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Budget gap Rhondda Cynon Taf could be facing next year made clear

RCT Council has set out a range of potential budget deficit scenarios depending on how much the Welsh Government settlement is

Man raped sleeping woman and told her 'keep your mouth shut' when she woke

The woman said she had lost confidence in herself and now struggled with anxiety, fear and flashbacks

Horse racing bookmakers: Best racing betting sites for 2026

Find the best horse racing bookies in the UK for 2026

Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial

Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.

Farrier denies responsibility for dog-attack death on Wakefield country path

He will stand trial next year

Britain’s biggest housebuilder slows land buying and cuts home sales outlook

Two injured in collision off A259 near Hooe

Two people were injured in a collision near Hooe on Wednesday morning (September 16).

Government issues 'absolutely unacceptable' statement after NATS failure caused flight disruption across UK

A report is expected by Wednesday, September 16, in the wake of the outage

Warning Nottingham will be at a 'standstill' as tram strikes set for Goose Fair week

GMB members are taking industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay - with NET bosses warning that buses will be oversubscribed during the course of the Goose Fair period

Fury among opponents as controversial St Ives pub meeting is cancelled

There was a conflict of interest between a councillor and complainant

Stars thrill the "best-ever" crowds as BBC festival brings thousands to city

Artists such as Simple Minds, Chaka Khan, James Blunt and Level 42 thrilled audiences across the three-day festival.

South Yorkshire Mayor heaps praise on ‘brilliant’ director for growth as he leaves authority

“Despite my attempts to handcuff him to his desk, he is moving on.”

October 2026 benefit and pension payment dates plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

Carrickfergus born Emma Morwood narrowly misses out on British Sewing Bee victory

‘Foolhardy’, ‘dishonest’ and ‘untruthful’: Former hospital bosses criticised over failures in Letby case

‘There was a complete failure to protect babies,’ said Lady Justice Thirlwall in her final report in an inquiry in the wake of Lucy Letby’s multiple convictions for murder and attempted murder of infants at the Countess…

Sussex Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra launches

New venture

McLaren’s investment in South Yorkshire illustrates the value of industrial clusters to the economy

The economy is not going to correct itself, the Government needs to create the right environment to enable businesses to thrive. Only then will Britain’s economic woes be addressed.

Engineers 'unsure' when gas leak on Exe Bridges roundabout will be fixed

The road is still closed

Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death

All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

Big names for 2026 Petworth Literary Festival

October 23 to November 7

The Outcasts singer announces death of wife Yvonne after ‘a long battle’ with rare cancer

Big names line up for Cuckfield Bookfest 2026

Line-up confirmed

Police update after Ford Transit crashes into wall outside bowling centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash into a wall on Leeds Road, Huddersfield at around 8.07pm on Tuesday (Sep 15).

Gang who peddled heroin and cocaine across West Midlands locked up for more than 60 years

Drugs were dealt 'seven days a week, on average 20 hours a day'