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A British-owned, Canadian-made whiskey is at the centre of a spat between two provinces that is testing a unified “Team Canada” approach in the face of US tariffs. It started after the whiskey maker, Diageo, said it will shut down a bottling plant in Ontario to move it closer to …

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their leisure-time physical activities, but the relationship was stronger in more affluent counties with largely white, non-Hispanic populations. Mikihiro Sato, a professor of recreation, sport and …

The Chancellor has declined to rule out extending support for hospitality businesses hit by rising business rates, beyond the help she has promised pub owners. Last week, the BBC reported that the Treasury was poised to announce further assistance for pubs which – like all hospitality businesses – are facing …

Chloe HughesWest Midlands Keep It Local The store in Telford Shopping Centre has shut, meaning job losses and a loss of income for small businesses, its co-owner has said A family-run Stoke-on-Trent business says it has had to shut one of its retail stores in Shropshire because of a lack …

Ten British “far-right activists” have been banned from France for “reconnaissance and destruction activities” against small boats used in migrant crossings. The country’s interior ministry said in a statement that the individuals were identified as part of the Raise the Colours movement. Raise the Colours told Sky News it has …

Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester Archaeological Trust said the rings – probably made for a child – were an “intimate find” An “eye-catching” pair of conjoined Roman gold rings – as well as nearly 100 pieces of marble – have been discovered during excavation work in Britain’s oldest recorded city. Archaeologists …

We’ve all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something before giving up. Sometimes there are just too many shows to choose from, and the last thing anyone wants is to get a few hours into a show that’s not worth finishing. To save …

Ten British “far-right activists” have been banned from France after engaging in actions to stop migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, the French interior ministry said on Wednesday. It said the activists, who belonged to a group called Raise the Colours, had been searching for and destroying small …

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reset your financial goals – and set realistic expectations for the year ahead. Whether it’s hitting a savings target, paying off a credit card or cutting down your household bills, there are some helpful New Year’s resolutions you can …

Matt TreacySouth of England BBC Marie Ruffell’s cat Kobi required surgery costing an estimated total of £21,000 to repair a heart defect In early 2025, a routine appointment at the vets suggested that something was not right with Kobi the cat. Co-owner Paul Lovatt knew something was wrong: “When he …

New year, new movies to see. 2026 is already shaping up to be full of amazing cinematic experiences. Stories from Marvel and DC, another Star Wars movie, a new chapter in the long-running Toy Story franchise and a couple of noteworthy adaptations are hitting this year. And it feels like I’m just …

Louise Cowie,BBC Scotland Newsand Graeme Ogston,Tayside and central reporter BBC Iain Jenkins said Eljamel ‘played Russian Roulette’ with his spine A former Scottish Premiership and international footballer said his playing career was ruined by disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel. Iain Jenkins said Eljamel “played Russian roulette” with his spine during …

Squatting is a common exercise you’ll see most people doing at the gym. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Getting the basic form down is important because it can help you increase your strength, while reducing the chances of an injury. We …

Steven McKenzieHighlands and Islands reporter Peter Jolly/Northpix The tanker in the Moray Firth with its US Coast Guard escort Scotland’s first minister said he was “deeply concerned” to learn from media reports that a Russian flagged oil tanker seized by the US is in the Moray Firth. The US has …

Getty Images The barrister strike began on 5 January Striking barristers declined to continue working on 12 high risk cases in Northern Ireland, The Nolan Show has learned. It is understood the cases include nine serious domestic violence cases, one rape and two serious sexual assaults – one involving a …

The chancellor has said she is “particularly concerned” about the impact of business rates on pubs, as she hinted she was resisting calls for more support for the rest of the hospitality sector. Rachel Reeves confirmed an announcement to soften the effect of looming rate rises on pubs was coming …

PA Media Craig Guildford became the chief constable of West Midlands Police in December 2022 The chief constable of West Midlands Police is in the spotlight after being forced to admit that fake information sourced through Artificial Intelligence played a part in advice that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans …

What is the best internet provider in Chicago? CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the top internet provider for most Chicago households thanks to its fast symmetrical speeds, straightforward pricing and citywide availability. But if AT&T Fiber isn’t available at your address, there are plenty of other options, including Xfinity, Verizon …

A smaller than expected aircraft is being used on the relaunched air service between Wick and Aberdeen. Air Charter Scotland have taken on the route after Eastern Airways went into administration with flights starting on Wednesday. The company had designated a Netherlands registered 18-seater Jetstream J32 aircraft for the route, …

Gareth Bryerand Elinor Rice,BBC Wales Ben Birchall/PA Wire Two new offshore wind farms will be built off the Welsh coast (Pictured: turbines at Gwynt y Mor wind farm, off the coast of north Wales) Two wind farms off the west and north Wales coastline have secured UK government funding to …