Posted at 07:46 in in St AlbansSt Albans crime author Heather Critchlow is taking a look into a grim future in her first dystopian novel. Before concluding her acclaimed Cal Lovett detective series, she is time-travelling into the 2050s for her new book The Tomorrow Project. “By the time it was finished, I had a three book deal for the Cal Lovett series so shared it with my agent and we submitted it to my editor. “I love dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction and the idea for this book came to me years ago when explaining WWII evacuation to my young children. “In The Tomorrow Project, parents are faced with heart wrenching decisions about how to protect their children.

There’s a fairly big car park off the road and a level paved track from the car park into the woods. Between the car park and the woods is a grassland area with great views across the Chew Valley. If Ashton Court is Bristol’s most famous dog-walking spot, Ashton Hill is its best-kept secret. The car park is pretty small but you could get an X6 bus from the centre of Bristol to Failand. Parking up by the Suspension Bridge is always tricky, but the main car park further towards Abbots Leigh usually has room.

Gatwick was the country’s worst airport for delays last year as it struggled with air traffic issues and capacity. Departures were an average of more than 23 minutes late, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data. The airport’s control tower, which has been run by National Air Traffic Services (Nats) since 2022, was hit by staff shortages twice last year. We shouldn’t put up with themIn September more than 100 flights were cancelled and more delayed because of staff problems. Ground handlers at the airport went on

British charity bosses were hosted by a military chief in Iran and expressed ­devotion to the leaders of its regime. Syeda Umme Farwa and Ali Iffi, trustees of Labaik Ya Zahra (LYZ), a charity registered in the UK which says its ­objective is to “help mankind” by ­advancing the Muslim faith and women’s rights, flew from London to Tehran to hold “cultural programmes”. During the trip last year they were filmed at a meeting with Second Brigadier General Majid Hashemi-Dana, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The general runs Defa Press, a state news agency overseen by Iran’s armed forces, and invited the pair to visit its offices. Watch: the trustees’ visit to IranFarwa, Iffi and Hashemi-Dana met in the offices of the Defa Press news agency, posing beneath a portrait of the assassinated IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani, who had been sanctioned by the UKThey were given a briefing about the agency’s global operations, sat down for

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 12, he developed a crush on a girl called Amalia. Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, was the first non-European to be elected to his office in 13 centuries. A Jesuit from Argentina, Francis was also the most liberal, the most political and the most controversial of modern popes. As Pope, Francis met a string of famous people, politicians and celebrities from around the world. By now 76, the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires soon emerged as the clear favourite.

Easter Monday supermarket opening times including Asda, Tesco, Aldi and moreMirror Money has rounded up the Easter bank holiday Monday opening times for the major UK supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco, and Asda - so you can know exactly when your local store will be openSupermarket opening times have not gone back to normal just yet (Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images )Easter Monday is the second bank holiday of Easter - and it does affect the times supermarkets open. Mirror Money has rounded up the bank holiday Monday opening times for the major UK supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco, and Asda. As opening hours may differ from store to store, it is best to check your local Tesco opening times by using its online store locator tool. AsdaOn Easter Monday, opening times for the majority of Asda stores will be between 7am to 7pm. You can check the opening times of your local store by entering your postcode or sharing your location with your device.

Britain needs to set out plans to build 20 mini nuclear reactors if it wants to secure factories that will make components for the nascent technology, one of the leading developers has said. GE Hitachi is seen as a front-runner in the government competition to select which small modular reactor (SMR) designs will share in up to £20 billion of funding to be deployed in Britain. Maví Zingoni, chief executive of power at its parent company GE Vernova, told The Times: “When it comes to where we are going to manufacture it, it will depend on the vision that we have. Where the modules are going to be done, that’s the decision that we are making right now and it will depend on where the

The Jesuits in Britain said: “Pope Francis’s spirituality of discernment and accompaniment was an important part of his ministry. “A desire to make the Church less clerical in spirit and his deep sense of mission also reflect key Jesuit values. Pope Francis met the former archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, many times, which the Jesuits in Britain said demonstrates the Pope’s ‘belief in the transformative power of dialogue and peace'(Gareth Fuller/PA)The Jesuits in Britain added: “In his quest for unity, Pope Francis built bridges between religions, as well as fostering good ecumenical relations. “He always encouraged us in our mission and called on Jesuits to take on demanding responsibilities. Our vocation as Jesuits has always been one of service to the Pope, and each successor of St Peter inspires and challenges us in different ways,” the Jesuits in Britain said.

