular, his time in Irvine. Event updates will be posted on the club’s website and Facebook page.

SynopsisReddit has overtaken TikTok to become the UK’s fourth most-visited social media platform, boosted by Google search changes and Gen Z usage. The site now reaches 60% of UK internet users, with strong growth among young and female audiences. Partnerships with Google and OpenAI, GenZ seeking real advice and plus live sports discussion, have driven traffic.

9:13 Living with styleInterior designer Ananth Ramaswamy invites us into his apartment in Kennington, a light-filled home designed for entertaining and collecting. Spanning two Victorian terraced houses, the apartment features wide rooms and generous proportions that echo Georgian architecture. Living here with his husband Alex, Ananth has shaped each space around hosting, layering inherited furniture, antiques and pieces sourced from India, Italy and UK auctions. Join us for a house tour that explores how designers really live, with interior ideas rooted in calm, craft and personal meaning.

Videos showed crowds chanting slogans at security forces as tear gas was fired and motorcycle-mounted units were deployed along Jomhouri Street in Tehran. Labor, retiree, civil, and teachers’ organizations inside Iran also issued statements backing the protests, citing inflation, unemployment, and economic pressure. Opposition figures pay tribute to slain protestorsIran International has verified the identities 16 protestors who have been killed during the protests. US-based human rights group, Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), reported the deaths of at least 19 protestors on Sunday. Addressing the families of slain protestors, Pahlavi said: “On this irreversible path, I stand shoulder to shoulder with you.”“I assure you that those who ordered and carried out these crimes will be identified and, without doubt, punished,” he added.

Kids will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity. From today, adverts for less healthy food and drinks will be banned on television before 9pm, and online at all times. Tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for young children (typically ages 5-9) in the UK. We welcome the government taking action to put children’s health front and centre, to protect young people from the predatory and manipulative marketing of unhealthy food by junk food giants. These new rules are an important first step that begins to rip down the wallpaper of junk food advertising that surrounds young people on TV and online every day.

Do you live in one of Britain’s most desirable towns? Telegraph Money has narrowed down a list of the 50 most coveted places to live that offer a great quality of life. In half of the top 20 most desirable towns, average property values have fallen or have been at a standstill in the period between June 2024 and August 2025. Towns which have bucked the trend include Harpenden and St Albans in Hertfordshire, Sevenoaks in Kent, Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, and North Ascot in Berkshire. “Even the housing markets of the UK’s most desirable towns have had to face up to some headwinds in recent times,” says Lucian Cook, head of residential research at Savills.