Acky Khan, who started his career as a teenager cleaning kitchens at a KFC in east London, now employs about 1,500 people across 50 KFC restaurants and 30 Starbucks coffee shops in the UK. Having opened his first franchise in 1996 by risking his home for a bank loan, Khan plans to double his operations within five years. Ahead of the government budget, he is calling for more support for the hospitality sector amid rising costs and pressures.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: From KFC kitchen cleaner to restaurant boss employing 1,500 people
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A public meeting is being held by Bus Users Guernsey at St Martin's Community Centre to discuss recent bus route and timetable changes that have caused ongoing issues. The meeting brings together members of the public, bus operator Stagecoach, the Environment & Infrastructure committee, and deputies to provide feedback and discuss necessary improvements following a month of disruptions.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Public meeting scheduled in Guernsey to address ongoing bus travel concerns
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States-owned airline Aurigny has announced plans for its summer 2027 schedule to keep one of its five aircraft on standby to handle disruption and improve service reliability. Chief commercial officer Philip Saunders stated that the spare capacity will help keep Guernsey connected to destinations such as London Gatwick, Jersey, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Paris, while also assisting the airline in managing costs.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Aurigny plans to keep an aircraft on standby in summer 2027 to improve flight reliability
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Cheshire East Council is exploring the possibility of bringing in new operators or transferring control to town and parish councils for its markets in Congleton, Crewe, Macclesfield, and Wilmslow. The council stated it lacks the resources to maximise the potential of the markets, which currently operate at a financial loss, and that the move would reduce financial risk.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Cheshire East Council considers new operators for local markets
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Obwohl die Bauzinsen gestiegen sind und sich weniger Menschen den Kauf einer Immobilie leisten können, legen die Preise für Wohnimmobilien in Deutschland weiter zu. Laut Experten liegt dies vor allem an kaufkräftigen Käufern, die hohe Einkommen oder Vermögen besitzen und dadurch die Preise stabil halten, während die breite Masse unter den hohen Kosten leidet.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Immobilienmarkt in Deutschland: Steigende Preise trotz sinkender Nachfrage
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Teesside University is distributing period kits to its sports clubs for away fixtures as part of its Period Dignity campaign. The initiative aims to reduce anxiety, break stigmas around menstrual health, and ensure female students have access to products while travelling for sports competitions.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Teesside University provides period kits for student athletes attending away games
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West Lindsey District Council is considering a retrospective planning application for an unauthorised car storage and tyre facility on North Street in Gainsborough. Local residents and councillor Paul Key have complained that the site is an eyesore and a fire risk, while planning officers have recommended refusing the application. The owner, Ali Mohammed Saleh, defends the business, claiming it is safe and tidy.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Planning row over unpermitted car storage and tyre site in Gainsborough
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Two Hartlepool athletes, Gareth Mallabar and Grant Hammond, helped Team GB secure a bronze medal at the Blind Baseball International Cup in Italy. Competing against international teams including Italy, Cuba, the USA, Czechia, and Chinese Taipei, the pair reached the semi-finals before finishing with a bronze medal. Both athletes play for the Hartlepool Monkeys Blind baseball team, which Hammond founded after returning to Teesside.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Hartlepool visually impaired athletes secure bronze at Blind Baseball International Cup in Italy
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Biggy, a giant tortoise and resident at Jersey Zoo thought to be over 100 years old, has been put to sleep following a recurring health issue. The tortoise underwent specialist CT scans at the Royal Veterinary College for a growth around his backside that returned after two previous surgeries. Staff made the decision to prevent further pain after determining further operations would risk permanent damage.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Jersey Zoo announces death of Biggy, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be over 100 years old
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Official statistics from Ports of Jersey reveal that Jersey's transport hubs experienced a surge in passenger numbers during the summer months, with over one million people passing through the airport so far this year. Between July and September, Jersey Airport handled more than 472,000 passengers, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Jersey passes one million air passengers following a summer boost
