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Road closure planned for key section of Maesteg town

The residential street could be closed on a number of days in October and November

Government accused of using protected disclosures legislation as ‘hiding place’

Andy Burnham government confirms change to student loans after repayment row

It comes after MPs accused successive governments of “mis-selling” to millions of students.

Celtic 0-1 Rangers: Scottish Premiership – as it happened

Rangers closed the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership table with an impressive 1-0 win at Parkhead Derek McInnes spoke to the BBC: “I know Celtic have made a load of changes. A lot was made of last week, us havi…

Employees wanting flexible working must be given meeting with boss, says Louise Haigh MP

The Sheffield Heeley MP unveiled the new Government policy in a speech to the TUC Congress

‘An extraordinary request’: How Conor McGregor’s lawyer attempted to see Nikita Hand’s memoir in advance

Young mother who sued fighter will launch her highly anticipated book, ‘Not the Perfect Victim’, on Tuesday

GB qualify for Davis Cup Finals after doubles win

Great Britain qualify for the Davis Cup Finals after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over Ecuador as Henry Patten and Neal Skupski beat Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo 6-3 6-4.

13 freebies people over 60 are entitled to help save hundreds every year

There are many ways people over 60 can save money before they claim a state pension

TUV’s newest candidate opens up on his dad’s murder by the IRA: ‘He’s the reason I got into politics’

Painter and decorator ‘quietly confident’ of victory after DUP controversies

Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Old Firm result, latest updates and fan reaction

Old Firm rivals meet again a week on from Ibrox humbling

Rail company serving London latest to be nationalised by Government

Chiltern Railways is the latest rail company now under the Great British Railways, the government's programme of public ownership

Cheeky warning from 1987 uncovered inside home during renovation work

A homeowner has shared their shock after uncovering a handwritten note from a previous owner in their home - and it has prompted others to share similar stories

Police hunt 'men with weapons' after man seriously injured in Scottish town

They are hunting three men

Missing Tameside girl found after police issue urgent appeal

Police in Tameside said they were becoming 'increasingly concerned'

RSPCA's 'never' rule when feeding hedgehogs that visit UK gardens

The animal welfare charity claims this can cause 'serious harm'

Family park near Glasgow sees four adorable baby llamas born in one week

“We knew that the llamas were all expecting, but we didn’t expect that they’d all give birth the same week, let alone the same day."

How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Red Devils converge on Craven Cottage this afternoon

Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Man United hopeful of triple fitness boost for trip to London

21 foods and drinks being banned in schools across England under Andy Burnham

School dinners are set to undergo a major shake-up under a new Labour Party crackdown on children’s eating habits.

Celtic v Rangers LIVE: Gers add to Hoops misery with second Old Firm win in a week

Celtic 0-1 Rangers: Ryan Naderi’s first-half goal was enough as Gers outclassed the Hoops once again to narrow the gap to two points at the top of the Scottish Premiership

UK renters warned of 'vicious cycle' as average monthly rent hits £1,400

Experts warn of a housing affordability crisis trapping renters

Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani and Becky Hill join stop the sewage protest

The protest took place in Leysdown-on-Sea.

My mum has died - and every decision I make about her belongings feels wrong | Polly Hudson

Until now I’d never realised how much work is involved in sorting out a parent’s affairs, and how much heartbreak In all the talk of the five stages of grief, I don’t recall one of them being spending hours on hold to e…

UK startup snares $20m to recreate gigs with ‘hyper-realistic’ digital avatars

Unit1 hopes to offer lower cost version of shows such as Abba Voyage, showcasing living and dead artists in any venue The former chief executive of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s entertainment group has obtained a near-£15m inve…