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Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
The London mayor has formally opposed plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, arguing the expansion threatens environmental targets and transport networks. City Hall and Transport for London (TfL) submitted a joint response to the government's draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) consultation. Sir Sadiq Khan claimed the strategic case relied on outdated evidence that "fails to reflect current climate laws and travel habits".
Huge industrial estate fire shuts Tube line
James W Kelly - London Fri 28 August 2026 at 11:45 am UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Huge industrial estate fire shuts Tube line A large fire has broken out on an industrial estate in north-west London, causing the entire Metropolitan Tube line to be suspended. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 125 firefighters were tackling the blaze at Hannah Close in Neasden.
Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre
Follow Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre Tue, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre About 100 firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a waste facility in south-east London. Fifteen fire engines were called to Landmann Way in Bermondsey shortly before 20:00 BST after about 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire.
BTP officers referred to watchdog over Levy case
Follow BTP officers referred to watchdog over Levy case Tue, August 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM EDT Simon Levy, from Tottenham, was jailed for the rest of his life [BBC] The British Transport Police (BTP) has referred two of its detectives involved in the case of double killer and rapist Simon Levy to the policing watchdog.
Youth rough sleeping in London falls by 45%
The number of young adults sleeping rough in London has fallen by nearly half, according to official figures published by City Hall. Quarterly data from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (Chain) shows that 202 people aged 18 to 25 were recorded sleeping rough in the capital between April and June 2026, making up 5.1% of all cases of rough sleeping. The figures mark a 45% drop from the 366 young people recorded in the same period last year.
Two more Met officers sacked over Panorama film
Two more Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed after making comments that glorified the use of force against detainees at Charing Cross police station in central London. PCs Kheava Gould-Ryan and Fernando Santos Dos Santos were sacked without notice following misconduct hearings this week, the force said. They are the latest officers to lose their jobs following evidence gathered during an undercover BBC Panorama investigation. The Met said 10 officers had been dismissed as a result.
Heat adaptation event cancelled as heatwave grips
Follow Heat adaptation event cancelled as heatwave grips The event was due to be part of London Climate Action week [Getty Images] An event due to be held in central London about how the world can adapt to extreme heat has been cancelled due to soaring temperatures. Wednesday's meeting - titled Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world - was to have been held at the London School of Economics' Shaw Library as part of London Climate Action Week.
Fans relive 1966 triumph 50 years after World Cup
From left: Geoff Cohen, Sidney Perez and Peter Lawrence shared their World Cup memories at a special event at Signature Hendon Hall [Hendon Hall Care Home] Football fans who were at Wembley Stadium on 30 July 1966 have marked the nearly 60 years since the England men's team's greatest sporting triumph, recalling a day of "magic, nerves, and yet unrepeated history".
Fans relive 1966 triumph 50 years after World Cup
From left: Geoff Cohen, Sidney Perez and Peter Lawrence shared their World Cup memories at a special event at Signature Hendon Hall [Hendon Hall Care Home] Football fans who were at Wembley Stadium on 30 July 1966 have marked the nearly 60 years since the England men's team's greatest sporting triumph, recalling a day of "magic, nerves, and yet unrepeated history".
Fans relive 1966 triumph 50 years after World Cup
From left: Geoff Cohen, Sidney Perez and Peter Lawrence shared their World Cup memories at a special event at Signature Hendon Hall Football fans who were at Wembley Stadium on 30 July 1966 have marked the nearly 60 years since the England men's team's greatest sporting triumph, recalling a day of "magic, nerves, and yet unrepeated history".
Refractive IOL surgery: Closing in on a zero enhancement rate
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Piers Morgan, Nigella and Oprah Winfrey 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads
By James Kelly & Lora Jones for the BBC Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer's controversial self-help course. The adverts promoted the so-called "Genie Script", the centrepiece of a "manifestation" course sold for US$37 (NZ$60) a time by Wesley "Billion Dollar" Virgin.
How the far right are misrepresenting Irish history
Analysis: the use of the term 'plantation' by far right groups in Ireland is a localised effort to peddle misinformation and racism By Kirsty Park and James Kelly, DCU In recent weeks, there have been a number of protests outside buildings designated as temporary housing for asylum seekers and refugees. As documented elsewhere, known far right activists in Ireland have participated in and publicised the protests.
