Plans have been lodged for more than 100 homes to be built in a Norfolk village, which could increase its size by almost 20 per cent. Hopkins Homes is hoping to build 112 properties in Scole to meet, what it calls, ‘high demand’ for housing in the area. The area where the new homes in Scole could go. Currently, the village already has about 640 homes there, so the proposed plans would significantly increase its size. Some residents have called the development ‘excessive’ and raised concerns about the strain the increased population would put on schools and nearby GP surgeries.

March 16, 2024 13:09 UTC

The Scottish Government has been humiliated after being forced to publish over 100 pages of Ministerial WhatsApp material it previously claimed didn't exist. Government officials claimed over two years ago that the material did not exist and critics have now accused the Nat executive of "misleading" the public. The documents show messages from Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman. At the UK Covid Inquiry earlier this year, Ms Sturgeon admitted deleting her WhatsApps despite previously vowing to hand everything over. Ministers had previously insisted iun December 2021 that they did not have a record of any WhatsApp messages.

March 16, 2024 11:12 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxSomething went wrong, please try again later. Jadon Sancho opened the scoring against the Dutch outfit just minutes into the first half before Reus put the final nail in the coffin. While Fernandes has neither played with or against the Bundesliga cult hero, Sancho has – a lot.

March 16, 2024 08:27 UTC

That was the headline-stealing vow made by Erik ten Hag as he was unveiled as Manchester United manager in the summer of 2022. United finished eight points ahead of Liverpool, who failed to qualify for the Champions League and looked well-positioned to start hunting down City. The Red Devils, ravaged by injuries and off-field controversy, view the FA Cup as their final hope of silverware. The defence of the Carabao Cup ended at the second hurdle with a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United at Old Trafford in a rematch of last February's final. United's Champions League campaign went even worse, winning just one of their six Group A games to finish rock bottom and crash out of Europe entirely.

March 16, 2024 06:35 UTC

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March 16, 2024 01:10 UTC





North Berwick named best place to live in the UKIt is the first time somewhere in Scotland has topped the list in its 12 year historyNorth Berwick and The Law hill behind the town Author: Kara Conway Published 15th Mar 2024Last updated 15th Mar 2024The Scottish seaside town of North Berwick in East Lothian has been named the best place to live in Britain in an annual guide. It topped a list of 72 locations chosen by The Sunday Times in its annual Best Places to Live guide. North Berwick is the first Scottish winner in the 12-year history of Best Places to Live. Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: "Wherever you are on the property ladder, there will be somewhere to suit you." Other 2024 regional winners:Dundee's West EndJudges said their favourite place in Scotland - after North Berwick - is Dundee's revitalised West End.

March 16, 2024 00:21 UTC

The popular coastal beauty spot became the first Scottish town to top the annual list compiled by The Sunday Times. Seventy-two locations from across Great Britain and Northern Ireland were included in the prestigious list – www.thetimes.co.uk/best-places-to-live – which was released this morning. North Berwick was top while East Linton was also singled out for praise by judges. READ MORE: North Berwick named Sunday Times' Best Place to Live in the UKRuth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives between 2011 and 2019, is among those appearing on Times Radio this afternoon from Herringbone on the High Street. The North Berwick resident is expected to be joined by former Women’s British Open winner and two-time Solheim Cup winning captain Catriona Matthew, who grew up in the town and continues to reside there.

March 16, 2024 00:01 UTC

Co-op Live and TfGM are also set to introduce a city centre shuttle bus service with the number of buses depending on the event (a maximum of 10 will be available per show). You can find out more about Co-op Live and TfGM’s travel plans for visitors, via the venue’s website. @Peter Kay will be the first act to perform at Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena, on 23 April 2024! “As we build the Bee Network we want to make it easier for people to make all kinds of journeys and this pioneering partnership between TfGM and Co-op Live is showing that in action. “This new offer will provide safe, reliable and sustainable transport to and from Co-op Live and I hope everyone gets on board as they head off to enjoy a show.”

March 15, 2024 22:17 UTC

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Barrett. The Barrett family said in a statement that Nathan died Tuesday. The statement, released Thursday by the Raptors and Canada Basketball, did not disclose a cause of death or Nathan's age. RJ and Nathan’s father, Rowan Barrett, is Canada Basketball’s general manager. RJ went on to play one season at Duke before declaring for the NBA draft.

