Burnham launches crackdown on ‘cowboy builders’ ripping off households
The Independentby Sophie Wingate and George Thompson·27 Aug 2026
New measures targeting "cowboy builders" who exploit homeowners, alongside a crackdown on private bailiffs using intimidating tactics against people in debt, have been unveiled by Andy Burnham.
US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
The Independentby Matthew Perrone·27 Aug 2026
Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak of its kind in...
ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks
The Independentby Ryan J. Foley·27 Aug 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control...
Two world records fall but Amy Hunt and Georgia Hunter Bell beaten at Diamond League
The Independentby Andy Hampson·27 Aug 2026
British pair Amy Hunt and Georgia Hunter Bell had to settle for fifth and third respectively in strong fields at Thursday’s Diamond League meeting in Zurich.
Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’, Mike Ashley says
The Independentby George Thompson·27 Aug 2026
Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley has described Andy Burnham’s high street recovery strategy as "delusional", insisting it will fail to help salvage British retail.
Chelsea agree deal to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa
The Independentby Robert O'Connor·27 Aug 2026
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m. The 33-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge on a two-year deal bringing to an end his six-year stay at Villa.
Derek McInnes ’embarrassed and mortified’ as Rangers exit Conference League
The Independentby Ronnie Esplin·27 Aug 2026
Derek McInnes was left “mortified” by Rangers’ Conference League play-off exit following the 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat to Jablonec in the Stadion Strelnice.
Danny Welbeck opens goalscoring account as Chelsea see off Luton in Carabao Cup
The Independentby Robert O'Connor·27 Aug 2026
Danny Welbeck scored his first Chelsea goal as Xabi Alonso’s side beat Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup second round.
Brighton cruise into Conference League after win over Tromso
The Independentby Edward Elliot·27 Aug 2026
Brighton booked their place in the Conference League league phase with a comfortable 4-0 play-off victory over Tromso at the Amex Stadium.
At least 90 Americans reported missing after devastating flooding hit Nepal and Tibet
The Independentby R.j. Rico·27 Aug 2026
Roughly 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods swept through a border region between China and Nepal, leaving hundreds dead, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Nurse among 33 Britons missing in Nepals devastating flash floods
The Independentby Sam Hall·27 Aug 2026
A nurse from Kent has been identified among the Britons missing in Nepal after the devastating flash floods in the country.
FAA pushing to fire LaGuardia air traffic controllers who left before plane collision
The Independentby Isabel Keane·27 Aug 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration is pushing to fire two air traffic controllers who left work early before an Air Canada jet crashed into a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in March, according to...
Cult Beauty has launched a surprise extra advent calendar – and it wows
The Independentby Lucy Smith·27 Aug 2026
As the search for the best beauty advent calendars continues, Cult Beauty has finally unveiled the full contents behind its countdown.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago neighbor stands to gain from wind farm settlement deal: report
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·27 Aug 2026
A company run by a neighbor of President Donald Trump is set to earn a nearly billion-dollar windfall as a result of a settlement deal to end U.S. offshore wind projects, according to a new report.
Enzo Fernandez in talks over £120m Man City move after absence from Chelsea squad
The Independentby Miguel Delaney and Jamie Braidwood·27 Aug 2026
Manchester City remain in talks to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea after the 25-year-old midfielder was left out of Xabi Alonso’s side to face Luton in the Carabao Cup.
Popular convenience store chain adds White Castle food machines
The Independentby Erin Keller·27 Aug 2026
Murphy USA is testing White Castle kiosks at select larger stores to offer hot food without a traditional kitchen.
How Modern E-Paper Workstations Are Reshaping Work, Learning and Creativity
The Independentby The Independent·27 Aug 2026
The Independent was not involved in the creation of this sponsored content. Not too long ago, picking an e-paper device was simple.
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
The Independentby Ryan J. Foley and Russ Bynum·27 Aug 2026
Federal immigration authorities have detained dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters.
Mammograms could be used to identify heart disease in women, study finds
The Independentby Maryam Zakir-Hussain·27 Aug 2026
Routine breast screenings aided by artificial intelligence could be used to detect heart disease, new research has found.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 guide: Parade route, where to watch and how to get around
The Independentby Natalie Wilson·27 Aug 2026
West London prepares to welcome some 50,000 parade performers this weekend as over two million people descend on the technicolour roads of Notting Hill for London’s largest street party.
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