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A newborn baby was tragically found dead in a hospital bathroom after police say the 31-year-old mother, who has been arrested, claimed she did not realise she was pregnant16:34, 06 Jan 2026Updated 16:35, 06 Jan 2026San Roque Meloneras Hospital(Image: San Roque University Hospitals)The body of a newborn baby was tragically found abandoned in a hospital toilet in southern Gran Canaria, leaving staff and authorities stunned. The National Police have arrested a 31-year-old woman in connection with the incident, which is now under active investigation.The discovery occurred at the San Roque Meloneras Hospital, located in the municipality of San Bartolomé de…

The AJ is delighted to introduce the second edition of Working Details [published in print 18 December], following the success of last year’s volume, and marking the continuing revival of a series first published by the AJ in 1953. While maintaining the same aesthetic spirit that defined 2024’s volume, the new book adopts a clearer structure and more focused lens. Organised into three material sections – brick, stone and timber – the second edition brings together 20 projects selected from AJ Specification published over the past decade. The projects represent a broad range of typologies, scales and contexts from across…

Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel! Starring the multi-talented Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Abigail’s Party) and actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner (Holby City, Murder In Suburbia, John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen), Single White Female invites us into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door. Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense, this brand new adaptation by well-known author, journalist…

Britain’s housebuilding sector has remained mired in its most severe downturn since the start of the Covid pandemic, whilst the broader construction industry has entered a year-long decline, according to new survey findings.Residential construction, commercial building projects, and civil engineering all continued to shrink dramatically at the close of 2025. The most recent S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) recorded a figure of 40.1 in December, rising from 39.4 in November. This remained beneath the neutral 50-point benchmark, signalling that activity has declined for the 12th month in a row. It comes despite Labour’s manifesto pledge to build…

Negotiations between Westminster and Brussels to establish a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) area are gathering momentum, with prime minister Sir Keir Starmer eager to forge closer trading ties as part of his “reset” plans. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show last weekend, he said it was “in the national interest” to seek “closer alignment” with the single European market, though joining a customs union was not on the government’s agenda. See also: UK-EU deal to ease red tape on agricultural exports Moves towards establishing an SPS agreement are very much on target, however, following last year’s UK-EU…

A switch from traditional fossil fuel heating to renewable, low-carbon alternatives is on the horizon for all UK homes. Heat pumps are one such alternative, and the government has said that it expects them to be the main way many of us heat our homes in the future.To reach national Net Zero carbon emissions targets, at least half of UK homes will need to have heat pumps by 2040. Around just 1% had them installed in 2023, while 85% of UK homes use gas for heating.Whether you’re considering making the switch to a heat pump now, or just interested in how…

Company Logo The kitchen cabinets market is projected to reach USD 137.75 billion by 2033 from USD 83.57 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.71% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by increased residential construction, renovation trends, consumer demand for modular and customized designs, and a focus on kitchen aesthetics and functionality. The market benefits from technological innovations such as eco-friendly materials and advanced storage solutions. The U.S., U.K., China, and UAE are key regions contributing to this expansion, supported by strong demand for modern, space-efficient kitchen solutions. Challenges include fluctuating material costs and intense competition.…

The National Trust for Scotland and the Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership have joined forces to create the species-rich restored natural landscape15:50, 27 Jan 2020Updated 12:21, 20 Apr 2020Work is under way at Kelton Mains on the Threave Landscape Restoration Project.(Image: Mike Bolam)Work has begun on a landscape project that will “put Galloway on the map”.More than £250,000 is set to be spent on the Threave Landscape Restoration project on the outskirts of Castle Douglas.The National Trust for Scotland and the Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership have joined forces to create the species-rich restored natural landscape at Threave Estate’s Kelton Mains Farm.Balmaclellan’s…

Oxford Magistrates’ Court is wrapped in scaffolding as major renovation works get underway.The court, which is in Speedwell Street in the city centre, closed on January 5 and will remain shut for six months.As a result, first stage justice is being shipped off to Reading, High Wycombe and Milton Keynes.This includes the first magistrates court appearance for the Duke of Marlborough who appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on January 5, only for his case to be sent back to Oxford Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing set for February 5.This is in the midst of major…

Both East and West Sussex have been gripped by wintery weather. Earlier Met Office weather warnings, which covered England and Wales on Tuesday, have since been lifted. But black ice meant conditions on Wednesday morning were treacherous. Here are some of the best shots from around the county by those braving the cold. Read more here: Click Here