News archive from 21 February 2015
McDonald's pressured to hike pay as Wal-Mart raises, economy improves
The pressure comes at a particularly difficult time for the world's biggest fast-food chain. McDonald's and its roughly 3,000 U.S. franchisees are fighting to break a long streak of lacklustre sales that has made it virtually impossible to boost...
Fire tears through Dubai’s Marina Torch building
A HUGE fire has broken out at the world's largest residential building in Dubai. The blaze at the Marina Torch building is said to spreading after starting on the 50th floor, according to witnesses. Many people have been evacuated and there have been...
Black box telemetry cut premiums
TECHNOLOGY can help young drivers priced out of car insurance, writes Jeff Salway. So-called “black boxes” that allow drivers to slash their car insurance costs are still not being widely used by those that can benefit most. Some drivers can cut their...
McDonald's pressured to hike pay as Wal-Mart raises, economy improves
The pressure comes at a particularly difficult time for the world's biggest fast-food chain. McDonald's and its roughly 3,000 U.S. franchisees are fighting to break a long streak of lacklustre sales that has made it virtually impossible to boost...
Mayweather-Pacquiao fight agreed
Floyd Mayweather has announced he has agreed a deal to fight Manny Pacquiao in May. The undefeated 11-times world champion posted a picture of the signed contract on social network Shots and confirmed the fight would take place on May 2, adding:...
Falcons denied by late Wasps push
Newcastle's second largest crowd of the season witnessed a gripping 23-23 draw. The home fans dominating the 7,547 present at Kingston Park almost saw the Falcons grab victory, but Wasps fought back with a late levelling converted try. It seemed Juan...
Gloomy start to year for shopkeepers
RETAIL sales fell by 0.3 per cent in January despite a boost from motorists taking advantage of cheaper petrol by filling up their cars much more. Sales volumes excluding fuel were even weaker, falling by 0.7 per cent, according to the Office for...
Comment: All bets are off on pensions
LEADING life and pensions companies, as well as lobby groups and think-tanks, seem pretty divided on George Osborne's reforms to the retirement savings industry. In his last Budget, the Chancellor announced he was to abolish the requirement for...
ESpark chief calls for free entrepreneur support
FREE support for entrepreneurs should be available in every major city across the UK to help boost job creation and economic activity, according to the head of business accelerator network Entrepreneurial Spark (ESpark). Jim Duffy, speaking at the...
Bungling Leeds robbers forgot to put on masks
A pair of bungling armed robbers who terrorised shop staff were caught after forgetting to put on their disguises before being caught on camera. Michael Worville and John Maude looked directly into a CCTV camera before realising they had failed to...
Leeds fraudster stole cash from his dying father
A MAN who "plundered" his dying father's bank account after gaining legal control of his finances when he suffered a stroke has been sent to jail. Jones, of Otley Road, Guiseley, was jailed for six months after pleading guilty to fraud....
Stoke City archive: Lee Dixon and the penalty that never was against Coventry
LEE Dixon was one of the most exciting young full-backs in England before his attacking instincts were tempered at Arsenal. In 1986/87, his emerging runs down the right were a big factor in Stoke's push for promotion back to the top flight and run...
Greece wins 4-month bailout reprieve
GREECE and eurozone nations have agreed a deal to extend
Thailand bans paid surrogacy
Foreigners have been banned from paying Thai women to be surrogate mothers, in a bid to stop the country becoming "the womb of the world", following a string of high-profile scandals. Thailand’s military-picked legislature yesterday approved...
Rebels ‘target Mariupol’ as Ukrainian war goes on
Deadly fighting between Ukrainian forces and separatist rebels continued yesterday, as foreign ministers scrambled to save a ceasefire deal supposed to come into effect almost a week ago. The rebels fired on Ukrainian positions nearly 50 times over 24...
Realtime News
- 11:51 Row over historic Sheffield site under threat from housing developers
- 11:51 £4m cost of replacing cladding on Sheffield tower block
- 11:50 Aylesbury goalkeeper, 14, dies after match injury
- 11:50 One in four Derbyshire people will eat three or more Christmas dinners
- 11:49 Up for a laugh? New comedy club launching in Buckingham
- 11:49 Former Scarborough Mayor speaks of 'inspiration' Bradley after gift...
- 11:49 Santa was the special guest at Gainsborough’s festive market
- 11:47 Premature death four times more likely in deprived parts of Scotland
- 11:47 Man hospitalised after five-man brawl at Batley pub
- 11:47 RSPCA appeal after dead dog found wrapped in Christmas blanket and...
- 11:46 Police appeal for sightings of car stolen from Doncaster street
- 11:46 Coventry school forced to close early today
- 11:46 The fumes behind the bright lights of Christmas in Sheffield city...
- 11:46 Popular Clitheroe motors business set to close its doors
- 11:46 Martha's Mission to bring rucksacks filled with presents to...
- 11:46 Police appeal for sightings of car stolen from Doncaster street
- 11:46 Proud moment for 11 year old celebrated by boxing twins Jamie and...
- 11:46 Santa was the special guest at Gainsborough’s festive market
- 11:45 Rugby league should never forget the power of free-to-air TV
- 11:45 One in four Nottinghamshire people will eat three or more Christmas...
- 11:43 Latest reports from Mansfield Magistrates' Court
- 11:43 How to enter Gazette Young Engineers Challenge 2019 for a chance to...
- 11:43 Parents share reactions as 'fit and sporty' four-year-old branded...
- 11:43 Wellingborough murder: man released
- 11:42 Watch: Gangland killers shoot dead Mekel Sterling and flee scene of...
- 11:42 An It's a Wonderful Life film and afternoon tea event is happening...
- 11:42 The injury update that will delight Aston Villa fans
- 11:42 Global catering group acquires schools meals firm
- 11:42 Man appears in court charged with murder of father of four Yasir...
- 11:41 One in four Derbyshire people will eat three or more Christmas dinners
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