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Nicki Minaj backs Trump at Michigan rally amid tight midterm elections battle

Burnham rules out pushing UK to join EU free movement without referendum

The Prime Minister has insisted he will 'never move ahead of the British public when it comes to Brexit'

Plans back on the table for controversial Leicestershire village housing estate after hundreds object

Villagers, parish councillors and campaigners have fought fiercely against the plans

iPhone Duo teardown reveals hinge design as some users report cracks

‘Maybe folded it four times, hinge got tight and then made a loud pop,’ one owner says

State Pension personal tax allowance £12,570 change 'on Wednesday'

BBC Breakfast financial expert Dan Whitworth has explained a key update ahead of Wednesday's Budget on a State Pension triple lock change affecting one million pensioners

Best betting sites UK: New betting sites (Updated Weekly)

The UK’s best betting sites and new bookmakers for October 2026, as researched, sourced, and ranked by The Standard

Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow

Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future.

Road near Uckfield blocked and slow traffic after report of fallen tree

A road near Uckfield is blocked this morning (Monday, October 26) following a report of a fallen tree.

Mum of Barnsley teen who took own life starts podcast to "give those who are grieving a place to go"

“Everyone deserves a safe place to grieve and to be heard”

Weather warnings in place for another 24 hours after two die in gale-force winds

The Met Office warns strong winds will remain across parts of the UK for the next 24 hours

Widowed Birmingham retirees fall in love again at 88 after meeting in the gym

Widowed Barbara Thompson, 89, and Fred Jenkins, 88, met at the gym in New Oscott Retirement Village in Birmingham and have since fallen in love, proving it's never too late for a second chance at happiness.

Horsham’s Capitol theatre ‘days away’ from reopening following major redevelopment

Horsham’s Capitol theatre is set to reopen – the countdown is on.

This City is Ours season 2 explained: Is Banksey still alive?

This City is Ours season 2 saw Michael Kavanagh dragged back into the criminal underworld.

Storm Boelo runner rescued in 'brutal' nine-hour mission as marathon organisers slammed for failing to cancel event

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team faced challenging terrain and Storm Boelo's high winds as they rescued an injured runner from the hillside on Saturday.

Why Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle isn’t working (yet)

After starting the season with some great results, things have begun to unravel for new Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle. Back-to-back 4-1 away drubbings have highlighted a team that is incredibly easy to play…

'Like stepping into a fairytale' — a self-serve cheesecake bar in Nottinghamshire could be the UK's favourite local business

The owner describes it as a cheesecake 'Barbie House'

Jet2 insists it will not impose fuel surcharges this winter

Jet2 is extending its commitment to summer 2028, despite uncertainty in the Middle East

Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

Emergency services attended the scene on Sunday afternoon

Chilling moment wing of plane almost scrapes runway during Storm Boelo

A passenger plane appeared to come perilously close to scraping its wing on the runway while landing in powerful Storm Boelo winds

DWP November payments being increased £100 for some state pensioners

If you were born on or before 27 June 1960 you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2026 to 2027.

DWP confirms 4 changes to Work Capability Assessments with claimants affected

DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms, who is part of the Labour Party cabinet, made the confirmation in the Commons.

European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears

Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran European gas prices have jumped to levels not seen since 2022 as fears continue to grow around the continen…

Binman tells anyone with a bin this Halloween 'make sure you do this'

Knowing how to properly dispose of your Halloween pumpkins is important this time of year

Manchester United have first signing for new manager 'already lined up'

Clear transfer priority ahead of January transfer window