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Scots expat found dead with shotgun wounds in Turkey

Stuart Lee Duncanson, 61, from Barrhead, was found with fatal injuries after relatives were unable to contact him.

'Our happy place' - Young gardeners create special wildlife haven at Morpeth housing development

The garden has been designed and created by young people with additional needs

5 items no longer allowed in wheelie bins under new rules

Rule changes are being rolled out nationally

Racers guilty of causing Leeds crash that killed mum and daughter walking to school sentenced

Justyna Hulboj, 27, and four-year-old Lena Czepczor died at the scene

UK drivers could soon beat 'unfair' private parking fines - everything you need to know

How many of us have been caught out by this? Andy Burnham is fighting private parking firms from fining drivers over innocent slip-ups.

Skelmersdale food business seeks premises licence variation

The proposal at the Skelmersdale site would remove the hairdresser use and add opening hours to the bar and function area

HMRC effective 60% tax rate confirmed for 800,000 workers

HMRC tax trap

Man arrested following death of woman in Dublin

State pensioners who retired pre-2016 set for lower increases from DWP

It looks likely to be determined by wage growth, at 3.9 per cent.

Pensioners may not realise they may be eligible for mortgage support - check eligibility

Thousands of retirees could get mortgage help - here's who is eligible and how to claim

'Life-changing' plans for Huddersfield villagers after epic £1m lottery win

A West Yorkshire village is celebrating a £1million win for 20 neighbours who scooped a share of the life-changing prize

Major change to post deliveries 'being delayed' says Royal Mail

Changes to second-class post are planned

We need to stop talking about crime dramas in Liverpool as though it’s a bad thing

Ryan Paton takes a look at why the impact of This City Is Ours, Time and The Responder should be celebrated as much more than just another crime drama set in Liverpool

Slaithwaite flasher at large with at least two women targeted - full police statement

Kirklees police are on the case

Sidmouth gelato shop slams 'disgusting' homophobic remarks after TikTok couple visit

Stars Nick and Ant react after Devon ice cream trip sparks vile online backlash

Coffin to be carried through streets in Hastings today for Voodoo Festival

Halloween will be celebrated in style in Hastings Old Town when a coffin is carried through the streets in a Mardi Gras style celebration.

Extra free places in holiday club and meal scheme for Middlesbrough children

Bring it on Boro is part of the government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programme, which provides free activities and healthy meals for eligible children

Royal Mail confirms major change to post deliveries 'being delayed'

Changes to second-class post are planned

Leeds murder: Everything we know so far after man dies in New Wortley

“This was a targeted and isolated attack”

Huntingdonshire car parks where you're most likely to get a fine

Huntingdonshire District Council runs a number of car parks across the district - here's where the most fines are handed out

Care home admits failings after vulnerable pensioner drowned in river

James Clark, 86, who suffered from dementia, was sadly found dead after leaving the care home in Crossford, Lanarkshire, in April 2023.

John Healey rule 'to cost state pensioners with private pensions £224'

Chancellor is set to exempt state pensioners from HMRC tax - if they live solely off their state pension.

Halifax Piece Hall's 'exclusive performance' announced as part of summer 2027 concert series

Halifax Piece Hall will welcome performances from Simply Red, Rick Astley, Alfie Boe, Ronan Keating and others as part of the venue's summer 2027 concert series

Andy Burnham outlines 7 everyday living-cost rule changes for UK families - 'they all add up'

The Prime Minister has set out a list of reforms which he says will make a difference to households - but not all are convinced