March 15, 2024 20:39 UTC

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already confessed he would prefer to avoid Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in today's Champions League quarter-final draw. He openly admitted after the win over Copenhagen that he would prefer to avoid the German club along with PSG and Madrid. "If you play against Bayern Munich, how many Champions Leagues they have and the history they have," said Guardiola, speaking last week. City beat Bayern at the quarter-final stage and then Madrid at the semi-final stage last season, scoring nine goals over the course of the four games. With Guardiola wanting to avoid Bayern, Madrid and PSG, City's four other remaining options in the draw include Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

March 15, 2024 18:26 UTC

Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa has been hit by a Russian missile attack that killed at least 20 people and injured more than 75. The attack on civilian infrastructure was the deadliest in weeks after Moscow recently increased its strikes on the city. Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Andriy Kostin, said: 'Russia continues to terrorise Odesa … Local residents, medical and emergency workers are among the victims and injured'

March 15, 2024 17:57 UTC

Virgil van Dijk is inspired by the likes of LeBron James, Novak Djokovic and Roger FedererLiverpool star Virgil van Dijk, already one of the world's top defenders, is drawing inspiration from the likes of tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as well as basketball icon LeBron James to improve his game. James, who owns a part of Liverpool through his investment in Fenway Sports Group, recently collaborated with Van Dijk for the launch of a new fashion line 'LFC x LeBron'. Van Dijk also revealed that he learns from James and other top athletes about handling both the highs and lows of professional sport. "There's LeBron, Djokovic, Roger Federer, Tom Brady - I could name so many. Van Dijk is back on top form after a tough season for Liverpool last year, saying everything has "just clicked" again.

March 15, 2024 17:41 UTC

A County Derry seaside town has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK. Portstewart was named as the regional winner in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. The popular tourist destination was praised for its sandy beach, shops, cafes and interesting cultural scene. The top prize was won by the Scottish seaside town of North Berwick in East Lothian. The comprehensive guide is released online on Friday, with an abridged version to be published as a magazine supplement on Sunday.

March 15, 2024 17:39 UTC

The Sunday Times has just announced its "'Best Places to Live" list, and the town of North Berwick in East Lothian has taken top spot. It came first in a list of 72 locations that the publication has said are the best places to live in the UK. For the first time in 12 years, a place in Scotland has won the Best Places to Live title. Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: "Wherever you are on the property ladder, there will be somewhere to suit you." Scotland: West End, DundeeJudges picked Dundee's rejuvenated West End as their favourite spot in Scotland after North Berwick.

March 15, 2024 17:26 UTC

Stirchley in Birmingham was praised for having great bars, restaurants and cafes - Couch, Eat Vietnam and Caneat - as well as good schools and easy rail connections to the city centre, especially when the new Pineapple Road station opens later this year. The Sunday Times judges said: “Community spirit is visible all over Stirchley, from free art clubs in the library to the events at Stirchley Baths, a community centre that hosts cinema nights and a community market. "Loaf, the co-operative bakery and cookery school that was one of the first independents to put Stirchley on the map, does a £1 Stirchley loaf, alongside its famous sourdough, so that everyone can afford good local bread.”Six other locations in the Midlands are featured in the guide which can be found here https://www.thetimes.co.uk/best-places-to-livePublished by The Sunday Times, the guide includes 72 locations across the UK and was released online on Friday, March 15. Six other locations in the Midlands are featured in the guide:• Winner: Stirchley, Birmingham• Buxton, Derbyshire• Knowle and Dorridge, Solihull• Market Harborough, Leicestershire• Shropshire Hills• Stamford, Lincolnshire• Sutton on Sea, LincolnshireHelen Davies, Best Places to Live editor, says: “These are all places where you can feel grounded as well as upwardly mobile: they have a mature sense of community, lively, supportive high streets and an eye to the future, whether that is eco-friendly measures, transport and regeneration, or imaginative inclusion of new housing.”The Sunday Times’s expert judges have visited all the locations and assessed factors from schools to transport, broadband speeds to culture, as well as access to green spaces and the health of the high street.

March 15, 2024 17:05 UTC