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Labour councillors vote in favour of arms firms using public parks for testing

LABOUR and Conservative councillors have voted against prohibiting arms manufacturers from using public parks in Edinburgh to test their equipment…

The National (Scotland)

Public fury sparks vote to ban arms testing in Edinburgh's public parks

COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh will be taking a vote today on whether arms manufacturers should be allowed to use public parks in the city to test their…

The National (Scotland)

Strava just bought Runna and we got the inside story from both CEOs

No, Runna isn’t going anywhere – and no, your subscription won’t get more expensive (for now)

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Strava buys London-based running app Runna

Runna was launched in 2022 by former McKinsey consultant Dom Maskell and running trainer Ben Parker.

Evening Standard

Strava to acquire popular Runna app

The hottest running app in town is set to become part of the Strava empire

Evening Standard

Rethinking overtourism: Join our free travel event for holiday tips to help you dodge the crowds

VIRTUAL EVENTS SERIES: Join Justin Francis OBE, co-founder of Responsible Travel, with The Independent’s Ben Parker and Annabel Grossman for a discussion on making tourism more sustainable

The Independent UK

How to make the most of your trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast

TravelSmart visits one of Independent Travel’s favourite destinations, Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.

The Independent UK

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Silent running: Lightship’s AE.1 electric Travel Trailer makes its debut as the Cosmos Edition

All-American RV start-up Lightship has launched its first production edition, the AE.1 Cosmos Edition. We take a tour of this electrified home from home

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Why Kentucky should be your next US destination choice

Annabel Grossman and Benjamin Parker take a tour of the US state of Kentucky in this episode of Travel Smart.

The Independent UK

The best European cruise holiday destinations

Taking to the high seas, Benjamin Parker and Simon Calder take a look at the best of European cruise holidays.

The Independent UK

Three patients receive ‘groundbreaking’ lupus treatment in the UK

Around 69,000 people in the UK are thought to have lupus, which mostly affects women

The Independent UK

Three patients in the UK receive ‘groundbreaking’ treatment for lupus

There is currently no cure for lupus and people often need to take lifelong medication.

Evening Standard

Enjoy the splendour of luxury holidays with TravelSmart

Get the ultimate guide to luxury holiday destinations around the world with Annabel Grossman and Ben Parker in this episode of TravelSmart.

The Independent UK

Controversy as Scottish council-owned venue set to host major arms conference

A MAJOR arms conference is set to be held in Edinburgh at a council-owned venue, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

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The new Ultimate Hawkeye, Ultimate Cyclops, Ultimate Sorcerer Supreme and more are revealed in Marvel's October 2024 Ultimate Universe solicitations

The October 2024 solicitations for Marvel's Ultimate Universe titles have arrived

The Guardian - US

EA Sports College Football 25: could this be the US’s most anticipated sports video game ever?

Riding a wave of nostalgia, the return of EA’s beloved franchise has whet the appetite of gamers across different generations

USA Today Sports Media Group

Madame Web is bad and you should absolutely go see it

Bad dialogue! Random trips to Peru! Uncle Ben!

Total Film

Madame Web Easter eggs: The Marvel nods and Spider-Man references you might have missed

Madame Web is packed with Spidey nods

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The Guardian - US

Madame Web review – Marvel’s junky spin-off is a tangled mess

Dakota Johnson lazily leads an incompetent attempt to set up a new character, made almost incoherent by last-minute changes

The Independent UK

Simon Calder and the Independent’s travel team answer reader questions in live virtual event

From winter sun and affordable skiing to Middle Eastern travel and European city breaks, the travel desk took on your most burning queries in our latest online session

Newcastle Herald

'Travesty': Rail buffs go loco after 4801 engine dismantled

The 48 class diesel engine wiped out steam trains in NSW.

The Independent UK

Join our exclusive travel event with Simon Calder, Helen Coffey and Ben Parker as they discuss winter holidays, Christmas markets, city breaks and more

The Independent’s travel team will be assessing what changes are likely to take place in the world of travel this year during an exclusive online event

Woman & Home

Cardio vs strength training: Which one should you be doing to lose weight?

In the toss-up between cardio vs strength training, this is what personal trainers say is best for anyone looking to get fitter, lose weight, and stay healthy

The Independent UK

Simon Calder answers your questions on wildfires, easyJet cancellations and post-Brexit summer holidays

Will Spain extend visa-free stays for Brits? Can you cancel a trip to Rhodes next week? And which are the best companies offering flight-free holidays? The Independent’s travel team answered readers’ most pressing questions in a free online event

The Independent UK

Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your urgent holiday questions during exclusive virtual event

The Independent’s travel editor Helen Coffey will be hosting the discussion and she will be joined by our renowned travel correspondent Simon Calder and deputy travel editor Ben Parker as they discuss the most important travel topics, including the wildfires currently affecting Greece

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