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Scotland's 'best places to live' named as ancient town near Edinburgh tops ranking

"It is ideal for families and commuters."

UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’

Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freeze Senior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign…

‘Man stabbed eight times outside his home in retaliation for NI pub incident’, court told

Hastings residents can quiz Southern Water when they hold drop-in event

Southern Water are coming to Hastings on Wednesday November 4 to hold a drop-in event at the Stade Hall, in the Old Town.

Glasgow flat inside beautiful b-listed west end mansion goes up for sale

The flat is found inside the incredible Northbank House.

Man knocked unconscious on Sinfin footpath after being attacked whilst walking his dog

Police have issued a description of a man they want to speak to

Yorkshire storm LIVE weather updates as trees uprooted, road closures and train delays latest

Road closures as Storm Chloe set to batter the UK

Armed police scrambled to Leicestershire town in late-night search

A helicopter was also involved in the operation

England handed Fin Smith injury worry ahead of autumn Tests

Charlie Atkinson has been called up as cover for England’s first-choice fly half

More than 130 reports of storm-related incidents across Hull and East Yorkshire during Storm Boelo

It was a busy weekend for Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Cornish bride given 'potentially deadly' wedding cake

The baker refused to provide a refund

‘This gadget could genuinely replace your tumble dryer’: the best heated airers – tested

Heated airers claim to dry your clothes without costing the earth in energy. We put 19 to the test over two years, from covered options to winged racks • The best electric heaters Rising energy bills and perma-drizzle a…

Update on new Southport sports and games bar set to open this winter

Owners are working to open the bar's doors this December

Calls for Tyneside Reform councillor to be suspended for sharing homophobic video

Coun Martin Uren, who represents the Camperdown Ward, said he was 'deeply embarrassed' he had posted the video

Police latest after Byker TK Maxx ram-raided by thieves who left scene of destruction

TK Maxx at Newcastle Shopping Park, in Byker, was taped off after a vehicle was used to smash into the store to steal items

Questions raised over number of vape shops and barbers in Scarborough

Concerns have been raised about the growing number of vape shops and barber businesses in parts of Scarborough amid calls for closer scrutiny of whether there is sufficient demand for so many similar premises.

Calves die as Specialist Animal Rescue Team is deployed to Co Down farm fire

Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears

Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."

Eagle-eyed Birmingham health officer uncovers bakery's rodent and cockroach infestation

Al Medina Bakery in Stratford Road has been shut down following the discovery of pest activity

Ryanair flight bound for Spain makes emergency landing after alert sent

The jet had left Glasgow and was bound for Spain when it declared an emergency

DWP to begin stripping 4 benefits from early 2027 with thousands affected

Change from early next year

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The Student List-Students Win aren’t politicians, but the movement won the snap election

Man dies following medical incident at Exeter PureGym

The man in his 60s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Cornwall planning: Contentious plan for new Burger King outlet is held up by traffic

'I have a real concern that enough information has been given here to make an informed decision'