New bereavement support group to launch in Stewarton
The group, named Creating Hope, will take place at the Stewarton Annick Youth and Community Association over a seven-week period, beginning Monday, January 12, and concluding Monday, March 2. Organised by the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, it offers a “safe and confidential space” for people aged 14 and older who have lost someone to suicide. Group size will be limited to 12 participants. Anyone interested in taking part in the programme can find out more by emailing margaret.mclean@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 14:08 UTC
Fact-Checking False Claims About Our Gender Identity Coverage
The post from TNN featured an interview with a former editor on the International desk at The Times who was not involved in these coverage decisions. Despite numerous inaccurate statements, the author conducting the interview did not seek comment or check facts with The Times before publication and has refused to make substantive corrections or include a statement that The Times provided about the interview. Though presented as news, it did not meet the most basic journalistic standards of fairness or accuracy.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 13:50 UTC
Dramatic encounter between heron and weasel at wildlife park
A video shared by the park shows a grey heron in a flap due to a leaping weasel. At the start of the footage the heron drops the tiny carnivore from its beak so it's possible it was attempting to predate the weasel - but the weasel was having none of it. The footage shows the large bird suddenly on the retreat from the much smaller but determined mammal. The weasel can be seen engaging the heron in a swift and intense moment of interaction before separating. The primary food source for a grey heron in the UK is fish, which they catch in shallow water using their long, dagger-like bills.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 13:30 UTC
Soapbox: Taxing times for drinks
By Chris JonesParagon Brands’ Chris Jones on the reality of schemes such as EPR and DRS for challenger brands and consumers. Access to this article is restricted. You need to have a valid subscription to access this content. If you already have a subscription please log in.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 13:02 UTC
Shop price inflation driven up by rising food costs
Food inflation increased to 3.3%, up from November’s 3% and far outstripping wider shop price inflation of 0.7%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NIQ data. Fresh food inflation increased higher still to 3.8%, up from 3.6% in November but below the three-month average of 3.9%. But deflation on products other than food remained steady at 0.6% amid widespread promotions across popular gifting categories, including toys, books, and home entertainment. BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said: “Shop price inflation edged up in December as food prices rose at a faster rate. “Retailers worked hard to encourage spending by keeping supply chain price increases to a minimum, and many food retailers reduced prices in December to support demand.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 12:19 UTC
London snow today amid cold weather warning: Pictures
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Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 12:12 UTC
Martin O'Neill reveals Celtic will go 'all out' for January transfers as boss airs promising signing update
Martin O'Neill reveals Celtic will go 'all out' for January transfers as boss airs promising signing updateThe iconic boss will oversee the January window after returning to the hotseat a month after being replaced by Wilfried NancyMartin O'Neill has vowed Celtic will go 'all-out' to bolster their squad in January. Celts trail league leaders Hearts by six points and are level with Rangers in second with 18 league games still to go. O'Neill- who won seven of his eight games during his first interim tenure - knows the Scottish champions are short of quality. He told talkSPORT: "I think that we would have to supplement the squad in some capacity. Article continues belowBut O'Neill, 73, poured cold water on the prospect of him staying in the role beyond this summer.
Source:Express
January 06, 2026 11:39 UTC
Eddie Howe's stance on becoming Man Utd manager in clear Newcastle statement
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has emphatically declared his commitment to St James' Park following renewed speculation linking him with the Manchester United vacancy. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "Now, that's not always been consistently good and things can change at any football club. I've had an unbelievable relationship with the board here since I've come to the football club and that's never changed. "You have to have good relationships around you. You have to have good relationships with the players.
Source:Express
January 06, 2026 10:53 UTC
Nestle warning over baby formula food poisoning fears
“Cereulide is a toxin produced by food poisoning bacteria Bacillus Cereus, and can cause food poisoning symptoms which can be quick to develop and include vomiting, and stomach cramps. “The company is in contact with UK authorities and as a precautionary measure, is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula. “Nestle assures parents and caregivers that it is implementing appropriate actions to safeguard the health and wellbeing of families and their babies. “Nestle remains committed to keeping parents, caregivers and the public informed and to providing clear, transparent information and support throughout this process.”What is a product recall? The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 10:01 UTC
JLR sales hit by cyber attack disruption and tariffs; FTSE 100 hits record high after Next beats Christmas expectations – business live | mtgamer.com
Companies have even increased their staffing levels more strongly, and new business indicates that they remain on a growth path. As a precautionary measure, Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula. On Monday the FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time gaining over 0.5% driven by mining stocks and defence companies. Goldman Sachs has now raised its 12-month target on the FTSE 100 from 10,300 to 10,400, suggesting that after a strong year, there could be more room to run for the UK index. Unwrapping some of the headline figures, sales growth continues to be driven by its online channel, which already accounts for more than half of group sales.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2026 09:43 UTC
Broken down freight train adds to mass disruption for London Paddington and Reading trains
A message on the National Rail website said no trains can run between Paddington and Reading due to a broken-down freight train near Reading Station. "All trains currently cannot run between London Paddington to Reading until [the] freight train has moved. Update 9.30am: National Rail has said train disruption this morning affects Elizabeth line, GWR and Heathrow Express services to and from London Paddington. "As a result, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may be cancelled or severely delayed. Trains operating between London Paddington and Reading are experiencing major disruption today following damage to overhead power cables.
Source:Express
January 06, 2026 09:12 UTC
Politics latest: Police chief denies force used AI to make safety assessment for ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
That's it from Politics Hub todayWe're wrapping up today's Politics Hub. Today saw Sir Keir Starmer pledge British troops on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal. Elsewhere, the technology secretary demanded "urgent" action from X to tackle sexualised AI images generated of people without their consent by its AI tool Grok. While MPs also grilled West Midlands Police bosses over the decision to ban Israeli football fans from a Birmingham match in November. Tap the key points to find out more about the stories - and you can watch the full programme below as well.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 09:08 UTC
Octave signs Audiomob inventory partnership
Deal grows Octave’s audience scale with 6 million reach into gaming marketLondon, UK - 06 January, 2026 - Octave, News UK’s audio-visual advertising platform, has signed an audio inventory deal with in-app audio advertising network Audiomob. The deal will give Octave even greater audience scale with data-rich access to more than 6 million mobile gaming users. Audiomob is an in-app audio advertising network, allowing advertisers to reach their target audiences using audio ads in apps and games. With this partnership, Octave will be able to enhance their existing audience segments using Audiomob’s audience and data platform. Octave combines inventory from News UK’s media brand portfolio, including talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK and Times Radio, alongside premium inventory partners to reach over 14.5 million highly engaged listeners monthly.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 07:04 UTC
Jubilee Line 'severe delays' after 'fire alert': Recap
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Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 06:16 UTC
Ruben Amorim sacked: timeline of his Manchester United tenure – video
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United after 14 months as their head coach. He leaves Old Trafford after a power struggle with the hierarchy over transfer policy, with Amorim demanding his colleagues in the recruitment department 'do their job' after Sunday’s draw at Leeds. We take a look back at his turbulent reign, which featured a few fleeting highs but some miserable lows.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2026 04:23 UTC