Kent’s dazzling Christmas light switch-ons
Grab your winter coat and head to your local town centre to watch the skies light up with twinkling festive illuminations.

Grab your winter coat and head to your local town centre to watch the skies light up with twinkling festive illuminations.
An active dad-of-two has spoken of his “disbelief” after being diagnosed with a terminal illness out of the blue.
The battle to save one of the most historic Christian sites in England from being engulfed by a new housing estate got underway this week.
As the Budget looms, will the Chancellor break her promise on income tax, national insurance or VAT? Here, we look at the likely impact on your wages.
A 61-year-old who bottled a friend over the head and then threatened to stab him with the broken glass neck has been jailed.
The next phase of a 675-home estate in a village looks set to be approved, despite fears over animal welfare.
A senior council officer who took an unexpected and sudden leave of absence last year walked away with a £116,000 pay off.
The seven children of a much-loved mum have been left heartbroken following her death - just a year after their dad died.
A closer look at several headlines surrounding Manchester United as David Beckham receives his knighthood and another club hero discusses his much-changed appearance
After a relatively mild and wet start to November, a burst of winter weather is on the way for the UK, with temperatures set to tumble sharply in the coming days, according to weather maps
Some investors grow concerned that region’s markets could be hit by downturn in US tech sector
What would a government-run programme focused on lead exposure uncover?
Exclusive: Sometimes the best things in life are hidden right under our noses. Instead of splurging out on a vacation abroad, I spent a well-deserved night away at a hotel just a stone's throw away from London - it felt like heaven on earth.
The intensity and spotlight of an Ashes opener was deemed too great a risk for a prodigious cricketer still burdened by his dazzling debut. Sam Konstas’ lack of runs made the decision a fait accompli.
The fund, ChrysCapital X, represents a 60% increase over its $1.35 billion Fund IX that closed in 2022 and surpasses the previous record of $1.7 billion set by Kedaara Capital in 2024
Logistics firm Porter has cut around 300–350 jobs to reduce costs as it prepares for a potential public listing. The company turned profitable in FY25 with Rs 4,306 crore revenue. Founded in 2014, Porter provides intra-city logistics and courier services, including on-demand trucking, packing and moving, and enterprise logistics.
Opening batter Jake Weatherald could make his debut in the Nov. 21-25 match in Perth after being selected ahead of Matt Renshaw and Sam Konstas, although that depends on who is chosen to open with Usman Khawaja
Socialist Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected as the next mayor of New York City on Tuesday night, whilst Virginia, New Jersey, and California face the biggest elections since November 2024.
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.
'they end up repressive'
Bombay High Court dismisses airline captains plea over sexual harassment case
Bengaluru techies setup shows how smart bulb turns red when Zerodha stocks fall
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.