Transport across towns and cities could become integrated using dedicated apps, with investment focused on poorer areas and healthier methods, as part of what ministers are calling a “people-first” revolution in local travel. Louise Haigh, the transport secretary, described the plans in a speech in Leeds as “a revolution to wrestle back power over transport”. […]
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries weigh in on major World Championship changes planned | Other | Sport
The two most in-form darts players in the world have weighed in on one major change that could be heading to the World Darts Championship in the future. Luke Humphries and Luke Littler have pretty much swept all that’s been put in front of them this year, with the duo sharing the Worlds, Matchplay, Grand […]
242 best Christmas gifts for 2024: perfect present ideas chosen by the experts | Christmas
Stuck for what to buy everyone for Christmas? You won’t be for long … From gifts for fitness fans and gardeners to presents for pets (and their adorable owners), teens and beauty lovers, we’ve got all bases covered. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate […]
Sixteen caught crossing illegally into U.S. from Quebec in days before Trump tariff threat
On a late Saturday afternoon, two days before U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Canadian goods over migrants and fentanyl, the RCMP alerted U.S. Border Patrol about a group of people crossing illegally from Quebec into an area near Chateaugay, N.Y. Border Patrol agents initially spotted the group, but then lost them in the forests […]
Baking expert’s ‘genius’ air fryer doughnut recipe
A savvy baking guru has revealed a brilliant air fryer hack for creating scrumptious doughnuts in mere minutes. Air fryers have become a kitchen staple in recent years, often favoured over traditional ovens due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness, especially when cooking for smaller groups. If you’re a fan of baked goodies like doughnuts, this […]
Nines review – British rap great bows out with glittering career highlights | Rap
You’d be hard-pressed to find another artist who lights a baseball-bat-sized spliff in front of a sold-out O2, while lifting his trousers to reveal an ankle tag. The act earns Nines a £5,000 fine – but he shrugs: “What’s five grand to a trap star like me?” Smoke billows across the screens as Weedman plays. […]
Snooker scores LIVE: Judd Trump and John Higgins in UK Championship action | Other | Sport
Judd Trump is the standout name on Thursday’s schedule at the UK Championship in York. The world No.1 came from behind to beat Neil Robertson in the first round, with legendary snooker star John Higgins next up in round two. Stuart Bingham and Zhang Anda will face off at the opposite table, with Jak Jones […]
Feeling blue: how denim built America – in pictures | Art and design
JD Estes, naval air base, Corpus Christi, Texas, August 1942 In the 18th century, a coarse fabric manufactured in Genoa, Italy, and worn by labourers was referred to as bleu de Gênes, which gave us “jeans”. At the same time, a tough twill fabric made in the south of France called serge de Nîmes gave […]
Canada seen by some as cautionary tale for U.K.’s assisted dying bill
Esther Rantzen says she doesn’t have the strength to fly to Canada to seek lasting relief from her ever-advancing cancer, but she would if she could. “I love Canada, but I think I will go to Switzerland and seek an assisted death if the illness starts to progress faster,” Rantzen, 84, said from her cottage […]
Man shares ‘mind-blowing’ hack to stop pasta water from boiling over
A clever man has left social media gobsmacked with his brilliant method to stop boiling pasta water from spilling over. We’ve all been there. One moment you’re keeping an eye on the bubbling pot, and suddenly, you’re in a frenzy trying to tackle any overflow. Sure, turning down the heat might be the usual fix, […]