On this day: October 12, 2018

Lord Rowalian then attended a dinner in his honour and spoke to the Swindon Rotary Club about the importance of scouting in making the man. 1952: During haymaking on a farm near Swindon the men were held up because all the wagons were full, so a boy of 15, who had permission to drive a tractor on the farm only, drove along the road to fetch a wagon from another farm.

Westchester Estate Owner Mike Bloomberg Rejoins Democratic Party

Former three-term New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who owns an estate in Westchester, announced on Instagram and Twitter that he has re-registered as a Democrat, setting up what many political observers anticipate may become a challenge to Republican President Donald Trump, a native New Yorker. Bloomberg's decision was posted here on Instagram.

Limo in fatal crash should not have been on the road, says governor

A supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people had failed a safety inspection last month and should not have been on the road, and the driver was not properly licensed, New York's governor has said. The state moved to shut down the owner, Prestige Limousine, as state and federal authorities investigated the cause of Saturday's wreck in Schoharie.

Adam Price borrows Obama’s slogan ‘Yes, we can’ as he calls for…

Adam Price borrows Obama's slogan 'Yes, we can' as he calls for independence in his first Plaid conference speech as leader The newly-elected Plaid leader gave his party an optimistic message telling them independence for Wales was both possible and necessary Wales will never be able to solve its economic problems until it becomes an independent state in charge of its own destiny, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price told delegates to his party's conference in Cardigan. During a passionate speech he called on everyone who cares about Wales to join Plaid and help build a new more prosperous nation.

UK-Russia relations could get worse before they get better, expert warns

Russian relations could get worse before they get better, the deputy director general of a prominent security think tank has said. Professor Malcolm Chalmers, from the Royal United Services Institute, highlighted how diplomatic links between the two countries are currently at "the lowest point" since the end of the Cold War.

Culture shift: What’s behind a decline in drinking worldwide

Workers outside of a pub in the City of London Oct. 18, 2017. A traditional pastime of lunch or after-work drinks with colleagues may be fading, part of a worldwide trend that is seeing a drop in the overall percentage of people who consume alcoholic beverages.

Tories must challenge the idea that young people are a ‘bunch of Corbynistas’

Trump unleashes four-letter rant at Mitch McConnell over Brett Kavanaugh delay and said Republican leader should have FORCED a vote on Friday even if Jeff Flake and the moderates had voted him down Trump to hold five rallies in eight days as he fires up the base in bid to force Republican senators to confirm Kavanaugh at end of this week First 'social network of brains' lets three players solve a Tetris-style puzzle by staring at different lights to transmit silent instructions into each other's minds Cardi B 'will hand herself in to the police and face court' over claims she ordered a brutal assault against two barmaids at a New York strip club 'There was ten feet of blood': Kayaker who helped rescue teen attacked by an 11-foot shark while diving for lobster describes the horrific wounds to his shoulder and back The Tories must challenge the idea that young people are a 'bunch of ... (more)

Queen regards the 1982 Hyde Park bombings as the ‘most ghastly’ day

Trump unleashes four-letter rant at Mitch McConnell over Brett Kavanaugh delay and said Republican leader should have FORCED a vote on Friday even if Jeff Flake and the moderates had voted him down Trump to hold five rallies in eight days as he fires up the base in bid to force Republican senators to confirm Kavanaugh at end of this week First 'social network of brains' lets three players solve a Tetris-style puzzle by staring at different lights to transmit silent instructions into each other's minds Cardi B 'will hand herself in to the police and face court' over claims she ordered a brutal assault against two barmaids at a New York strip club 'There was ten feet of blood': Kayaker who helped rescue teen attacked by an 11-foot shark while diving for lobster describes the horrific wounds to his shoulder and back Her Majesty's darkest moment: Queen regards the 1982 Hyde Park bombings as ... (more)

UK and Ecuador – seeking end to Assange stand-off’

Ecuador's president says his country and the United Kingdom are working on a legal solution for Julian Assange that would allow the Wikileaks founder to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London in "the medium term". President Lenin Moreno told The Associated Press that Mr Assange's lawyers are aware of the negotiations.

