DR Martin Rodger still alleges there was damage done by us leaving the EU (Letters, 1 December). He brings up a series of large sums of money all billions. He claims that Brexit has cost us at least ...

The tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus has evolved from ancient Norse customs and early welcoming rituals.

Multiple gram panchayat candidates in Asifabad district have reported intimidation ahead of local body polls. A transgender ...

Your editorial on the vanishing property ladder highlights an awkward truth (‘People being locked out of and locked into the housing market’, Irish Independent, December 8). Ireland no longer has a ...

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “On the court.” ...

As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – and in this outback truck driver’s case, it’s also become a ...

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're good with words.

Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, 163 Main St., will hold a special Advent service on the Sunday before Christmas, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m.  The Rev. John Hogue will offer a sermon titled, “Thumb Island ...

Cora Weiss, who was active for more than half a century in support of gender equality, international peace, the anti-Vietnam War movement, civil rights and nuclear disarmament, and who helped organize ...

A long-empty plot of land in Kearsley will be turned into new affordable homes after a plan was approved by Bolton Council's planning committee.