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West Midlands mayor ‘laser-focused’ on rebuilding historic pub gutted by fire

West Midlands mayor ‘laser-focused’ on rebuilding historic pub gutted by fire

West Midlands mayor ‘laser-focused’ on rebuilding historic pub gutted by fire

11 August 2023

Andy Street urged members of the community to allow the local authorities and emergency services to complete their investigations.


Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found

11 August 2023

No migrants have fallen sick or developed Legionnaires’ disease.


Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

11 August 2023

James White, 46, was arrested in South America in 2020.


Actions of officers before Matt Ratana’s murder not looked at, inquest hears

Actions of officers before Matt Ratana’s murder not looked at, inquest hears

Actions of officers before Matt Ratana’s murder not looked at, inquest hears

11 August 2023

The police sergeant, 54, was shot dead with a legally bought revolver in Croydon, South London on September 25 2020.


Backbone of Sutton Hoo replica ship completed after nine-month delay

Backbone of Sutton Hoo replica ship completed after nine-month delay

Backbone of Sutton Hoo replica ship completed after nine-month delay

11 August 2023

The full-size reconstruction of the Saxon ship that was excavated in 1939 is being built by a team of around 120 volunteers.


PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

11 August 2023

Scores of officers have expressed concern for their safety.


Tory policies left UK exposed to energy shocks – Labour

Tory policies left UK exposed to energy shocks – Labour

Tory policies left UK exposed to energy shocks – Labour

11 August 2023

The International Energy Agency data shows that in 2021 the UK had the highest average domestic electricity price among several countries.


‘Shock and fear’ in Surrey village after girl’s body found

‘Shock and fear’ in Surrey village after girl’s body found

‘Shock and fear’ in Surrey village after girl’s body found

11 August 2023

Police launched a murder investigation after a 10-year-old girl was discovered at an address in the village of Horsell.


Woman pleads guilty to attempted murder of three children

Woman pleads guilty to attempted murder of three children

Woman pleads guilty to attempted murder of three children

11 August 2023

The 34-year-old was arrested after a four-year-old girl, a two-year-old boy and a three-month-old baby boy were found with serious stab wounds.


Climate change anxiety more common among least deprived, figures show

Climate change anxiety more common among least deprived, figures show

Climate change anxiety more common among least deprived, figures show

11 August 2023

Wealthier people are also more likely to have made lifestyle changes but also see those changes as being more expensive or having no effect.


Inquiry to examine women’s treatment in Greater Manchester Police custody

Inquiry to examine women’s treatment in Greater Manchester Police custody

Inquiry to examine women’s treatment in Greater Manchester Police custody

11 August 2023

The inquiry led by former victims’ commissioner Dame Vera Baird will focus on the use of strip searches and intimate checks.


Lib Dems name Gloria Adebo as candidate for Rutherglen by-election

Lib Dems name Gloria Adebo as candidate for Rutherglen by-election

Lib Dems name Gloria Adebo as candidate for Rutherglen by-election

11 August 2023

Gloria Adebo, who works as a data analyst, will run for the party in the by-election.


Exhibition to showcase David Hockney’s ‘love for life’

Exhibition to showcase David Hockney’s ‘love for life’

Exhibition to showcase David Hockney’s ‘love for life’

11 August 2023

The Wolfson Gallery at Charleston, East Sussex is holding the exhibition of examples of Hockney’s early works.


Grouse shoots ready for last ‘Glorious 12th’ before licensing scheme begins

Grouse shoots ready for last ‘Glorious 12th’ before licensing scheme begins

Grouse shoots ready for last ‘Glorious 12th’ before licensing scheme begins

11 August 2023

Landowners say the grouse shooting season is at risk from ‘excessive’ legislation at Holyrood.


Security minister visits India to boost anti-extremism and anti-corruption work

Security minister visits India to boost anti-extremism and anti-corruption work

Security minister visits India to boost anti-extremism and anti-corruption work

11 August 2023

Tom Tugendhat will also attend the G20 anti-corruption ministerial meeting.


Authors threaten to boycott 2024 book festival over sponsor’s fossil fuel links

Authors threaten to boycott 2024 book festival over sponsor’s fossil fuel links

Authors threaten to boycott 2024 book festival over sponsor’s fossil fuel links

11 August 2023

Writers have raised concerns about the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s main sponsor, investment management firm Baillie Gifford.


UK cuts pothole repair spending more than many other major nations – report

UK cuts pothole repair spending more than many other major nations – report

UK cuts pothole repair spending more than many other major nations – report

11 August 2023

Expenditure on local road maintenance in the UK fell from £4 billion in 2006 to £2 billion in 2019, the Local Government Association said.


Channel crossings: 100,000 since 2018 and new daily record set for 2023

Channel crossings: 100,000 since 2018 and new daily record set for 2023

Channel crossings: 100,000 since 2018 and new daily record set for 2023

11 August 2023

It comes weeks after sweeping asylum reforms became law and while the Government fends off legal challenges over its Rwanda deal and migrant housing.


Tesco to swap cheaper product lines into convenience shops

Tesco to swap cheaper product lines into convenience shops

Tesco to swap cheaper product lines into convenience shops

11 August 2023

More than 50 everyday products in its smaller Express shops will be replaced by better-priced alternatives, Tesco said.


Rishi Sunak’s five pledges hanging in the balance after several setbacks

Rishi Sunak’s five pledges hanging in the balance after several setbacks

Rishi Sunak’s five pledges hanging in the balance after several setbacks

11 August 2023

Shortly after moving into No 10, the Prime Minister invited the British public to judge him on five key promises.


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