H-E-B purchases land for new store in Buda
The property is located near the northwest corner of I-35 and Main Street. AUSTIN, Texas — A new H-E-B in Buda may be on its way. Developers affiliated with H-E-B…
Firefighters and equipment from Central Texas deployed to help battle California wildfires
TDEM will deploy more than 135 firefighters and other personnel, as well as 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and other equipment. LAGO VISTA, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…
Scots cop guilty of sex attack on colleague takes £100k in wages
A police officer who sexually assaulted a junior colleague at a force HQ is still being paid despite his conviction. David McQuade, 52, was found guilty of assaulting the woman…
Reluctant John Swinney has turned SNP ship around
When John Swinney reluctantly became First Minister last year nobody, least of all him, seemed enthusiastic about the appointment. At the time, the SNP seemed to be on an unstoppable…
Tokyo pub hosts a haggis, neeps and tatties Burns night as Japanese chef serenades diners with bagpipes
A pub in Tokyo is hosting a Burns night complete with haggis, neeps and tatties while a Japanese chef serenades diners with the bagpipes. Tomohiro Onuki was just 24 when…
Fears of crime hotspot around Glasgow’s new drugs consumption room
Campaigners have warned of a policing black spot around Glasgow’s new drug consumption room that could put the community and drug users at risk. The Thistle facility, will open tomorrow…
Nicola Sturgeon aims for Gadd Globes glory alongside writer and pal Val McDermid
Nicola Sturgeon wants to follow in the footsteps of Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd with an award appearance at the Golden Globes in two years’ time. The ex-first minister revealed…
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff…
Last minute snags on delayed MV Glen Sannox but official launch will go ahead
Last minute snags on the delayed and over budget MV Glen Sannox ferry mean one of its decks will be closed on its official launch on Monday 13th January. The…
Backers of trans row nurse complain “lip service” is being paid to keeping women-only spaces
Campaigners who backed a legal action that stopped a whistleblowing nurse’s case being held in secret say only “lip service” is being paid to keeping women-only spaces. Employment Judge Antoine…