YMCA Taunton raise thousands to help build new climbing wall
YMCA Taunton has confirmed that they have raised a total of £6771 - beating their target of £6600. READ MORE: YMCA Taunton launches campaign to finish climbing hallREAD MORE: YMCA Taunton appeals for last indoor climbing hall donationsOnce built, the climbing hall will be the only public facility of its kind in Taunton, offering an affordable, adventurous activity in a safe and inclusive environment. The YMCA Taunton team have raised enough money to build a new climbing wall room. This climbing wall isn’t just about climbing — it’s about creating opportunities, building confidence and making adventurous activity accessible to everyone. "This crowdfunder has shown just how strongly people believe in our vision for YMCA Taunton.
Source:Express
December 29, 2025 10:48 UTC
JBS S.A.: Playing the Game or Breaking the Law? A Comprehensive Perspective
Perspective: Leveraging state-backed financing is common in global business. JBS S.A.: A Corporate Defense Perspective on Global Growth and Controversy2014–2017: JBS’s political contributions were widely reported. The Global Business Reality: Navigating ComplexityJBS’s rise illustrates the interconnectedness of global finance, politics, and business strategy. Perspective: Seen holistically, JBS has largely acted within the law, leveraging publicly available programs, cooperating with authorities, and implementing compliance measures. A: JBS implements supplier audits, removes blacklisted farms, and runs animal welfare and labor compliance programs to adhere to international standards.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 09:53 UTC
Police fired twice during fatal shooting in Thetford, says IOPC
Officers fired twice during a fatal police shooting in which a man thought to have been carrying a handgun was killed, a watchdog has said. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation after the man was shot and killed when Norfolk Police was called to a two-vehicle collision in London Road, Thetford, at around 20:25 GMT on Sunday. On Monday, the IOPC confirmed that "two shots were fired by police shortly before 9pm" and what appears to be a non-police-issue firearm has been recovered from the scene. The man, believed to be in his sixties, was given first aid but was declared dead at the scene shortly before 22:15.
Source:The Times
December 29, 2025 09:40 UTC
Girl sets record for longest smile
A GIRL from Henley has set a new “world record” for the longest smile. Louise Carey, six, recorded a smile lasting two minutes and47 seconds at home in Reading Road. Louise’s effort was recognised with a certificate issued by Kids World Records and is featured in the 2026 edition of the Kids World Records book. She said that someone had already held the record for “longest smile” in the age seven to nine category but not for her age category of four to six. He said that Louise had decided that she wanted to hold a world record and had searched for ones she thought she could do.
Source:Express
December 29, 2025 09:34 UTC
Gambling Ads Keep Rolling on London Transport as Mayor’s Pledge Stalls
Nearly four years after Sadiq Khan promised to remove gambling advertising from London’s transport network, betting and casino brands continue to dominate Tube stations, trains and platforms — and at significant cost. Across Khan’s three mayoral terms, gambling companies have spent more than £7.5 million advertising on the Underground, Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, trams and at Victoria Coach Station. Compounding the problem is the apparent absence of any active government review into gambling advertising. Campaign groups and several London councils have questioned why City Hall needs to wait for national direction, pointing out that numerous English local authorities have already restricted gambling advertising on their own channels without legal challenges. An unresolved contradictionAs gambling advertising continues to expand across London’s transport network, the contrast between repeated political pledges and on-the-ground reality grows increasingly stark.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 09:12 UTC
Trump touts progress on peace plan after Zelenskyy meeting – video
Donald Trump has said he hopes a deal to end the war in Ukraine is 'closer than ever' after a two-hour meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida. The US and Ukrainian presidents indicated at a joint press conference there was near agreement on a US-Ukraine security deal but Trump said a few 'thorny issues' around territory had to be resolved. Trump spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin earlier on Sunday
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 09:11 UTC
CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (December 25, 2025)
