Labour facing revolt as angry voters plot to withhold council tax hike cash
A simmering rebellion is brewing as frustrated ratepayers prepare to withhold council tax payments, echoing past protests against soaring energy bills.
Can the nuclear industry find a better way to build?
The sector is hopeful that using copies of established reactors can help keep costs down and prevent delays for new projects ...
Dark reality of life in UK’s caravan ‘shanty town’… frost-bitten winters with broken heating & immigration raids at dawn
HIDDEN under the shadow of an Ikea superstore, this so-called ‘caravan city’ reveals the stark reality of life for those without a home to even furnish. Freezing in below-zero ...
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Government reaffirms Libya pledge after PM accused of ignoring IRA victims
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was accused by a representative group of showing a ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for victims of IRA terrorism.
Somerset innovator wins award for app aiding UK mental health crisis
A Somerset businesswoman has been recognised by Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards for her play-based digital family ...
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Edward and Sophie receive warm welcome from Nepali village on last day of tour
The couple visited Ghandruk – a rural village overlooking the Himalayas, with a strong history of producing Gurkha recruits.
The old-fashioned pub games that are making a comeback
The 2025 competition was the first to be played on a new maple skittle alley; the refurbishment a sign of the new lease of ...