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Law Society chief David Lavery found guilty of ‘gross misconduct’ but not dismissed

Abuse of volunteers ‘wholly unacceptable’, RNLI chief says after protests

Peter Sparkes condemned threats made by ‘those who would hide behind a balaclava or a keyboard’.

Apology as 'technical fault' lands Metrolink passengers with £60 fines

Coventry City FC fans in Manchester for the game with City on Saturday were affected

Mum who caused death of newborn son and who attempted to murder her infant daughter to be sentenced

The court heard a harrowing account of the events as they unfolded

Black-clad mobs and the puzzle of two-tier justice | Letters

Readers respond to reports and commentary on far-right groups of masked vigilantes causing unrest in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend In Dover and Portsmouth at the weekend, mobs of masked vigilantes in balaclavas…

Bank of England’s tricky balancing act in dealing with global bond shock | Letter

Complicated trade-offs raise the issue of whether the government needs to change its relationship to the Bank of England, says Prof Costas Milas Your editorial (The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham s…

Save our seabirds from the huge windfarm due to be built near Bass Rock | Letter

The offshore windfarm at Berwick Bank is predicted to kill more than 4,000 birds in its first year alone – among them gannets, puffins and kittiwakes, writes Ashley Davies Lev Parikian paints a vivid picture of the gann…

Neither political donations nor special interest groups should dictate policy | Letters

Readers respond to George Monbiot’s article on Andy Burnham and political donations George Monbiot condemns Andy Burnham for his alleged subservience to the interests of the wealthy (Andy Burnham has already made a mist…

Man named and charged after dozens of elderly residents evacuated from fire

Some residents have been placed in temporary hotel accommodation

North East 'falling behind' as region calls for powers to close GCSE and A Level gap to London

The gap in the number of North East GCSE and A Level pupils achieving top grades compared to those in London is at its widest since records began

New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images

The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.

What are my rights when a flight is delayed as hundreds of UK flights cancelled

Over 70 flights at Manchester Airport have been delayed this afternoon due to a countrywide air traffic issue

Police issue autumn driving warning as weather turns wet in Sussex

Drivers in Sussex have been urged to prepare for more challenging road conditions as the seasons change.

Nigella Lawson reveals what she 'agonised' over after joining The Great British Bake Off

The celebrity chef was picked by the Channel 4 programme as Prue Leith's replacement

All the winners of the Independent Travel Awards 2026, from the best UK hotel to top European city break

Discover the airlines, cruise brands, tour operators and destinations won big at our inaugural celebration

Williams warns WRU on 'almost non-existent' student support

Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union is "almost non-existent".

East Sussex eatery is semi-finalist in British Kebab Awards - 'We’re absolutely delighted'

East Sussex eatery is semi-finalist in British Kebab Awards

Yorkshire man arrested after assault at end of Brighton vs Leeds match

The attack took place in the coach park outside The Amex Stadium

Heathrow and Gatwick chaos: Full list of cancelled and delayed flights

Check our list of cancelled and delayed flights at Heathrow and Gatwick after air traffic control system failure

Martin Lewis issues warning to parents set to pay thousands in 'hidden' costs most don't know about

The Money Saving Expert has dubbed it a 'hidden parental contribution'

World Naked Bike Ride to return to Sussex this weekend

Hundreds of cyclists are expected to take part in Brighton’s annual World Naked Bike Ride this weekend.

Minister hits out at west Belfast festival: ‘It would be better if we had a little bit more Fleadh and a lot less Féile next year’

Debates on regional balance and dilapidation were on agenda

Mum jailed for using teen as £200k cocaine courier while child was exposed to drugs

Elle Taylor, 28, sent out the 14-year-old lad to sell her cocaine up to 20 times a day in Fife, raking in over £200,000

Blind man stopped on by police 'weaving around' on M6 motorway after driving 150 miles

Anthony Hall had 'suffered a breakdown and felt trapped', when he got behind the wheel, and tried to drive to Scotland