10 great Manchester city centre buildings gone foreverToo many of Manchester's architectural gems are sadly no longer part of the city's landscapeMany examples of great architecture in Manchester have been lost forever (Image: @Manchester Libraries and Local Archives)Like all modern cities, Manchester has developed and changed with the times. Manchester city centre still boasts incredible architecture spanning many styles and eras, from contemporary skyscrapers to the warehouses and factories of the Industrial Revolution. Sign up to our nostalgia newsletter hereHippodrome TheatreHippodrome, Oxford Street, Manchester, 1935 (Image: @Manchester Libraries)Designed as a variety theatre and circus, the Manchester Hippodrome on Oxford Street was built in 1904. Interior of General Post Office, Spring Gardens, 1929 (Image: @Manchester Libraries)But the outside wasn't the only impressive part. Gaiety TheatreGaiety Theatre on Peter Street, Manchester, 1959 (Image: @Manchester Libraries)The Gaiety Theatre on Peter Street opened in 1884 as a comedy theatre.

British No 1 Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are in action on the opening day of the US Open. Raducanu has shown some good form on the hard courts as the 2021 champion returns to Flushing Meadows, where she will play American-born Japanese player Ena Shibahara in her opening match. The British No 1 will open play on Louis Armstrong Stadium at 11am local time (4pm UK time) - live on Sky Sports. Defending women's champion Sabalenka will be the heavy favourite against Rebeka Masarova in her opening match, while last year's finalist Jessica Pegula also takes to the court. On Louis Armstrong Stadium, fourth seed Taylor Fritz will face Emilio Nava and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev takes on Benjamin Bonzi.

AMRITSAR : Indians living in the United Kingdom (UK ) have asked the British govt to re-examine its current visa policy, especially the visa costs, processing timelines, and family unification for Indian nationals, or else it could gradually damage the relationship between India and the UK.Tight UK visa rules are threatening key pillars of the UK–India relationship, claimed Vikram Duhan, a resident of Reading, near London, UK. In the workforce, Indian professionals play a vital role in sectors like healthcare and IT.Barriers to their entry and settlement risk worsening staff shortages and undermining public services, he said. “We are calling for a fairer visa system – one that lowers costs, speeds up processing, and allows graduates to work and contribute to the UK. India is one of the UK’s closest partners and a key contributor to its economy, education sector, and workforce. He said he would soon lead a delegation to meet the British Foreign office officials to this regards.

It would also consider using "third countries" like Rwanda and Albania to house asylum seekers. Farage told the Times, external that if people know they will be detained and deported they will stop coming "very quickly". "There is only one way to stop people coming into Britain and that is to detain them and deport them." Farage also wants to take Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The treaty is a central part of UK human rights law and has been used to halt attempts to deport migrants who are deemed to be in the UK illegally.

Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri & India’s Pace Revolution | Bharat Arun Reveals Untold Team India StoriesGo Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Poll What impresses you the most about Virat Kohli? His on-field mastery His off-field simplicityIndia batter Virat Kohli continues to reflect his aura off the field, with fans flooding social media after his recent training images from London went viral. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both playing One-Dayers. Virat Kohli is very fit, and Rohit Sharma plays very well.

Nigel Farage's plan to deal with asylum seekers should he become prime minister is the lead in the Times, external. The Reform UK leader tells the paper that detaining and deporting all migrants who arrive illegally is "the only way forward". The Sun, external and the Telegraph, external both carry a photo on their front pages of Lucy Connolly after her release from prison on Thursday. She pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred online following the Southport stabbings last year - calling for people to set fire to hotels housing asylum seekers. She tells the paper she was definitely a "political prisoner".

Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts has more support than opposition — but with many voters undecided, the measure’s prospects remain uncertain, a new poll found. One thing, however, has become clear: Newsom’s standing with voters appears tethered to the fate of his high-stakes redistricting gamble. AdvertisementWhen voters were asked whether they agree with California’s redistricting maneuver, 46% said it was a good idea, while 36% said it was a bad idea. AdvertisementNewsom, who has become the face of California’s redistricting effort, has seen his once-stagnant approval ratings tick upward as he takes on Trump and Republican leaders. Among Latino, Black and Asian voters, nearly 30% said they have yet to decide how they would vote on redistricting.

The East Lothian Courier, masterminded from nearby Haddington, claimed the accolade at the 46th Scottish Press Awards* fighting off stiff competition from other weeklies around the country. “The East Lothian Courier is an unashamedly traditional local news brand,” he says. “Communities and technology may change, but the Courier’s insightful news coverage and championing of East Lothian remain steadfast. The 125-year-old title was runner-up in the Weekly Newsbrand of the Year category giving Editor Gillian Murphy validation for their community-centred approach. But is the term weekly newspaper / newsbrand, now becoming redundant as titles become ever-more ‘always on’ via internet and social media.

