February half-term dates for schools across Merseyside
The next half-term break is just weeks away
The next half-term break is just weeks away
Joanna Cloonan may have to relive the horror of the day her son died after his father sued her. He claims she provoked a stranger to pull the trigger on their child on the California freeway in May 2021.
More than 230 plants were found at a property in Cathays during a police raid
BTS are back on tour in 2026 through to 2027, following sold out tickets on previous tours, many fans know it is smart to get their hands on tickets as soon as possible. They are also set to release their new album on March 20, 2026. It has now been confirmed that BTS will be...
A study has shown the devastating impact of arts funding cuts on institutions across America and many within the industry are concerned for what’s next From Times Square to the Washington Monument , America saw in the new year with a bigger bang than usual, celebrating the fact that 2026 marks the nation’s 250th birthday. Yet as the US looks back, precious repositories of the nation’s history are facing an uncertain future. Museum attendances are down. Budgets are precarious. Cuts in federal funding are taking their toll. And Donald Trump’s culture wars are spreading fear, intimidation and self-censorship among some directors and donors. Continue reading...
Meghan Markle has unveiled her first As Ever product of 2026.
BREAKFAST lovers are sharing the little-known recipe for making perfect fluffy pancakes from the International House of Pancakes. One Reddit user shared the “top secret” recipe used by the breakfast chain, IHOP. In a post titled “IHOP pancake recipe,” the user posted a picture from a cookbook that says “Top Secret Pancakes from International House...
Impact of raid on infrastructure rivals early weeks of war when tanks tried to force their way into Ukraine’s capital On the night of 9 January, amid warnings from Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of massive and imminent Russian airstrikes, Tetiana Shkred began cooking for her children at midnight. Concerned that the power was once again about to be knocked out in her apartment block on Kyiv’s left bank – the side of the city that has been most affected by Moscow’s attacks on energy infrastructure – she cooked until 3am, when her flat was plunged into freezing darkness. Continue reading...
A BLEAKLY named app called Are You Dead? has shot to the top of China's Apple Store, tapping into fears of dying alone in an increasingly isolated society. The app, asks users to check in by tapping a bright green button every two days to prove they are still alive. If they fail to do...
"Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines, oversaw the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Philippines. Footage filmed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday shows Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and President Marcos attending the signing ceremony, during which UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Philippine Minister of Trade and Industry Christina Aldeguer-Roque signed the agreement. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said relations between the UAE and the Philippines continue to develop steadily, driven by a shared vision to enhance cooperation in ways that serve the interests of both countries. He expressed hope that the agreement would mark a qualitative shift in bilateral cooperation, strengthening joint development goals and opening new horizons for future generations. He added that the deal reflects the UAE’s commitment to expanding global partnerships that promote economic growth and shared prosperity. For his part, President Marcos welcomed the signing of the agreement, highlighting its importance in strengthening economic cooperation and reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to advancing joint development objectives. The CEPA aims to reduce customs duties, remove trade barriers, and boost investment and private-sector cooperation, supporting supply chains and enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to expand internationally according to media reports. The agreement is a key component of the UAE’s global trade programme. Bilateral non-oil trade reached $940 million in 2024 and $853.7 million in the first nine months of 2025, representing annual growth of 22.4%. The UAE is also the largest market for Philippine exports in the Arab and African regions."
Sales of U.S. wine to northern neighbor have slumped 91 percent since 2024 as locals refuse to back down on boycott rebuking President Donald Trump over tariff aggressions
Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid at the same time as Manchester United are being linked with appointing a replacement for Ruben Amorim
Plans to create a new residential parking area at a home in Ruswarp have been deemed ‘unacceptable’.
Linda Brown's body was was recovered from the 31st Street Harbor on Monday following a 10-day search. She was last spotted by a surveillance camera walking nearby at 3am on January 3.