Lidl opening another 19 stores in move creating up to 640 jobs Up to 640 jobs are being created at discount retailer Lidl under plans to open 19 stores over the next eight weeks as it continues to ramp up expansion plans. The German-owned supermarket said the store openings will see it gain a presence
Regulator ‘concerned’ as 25,000 properties still without water in two counties The water watchdog says it is “concerned” as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex. South East Water has blamed this latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts. Many residents are now into a fourth day
BBC to file motion to dismiss Trump lawsuit over Panorama edit The BBC will take legal steps to have Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed Panorama faced criticism late last year over an episode broadcast in 2024, for giving the impression the US president had encouraged his supporters
Lord Mandelson apologises to victims of Jeffrey Epstein Lord Peter Mandelson has offered an “unequivocal” apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein Over the weekend, the former UK ambassador to the US declined to apologise to Epstein’s victims in his first major broadcast interview since he was sacked. When he spoke to the BBC’s Sunday
UK medical graduates to be prioritised for training places under new Bill Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation to be proposed by the Government. The move forms part of the Health Secretary’s aim of resolving the dispute between the Government and resident doctors in England.
Concorde 50p coin takes off as Royal Mint celebrates supersonic aircraft A new 50p coin celebrating the speed and elegance of Concorde has been launched by the Royal Mint, marking 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight. The coin was made in partnership with British Airways and Airbus, and its reverse or “tails” side
Aldi to lift pay for store workers from March Aldi has unveiled plans to give its staff a pay rise in less than two months, ahead of an increase to the national minimum wage in April. Starting pay for store assistants at the supermarket chain will increase by 33p from £13.02 to £13.35 an hour
Macclesfield rewarded with home tie against Brentford in FA Cup fourth round Macclesfield must upstage another Premier League side if they are to continue their fairytale FA Cup run after drawing Brentford in the fourth round. The National League North team produced one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history when they defeated holders
Jessie Buckley and stars of Adolescence enjoy sparkling night at Golden Globes Irish star Jessie Buckley was named best actress in a drama and Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty continued Adolescence’s winning streak through awards season as they all secured gongs at the Golden Globes. Buckley picked up the prize for her turn
Heathrow’s annual passenger numbers surpass 84m for first time Heathrow airport’s annual passenger numbers exceeded 84 million for the first time last year. The west London airport said 84.5 million passengers passed through its four terminals in 2025. That was a 0.7% increase from 83.9 million in 2024. Heathrow achieved its busiest December on record