This audio is created with AI assistanceThe United Kingdom will significantly ramp up domestic production of military-grade explosives to reduce its reliance on U.S. and French imports, the Times reported on April 20. Shipping containers will be deployed across the country to produce RDX explosives, which are a key ingredient in NATO-standard 155 mm artillery shells. BAE Systems, the U.K.’s largest defense contractor, also plans to construct three new production sites to increase resilience against potential attacks, according to the Times. The Times, which was briefed on current production volumes, reported that officials have withheld the exact number for national security reasons. Carney’s plan emphasizes Arctic security, increased spending on military infrastructure, and investments in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Representative ImagePoll Should airlines provide additional training for staff on handling sudden losses? Upon his non-appearance, they were taken to his room, where he had reportedly remained undiscovered for two days. Investigations into the cause of death are ongoing.The cancellation affected numerous travellers, who received hotel accommodation and were subsequently rebooked on alternative flights.A source told The Sun: "There was no way the flight back from San Francisco could go ahead. The steward was a popular member of the team and this came as a bolt from the blue. "British Airways verified that the individual was their employee.

"UK boosts munitions to end dependence on US" is the lead headline for the Times. The paper quotes the Defence Secretary John Healey who calls it "an important step". The report says campaigners are calling on the government to speed up a ban on the import of animal trophies to the UK. And several papers feature the story of 12-year-old Cooper Worthington, who is reported to be the UK's youngest Elvis impersonator. The youngster from Devon says his "dream has come true" after being invited to perform at his hero's former home, Graceland, in August.

Many Russians cheered President Trump’s election because they thought he could make a deal for a negotiated peace in Ukraine that would satisfy the Kremlin. Three months into Mr. Trump’s second term, the disappointment in Moscow is palpable. In interviews, people in the Kremlin’s orbit have revealed frustration both with Mr. Trump’s whirlwind approach to the talks and with President Vladimir V. Putin’s apparent inflexibility in the negotiations. With Mr. Trump and his top diplomat warning on Friday that the United States could walk away from the discussion, some of them fear that a collapse in talks could lead to a further escalation of the fighting. In the meantime, he said, Mr. Putin “is just fighting, he’s seizing the moment.

Easter Monday 2025 supermarket opening times, including Tesco, Asda, Lidl and moreSupermarket opening times can differ during bank holidaysSome supermarkets have reduced their opening hours on Easter Monday (Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images )Easter Bank Holiday weekend is coming to close, and as always there are changes to supermarkets' opening hours. Many shops are shut on Easter Sunday, and as Easter Monday, April 21, is a bank holiday opening times can differ. ‌So if you need to pick up any last minute bits, here is a list of the bank holiday opening times for major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Tesco, and Asda. However, as always, it's best to check your local supermarket's opening times to be certain. AsdaAsda's opening times for the majority of their stores on Easter Monday will be between 7am to 7pm.

Dawn Forristal, 57, remembers when Barrow Island, a neighbourhood on the western edge of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, seemed full of potential. In the Sixties her parents moved into a coveted flat in one of the tenements built here for the region’s shipbuilders. “Back then, there were waiting lists.”Dawn Forristal, a newsagent in Barrow-in-Furness TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES GLOSSOPToday, the lists are gone and many of the flats are in disrepair. The next generation of Britain’s nuclear submarines are being built nearby, but Barrow Island has not recovered from the loss in the Nineties of thousands of shipyard jobs. One of the most deprived communities in the country, it is struggling in terms of income and educational attainment.

The 50 best restaurants in Wales in 2025Wales' dining star continues to rise with Michelin eats, Good Food Guide accolades and AA Awards. The Powys restaurant with rooms is the only Welsh restaurant awarded two Michelin stars and the most highly-awarded restaurant in Wales. ‌It was named Best Restaurant in the UK two years running in 2022 and 2023, and has received five AA rosettes. Paternoster Farm, PembrokeshireCornish skate and Angle asparagus (Image: Laura Clements/WalesOnline )‌This farm in Pembrokeshire produces some of the best food in Wales from the grounds of an old cow shed. It was awarded Best Restaurant in Wales last year according to the British Restaurant Awards and we caught up with Tommy shortly after.