Witness appeal after assault on woman at Bluewater

Police want witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted and three girls were harassed at a shopping centre.

John Swinney 'like Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe' in his bid to nationalise buses

Bus operators have threatened legal action against plans to bring services into public control, as they accused John Swinney of acting like dictators Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe.

Gangs won't be spared, M'rashtra Deputy CM Eknath vows after firing at Tiger Shroff's car

Ventive Hospitality in talks to acquire 2-3 luxury hotels

Ventive Hospitality, a joint venture between Panchshil Realty and Blackstone, is in discussions to acquire luxury hotels. The company aims to secure two to three hotels that will generate significant EBITDA income. Currently, Ventive Hospitality operates 14 assets, including various high-end hotel brands across India and the Maldives. Plans are underway to launch the first Ritz Carlton Reserve project in India.

Ventive Hospitality in talks to acquire 2-3 luxury hotels

Ventive Hospitality, a joint venture between Panchshil Realty and Blackstone, is in discussions to acquire luxury hotels. The company aims to secure two to three hotels that will generate significant EBITDA income. Currently, Ventive Hospitality operates 14 assets, including various high-end hotel brands across India and the Maldives. Plans are underway to launch the first Ritz Carlton Reserve project in India.

Bomb squad called to Heald Green street after 'harmful chemicals' discovered

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of possessing hazardous chemicals

Gangs won't be spared, M'rashtra Deputy CM Eknath vows after firing at Tiger Shroff's car

Global investors against use of judicial anti-avoidance rule by tax officials

International investors have raised concerns regarding the Indian Income-tax authorities' invocation of the judicial anti-avoidance rule. At a recent meeting, investors communicated their issues with the Central Board of Direct Taxes on this matter. The use of JAAR to deny relief on grandfathered shares contradicts prior regulations established by the CBDT. The standing of both GAAR and JAAR remains complex due to Supreme Court rulings.

After months of silence and NO mention of 'flagship' policy at SNP conference, retailers deliver a stinging ultimatum to John Swinney: Ditch it now!

John Swinney is under pressure to scrap his food price cap 'gimmick' after failing to mention the flagship policy at the SNP conference.

Leading role for Esther McGregor - another member of star Ewan's acting dynasty

She is the daughter of a Scottish movie star who is more than used to getting top Holywood roles.

Everything heard this week in the trial of a man accused of murdering Stretford Grammar headteacher Michael Mullins

WARNING: Graphic details. Simon Richardson, 35, denies murdering Michael Mullins

Biblical storm brings fatal floods in Spain: Mother is killed after being swept away by raging torrent while rain cascades through airport terminal at tourist hotspot

A mother in Spain has been swept away by powerful floodwaters in Cabrera de Mar, about 19 miles from Barcelona, as Storm Adam continues to wreak havoc along the Mediterranean coast.

Democrat star admits family's terror watchlist ties ahead of planned campaign rally with Obama: 'She did nothing wrong'

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Michigan, confirmed over the weekend that a member of his family was on a federal terror watch list.

Green star discovery: Why astronomers are calling this strange cosmic object a ‘zombie’ after it began consuming planetary debris

Astronomers have uncovered a remarkable white dwarf star named WD J1330+6435, situated 326 light-years away from our planet. This celestial body exhibits a striking green color, influenced by the elements present in its atmosphere, particularly sodium. This discovery broadens our perspective on the spectrum of colors that stellar remnants can possess, with the star affectionately dubbed a 'zombie star,' highlighting the intriguing afterlife saga of stars and their planetary systems.

From next month, these two Greater Manchester councils could be acting unlawfully

Government planning reforms come into effect on October 31. But the two Greater Manchester councils voted not to accept them

Zack Polanski says he will not overturn 'Zionism is racism' policy despite anti-Semitism row as he refuses to say Israel has a right to exist

The Green Party leader said that the ideology that supports the creation of a homeland for Jews was synonymous with 'basic colonialism and racism' in Gaza and the West Bank.

The 'stylish' Marks and Spencer jumper that looks 'so much more expensive' than £30 price tag

The knit comes in two autumnal shades and is as perfect for the office as it is for weekend plans

Jealous man used arsenal of medieval weapons to threaten woman he thought was cheating on him, cops say

Jesse Ward, 45, was arrested after he threatened a woman with a sword, a gun and a crossbow for allegedly cheating on him.

Trump's women crisis is becoming a problem say White House insiders as brutal medical crises, sudden exits and scandals keep MAGA females in turmoil: 'It's unforgiving'

Almost two years into the administration, a grand vision has crumbled under sudden departures and ethics scandals, plunging the women of Trump World into relentless turmoil.

Missouri woman gave chilling '3, 2, 1' countdown before firing at kneeling neighbor in bitter fence feud, cops say

Paula Kohensky was charged with first-degree assault after she fired a gunshot at her neighbor,

Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooting 'stalked' lone gunman after 'army crawling' through shot out window, mom says

Kenda Freeman revealed how her son Kaylub Giamanco, 36, thwarted Griffin John II, 16, after the teenager opened fire on Silver Rail Elementary School just before 1pm on Thursday.

Moment criminal drives wrong way down dual carriageway in stolen Ford Mustang in death-defying chase before threatening to murder police who stopped him

Martin Stokes, 20, threatened to murder officers at the scene following his eventual arrest when they discovered a 15-year-old child was in the back of the car.

'I hope there will be more pleasant birthdays in the future!' Judge apologises for jailing Albanian cannabis farmer on day he turns 33

Agim Cjapi, then aged 32, was inside a building in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria when police raided it on July 1, discovering a crop of drugs worth up to £440,000.

Fired Katie Zacharia in new crisis after farewell photo fail with Trump revealed sensitive information she was forced to remove

Zacharia posted a photo with the president that included a blurred map on his desk. A second photo she posted appeared to have the map edited out.

Police officer 'shot with sawn-off shotgun' in city centre - as cops launch manhunt for suspect couple

Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene after they were approached shortly before the alleged shooting at 4.50am on Sunday morning.

Celebrity Traitors star Leigh-Anne Pinnock unveils 'Big Mix' vinyl with Miranda Hart

The unexpected duo left fans in fits of laughter on the BBC series

Protesters calling for end to greyhound racing at Kent’s last dog track ‘pelted with eggs’

Protesters calling for an end to greyhound racing at Kent’s last dog track were “pelted with eggs by masked youths” during a demonstration.

Reform suspends 'you can't be Muslim and British' party activist who advocated for migrant concentration camps

Jason Powell is being investigated by the party after being filmed by an undercover ITV team making the remarks at 'Farage Fest' after the party leader was re-elected as MP for Clacton.

Shafali, Mandhana shine as India beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets to take unassailable 2-0 series lead

Opener Shafali Verma scored 55 runs in just 25 balls to lead India to victory over Zimbabwe. After choosing to bat first, Zimbabwe struggled and managed to score only 102 runs in their innings. India's bowlers performed well, restricting the opposition and taking key wickets at crucial moments. Shafali and Smriti Mandhana had a partnership of 96 runs for the first wicket, making the chase easier.

Police officer in stable condition in hospital after being shot in Nottingham

The male officer was blasted in the foot