Second man arrested after University of Worcester fresher student went missing

Brett Kavanaugh DENIES second sexual misconduct allegation: Yale classmate of SCOTUS nominee claims he 'exposed himself to her in the early 1980s without consent at a drunken dorm party' Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti says he is representing a client with 'credible information' against Kavanaugh and makes the lurid claim the judge got women drunk 'to allow a train of men to gang rape them' Trump and the White House have NO plans to withdraw Kavanaugh's SCOTUS nomination after latest sexual misconduct allegations as Chuck Grassley promises evaluation of new claims and Dems demand a HALT to proceedings Trump set to double down on his commitment to 'America First' when he speaks at the United Nations on Tuesday Aquarians belong in Iceland while Cancers should settle in Colombia: Celebrity astrologer reveals where you should live according to your star sign 'I love you': Tiger ... (more)

Corbyn’s promise to consider second EU referendum sparks fears among party

Brett Kavanaugh faces SECOND sexual misconduct allegation: Yale classmate of SCOTUS nominee claims he 'exposed himself to her in the early 1980s without consent at a drunken dorm party' Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti claims he is representing a woman with 'credible information' about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and will be 'demanding the opportunity to testify' One in every 100 emails is a SCAM... so here's our foolproof 10-step guide to beat the cheats Mr Corbyn signalled he was ready to perform a U-turn if activists at the party's annual conference in Liverpool use a debate on Brexit to demand a second vote.

Cuomo easily defeats Nixon in NY gubernatorial primary

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo easily beat back a primary challenge from activist and actress Cynthia Nixon on Thursday, thwarting her attempt to become the latest insurgent liberal to knock off an establishment Democrat.

Letitia James wins Democratic primary race for New York attorney general

Four candidates - Zephyr Teachout, Sean Maloney, Letitia James and Leecia Eve - were running in Democratic primary Thursday for attorney general. Letitia James wins Democratic primary race for New York attorney general Four candidates - Zephyr Teachout, Sean Maloney, Letitia James and Leecia Eve - were running in Democratic primary Thursday for attorney general.

Some of the suspected illegal immigrants were arrested after the raid during the dinner rush

A group of suspected illegal immigrants have been detained after immigration enforcement officers raided a St Neots Indian restaurant during the dinner rush. The raid took place in the middle of the evening food service at around 7pm, and residents in St Neots posted on Facebook claiming to have seen several workers from the restaurant being put into an immigration van.

Tory hard Brexiteers launch plan for Northern Ireland

Conservative hard Brexiteers have released proposals which they believe could allow the UK to leave the EU's single market and customs union without the need for a hard border in Ireland. The European Research Group of Tory backbenchers led by Jacob Rees-Mogg believe the Government has allowed the border question to become a roadblock to achieving a Canada-style Free Trade Agreement with the EU.

Juncker warns Britain cannot stay in ‘parts’ of the EU single market

Juncker warns Britain cannot stay in 'parts' of the EU single market after Brexit but insists Brussels wants a 'close' relationship Jean-Claude Juncker has insisted Britain cannot stay in only parts of the EU's single market after Brexit in a new blow to Theresa May's plans Jean-Claude Juncker has insisted Britain cannot stay in only parts of the EU's single market after Brexit in a new blow to Theresa May 's plans. The EU Commission President said the EU would work 'day and night' for a close relationship after the UK quits the bloc.

Trump to mark 17 years since Sept. 11 at Pennsylvania field

In this file photo taken on August 24, 2018, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk to Marine One prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House. In this file photo taken on August 24, 2018, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk to Marine One prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House.

Trump Golf Resort Damages Special Nature Site

The spectacular dunes system picked by Donald Trump for his golf resort in Aberdeenshire has been "partially destroyed" as a result of the course's construction, documents released under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed. Scottish Natural Heritage, which has been under pressure for years to speak out on the issue, now acknowledges that serious damage has been done to the site of special scientific interest at Foveran Links on the Menie estate, north of Aberdeen, since the course opened in 2012, the documents show.