Arresting asylum seekers on arrival, automatic detention and forced deportation to countries such as Afghanistan and Eritrea are among the proposals reported to be announced on Tuesday. They also include deals with third countries, which could include reviving the Conservatives’ Rwanda link-up, and sending asylum seekers to British overseas territories such as Ascension Island as a “fallback” option. Mr Farage said the plans could see hundreds of thousands of people deported and five charter flights taking off from the UK every day. A wave of protests outside hotels used to temporarily house asylum seekers is expected in the coming days. The Conservatives said Reform UK was recycling Tory ideas.

Jalandhar: UK MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi on Friday met Punjab NRI affairs minister Sanjeev Arora. The hour-long meeting covered various issues of importance to NRIs, especially land dispute and seizure matters.The issue of extortion calls also figured in the discussion. It was underlined that the matter needed to be dealt with to ensure the people's safety.Dhesi wished for an effective one-window system, which overseas Punjabis could rely on to cover concerns and also help business people seeking to invest in Punjab.Dhesi also highlighted the need for more direct flights to Amritsar and Chandigarh, particularly from London, Birmingham, and other European destinations, as well as North America and Asia. This would help connect global Punjabis and tourists directly with Punjab, while also increasing trade activities, he said.Given the millions of Punjabi diaspora, Dhesi hoped that Punjab could emerge as a major power in the aviation sector, and requested investment and political support from both the Indian and Punjab govts in this regard.It was noted that the International Cargo Port in Amritsar, which was closed after recent Indo-Pak tensions, needed to be reopened.Better relations and increased trade between India and Pakistan will, of course, benefit both nations, but in particular, Punjabis, the meeting highlighted.Dhesi also requested that pressure should be applied for the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor.Other long-pending issues included the release of Sikh political prisoners who served their sentences and the case of the British national Jagtar Singh Johal.He hoped that all the issues would be taken seriously by the Punjab govt and the authorities concerned in India.MSID:: 123456479 413 |

Notting Hill Carnival is back for another year to make the August bank holiday weekend that much more joyful. So if you're keen to indulge in some of the revelry yourself, here's what to know ahead of Notting Hill Carnival. You can download the full Notting Hill Carnival map by following @trippin.world on Instagram. When does Notting Hill Carnival start? Notting Hill Carnival 2025 lineupSaturday 23 AugustKicking off the festivities for carnival is the Panorama Steelpan competition.

UK households are legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live television, regardless of what channel it is broadcast on. It is also necessary to have a TV licence if you stream television on BBC iPlayer. However, many of us who have already purchased a TV Licence could be entitled to a refund if we do not watch or record live TV, and don’t stream BBC iPlayer either. UK households could be eligible for a £159 refund on their TV licence costs (Image: PA)You can apply for a refund on your TV licence here. You do not need a TV Licence to watch:streaming services like Netflix and Disney Pluson-demand TV through services like All 4 and Amazon Prime Videovideos on websites like YouTubevideos or DVDsYou do need a TV Licence if you:watch or record live TV on any channel or serviceuse BBC iPlayerAm I eligible for a free TV Licence?

New York Times earlier this week announced the launch of Pips, its first-ever original logic game, expanding its portfolio beyond word games. Earlier this week New York Times introduced Pips, the newest addition to the New York Times Games portfolio, and its first original logic puzzle. The New York Times explains how Pips works:Fill the board with dominoesDrag and drop the dominoes into place. Dominoes evoke nostalgia for many people, and we leaned into that comfort while adding our signature NYT Games human-crafted twist,” said Jonathan Knight, head of Games at The New York Times. You can play Pips in the New York Times Games app for iOS and Android devices, or on mobile or desktop web, starting this week.

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UK-based NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul dies at 94 (Pic credit: PTI)Leading NRI industrialist and philanthropist Lord Swraj Paul passed away in London on Thursday evening at the age of 94.Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been hospitalised recently and died surrounded by members of his family.Born in Jalandhar, Lord Paul moved to the UK in 1966 seeking treatment for his daughter Ambika, who later died of leukaemia. He went on to establish the Caparo Group, which expanded into a global enterprise with interests in steel, engineering and property.Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death in a post on X. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Swaraj Paul Ji. His contributions to industry, philanthropy and public service in the UK, and his unwavering support for closer ties with India will always be remembered. I fondly recall our many interactions.