EU says 21 million lack access to safe drinking water in Afghanistan https://www.khaama.com/eu-says-21-million-lack-access-to-safe-drinking-water-in-afghanistan/5. Up to 40 Afghan migrants die crossing into Iran in severe cold https://www.iranintl.com/en/2025121982436. US pauses Afghanistan visas after shooting https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-pauses-afghanistan-visas-after-shooting/ar-AA1SucZC9. A final report on 20 years of Afghanistan Reconstruction finds billions in waste https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5645083/a-final-report-on-20-years-of-afghanistan-reconstruction-finds-billions-in-waste12. Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-discuss-iran-next-phase-gaza-plan-with-trump-2025-12-22/15.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:58 UTC
JBS Corporate and Controversy Timeline
What follows is a chronological, fact-based timeline detailing how JBS became a global meat empire—and the controversies that followed. This single deal instantly made JBS the world’s largest beef producer, surpassing Tyson Foods and reshaping the global meat industry. JBS Corporate and Controversy TimelineJBS S.A. – Corporate and Controversy Timeline Details1953: JBS was founded in Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil by José Batista Sobrinho (“Zé Mineiro”), starting as a small butcher shop processing about five cattle a daythebureauinvestigates.com. The Swift deal made JBS the world’s largest beef producer (surpassing Tyson Foods)reuters.com. The Swift deal made JBS the world’s largest beef producer (surpassing Tyson Foods)reuters.com.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 04:53 UTC
Rolls-Royce chief Tufan Erginbilgic set for £100m share-based reward
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Source:The Times
December 29, 2025 01:40 UTC
Stability AI reveals details of legal wrangles as it narrows losses
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December 29, 2025 00:52 UTC
Veganuary 2026: 10 common items you didn't know were vegan
Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items actually contain no animal products. Here are 10 items you'll be surprised to know are vegan:MarmiteThe entire Marmite range is vegan, and certified by the European Vegetarian Union (EVU), except for the 70g jar. The 70g jar is currently only vegetarian – though Marmite are in the process of moving towards vegan approval from the EVU. However, the chocolate biscuits are usually not vegan - although the McVitie's Choc Chip are surprisingly vegan. Lotus biscuit spreadNot only are Lotus Biscoff biscuits vegan, their Biscoff spread is also vegan and makes a delicious vegan cheesecake.
Source:The Times
December 29, 2025 00:16 UTC
Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
Then Irish premier John Bruton said Ireland was “the last place” the prince should bring the royal yacht, the HMY Britannia, and warned it would paint an image of “opulence”. He said they appeared to have “little option but to proceed with the programme” unless there were security or political considerations. But Mr Bruton conveyed his concerns in a hand-written reply to Mr Murray, where he wondered if the arrival of the royal yacht in Galway would spark debate about the Treaty ports. “I think the symbolism of the royal yacht arriving into Galway Bay is not good,” he said, with ‘good’ replacing the crossed-out word ‘great’. In a separate file from 2003, permission was sought for the British Navy vessel the HMS Ark Royal to dock in Dublin.
Source:The Times
December 29, 2025 00:11 UTC
Luke Humphries survives scare as he reaches last 16 at World Championship
There was no hint of the drama to come as Humphries eased through the opening two sets and then took a tight third. 🔥 Luke Humphries defies an INSPIRED fightback from Gabriel Clemens to win another remarkable contest at this year's World Championship! At 2-2 in the sixth set Clemens then had three darts to level the match but he was unable to take them and Humphries capitalised to finish the job. He celebrated victory with a huge roar of relief, leaving Clemens – who averaged 101.49 – to reflect on what might have been. Van Gerwen later claimed he had not been challenged and still had plenty of room for improvement.
Source:Express
December 28, 2025 23:14 UTC
5 Suffolk fish and chip shops nationally recognised in 2025
The Aldeburgh Fish and Chip shopWhere: 226 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5DBAldebugh Fish and Chip Shop (Image: Charlotte Bond)The Aldeburgh Fish and Chip shop is no stranger to national recognition. In November, Delicious magazine compiled a list of the best places to get the ultimate coastal staple dish, and the fish and chip shop was included. Earlier this year, it won Best Fish and Chip Shop in Suffolk in the England Business Awards. Mrs T's Fish & ChipsWhere: Southwold Harbour, Blackshore IP18 6TAMrs T's Fish and Chip Shop in Southwold has won a TripAvisor Travellers' Choice Award (Image: Lucy Taylor)Mrs T's Fish and Chips announced it had received a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for winter 2025. Orwell Fish and ChipsWhere: 9-11 Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7NYAlper Tekim and Sarka Hessova took over Orwell Fish and Chips (Image: Newsquest)Orwell Fish and Chips was included in the shortlist of finalists in the National Fish and Chip Awards.
Source:The Times
December 28, 2025 21:59 UTC
Can cryptocurrencies come back from a rollercoaster year?
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December 28, 2025 21:48 UTC