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United Utilities slapped with record £900k fine over sewage spill with 'far-reaching consequences'

The fine was issued at Preston Magistrates' Court this week

HMRC scraps decade-old Benefit in Kind rule with millions warned

Government's tax arm's decision to scrap a decade-old BIK reporting system means m illions risk tax error.

Love Island fans uncover 'proof' of Lorenzo's relationship status after public display

Love Island's Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak have been attracting split rumours just weeks after winning the ITV dating show

Historic 19th-century church to become five-bedroom family home

A 19th-century church, which ceased worship due to a 'dwindling congregation', is set to be transformed into a five-bedroom house following council approval.

Body found in search for boy, 15, after he vanished off Wales coast on holiday

A body has been found during the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing at Marloes Sands

Inside 'Mexican meth lab' found near Nuneaton as five charged

It was discovered on remote farm land

Arsonist torched car and van outside family's home before using blow torch in attempted burglaries

He later used a blow torch during two attempted burglaries

Share Energy is latest supplier to announce tariff hike for NI customers

Another electricity supplier announces tariff increase for NI customers

Hastings Council reacts to local government reorganisation being put on hold

Hastings Borough Council has issued a statement following a Government announcement that local government reorganisation in 14 areas including East Sussex and Brighton has been paused.

Roses will stay healthy and pretty in September if you remove 1 natural item from the garden

Most gardeners will be spending less time outside as the weather cools down, but it is important to keep an eye on your roses as they can easily be harmed at this time of year due to one common item everyone has in the…

Exeter determined to stick with 'super-council' plan

'It is too good an opportunity to miss' says Exeter leader Phil Bialyk

Car on train tracks in Redcar after collision with barrier forces road closure

Cleveland Police has confirmed that officers attended the scene of the incident this morning, on Redcar Lane

Katie Price 'hijacks' spotlight from Princess during NTAs red carpet

Katie Price made a surprise appearance at the NTAs on Thursday night

Joy and pride in Digbeth as dining spot where everyone gets what they want wins gong

Six months after opening, Alfred Works is named Best Food Hall in the UK.

Incredible images capture RAF life from Norwegian fjords to the boxing ring

The winners have been unveiled in the RAF’s annual photographic competition. Dean Murray reports.

Nationwide confirms current account change which could hand customers £470

Nationwide has upgraded its popular FlexDirect current account – offering hundreds of pounds of value in first-year.

Penkridge family 'lose everything' after tumble dryer fire causes £200,000 damage

Reece and Samantha Spruce, both 35, have been left counting the cost after the house fire caused an estimated £200,000 damage to their Penkridge home on September 1

Critical incident declared at University Hospital Coventry amid huge demand at A&E

People are being urged to choose the right service as demand soars at University Hospital Coventry and a critical incident is declared

Tributes paid as former Eastbourne housing chief dies aged 84

Peter Kegg, the former Eastbourne housing chief who went on to become a leading figure in housing and a much-loved member of the Christian community, has died aged 84.

Breaking Bad bust as five Mexican men accused of building meth lab on Midlands farm

The men are due to appear in court

Domestic abuse charges reach 'crisis point' as cases reach 11-year high

The 14 per cent increase in domestic abuse charges comes after soaring numbers of rape and attempted rape in Scotland.

Fire service issues urgent grass and heather burning plea to landowners

Crews have responded to over a thousand fires since March

Man suffers 'potentially serious injuries' in Bartley Green reported stabbing

A police presence was reported on social media