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London mayor scraps plan for 2025 zero-emission zone
Plans to introduce a zero-emission zone (Zez) in central London from 2025 have been shelved by City Hall. The scheme, which was detailed in the London mayor's 2018 transport strategy, proposed a charge be introduced for all petrol and diesel vehicles. The existing Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) was expanded to include every borough in London earlier on Tuesday. City Hall said it would support councils who wished to introduce a Zez within their boroughs.
Adaptation of θ-Based Dynamical Cores for Extension into the Thermosphere Using a Hybrid Virtual Potential Temperature
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How the far right are misrepresenting Irish history
Analysis: the use of the term 'plantation' by far right groups in Ireland is a localised effort to peddle misinformation and racism By Kirsty Park and James Kelly, DCU In recent weeks, there have been a number of protests outside buildings designated as temporary housing for asylum seekers and refugees. As documented elsewhere, known far right activists in Ireland have participated in and publicised the protests.
Rising fuel costs hitting waste operations
All agreed that the situation has been compounded by the change in red diesel tax in April, meaning they are being hit with a “double whammy” of extra costs. With waste operations spanning across collection, processing and transport of materials, the sector is particularly hard hit by the rises. Simon Ellin, chief executive of the Recycling Association, said costs have “gone through the roof” for his members, both in terms of fuel but also electricity to run machinery.
Retired NASA astronaut Richard Covey visited Purdue
Retired NASA astronaut Richard Covey visited Purdue Retired astronaut and Air Force member Richard Covey spoke to the Purdue community about his experience.
Retired NASA astronaut Richard Covey visited Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - With over 646 hours spent in space, retired astronaut and Air Force member Richard Covey spoke to the Purdue community about his experience. Covey discussed the future of space travel. Covey said he can see it going more commercial. As for the price of one of those tickets? He didn't see it coming lower fifty five million dollars in the near future, yet he was still interested in the fact that now more than ever, non-astronauts are able to travel beyond our Earth.
West Lafayette facial recognition ban remains in ordinance
West Lafayette facial recognition ban remains in ordinance A civil and constructive debate over West Lafayette’s ban on facial recognition software occurred Monday night.
West Lafayette facial recognition ban remains in ordinance
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - A civil and constructive debate over West Lafayette's ban on facial recognition software occurred Monday night. And a vote was cast. Police Chief Troy Harris and Mayor John Dennis voiced their opposition to the ban. Then two members of the community voiced their support of the ordinance citing concerns like privacy and software issues. The ordinance ultimately passed by a margin of five to four after discussion came to an end.
Trains are blocking traffic and Frankfort police call for action
Trains are blocking traffic and Frankfort police call for action Dozens of drivers in downtown Frankfort waited more than an hour Tuesday, gridlocked in traffic as a train stalled passing through town.
Wabash Township holds special meeting to discuss budget
Wabash Township holds special meeting to discuss budget A Transparency Meeting was held at the Wabash Township’s Station 1 Fire Department to discuss the local budget.
Trains are blocking traffic and Frankfort police call for action
FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) - Dozens of drivers in downtown Frankfort waited more than an hour Tuesday, gridlocked in traffic as a train stalled passing through town. “Accountability has to be there, you can't just block all those intersections and not care about it." Frankfort Police Deputy Chief James Skinner is one of the many people frustrated about trains stalling as they pass through town. On Tuesday one stalled for an hour.
Wabash Township holds special meeting to discuss budget
WABASH TOWNSHIP, Ind. (WLFI) — A Transparency Meeting was held Saturday at the Wabash Township's Station 1 Fire Department to discuss the local budget. A call for a meeting started after the Wabash Township Advisory Board was able to gain access to financial records they claimed the township Trustee, Jennifer Teising, refused to provide to them. After receiving these documents with help of financing experts from the Department of Local Government, the Advisory Board came to Teising with questions.
'It gave me flashbacks': Jackie Weaver has her say on farcical Sandbach Town Council meeting
Posted: 07.05.21 at 11:08 by James Kelly us on Facebook See our new Community section Cllr David Jack (Image: Sandbach Town Council) Jackie Weaver has branded Cllr David Jack a “disgrace” following his outburst at yesterday’s Sandbach Town Council meeting. Ms Weaver, 62, who infamously booted the chair of Handforth Parish Council from a Zoom meeting that went viral, said that incidents like this outshine the “fabulous” work of town council’s.
