UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A rare waterspout was spotted off the coast of Cyprus following the passage of Storm Byron, which caused heavy rainfall and wind damage across the island. Multiple sources, including Cyprus News Agency and Reuters, reported the storm’s
Scotland (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met Office has named Storm Bram, issuing amber warnings for wind in north-west Scotland with gusts to 90mph and rain in Devon, Cornwall, and south-east Wales, alongside yellow alerts forecasting flooding, transport chaos, and danger to
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on 8 December 2025 that he and his wife Rama will move into Gracie Mansion in January, citing family safety concerns and the need to focus on his affordability
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An employment tribunal ruled that NHS Fife harassed nurse Sandie Peggie after her complaint about sharing a female changing room with transgender doctor Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital, upholding the harassment claim but dismissing discrimination, victimisation,
Ealing’s University of West London is launching courses for Feltham residents through a partnership with Hounslow aimed at boosting skills and training.
UK PM Keir Starmer joins TikTok and launches a Substack to reach younger voters, explain key policies, and boost transparency as social media engagement grows.
Lambeth Council cancels the Country Show due to rising costs, legal issues, and budget pressures, prioritising essential services over non-statutory events.