Locals fuming as council tax precept rises by 70% after funds ‘mismanaged’
[ad_1] One resident said the increased bill has contributed to an ‘excruciating’ financial burden for his family Cambourne residents are angry at the council tax increase(Image: Cambridgeshire Live) Locals are annoyed that ‘mismanaged’ money has caused part of their council tax bill to increase by 68 per cent. The precept for Cambourne Town Council means […]
Covid jab rollout an ‘extraordinary feat’ but those harmed or killed by side-effects were let down, inquiry finds
[ad_1] The Covid-19 vaccine programme in the UK was a ‘success story’ but those harmed by the jab have been let down, an inquiry has found. Baroness Heather Hallett, chair of the UK Covid-19 inquiry, described the speed at which the vaccines were developed and rolled out as an ‘extraordinary feat’. But she admitted some […]
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Putin ‘is a global threat’ after wave of strikes
[ad_1] Watch: Zelensky says countries must coordinate as Iran war drives up costs and risks in Europe Zelensky says countries must coordinate as Iran war drives up costs and risks in Europe Alex Croft16 April 2026 12:22 Zelensky to accept freedom award in Netherlands on behalf of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is in the Netherlands on […]
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP
[ad_1] Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images The International Energy Agency’s head warned Thursday that Europe maybe has six weeks left of jet fuel as the airline industry continues to grapple with headwinds due to the Middle […]
Kitchener encampment residents, Region of Waterloo back in court Thursday | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A court hearing centred around the Region of Waterloo’s plans to move people out of an encampment at 100 Victoria […]
Riley Laychuk’s Manitoba forecast for Thursday, April 16, 2026
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[ad_1] A messy day ahead across much of southern Manitoba. Accumulating snow is likely in parts of the Parkland and Interlake. [ad_2]
Surrey Police investigating Epsom rape issue disorder warning
[ad_1] The force has urged people not to speculate after the rape of a woman outside a church by several men. [ad_2]
Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An economist is warning that Virginia’s recent minimum wage mandate won’t help the state with affordability as it is intended and could lead to thousands of jobs being cut. “I think something that we’ve seen in coverage of this bill and how this law in Virginia […]
Who is Hungary’s Péter Magyar and how he overturned Viktor Orbán’s illiberal democracy
[ad_1] The day after Péter Magyar ousted Victor Orbán as prime minister of Hungary, he gave a combative press conference. He spoke in Hungarian, but was talking to the world – and particularly to Europe. “We will do everything to restore the rule of law, plural democracy, and the system of checks and balances,” Magyar […]
Devastated wife of newlywed shark attack victim accuses Maldives tour firm of ‘serious negligence’ after attack near fish processing plant left him fighting for life with amputated leg
[ad_1] By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and NATALIA PENZA Published: 05:16 EDT, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 06:17 EDT, 16 April 2026 The wife of a Spanish doctor who was left fighting for his life after being attacked by a shark on his honeymoon in the Maldives has accused their tour group of ‘serious […]