WATCH: Sandbach Town Council meeting descends into chaos
Posted: 06.05.21 at 22:27 by James Kelly us on Facebook See our new Community section Warning: explicit language used in this article and video. A meeting of Sandbach Town Council descended into chaos as one unruly councillor rejected calls for his removal from two committees with insults and expletives. At this evening’s (6 May) annual meeting a proposal went forward to remove Cllr David Jack from two committees over alleged conduct breaches.
Plans approved for slide down Macclesfield's 108 steps
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Diverse paths towards future-focused design
By James Kelly Tuesday, 23 February, 2021 Holistic design is a powerful tool for change as our industry tackles negative perceptions about seniors’ communities and aged care arising from the pandemic and the Royal Commission.
Macclesfield woman campaigns for compensation after mesh implant left her in 'excruciating' pain
Posted: 11.02.21 at 17:07 by James Kelly us on Facebook See our new Community section Surgical mesh is made from a synthetic material. A Macclesfield woman who had surgical mesh inserted into her body during an operation is campaigning for justice after years of suffering from "excruciating" pain due to complications. Sally Maddocks, 53, says her life has been "destroyed" and that she and others affected have been overlooked by the government and the medical profession.
Cheese firm's £1 million Macclesfield investment at risk due to Brexit red tape
Posted: 01.02.21 at 21:13 by James Kelly us on Facebook See our new Community section (Left to right) Cheshire Cheese Company directors, Richard Buxton, Simon Spurrell and Laurence Bass. A Macclesfield businessman is set to meet with government ministers as Brexit red tape puts a £1 million warehouse investment and new jobs at risk. Despite the economic hardship brought by the pandemic, the Cheshire Cheese Company has seen its sales grow over the past year, on the continent in particular.
Designing for community, connection, sense of place
Innovative design embraces residents’ diversity, defies ageism, and embeds community and sense of place, writes James Kelly. Our industry has a big job ahead shifting negative perceptions about seniors’ communities and aged care, and progressive design is part of the solution. Last year the royal commission laid bare systemic failures and underlying societal problems like ageism and undervaluing care professions. This year it’s been the catastrophic impacts of COVID-19.
Charity founder pays tribute to 'polite' rough sleeper who died just days before getting new home
Posted: 08.12.20 at 21:57 by James Kelly us on Facebook The head of a Macclesfield charity has paid tribute to a homeless man who died just the day before he was due to get the move-in date for his new home. John Whyte, who was a well-known face in the town and often based himself on Mill Street, died on Sunday. Maggie Falconer, the founder of Cheshire Streetwise, had known John for around four years and described him as a man who was always "polite" and "very respectful" to the volunteers.
TS Ardent Bollington and Macclesfield Sea Cadets say ‘thank you’ to Co-op Members for raising funds
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Opinion: A Warranted Pay Raise
By James Kelly Friday, March 13, 2020 – a date forever etched into the minds of leaders of school districts across Orange County. An immense weight was thrust upon educators on that day, and it was palpable in any room where school boards were taking action to “close” schools.
The Silkmen are saved: Macclesfield businessman buys club assets to secure its future
Posted: 13.10.20 at 14:26 by James Kelly us on Facebook The revived club will simply be called Macclesfield FC A local businessman has bought the assets of Macclesfield Town FC and secured the future of football at Moss Rose. Macclesfield native, Robert Smethurst, bought the club nearly a month on from its winding-up order was issued due to £500,000 in unpaid debts.
Council leader told about local lockdown just 20 minutes before PM statement
Posted: 12.10.20 at 21:47 by James Kelly us on Facebook The leader of Cheshire East Council has criticised the government’s lack of communication over the implementation of local lockdown restrictions announced today. Cllr Sam Corcoran said he first heard that the borough would go into the ‘high’ tier of restrictions through the media and only received official confirmation 20 minutes before the prime minister’s announcement in parliament earlier today.
