Day: November 3, 2025
Macallan distillery engineers to go on strike in rota dispute
November 3, 2025Distillery engineers are going on strike (David Cheskin/PA) PA Wire Engineers at three Speyside distilleries, including for the famous Macallan whisky, have announced a series of strikes starting next week. In a dispute over rota changes, engineers at Edrington’s distilleries will begin seven days of strikes on Monday November 10. A further 22 days of […]
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Afghan refugee facing trial over dog walker’s death during knife rampage
November 3, 2025Safi Dawood was charged with murder after a triple stabbing in Uxbridge (Elizabeth Cook/PA) PA Wire An Afghan refugee accused of running amok with a large knife, fatally stabbing a dog walker 14 times and injuring two more people, is facing a trial next summer. Safi Dawood, 22, is charged with murdering Wayne Broadhurst and […]
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‘Village-like’ London neighbourhood crowned best high street in the UK
November 3, 2025Wimbledon Village has been officially recognised as the best neighbourhood high street in the United Kingdom, according estate agents Knight Frank. The ranking highlights the top ten premium high streets nationwide, with a focus on areas that exhibit a strong sense of community, economic vitality, and enduring appeal. Wimbledon Village emerged at the top of […]
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Country diary 1950: Possibly the only dragonfly left over the pond
November 3, 2025HAMPSTEAD HEATH: Although the sun was not actually shining yesterday afternoon it was bright enough to bring an Aeshna dragonfly out across the reeds of Red Arches pond. I think it was the southern Aeshna (A cyanea), although I had not the heart to catch what must surely be the last we shall see this […]
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