Sacked SNP MSP John Mason drew outrage after he claimed that plans to upgrade Scotland's most dangerous road should be axed due to its costs. He told the Scottish Daily Express: "These appalling comments will infuriate all those who regularly risk their lives on this dangerous road. So even if we are to spend money on rural roads, I do not think that the A9 should be the priority." With the benefit of hindsight, it is probably doubtful whether a promise should ever have been made to fully dual the A9." Never miss the latest top headlines from the Scottish Daily Express.

Commenting on its guide, The Times wrote: “What do you think of when it comes to British farm shops? What did The Times say about Yolk Farm in Harrogate? “Children can head to the play barn, where there’s a sand pit and egg-collecting stations.”On Tripadvisor, Yolk Farm has a current rating of 3.5/5 from 78 reviews. Recommended reading:They added: "The farm shop is pretty good too - we were delighted to see they stocked the excellent Yorkshire Herb-fed Chickens. Yolk Farm is located at Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9HY.

Trump’s New Administration Embraces Project 2025 Contributors Despite past disavowal, Trump taps Project 2025 architects for key roles signaling bold policy shiftsWith the 2024 election season heating up, Donald Trump's administration is taking shape, and one of the intriguing dynamics involves Project 2025—a conservative policy blueprint crafted by The Heritage Foundation. During the 2024 campaign, Democrats seized upon these elements, portraying Project 2025 as emblematic of Trump’s extreme vision for America. Despite vocal pushback, proposals from Project 2025 appear to resonate within Trump’s policy framework for his incoming administration. This current course of looking back toward Project 2025 is not without its own complications. Whether or not the administration can cohesively operationalize the ambitious goals outlined within Project 2025 remains to be seen.

Budding Heath Ledger impersonators gathered in a park in Sydney to compete in one of a wave of celebrity lookalike competitions popping up in cities across the world. Contestants were also judged on their best impersonation of the late Australian actor and their ability to sing Frankie Valli's 1967 hit Can't Take My Eyes Off You – a reference to Ledger's character in 10 Things I Hate About You. 'I saw lookalike competitions happening around the world and I kept waiting for someone to do one in Sydney, and no one did, so I though we should have a crack here,' organiser Joshua Khoury said

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Manchester United and Manchester City to compete for Viktor Gyokeres, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton a target for Manchester City, Aston Villa among clubs keen on Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made signing Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from former club Sporting a priority for next summer but Manchester City also want the 26-year-old. (Express), externalAston Villa have joined a number of Italian clubs in showing an interest in taking Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, on loan in January. (Caught Offside), externalArsenal could offer an astronomical fee to land AC Milan's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), externalManchester City are preparing to make a January approach for Crystal Palace's England midfielder Adam Wharton, 20.

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The first thing you notice when approaching Miami Beach is the colour: green gardens against pure blue sea and sky, tubular neon signs against art deco villas painted salmon and mint. Miami itself beguiles with street art and more tasty seafood restaurants than you can try in a year, but the sand-fringed barrier island, Miami Beach, is set apart from the city by more than just Biscayne Bay. Converted from a 1940 art deco apartment block, the Waterside has Miami Beach in its DNA. Come evening, check out live salsa, disco or techno at the Miami Beach Bandshell, on nearly every night (from £20; miamibeachbandshell.com). • 14 of the best hotels in Miami• Miami travel guideAdvertisementIt’s easy to access the decadent delights of South Beach too.

With every pollster in the game bar the increasingly intermittent YouGov having weighed in over the past fortnight, it’s likely that a lean week awaits on the federal polling front, barring the usual weekly Roy Morgan poll. Labor is rated better to tackle the cost of living by 29% with 30% favouring the Coalition, reversing the result in September. The survey was conducted October 31 to November 4 from a sample of 1417. Among the many factors considered by Kevin Bonham are the recount that will be required to fill White’s state parliamentary vacancy, and the appointment to fill Urquhart’s Senate vacancy. The seat has successively been held by Labor, Liberal and the Greens over the past two decades, reflecting a close three-way dynamic similar to that of the partly corresponding federal seat of Macnamara.

Hamas’s armed wing said on Saturday that an Israeli woman taken hostage during the October 2023 attack had been killed in a combat zone in northern Gaza, as the Israeli military said it was investigating. The Israeli army told AFP it was looking into the claim. Ten female hostages, including five soldiers, were believed to remain alive in custody before Abu Obeida’s statement, according to an AFP tally. Our only reliable source is the Israeli army,” the group told AFP. Israel’s retaliatory campaign has killed 44,176 people in Gaza, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory’s health ministry that the UN considers reliable.

Sophie Gardner’s pregnancies were affected by sodium valproate, which she was taking to treat her epilepsy. A doctor advised her that sodium valproate might be one factor affecting both boys’ development. The documents noted that the TGA had reported 109 cases of pregnant Australian women exposed to sodium valproate since 2004. O’Brien acknowledges the “really quite considerable” risks of sodium valproate to unborn children, saying there is “a whole variety of different types of birth defects … across virtually every system”. “For some people, sodium valproate is the only drug that can adequately control their seizures,” he says.

Thousands of homes were left without power on Saturday as Storm Bert continued to lash the country, with winds of up to 70mph battering many areas. Forecasters said that as temperatures start to rise over the weekend, melting snow and heavy rain would cause serious flooding across the country. And UK power officials warned that for most parts of the country the severe weather had yet to make its full impact

Publicly owned Scottish Water’s CEO, Alex Plant, earns £295,000 per year, less than any other water company CEO in the UK. Anglian Water outbid Scottish Water and it operates a joint venture with Northumbrian Water Group called Wave. You probably thought, as I once did, that all of Scotland’s water remained in public hands following the Strathclyde Regional Council referendum in 1994 where 97% of voters (75.1% of the electorate turned out) rejected the UK’s proposal to privatise Scotland’s water. Before the last English Labour Holyrood administration was evicted from office in 2007, they half-privatised Scotland’s water, creating Business Stream Ltd, based in Dunfermline. In 2024 Scottish Water also raised prices to domestic customers by 8.8%, but invested £1.02 billion to upgrade and replace water and waste water assets across Scotland.

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Netflix’s Spellbound Charms With Heartfelt Disney Vibes Rachel Zegler shines as Princess Ellian tackling unique family dynamics and magicNetflix’s latest animated offering, Spellbound, has made its debut, taking viewers on a whimsical adventure through magical realms. Critics have drawn comparisons between Spellbound and other animated titles, pointing out its influences from Disney classics, yet emphasizing it as its unique take on storytelling. Though it carries the weight of high expectations and talent, Spellbound, at times, struggles to stand distinct within the animated genre. Critics argue it falls short of achieving lasting impact or innovation, resembling more of homage to past Disney films rather than forging new paths for animated storytelling. This bright, colorful feature invites joy and laughter, showcasing how animated storytelling continues to evolve, reflecting contemporary themes through beloved fairy-tale lenses.