Parents face major childcare problems even after schools reopen next week because many are operating reduced hours. Some are closing at lunchtime one day a week to deep-clean classrooms while others are finishing early because breaks are being cut short. A shorter school day will present difficulties for thousands of working parents who want to … Read more
Drivers are warned they face traffic chaos over the Bank Holiday weekend with 18million cars taking to the roads as families seize last chance to enjoy staycation Around 1.8m more cars are set to be on the road compared with August 2019 Friday predicted to be the busiest day on the roads, with 5.6m journeys … Read more
Protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake entered their third night in Kenosha on Tuesday as crowds gathered outside the county courthouse and clashed with police, throwing bottles and fireworks at officers. About 300 demonstrators defied the city’s 8pm curfew again after Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency earlier following a night of … Read more
Protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake entered their third night in Kenosha on Tuesday as crowds gathered outside the county courthouse and clashed with police, throwing bottles and fireworks at officers. About 300 demonstrators defied the city’s 8pm curfew again after Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency earlier following a night of … Read more
The second named storm of August battered Britain with unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain today – signalling the end of summer and a washout end to staycations across the country. Storm Francis brought gusts of more than 50mph overnight ahead of expected 70mph speeds this morning and a month’s worth of rainfall in just … Read more
The second named storm of August battered Britain with unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain today – signalling the end of summer and a washout end to staycations across the country. Storm Francis brought gusts of more than 50mph overnight ahead of expected 70mph speeds this morning and a month’s worth of rainfall in just … Read more
London’s Tower Bridge is stuck OPEN causing traffic chaos in the capital The crossing opened earlier today to allow a ship to sail down the River Thames But the bridge’s arms, known as bascules, failed to close again afterwards Passersby say they have now been waiting to cross for more than an hour By Raven … Read more
London’s Tower Bridge is stuck OPEN causing traffic chaos in the capital Crossing opened earlier today to allow a ship to sail down the River Thames But the bridge’s arms, known as bascules, failed to close again afterwards Passersby say they have now been waiting to cross for more than an hour By Raven Saunt … Read more
MORTGAGE MAYHEM: First-time buyers and families craving more space after lockdown are facing chaos when applying for a mortgage Demand soars as first-time buyers apply for mortgages after stamp duty cut But mortgage firms are hiking rates and axing deals amid tide of applications Kelly Nixon nearly missed out on her first home in Washington, … Read more
MORTGAGE MAYHEM: First-time buyers and families craving more space after lockdown are facing chaos when applying for a mortgage Demand soars as first-time buyers apply for mortgages after stamp duty cut But mortgage firms are hiking rates and axing deals amid tide of applications Kelly Nixon nearly missed out on her first home in Washington, … Read more