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Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday demanding an immediate end to military strikes against Iran. The demonstration followed rising global tensions after coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel. Activists, campaigners, and community groups marched toward the United States Embassy carrying flags, banners, and placards. The protest reflected growing public concern about the escalating...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A sapling grown from the seeds of the famous Sycamore Gap tree has been planted in Manchester, becoming a living symbol of hope and resilience for one of the city's most tight-knit communities. The young tree was planted on Wednesday at Scotland Hall Road Park in Newton Heath by Easy Come, Easy Grow Mcr CIC, a community group...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The home of a former lord mayor of Leeds has been seized by the National Crime Agency after a court appeal was refused, bringing a long-running legal battle to a close . Abigail Marshall Katung, a Labour councillor who served as lord mayor, lost her High Court battle with the NCA over the rights to the house on...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A venue on Leeds' famous Otley Run route has applied for retrospective planning permission to change from a restaurant to a bar, it has emerged . Taylor's Sports Bar and Grill opened in March 2023 on Otley Road in Headingley, which is famous for its 2.5-mile fancy dress pub crawl involving 19 venues . The Otley Run, originally a student...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Ireland's domestic economy expanded by almost five per cent last year, official figures have confirmed, defying persistent fears over US trade tariffs and geopolitical instability . Modified Domestic Demand (MDD), the preferred measure for stripping out the distorting effects of multinational activity, grew by 4.9 per cent in 2025, according to the Central Statistics Office . Consumer spending rose by...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A city centre street remains closed today after a wall collapsed onto a car, partially crushing the vehicle and bringing traffic to a standstill. Emergency services were called to Thurnham Street in Lancaster on Thursday evening following reports of a structural collapse on the side of the Kwik Fit car park . The wall, which bordered the garage premises,...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A community farm that has served as a green haven for volunteers and visitors for years is urgently appealing for public support to raise thousands of pounds for essential repairs. The farm, which relies heavily on donations and the goodwill of volunteers, is facing significant costs to fix deteriorating infrastructure that has reached the end of its lifespan....

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A pedestrian is in hospital with critical injuries after being struck by a car in Leicestershire, prompting an urgent witness appeal from police . Emergency services were called to Uppingham Road in Thurnby, near the junction with Anthony Drive, just before 19:30 GMT on Thursday following reports of a collision involving a silver Mercedes C Class and a pedestrian ....

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A major road remains closed this evening as armed police respond to an ongoing incident, with motorists warned to expect significant disruption and delays . Emergency services were called to the scene earlier today following reports of concern for safety . Police have closed the road in both directions while they deal with the incident, which is understood...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Sam Battle, the man behind the eccentric musical project Look Mum No Computer, has admitted the BBC is "taking a risk" by selecting him as the UK's Eurovision entrant for the 2026 contest in Vienna . The Kent-based musician, who builds his own bizarre electronic instruments from old toys and bicycles, will represent the United Kingdom at the 70th...