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Fred Vanke, a 103-year-old World War Two veteran who fled Nazi-occupied Poland and secretly worked as a codebreaker supporting Bletchley Park, has finally had his contributions officially recognised. Believed to be the last surviving member of the Polish codebreakers who assisted Britain, Vanke kept his wartime activities entirely hidden from his family and friends for decades due to strict secrecy oaths. Recent historical research has led to Vanke and 26 other Polish codebreakers being added to the Bletchley Park Roll of Honour.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: 103-year-old codebreaker Fred Vanke's WW2 heroics recognised after decades of secrecy
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A round-up of local news stories from the West of England includes Prince William visiting Somerset accompanied by Ross Kemp to launch an emergency preparedness initiative. Other local reports cover a proposed red route in Bristol to tackle dangerous parking, unauthorized flags on Weston-super-Mare seafront, a forthcoming film about shin-kicking in Gloucestershire, an endurance riding championship win in Wiltshire, and growing resident frustration with tourism in Bibury.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: West of England weekly headlines covering a royal visit with Ross Kemp, local news, and tourism issues in Bibury
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An experienced Merseyside aid worker coordinating emergency relief in Venezuela following two deadly earthquakes has described the destruction as unprecedented and immense. Anna Fraine, a programme manager for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), noted that up to 80% of buildings in the heavily affected area of La Guaira were severely damaged or destroyed, compounding an existing crisis. Over £23m has been raised for the DEC appeal to support food, medical attention, and water system restoration.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Aid worker describes 'shocking' earthquake damage in Venezuela
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A new documentary titled 'First Born Second: Voices of the Children of the Windrush Era' features personal accounts from seven individuals growing up black and British in Bristol during the 1970s and 1980s. Co-produced by Roger Griffith MBE and directed by Michelle Pascal, the film highlights the triumphs, tragedies, and joy of the children of the Windrush generation as they navigated two cultures, racism, and institutional discrimination.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: New documentary explores the lives and experiences of Bristol's Windrush children
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Greater Manchester's active travel commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, has stated that the city region's public transport system is roughly a decade behind London due to an over-reliance on cars. Speaking at an event celebrating 50 new school streets, Storey highlighted the Bee Network's ongoing efforts to encourage shifts towards walking, cycling, buses, and trams to combat traffic congestion, tackle the obesity crisis, and lower carbon emissions.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Greater Manchester public transport a decade behind London, says travel boss
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Ruth Hansom, owner of Hansom Restaurant in Bedale, has won the Craft Guild of Chefs' National Chef of the Year award, becoming the first female winner in 50 years. After reaching the final on two previous occasions, the 31-year-old competed against nine other chefs at Le Cordon Bleu London to secure the title with a three-course menu featuring scallop, Angus pure beef fillet, and a Guanaja dark chocolate dessert.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Bedale chef Ruth Hansom becomes first woman in 50 years to win National Chef of the Year
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Michael Oakes, a 50-year-old former Royal Marine commando from Andover, Hampshire, is competing in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii just three years after suffering a severe burst fracture in his spine during a skydive accident. After major surgery involving metal screws and rods, and being told he might never walk again, Oakes used a determined mental approach and daily walking goals to recover. He has since returned to skydiving, completed an Ironman in Barcelona, and is now facing the grueling conditions of the Hawaii event.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Former Royal Marine competing in Hawaii Ironman after breaking back in skydive
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A family from Hinckley, Leicestershire, has experienced the devastating shock of having both of their young daughters diagnosed with cancer. Odette was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2022 at the age of three, undergoing 15 surgeries, while her younger sister Eliza was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2024. Genetic testing found no inherited link, with doctors attributing the diagnoses to bad luck. The sisters have supported each other through their treatments, and the family was recently treated to a day trip to Lapland by the When You Wish Upon a Star charity.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Family's shock as young sisters both diagnosed with cancer
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Moseley Road Baths and the neighbouring Balsall Heath Library in Birmingham are undergoing a £32.7m restoration project following decades of community campaigning. Dating back to 1907, the Grade II*-listed building is being restored with funding from Birmingham City Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and government levelling up grants. The project includes connecting the two buildings, restoring the Gala Pool, converting the second pool into an event space, and reinstalling historic cast-iron baths.
Überschrift der Zusammenfassung: Community spirit keeps Birmingham's historic Moseley Road Baths alive during £32.7m restoration
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