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Homes in Calderdale village greenlit despite flood and 'raw sewage' fears

Calderdale Council's Planning Committee has approved in principle seven to nine new homes on a strip of grazing land despite 39 letters of objection over flooding concerns.

Paedophile couple's 'horrific' crimes uncovered after what police found on phone

Jaw Shaw and Katie Vernon have been sentenced

Lorry sinks into Somerset roadside as repair job goes wrong

It's not the first time it's happened

New row over 'dangerous' Derby junction after several serious accidents

Derby councillors say the county council has not responded to their concerns

Manchester Airport confirms ‘phased opening’ in 2028 of new multimillion-pound Terminal 3

Passengers will notice changes in the coming weeks with the opening of a new Italian restaurant

Man charged with murder of NI mum-of-two refused prison leave to attend father’s memorial

Seven killed in Jordan as gunmen attack church during funeral

Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - October 23, 2026

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

Lucky escape in Plymouth as tree almost wrecks cars amid Storm Austen havoc

It fell directly onto a popular pathway

Glasgow's Garden of Remembrance opens in tribute to servicemen and women

The opening honoured the sacrifices made by servicemen and women past and present, highlighting the continued importance of remembrance and wearing a poppy.

M42 closures near Birmingham Airport cancelled due to Storm Austen as new dates issued

The Met Office warned the storm bringing "disruption and possible damaging winds" of up to 80mph, according to the Met Office.

Eastbourne’s “Glow Ride” calling for safer cycling for women and girls

Eastbourne hosted a successful “Glow Ride”, one of over 80 across the UK calling for better and safer cycling for women and girls.

Four men in court after 'meth lab' found in rural farm

The group stand accused of planning to produce meth in a remote farmland

Man and dog killed after being hit by a bus in Bristol

The bus driver was arrested

More than 580 Horsham properties hit by power cut as engineers rush to the scene

More than 580 properties in Horsham have been hit by a power cut.

Racially-motivated attack suspected after one killed in France shooting spree

Two arrested and suspected explosives seized in counter-terror operation

When do the clocks go back 2026? Date, time and what to know

The clocks will go back by one hour at 2am on Sunday, 25 October, marking the end of British Summer Time and the return to Greenwich Mean Time

Brighton West Pier collapse: Dramatic footage shows waves crashing into historic pier in Storm Austen

Footage shows waves crashing into Brighton’s West Pier in Storm Austen on Friday.

Hornsea New Year's Day Swim cancelled after tragic deaths in North Sea

Hornsea Inshore Rescue announced it would no longer be hosting the New Year's Day Swim after "tragic loss of lives" in the North Sea

Police smash cannabis factory in Tile Hill as 100 plants seized

Around 100 plants were seized from the property in Tile Hill

Investigation into route taken by Newport Bus driver who crashed into low bridge

The driver is thought to have not taken the approved route

Drive-by shooter jailed after killing teenager

Seeraj Ayub, 25, shot 19-year-old Ali Riyan in Alderson Road, Washwood Heath, at around 10.15pm on October 19, 2024

RSPCA warning for Yorkshire as five seals rescued

Five orphaned seals are under the care of the RSPCA after being rescued from the coast