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Sinn Féin to propose abolishing USC on first 40,000 euro in alternative budget

'You are, to be frank, a violent thug' - Christmas Day attack final straw for brave victim

Tyler Curran has been jailed

Installation works on root barrier for 100-year-old Sussex oak tree begins

Installation works on a root barrier for an oak tree that has stood in a Sussex village for more than 100 years has begun.

Apple's foldable 'iPhone Duo' expected 'to launch tonight' - everything we know so far

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone today on September 6 after years of speculation

NI traffic alerts: South Belfast road closed after report of suspected gas leak

No Novichok found as woman taken to hospital after claiming she was in contact with nerve agent

Hero dad hospitalised in 'unprovoked' Plymouth attack thanks community

He described the experience as "incredibly scary"

Rail ticket rules relaxed for Gatwick passengers hit by flight disruption

Train ticket restrictions have been relaxed for passengers affected by the air traffic control disruption at Gatwick.

Road near Tiverton pub reopens after crash leaves motorcyclist in hospital

Traffic was slow on the A-road

Patient rushed to Edinburgh hospital as emergency services rush to scene of crash

Police and paramedics were sent to the scene

Appeal after woman dies at Royal Stoke

The 68-year-old passed away this month

BMW bursts into flames on M62

A video shows the plume of smoke as the blaze takes hold of the car

VisitEngland’s 2026 ROSE Awards: 11 Yorkshire hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks win hospitality award

The VisitEngland 2026 ROSE Award winners have been published - and 11 B&Bs, hotels and holiday parks in Yorkshire are among them.

Worthing fundraising choir starts new term – and it’s looking for new members

A brand new term is beginning for the Buskerteers Choirs across England and Wales, bringing hundreds of singers back together for another season of music, performances, community and fundraising.

Dean Taxis driver who made 'inappropriate remarks and turned up to woman's home' is sacked

The driver, who drove for Dean Taxis, has now had his licence suspended pending an investigation by Northumbria Police

Andy Burnham government to confirm big change affecting white working class

Government has confirmed the creation of a new unit which will make tackling white working-class inequality a priority.

Coseley traveller site branded 'waste of money' as housing boss defends empty pitches

Row over traveller site after stats show it is less than half used which supporters say means it is a success

New £65 fee confirmed for landlords in England confirmed under Andy Burnham

The database will launch regionally, starting in the West Midlands on December 15

Huge restaurant chain to open exciting new branch in Leeds city centre

Work is ongoing ahead of the new restaurant launching in Leeds later this month

Emergency services called out to early hours car fire on Sheffield street

Fire crews deal with overnight blaze

Coleen Rooney beams on holiday with Wayne and sons ahead of revealing all in documentary series

Coleen Rooney gave fans a glimpse into their summer ahead of revealing all in a new documentary series

Glasgow call to resist deportations in city by withholding data from Home Office

A councillor wants deportation raids to stop in Glasgow.

Campers in Rochdale issued warning after Frank the horse found close to death

Julie Kershaw found her beloved horse shaking uncontrollably

People urged to do one thing after experts discover 'very hot drinks' and cancer link

Experts at Cancer Research UK say there is a "simple step" people can take to reduce their risk