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Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters

The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practice Iceland will submit a bill in February 2027 which could permanently ban whalin…

New £30m housing development in west Belfast completed after site lay vacant for almost a decade

Solicitors move to oust entire council of Law Society as crisis deepens over CEO’s gross misconduct

Special general meeting will discuss dissolution of ruling body in row sparked by David Lavery’s character reference for paedophile cousin

Devon pledges action over dangerous quarry dust

Issue flagged by former Marine at centre of asbestos exposure claim

Coventry kebab shop once again recognised as one of the best in the country

Congratulations to Istanbul which has once again been shortlisted in the British Kebab Awards

Boarded-up Derby pub back to its best as new owner fights off cost of living crisis

Landlord Leigh Westwood has opened up on the highs and lows of taking over a pub in the city

Move to tackle Derby's housing crisis approved thousands look for council homes

Labour-led Derby City Council is set to make more council homes available

Meet Ernie, the 100-year-old Derby man who has dedicated his life to athletics

Ernie Cripps is among 19 unsung heroes who have been recognised for improving other people's lives

North Staffordshire pub to reopen today after fire

It's reopening this week

Machete-wielding girlfriend strangler dealing cocaine jailed

Ryan Vincent, 24, has been locked up for eight years

'Breadwinner' dad-of-five breaks into old bank and robs worker in 3am raid

The two victims have returned to China - after becoming too scared to live in Stoke-on-Trent

New owners take charge as North Staffordshire shop gets classy makeover

It's been in the middle of a village for years!

Grieving family slam Your Housing Group over £23k bill after mum's death

They were slapped with £834-a-month service charge for 25 months

Our road was finally resurfaced — now rat-runners love it

'People like to speed down it’

Tesla plans electric vehicle charging facility near Somerset McDonald's off A303

A decision is due before Christmas

Public inquiry begins into 125 homes on Trull 'green wedge'

Lega teams clash at hearing

UK's oldest lido reopens this weekend for first time in years - but not for swimming

The pool remains closed but a "new chapter" brings hope for its long-term future

Restaurant customers caught urinating on beach in front of children

'They've ruined the enjoyment of my house and garden and, on top of that, they've illegally sold alcohol.' Concerns raised as a barbecue beach restaurant's bid to serve alcohol is decided.

Rick Rescorla was the Twin Towers hero from Cornwall who 'predicted 9/11'

Today, twenty-five years after the attacks changed the world, the proud Cornishman who died saving thousands of lives that day continues to be remembered on both sides of the Atlantic. Last seen moving upwards as he san…

Plan to expand Truro City Football Club stadium to include homes, retail, food and drink

Known as the Milestone Project, the development could establish a long-term income for generations to come

Cornwall farm buildings and land by sea up for grab ay auction

The buildings at a bargain guide price offer potential for residential development

New £30m housing development on old Visteon site in west Belfast completed after site lay vacant for almost a decade

Lough Neagh campaigners call for removal of cap on penalties for water pollution