Mr. Thompson was on his way to an investors’ gathering when he was shot by a gunman who fled on an electric bicycle, police said. Source link
Train delays live: National Rail warns of disruption due to ‘nationwide fault’ with communication system
A new report says most government work to overhaul Britain’s railways has been delayed (James Manning/PA) (PA Archive) Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is on the ground…
Direct Line accepts £3.6bn takeover after rival insurer Aviva raises bid | Insurance industry
The direct line insurance company has received a better deal from its larger UK rival Avivaat a business valuation of £3.6bn. Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, has secured a preliminary agreement to take over Direct Line after ordering third-party cash…
Will Marconi Beach be closed in 2025? Perhaps, if the stairs don't get replaced
Cape Cod visitors and residents may lose access to Marconi Beach in Wellfleet this summer unless enough money is raised to replace the storm-damaged steps leading to the beach. Source link
Two large-scale cannabis farms dismantled in Coventry
Officers raided properties in Radford and Stoke Aldermoor Source link
Middle East crisis live: thousands of people flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on | World news
Key events Show key only Please turn on JavaScript to do this Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push towards Homs Thousands of people flee the city Syriac city Homs overnight and in the morning of Friday, the war monitor and…
Watch Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers free live stream
There is NBA action on Thursday, December 5 that will see the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Denver Nuggets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST and will be broadcast NBA TV,…
Trump Names 2 Officials to Help Carry Out Immigration Crackdown
The president chose Rodney S. Scott, the outgoing Border Patrol agent from his first term, to run Customs and Border Protection. And he appointed Caleb Vitello to serve as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Source link
Three climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak feared dead
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our…
Fire stick crackdown as fans watching Premier League games handed new warning
The Premier League and its partners are stepping up the fight against illegal streaming, with a new focus on ‘dodgy’ Fire TV sticks which have become increasingly popular. Source link