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Plans to expand official blue plaque scheme beyond London

Plans to expand official blue plaque scheme beyond London

While blue plaques can currently be seen in towns and cities across the UK, the official blue plaque scheme is London-only.

‘Refugees being driven to homelessness by shorter eviction notice periods’

‘Refugees being driven to homelessness by shorter eviction notice periods’

The Refugee Council and other charities have written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Housing Secretary Michael Gove.

Waitrose rolls out higher animal welfare rules across all Italian meat suppliers

Waitrose rolls out higher animal welfare rules across all Italian meat suppliers

The supermarket said its Parma ham, mortadella and prosciutto will come from animals that lived life free from confinement in Italy.

Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs

Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton is to appear before a meeting of the Police Federation on Wednesday.

Police officer sexually assaulted woman in alleyway on night out, court hears

Police officer sexually assaulted woman in alleyway on night out, court hears

Custody inspector Mike Sinden denied the charge as the trial began at Hove Crown Court.

Garda boss to discuss possible Kinahan cartel extraditions during trip to Dubai

Garda boss to discuss possible Kinahan cartel extraditions during trip to Dubai

The Irish crime group has been described as a ‘murderous organisation’ involved in the international trafficking of firearms and drugs.

By-election challenge for Rishi Sunak next month in Nadine Dorries’ seat

By-election challenge for Rishi Sunak next month in Nadine Dorries’ seat

Voters will go to the polls in what has been a historically safe Conservative seat on October 19.

Police patrol get to grips with python after early-hours call-out

Police patrol get to grips with python after early-hours call-out

The snake was taken to a veterinary hospital after being spotted in a street in West Bromwich at 1.30am.

Royal Mail to raise price of a first class stamp by 15p to £1.25

Royal Mail to raise price of a first class stamp by 15p to £1.25

The business said it would keep the price of a second class stamp unchanged.

Leicester City pilot said ‘I’ve no idea what’s going on’ as helicopter failed

Leicester City pilot said ‘I’ve no idea what’s going on’ as helicopter failed

The club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people were killed in the crash in October 2018.

By-election can give Labour momentum into Holyrood vote, says Sarwar

By-election can give Labour momentum into Holyrood vote, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election on October 5 will give constituents ‘closure’.

Man killed for asking robbers to return his ‘blinging’ gold chains, court told

Man killed for asking robbers to return his ‘blinging’ gold chains, court told

Asadiq Mohamed, 23, was robbed by a group of young males in a park in Edgware, north London, in May 2021.

Pump price of unleaded petrol climbs to highest level this year

Pump price of unleaded petrol climbs to highest level this year

Prices have risen for seven weeks in a row.

Last thing business wants is ‘huge renegotiation’ with EU, says Chancellor

Last thing business wants is ‘huge renegotiation’ with EU, says Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt’s comments came during Treasury questions in the Commons.

Payments for clinical negligence in NHS rise to almost £2.7bn

Payments for clinical negligence in NHS rise to almost £2.7bn

Mistakes in maternity care accounted for a large proportion of claims by value.

‘Topless man covered in blood’ flees robbery scene in landmark shopping street

‘Topless man covered in blood’ flees robbery scene in landmark shopping street

The confrontation in London’s Oxford Street saw a businessman bundled to the ground for his watch and phone.

Parents should not keep children out of school for sore throats and runny noses

Parents should not keep children out of school for sore throats and runny noses

Being in school improves the health and wellbeing of young people, health leaders have suggested.

UK path to net zero ‘at risk unless Government prioritises public engagement’

UK path to net zero ‘at risk unless Government prioritises public engagement’

A coalition of organisations warned the UK’s global reputation for leadership on climate is at risk due to Government inaction on the issue.

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

The Scottish Labour leader said the First Minister lacked his own vision for the Scottish Government’s programme for government.

Nature park hosts theatre piece featuring cast of more than 100 young people

Nature park hosts theatre piece featuring cast of more than 100 young people

St Aidan’s RSPB Nature Park in Leeds is the setting for the immersive production Nest, which explores themes of identity and climate migration.

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