Woman, 88, dies after being hit by lorry in Largs

[ad_1] An 88-year-old woman has died after being struck by a lorry in North Ayrshire. The pensioner was crossing Main Street in Largs when she was hit by the HGV at about 10.05am on Wednesday. Emergency crews attended, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said the driver of the lorry […]

Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns

[ad_1] The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel’s war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns. The US president’s primetime address, saying American forces could leave Iran in two to three weeks, while threatening to strike Iranian electric plants “extremely hard”, has caused the fallen oil price to […]

Jesy Nelson ‘proud’ as NHS announces rollout of SMA screening for newborns

[ad_1] Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women […]

Raptors lament on ‘tough’ loss to lowly Kings | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] TORONTO – The disappointment in RJ Barrett’s face was evident. The Mississauga, Ont., native blankly stared at the statsheet, taking his time before getting his thoughts out. When he walked out of the press conference, he mumbled while shaking his head in disgust. Barrett led the Toronto Raptors with 20 points in a 123-115 […]

Face of man who threatened police officer with knife during chase

[ad_1] The man was fleeing police after a suspected drug deal took place Ricky Green(Image: Cambridgeshire Police) A man who threatened a police officer with a knife during a chase has been jailed. Ricky Green, 42, attempted to flee from police on October 7, 2025, when officers suspected a drug deal was taking place in […]