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Devon council overhaul could be scrapped as review confirmed

The massive forthcoming rejig of Devon’s councils could be snuffed out amid prime minister Andy Burnham’s shake-up

Man avoids jail after ‘walloping’ victim with metal chair outside Co Antrim pub

Glasgow woman with 27kg breasts says rare condition has ‘taken over’ her life

A woman has revealed how her rare condition has left her breasts weighing 27kg and caused years of pain

Popular Hastings Seafood, Wine and Music Festival returns

Hastings Seafood, Wine and Music Festival returns to the Stade Open Space over the weekend of September 12 and 13 with a packed line up of events and artists.

East Lothian snack van owner bids to open in town centre parking space

Local businessman says the new snack van will sell burgers and hot dogs as well as hot and cold drinks to customers it expects to queue up to use it

Former school teacher from Mid Sussex jailed for sexually assaulting two children

A former school teacher from Mid Sussex has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children, Sussex Police have said.

Another person charged over disorder at Glasgow anti-immigration 'protest' bringing total to 17

A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in alleged connection with the disorder on July 25, bringing the total number of people charged to 17.

Spain hot tub deaths: Couple found dead as experts question 'impossible' suction fault

The married couple from Ireland were found dead beside the hot tub of their luxury holiday villa near Valencia last month

UKHSA urges parents to get children vaccinated for common illness ahead of winter

School-aged children will be able to get the vaccine at school

East Lancashire Railway makes history as it welcomes first female steam locomotive driver

Steph Elwood hopes that more women will join the railway

Parenting in Sussex: Time away from your kids can be healthy

I adore family days out. They’re my favourite thing.

New plans for former Shirley HSBC bank as first stage gets green light

Commercial units planned for former HSBC bank approved despite council leader's objection

What to know as Jet2 urges passengers to bring extra document

Jet2 has urged all passengers to take an additional document when travelling abroad

Man dies after attending event in Cornwall

His death is not being treated as suspicious

Full list of 53 static speed cameras across Merseyside

There are static speed cameras in place across Merseyside

DWP to delay £150 Warm Home Discount for some households due to rule change

The qualifying benefits include Pension Credit, but the age at which you can claim the DWP handout is rising from 66 to 67, alongside the state pension age.

Prisoner said 'I'm sorry boss, I've killed him' after strangling cellmate to death' at Midlands jail - jury told

Jonathan Alcide denies murdering fellow prisoner Neil Ashby

Woman broke into Newport business and stole wine and cash

Nicole Clarke, aged 33, has been jailed

Co Down victim loses £250k in online investment scam involving AI video of public figure

A senior PSNI figure described the incident as ‘sophisticated and substantial’

HMRC confirms personal pension contributions tax relief rule for over-75s

You’ll often pay Income Tax on money you receive.

Warning issued to first-time buyers as UK house prices fall for first time since 2023

The average UK house price fell by 0.4 per cent annually in August, according to Lloyds

Young man denies murdering elderly woman in Wakefield house fire

Trial will now go ahead early next year

North East MP backs 'babies bill' to ensure families get the support they need during early years

Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson said the so-called 'babies bill' would be a vital tool in ensuring young families get the support they need

Chancellor ‘pleased’ to be in Coventry as he says economy ‘turning corner’ in first major speech

John Healy said there was 'no better place' to speak about the government's 'belief for Britain's future'