Flooded farms in England refused compensation as ‘too far’ from river | Farming
Farmers whose entire fields were submerged in water found themselves ineligible for the government’s Flood Hardship Fund because their farms were too far from major rivers. The Met Office said 1,695.9mm of rain fell between October 2022 and March 2024, the most in any 18-month period in England since the agency began collecting comparable data […]
‘Honour-Based’ Crimes Soar by 60 Per Cent over Two Years in England
The number of so-called “honour-based” crimes linked to some Islamic cultures has increased by more than 60% in Britain over the past two years, according to an analysis of police data. a report from the left wing guardian Based on statistics from 26 of the UK’s 39 police stations, the newspaper estimates that 2,594 “honour-based” […]
London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be listed by Historic England | London
The last of 13 surviving green cab shelters, providing rest and refreshment for generations of London drivers, has been listed by Historic England in recognition of its architectural and historic significance. It was published. The wooden shelters were built by the Taxi Drivers’ Shelter Fund after 1875, when taxis were pulled by horses. Many cars […]
Ex-Patriots star Jack Jones blasts New England fans in social media posts
Former Patriots cornerback Jack Jones made no secret of his feelings for New England football fans in a series of posts to X over the weekend. The sharp comment appears to have first been sparked by a video the Jaguars posted on social media of former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, looking much happier and more […]
Aslef’s final strike day disrupts rail services in south and east England | Rail strikes
Rail passengers on many routes in southern and eastern England, including major commuter routes into London, are expected to experience significant disruption on Monday as train drivers stage their final strike in a three-day campaign. Aslef union members launched a 24-hour strike on Monday across eight operators: C2C, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, South […]
England v Sweden: Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier – live | Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers
important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature There are only eight minutes left until kickoff. Wembley is packed. A pregame light show with music and fireworks began. Wiegmann was asked how England plan to stop Sweden. “How are they going to stop us?” she asked. It’s the spirit. […]
Nor’easter blasts New York, Boston with tropical-storm-force wind gusts as snow buries northern New England
spring? where? Certainly not in the Northeast or New England. That’s as millions of people across the region brace for the Northeast, which is bringing 90 mph wind gusts and heavy rain to cities such as Boston and New York City, while more northern regions are bracing for the Northeast’s climate. This is because we […]
Tammy Beaumont’s 81 leads England to ODI series win against New Zealand | England women’s cricket team
England secured a 2-0 lead in the ODI series against New Zealand with a 56-run victory in the second match played in Hamilton. After being sent off for a duck in Monday’s first match, opener Tammy Beaumont bounced back with a spectacular 81-run stand to get England off to a hot start at Seddon Park. […]
New Zealand v England: women’s second cricket ODI – live | Women’s cricket
important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 3 overs: England 9-0 (Beaumont 5, Boussier 4) Two dots and a clever slow ball yorker on the fifth stump line – very nice one from Kerr J. So Beaumont comes down and turns to leg and gets one – she’s […]
Heavy spring snow in Northeast, New England this week could mean problems for commuters
Heavy snow appears to be heading toward the Great Lakes, interior Northeast, and New England starting midweek. “We’re talking about possibly up to 3 inches of rain in the mid-Atlantic region by Wednesday or Thursday,” FOX Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera said. “Significant snow events are possible across New England.” Coast-to-coast storm charges east The storm […]