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Households in England issued subsidence warning after surge in insurance claims

Insurers in England and Wales have told of a busy August with one reporting near-140% jump in claims.

Nashville airport board unanimously approves name change to honor Dolly Parton

The city’s mayor and Tennessee’s governor threw their support behind the name change last month The Nashville airport is to be renamed after Dolly Parton, a board of commissioners voted on Friday, in tribute to the Smok…

Man admits role in online network sharing drug-facilitated abuse of unconscious women

Darren Conway, 52, from Enfield, encouraged other men in a group chat to drug and sexually assault women while he observed them, and is now awaiting sentencing

Full list of North East postcodes with lucky streets after winning Postcode Lottery

These are the lucky winners across the North East

Birmingham's Barnardo's Superstore to close this weekend with £1 bargains on offer

The children's charity has been battling increased costs and reduced customer spending, leading to the loss of many branches across the country

Five vying for Newcastle Borough Council seat after Reform UK councillor resigns

The by-election takes place next month

Penistone Show 2026: Best pictures from one of Yorkshire's biggest one-day agricultural shows

It is one of Yorkshire’s biggest and most popular one-day agricultural shows – and visitors once again came out in force to enjoy themselves.

A14 'likely to be shut for hours' after 'very serious crash'

Emergency services have attended a "very serious collision" on the A14

Students issued warning as bicycle thefts sweep universities across England

Recent data from Aviva shows one in five (19%) of insurance claims involving student possessions relates to bicycles.

Nationwide confirms future of all branches and issues 2030 announcement

Nationwide continues to invest in branches and digital service as part of offering customers choice in banking, it has said.

Jailed in Sheffield: Crooks who scammed their victims

One of them stole over £230K from while working at Barnsley Animal Rescue Centre.

Inside the new North East play cafe that's already proving popular with families

The Wishing Well Play Café has been fully booked since it opened

Man's body found in Wednesbury as police called to scene

West Midlands Police were called to the scene in Trouse Lane after the man was found dead

Huge 300kg Bluefin Tuna caught off Whitby coast sells for £5k

The fish was transported using a forklift and 'four strong guys'

Man fighting for his life after car driving wrong way on M1 crashes

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries

Police want to speak to this man after racially aggravated assault at Coventry supermarket

It happened at Arena Shopping Park

Specialist firearms team scrambled to stop hijacked Goldliner bus in Co Tyrone

Man United’s fan group reveals banner protest for Manchester derby

The Red Army will make their views known by removing their regular flag display

RSPCA tip to help hibernating hedgehogs when tidying up your garden this autumn

You can provide important shelter for hedgehogs in your garden

Emergency incident in West Lothian as police and air ambulance deployed

A major emergency service response has been reported in West Lothian town of Armadale.

Anti-migrant protesters and counter demonstrators hold rival demos in Portsmouth

Protesters had been warned that those wearing face coverings could be arrested under powers in the Crime and Policing Act

Hundreds gather at Glasgow green protests

The Pink Ladies organised a rally which sparked counter-protests.

'Do not swim' warning at Devon beach as stream turns bright blue

This time it's not sewage related

Andy Burnham urged to intervene to introduce new drug to tackle rare disease

'He's already sorted out quite a lot in a short space of time - maybe he can help us'