Silkmen Supporters' Trust 'exploring' setting up new Macclesfield club
Posted: 16.09.20 at 17:49 by James Kelly us on Facebook Image: Macclesfield Town FC The Silkmen Supporters’ Trust (SST) is exploring the option of establishing a new club to replace Macclesfield Town FC following its winding-up order this morning. The Trust said any new club would be separate from the current financial turmoil under Amar Alkadhi’s ownership. A winding-up order means that the court will appoint a receiver if it believes the club has any assets to service the debt.
Police appeal for information on man running in nothing but a 'teeny tiny bum-bag'
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Macclesfield MP on Cummings scandal: 'He should have made a clear apology'
Posted: 27.05.20 at 18:11 by James Kelly us on Facebook Macclesfield MP David Rutley has said the Prime Minister’s chief advisor Dominic Cummings “should have made a clear apology” for his actions. The call comes as the scandal rages on about Mr Cummings journey in late March from his London home to his parent’s farm while he and his wife were suffering from coronavirus symptoms.
Former Bollington councillor sentenced for fiddling expenses
Posted: 01.05.20 at 15:03 by James Kelly us on Facebook Former councillor, Bill Livesley (Image: Cheshire East Council) A former Bollington Councillor in has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming around £5,000 in expenses over five years. Between 2009 and 2015 William Livesley, 66, who goes by Bill, was a Conservative councillor on Cheshire East Council – firstly representing the Prestbury and Tytherington area and later representing Bollington and Higher Hurdsfield.
Coronavirus survivor praises 'brilliant' staff at Macclesfield hospital
Posted: 21.04.20 at 18:00 by James Kelly us on Facebook Alvin was in Macclesfield hospital for 17 days. Alvin with his wife Lynne in December. Alvin progressively improved thanks to his medical team. A Coronavirus survivor has paid tribute to the staff at Macclesfield Hospital who saved his life and helped him in his recovery from the deadly illness. Alvin Irvine, (72), was taken from his home in Poynton to the hospital after his symptoms worsened to the point where he struggled to catch a breath.
Macclesfield firefighters discover the body of a man in a Congleton bungalow following a fire
Macclesfield firefighters have discovered the body of a man following a fire at a Congleton bungalow. At around 5am yesterday (13th April), firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a bungalow in Woodlands Park, Congleton. On arrival crews from Macclesfield, Sandbach and Congleton discovered that the fire was confined to one room. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire with a hose reel jet.
Macclesfield local signs up for Save Pub Life gift card scheme - matched by Budweiser
Like pubs and bars across the country, the St Dunstan Inn is closed for now and faces an uncertain future. The pub, which is based in the village of Langley, near Macclesfield, has joined Save Pub Life scheme created by the Budweiser Brewing Group in which their regulars can buy gift cards to help through this difficult period.
'Church is about the people, not the building': how the faithful in Macclesfield have been celebrating this Easter
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, churches in Macclesfield have had to come up with innovative solutions to deliver this year's Easter service to their parishioners. Nub News spoke to two church leaders in the town about how they have been adapting to the new circumstances.
Macclesfield resident puts on a garden gig for neighbours during the lockdown
A Macclesfield woman has been putting her singing talents to good use during the lockdown by putting on a garden gig to entertain her neighbours. Lucy Cooper, who lives on Hawthorn Way in Macclesfield swapped the stage for her doorstep while neighbours enjoyed from the comfort of their own gardens. Lucy told Nub News: "Singing isn't what I do for a living, but I do gigs here and there.
Coronavirus: Macclesfield residents warned to stay home over bank holiday weekend
The police have warned residents in Macclesfield to keep following government guidelines and stay at home over the bank holiday weekend. With the weather set to be fine over the next few days it may be tempting to get in the car and head out on a day trip or a few days away at your favourite UK holiday destination.
Update: No one injured following car collision in Macclesfield
Police have confirmed no one was injured after a car was left on its roof on the Silk Road in Macclesfield yesterday afternoon. A police spokesperson said there were two people in the black Volkswagen Golf, both of whom were able to get out of the vehicle. In a Facebook post, police said the incident was the result of "wreckless driving". No arrests have been made in relation to the one vehicle collision.
Macclesfield helpdesk to open for residents who have no other way of reporting crime
A Macclesfield helpdesk will be open for residents who have no other means of reporting crime during the lockdown. A total of 16 police stations across Cheshire will open for one hour a day to offer a service for members of the public who cannot contact the Constabulary online or via the phone.
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