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Martec Training has been transforming lives for 45-plus years

It has been nominated in Your Heroes Awards 2026

Andy Burnham government could be considering reducing taxes for workers earning over £100,000

Leaked documents show Makerfield MP Mr Burnham has borrowed extensively from Sir Keir plan to cling on to power.

Worthing business wins award for 'ethereal' garden design at BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair

Three Worthing garden designers scooped an award for their ‘ethereal’ show garden which will now be enjoyed by a charity.

Chess: Nigel Short to play at south pole in event criticised over climate impact

The former world title challenger, 61, will take on representatives from five other continents in a tournament rated by the global chess body Fide Nigel Short, the 1993 world title challenger, will head to the Antarctic…

Todd Boehly exits Chelsea diminished after having his fingers burned

The billionaire’s departure will change little day-to-day but could be significant for club’s stadium plans Not since a doomed foray into the thorny world of the transfer market has Todd Boehly had any real influence ov…

Sports quiz of the week: records, hazards, complaints and boring events

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Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK | Simon Jenkins

It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big response Monday must have been a historical first. Never before have three…

Week in wildlife: swimming pigs, circling sharks and a fox on the cricket pitch

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2025 and all that: Red Roses ready to reignite Canada rivalry after World Cup win

One year on from the epic final women’s rugby is flourishing in both nations while England are aiming to take their successive win total to 40 games Train like you have never won, play like you don’t know how to lose. T…

New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

Sheffield man kicked friend's head "like a football" and stomped on girlfriend's head in vicious attacks

Attacker kicked friend's head “like a leather football”

Strictly star announces he's to become a first-time dad before 2026 series kicks off

Will Best has announced he is to become a first-time dad, with the news coming ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut

Strictly Come Dancing doing something show's 'never done before' in Saturday's 2026 series launch

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 launch show is set to feature something completely new

Thames Water’s £10bn creditor rescue deal should be rejected, MPs say

The rescue plan by creditors is seen as the final realistic option to avoid Thames Water being placed into a special administration regime

Motherwell thugs follow man into shop and 'stamp on his body' in violent attack

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the 24-year-old was walking alone when he got into an argument with the pair.

Urgent warning to dog owners as experts say danger is 'early this year'

Hot weather, lack of rain and dry soil have caused trees to go into self-preservation mode

Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme

The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

DWP PIP shake-up could mean £1,720 less for claimants scoring 12 points

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has recommended a shake-up to the DWP's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) points system

Arsenal injury update: Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera latest news and potential return dates

Gunners missing several defenders as international break approaches

Andy Burnham government considering rule change for all holiday let owners

Chancellor, appointed by Andy Burnham, is considering taxing holiday lets as second homes rather than as businesses.

Harry Potter winter illuminations trail refused Cannock Chase licence

One councillor has labelled Butterbeer 'horrendous'

Driver involved in fatal crash before helicopter tragedy charged with murder

Brainiac Live returns to Eastbourne this October

“Bigger, bolder and more explosive than ever!”

Motorists warned vehicles 'will be removed' as police carry out 'daily school patrols' in Smethwick

Officers will be looking for vehicles parked outside schools that are 'causing obstructions or endangering the students'