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.

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)

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.

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.

Mark Latham campaigns for Pauline Hanson in Longman by-election by urging vote against Labor

Will my son be next? Parents of eight children still trapped in Thai cave network face agonizing wait as rescue operation restarts - after four boys were brought to the surface alive 'We only knew each other between action and cut': Robin Wright breaks her silence on Kevin Spacey's sexual assault claims and says she rarely interacted with her House of Cards co-star Prince Louis to be christened TODAY: Royals gather for the baptism of Kate and William's 11-week-old son at St James's Palace Manafort's lawyers demand hearing on the Justice Department's off-the-record meeting with four reporters, claiming it prompted 'improper leaks' to the press and led to the criminal charges against him 'I'm alone': Harrowing first words in hospital of mother who survived horror crash that killed her husband, 61, and their FOUR young daughters, as wrong-way driver who smashed into their minivan is ... (more)

Who are the Brexiteers in the Cabinet and what have they said about May’s EU plans?

Will my son be next? Parents of eight children still trapped in Thai cave network face agonizing wait as rescue operation restarts - after four boys were brought to the surface alive 'We only knew each other between action and cut': Robin Wright breaks her silence on Kevin Spacey's sexual assault claims and says she rarely interacted with her House of Cards co-star Prince Louis to be christened TODAY: Royals gather for the baptism of Kate and William's 11-week-old son at St James's Palace Manafort's lawyers demand hearing on the Justice Department's off-the-record meeting with four reporters, claiming it prompted 'improper leaks' to the press and led to the criminal charges against him 'I'm alone': Harrowing first words in hospital of mother who survived horror crash that killed her husband, 61, and their FOUR young daughters, as wrong-way driver who smashed into their minivan is ... (more)

Alan Dershowitz Is Enjoying This

Alan Dershowitz is holding court on the front porch of the Chilmark General Store, talking to old friends and complete strangers, nearly all of whom stop to tell him, between sips of their iced coffee, to keep doing what he's doing. A young girl compliments his T-shirt .

The American Resistance Should Also Salute This Corsican Revolutionary on July 4th

Pasquale Paoli, the Corsican resistance leader who had won independence for his island in the Mediterranean in 1755. "The greatest in the United States Constitution is its first three beautiful words," President Donald Trump declared in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 19, 2017.

New York Today: New York Today: The Primaries

In the 12th Congressional District , which includes the east side of Manhattan and northern Brooklyn, Carolyn Maloney , 72, who has held the seat since 1993, is defending it against the well-financed Suraj Patel , a 34-year-old hotel executive. Mr. Patel has amassed $1.2 million - more than Ms.

FBI joins investigation into suspicious powder sent to office of Caroline Nokes

THE FBI have joined the investigation after a suspicious package sent to Romsey's MP brought the town to a standstill two months ago. The office of Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes was quarantined in April after a potentially dangerous substance was found within a letter sent to the Immigration Minister.