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Andy Burnham government 'doubling funding' to end rough sleeping before Christmas

The Prime Minister is confident he can offer rough sleepers a route off the street before Christmas

A big name restaurant chain will open a new restaurant at The Springs in Leeds

Work is ongoing ahead of the exciting new restaurant launching

Eddie Howe's non-negotiable for Man United job if Jason Wilcox gets his way

Eddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, but the former Newcastle boss could have a key demand that the Red Devils may have to meet

Devon flood alerts amid Met Office yellow weather warning

Coastal flooding is likely this afternoon

Gardeners told to make one simple change to bird feeders this week

Natural food is widely available to birds and other garden wildlife from spring, but gardeners can help keep them well fed when the temperature drops.

Two changes to private pensions rumoured for John Healey Autumn Budget

Katie Horne, savings expert at Flagstone, said pensioners rely heavily on their retirement pots.

DWP 'testing' change to PIP in shake-up to decisions on people's benefits

The confirmation came to Daniel Zeichner, a Labour MP for Cambridge, in the Commons.

Latest Crawley court results: Sweet theft, drug-driving and assaulting a constable on duty

The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Crawley area sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Crawley from October 19 to October 23, 2026.

Knife-wielding man steals £1k worth of tobacco in west Belfast robbery

SNP scheme to hand p1 pupils free backpacks will cost millions

The "Welcome to School Bags" were a key giveaway announced in the SNP's 2026 election manifesto but critics have questioned their benefit.

DWP confirms first use of bank checking powers under major new law

The DWP warned that benefit fraudsters "should be looking over their shoulder"

Michelle O’Neill is going nowhere, Stormont minister Kimmins says

Andy Burnham dancing video uncovered by BBC Breakfast after Prime Minister makes Strictly admission

The Prime Minister revealed he's no stranger to the salsa

VW car smashes into designer clothing store in Newcastle city centre before fleeing the scene

No one is believed to have been injured in the incident, which occurred during the early hours of the morning

Teen girl warns 'stay away from them' after ending up in £15,000 of debt

Lucy has issued a warning to fellow young people to avoid ending up in massive debt

20mph limits proposed for several Birmingham roads amid major vision for town centre

Birmingham Council wants to reduce the speed limit on the ring road in Sutton Coldfield town centre to 20mph

Honest discussions are necessary in EU debate ten years on from the referendum

The vote to leave the European Union was shorn of honesty. Whether it was the doomsday scenarios being predicted by those who wished to remain a part of the single bloc or promises of sunlit uplands made by the Leave ca…

Horsham dog lover ready to fly the flag for Great Britain at sled dog world championships

Two-time World Championship bronze medallist Kim Godfrey is preparing to represent Great Britain again this November, taking a three-dog Greenland Dog team from Horsham to the WSA Dryland World Championships in Strohen,…

River of Light return confirmed after three nights of cancellations

The free event is set to return to Liverpool city centre

Two men charged after 'delivery drivers threatened in Coventry robberies'

William and Daniel McDonagh have appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court today (October 26)

Mid Sussex residents rally as College Lane deadline nears

Hurstpierpoint residents unite in rush hour protest against College Lane Development over worries surrounding the village’s future.

Wales dad, 42, nearly dies after toothache turns into deadly heart infection

Surgeons had to abandon a lifesaving operation when the man's blood refused to clot

Tyneside pizza company boss fraudulently claimed £150,000 in Covid loans and gambled it away

The fraudster gambled away cash given in multiple Bounce Back Loans during the Covid pandemic

Parents, pupils and teachers have their say on Wirral school at risk of closing

The school has been put into special measures by Ofsted