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Mistake sees people in UK raising blood pressure 'without realising'

A GP has explained the common things that elevate levels

Scotland's most disliked major station toilets are Glasgow Queen Street - and here's why

But Glasgow Central’s loos scored far better

Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in August 2026

Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in August.

Raise the Colours' Ryan Bridge says 'we're not racist' in spat before Birmingham flag court hearing

WATCH: Raise the Colours leader Ryan Bridge involved in a 'racism' spat with a member of the public outside Birmingham's High Court

Monty Don quits Gardeners' World after 23 years as he issues statement

The BBC has confirmed Monty Don will step down from Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years

Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area

Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for July 30 – August 5.

Take a look at the negroni specials you can enjoy at Flight Club

We paid a visit to Flight Club to sample their latest specials

Chancellor John Healey 'offered nothing for the Midlands' in growth pitch, Labour MPs warn

James Naish, Labour MP for Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, warned the Midlands region "is being squeezed from the North and from the South" in Chancellor John Healey's Labour UK growth strategy

Death of Nottingham attacks student was ‘potentially preventable’, inquiry hears

Drought conditions will continue without ‘sustained rainfall’ in affected areas

People in UK raising blood pressure 'without realising' by one mistake

A GP has explained the common things that elevate levels

Santander to inspect customer accounts and payments are correct on this date

Customers need to have several account details all present and correct

Police investigating Stoke-on-Trent crime spree name man in court

The 38-year-old has been bailed

Man threatened and robbed of e-scooter by moped rider in Derby street

Police are hoping someone will recognise a man in the CCTV image they would like to speak to

Public notices and planning applications for Lewes and Wealden, September 9, 2026

The following planning applications have been submitted to Lewes District Council, South Downs National Park Authority and Wealden District Council.

Coronation Street fans floored as Kit star shaves head for cancer storyline

Coronation Street actor Jacob Roberts has shaved his head for Kit Green's cancer storyline, leaving fans saying he looks completely different

M5 lorry crash near Bristol sees driver taken to hospital

One lane was closed at the time

HMRC confirms October 5 deadline which is 'more important than people think'

HMRC's deadlines for self-assessment - January 31 and October 31 - are widely publicised.

Attract robins to your garden this autumn by leaving out household item

Robins are a common sight in gardens across the UK, but they face a challenging time feeding themselves in autumn

DWP confirms September 15 update coming for PIP, WCA, Universal Credit

The DWP said Work Capability Assessment, PIP and Health Assessment Channels Trial statistics will be released.

Dudley young people are 'being forgotten' claims youth worker

Damning Ofsted report was 'no surprise' claims youth worker who says young people are being forgotten

Britain First Tamworth ‘Remigration’ and counter-protests planned as police confirm road closures

A far right march and counter protests are set to take place in a town centre this weekend with a number of road closures in place

Monty Don to leave Gardeners’ World after 23 years

'Scotland must change' as Glasgow domestic abuse charges rise in surge in violence

An "overwhelming majority" of cases involve a woman harmed by a man, with Lord Advocate Ruth Charteris KC saying that "Scotland must change".