1 hour ago Alan Titchmarsh says selling his £4million Georgian home has nothing to do with that blooming great new housing estate planned for the back of his house

Admitting to 'knocking on a bit', Alan Titchmarsh revealed last week he was selling his £4million home because he feared he wouldn't be able to look after its four-acre garden much longer.

Economics

11 h. ago Protesters hit Crowborough over plan to house 600 migrants in army camp

Up to 600 male asylum seekers are set to be housed at the camp on the outskirts of Crowborough, East Sussex, as Britain continues to be gripped by a small boat crisis.

Events

15 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh says 'it's enriched our lives' as daughters convinced him to bid farewell

Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about the emotional decision to sell his £4million Hampshire farmhouse, which he has shared with his wife Alison for more than two decades

Politics

35 h. ago 'I am the law'. Sinister boast of the man who runs one of Britain's grimmest housing estates like a 'banana republic'

When a mysterious letter dropped through Rosa's letterbox on November 14 this year, she assumed at first it must be a joke.

Politics

47 h. ago The next Epping? A plan to house 600 male migrants in an Army camp in rural Sussex has hit house prices and even enraged the Greens... but officials still refuse to listen

ROBERT HARDMAN: As of Monday, the 37-acre site will cease to be a Ministry of Defence base and the new landlord will be the Home Office, which plans to move in around 600 migrants into the barracks

Events

60 h. ago Neighbours' panic over homeowner's plan to build house in garden

Councillors approved the three-bedroom house after 16 objections were received, with a hedge-cutting solution proposed for parking

Society

61 h. ago Labour announces plans to lift 550,000 children out of poverty – UK politics live

Starmer hails child poverty strategy as a ‘moral mission’ which will include measures to help with childcare and getting families out of temporary housingThere’s a lot of reaction coming in on the plan – some believe the new elements aren’t ambitious enough and it’s just a consolidation of previously announced measures. But here is the full strategy from Keir Starmer’s government, 16 months in, to tackle and reduce the rate of child poverty in the UK.There are around 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK currently – a historic high. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago The 'longest garden' in Britain: House for sale for £600,000 has land big enough to land a plane in

The three-bed home, situated at Little Downham, near Ely in Cambridge, features a 500ft-long garden.

Economics

3 d. ago White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

The White House is preparing to submit plans for a new ballroom to a planning commission later this month

Events

3 d. ago South London council signs off plan for huge housing scheme at former gasworks with no affordable homes

The development at Mitcham Gasworks will have 626 homes when finished

Society

3 d. ago Trump lashes out at Somalis again as Minneapolis stands behind community

Activists prepare for more targeting of Somali residents by ICE as Trump renews racist tiradeAs Donald Trump went on another extended racist tirade against Somalis on Wednesday, Minneapolis activists prepared for more targeting of the community by conducting trainings on their rights and planning how they would protect their neighbors.In the White House on Wednesday, a reporter asked the president about Minneapolis’s mayor, Jacob Frey, who has defended the Somali community. Trump responded: “I wouldn’t be proud to have the largest Somalian – look at their nation. Look how bad their nation is. It’s not even a nation. It’s just people walking around killing each other. Look, these Somalians have taken billions of dollars out of our country. Billions and billions.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Housebuilder secures detailed planning consent to bring new homes to Livingston

The approved plans will deliver 293 new homes, including 25% affordable housing, continuing the company’s commitment to building thriving communities in Scotland.

Society

3 d. ago Mystery words scrawled on blackboard in Jeffrey Epstein's house spark speculation over what the paedophile was planning

Ten images and four videos of Epstein's home released by the Democrats on Wednesday revealed the chalkboard with cryptic words, and in another room a dental chair with masks on the walls.

Politics

3 d. ago House of cronies! Starmer plans to pack Lords with Labour allies in bid to strengthen the party's presence in upper chamber

The Prime Minister is said to be ready to hand peerages to dozens of allies in order to strengthen his party's presence in the upper chamber of Parliament.

Society

4 d. ago Exclusive: James Norton on Planet Health Stories and House of Guinness season 2

The Independent spoke exclusively to Happy Valley actor James Norton about new film collection Planet Health Stories and his hopes for House of Guinness season two.

Society

4 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh says 'I'm knocking on a bit' as he opens up on retirement after massive change

Alan Titchmarsh has shared details about a huge upheaval that marks the end of a 23-year journey, as he embarks on a new chapter in his life and takes on a "new challenge"

Politics

4 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh admits 'I'm knocking on a bit' as he addresses retirement after life change

Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about a massive upheaval that marks the end of a 23-year journey, as he embarks on a new chapter in his life and takes on a "new challenge"

Politics

5 d. ago Jury trials to be axed for crimes with sentences under three years as 'swift court' plans announced

David Lammy told the House of Commons the plan for jury-free trials will take time to implement

Events

5 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh reveals why he is downsizing from £4m home after 23 years at the Grade II

Alan Titchmarsh has admitted he is downsizing from his £4million home because he is 'knocking on a bit' and worries he won't be able to look after its huge garden.

Economics

5 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh reveals why he is downsizing from £4m home after 23 years at the Grade II listed Georgian mansion

Alan Titchmarsh has admitted he is downsizing from his £4 million home because he is 'knocking on a bit' and worries he won't be able to look after its huge garden.

Economics