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Burgess Hill protest explained: Owner tells how misinformation led to a large police presence as protestors gathered outside care home

Over a hundred people gathered outside the old Firgrove care home in Burgess Hill on Wednesday (September 15) in a protest and counter-protest linked to concerns about immigration and asylum accommodation.

Perth and Kinross Council leader urges role in talks over public sector reform

The call comes after the First Minister announced plans to “declutter” Scotland’s public sector by reducing the number of health boards, councils and public bodies.

M62 traffic RECAP as all traffic STOPPED eastbound near Eccles interchange

All traffic has been stopped on the eastbound side of the motorway

Council approve three new regeneration plans for towns across Neath Port Talbot

They will be used to guide future investment and funding bids in the area

Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

Daughters of man stabbed to death in random attack urge review into ‘critical failings’ over killer

Mark Carroll’s daughters say there are ‘unanswered questions’ after their father was stabbed by stranger Rasheed Rahman in a London park

Funeral details announced for ‘Mr Hindley Green’ Bob Brierley

A Wigan councillor for more than two decades, Bob was described as 'always having the concerns of his constituents at heart'

Belfast man who tried to groom ‘teen’ online jailed

Man attempted to groom and meet who he believed was a 14-year-old boy

HMO and solar canopies among latest planning developments in Hull and East Riding

There is also a new lighting plan for Howden Fire Station

'He's out there somewhere': Father's agony as hunt for missing Suffolk toddler continues

Noah is described as white, with curly ginger hair and was last seen wearing a white Bluey T-shirt, shorts and black Vans trainers [National Story]

£779 National Insurance hike warning with 122,000 people already affected

G overnment has faced criticism from the British Retail Consortium over “taxing youth jobs out of existence”.

Serial car thief and burglar stole irreplaceable sentimental jewellery from old lady

The cruel crook with 55 previous offences stole irreplaceable sentimental jewellery from an arthritic, deaf old lady, drove a stolen van at 80mph in a town centre, then into a wall - and claimed he had drugs up his bum

Crystal Palace: Dean Henderson signs new lucrative contract as injury return date revealed

England international becomes the highest-paid player at the club

Former Everton boss Ronald Koeman supported as he announces his wife's death

The football legend shared a heartbreaking statement to confirm his wife, Bartina Koeman-Boddeveld, has died aged 65

Pedestrian in hospital after North Staffordshire 'hit-and-run'

Police have made an arrest

'I can't go another night': Dad's plea in hunt for missing Noah, 3

Noah's dad has asked for continued support

Crowds gather in Eastbourne to honour local builder at funeral

Family and friends of builder Sean Foley line the streets to commemorate him outside a pub in Eastbourne.

Canine hero of lockdown Hattie and her Bridlington adventures that have brought her a huge following

Friends of the cocker spaniel from far and wide are now pitching in to help her with an eye problem

Police widen hunt for missing Noah after pond and rail searches clear

Noah is described as white, with curly ginger hair and was last seen wearing a white Bluey T-shirt, shorts and black Vans trainers with a white stripe.

Council's £1.9 billion renewable investments listed despite claim climate change is not man made

Derbyshire County Council, run by Reform UK, administers the £7.7 billion Derbyshire Pension Fund, which channels hundreds of millions of pounds into policies opposed by the administration

Leeds Christmas Market's major 2026 change with 'bigger and better' promise

The 2026 Leeds Christmas Market will run between Thursday, November 19 and Wednesday, December 23

Coventry school 'brawl' leaves two people injured as woman arrested

Police were called to Wheelwright Lane Primary School

Finucane inquiry to assess MI5 ‘awareness and involvement’ with UDA agent

Weeds will disappear and not come back if you pour 1 kitchen item over them

Weeds can be a real nuisance in autumn, but there is one item sitting in your kitchen that will not only kill them but stop them growing back on patios altogether