3 h. ago Jail time for recalled offenders to be limited to free up prison places

UK justice secretary also announces plans for three new jails amid overcrowding crisis in England and WalesShabana Mahmood will limit how long hundreds of repeat offenders can be returned to prison for amid Whitehall predictions that jails will be full again in November.The justice secretary also announced a £4.7bn plan to build three new prisons starting this year, part of a “record expansion” as the government attempts to get to grips with the criminal justice system. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Labour unveils plans to build three new prisons and make criminals who reoffend serve just a month behind bars in latest soft justice reform to tackle overcrowding crisis

The Justice Secretary said prisons are currently 99 per cent full and Britain risks a 'total breakdown of the justice system' if the issue is not addressed.

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6 h. ago Scott Brown future addressed as Ayr United issue update on ex

Chairman responds to speculation over Brown’s future

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11 h. ago Graeme Mathie says Ayr United squad 'well placed' to bounce back from play

The managing director says Ayr won't require huge summer surgery and will prioritise quality over quantity.

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31 h. ago Residents raise concerns over plans to build 200 new homes in their town

Some residents have said the already busy street could be "crazy" with the extra traffic it creates

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32 h. ago Police officer injured in 'disorder' before Ayr United and Partick Thistle play

A "large group of people" were involved in "disorder" before Ayr United's play-off defeat to Partick Thistle on Friday night

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37 h. ago Newmains residents asked for their thoughts on new homes set to built at old school

The council planning to build around 33 affordable homes for social rent on the site of the former St Brigid’s Primary School on Newton Drive.

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57 h. ago Alison Hammond shows off her 11 stone weight loss as she reveals her workout routine

Alison Hammond has lost an impressive 11 stone in weight and after she opened up on her new routine with her 'amazing' personal trainer, the popular presenter hit the gym

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61 h. ago Men arrested after police investigation into firm which owned Scots holiday park

Cops in London have been looking into Apple Invest Ltd, which owned Barnsoul Caravan Park and land at Barncrosh in Dumfries and Galloway.

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3 d. ago Fury as American billionaire owner of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch plans to build 'monstrous' mansion in idyllic Oxfordshire village

EXCLUSIVE: Locals in Little Tew are battling billionaire Ronald Burkle's bid to build a lavish six-bedroom home, which they fear could become a new ' Michael Jackson'-style Neverland mansion.

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4 d. ago Scott Brown says he needs 'leaders' in wake of Ayr United play

The Honest Men saw their season end in disappointment last night as Partick overturned Tuesday's play-off first leg deficit.

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5 d. ago Cardiff car park reduced to rubble ahead of major transformation

Plans to demolish and re-build the multi-storey car park at Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay were put in more than five years ago and have proved controversial

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5 d. ago Jobs saved by "historic" US trade deal, Rightmove set for growth and British Airways orders new Boeing fleet

From a last-minute US trade deal and a £699m property merger to new aircraft orders, rising resale listings, and plans to build on London’s green belt, here are today’s top stories in UK business in under two minutes.

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5 d. ago Sadiq Khan to announce plans to build houses on London green belt

Sadiq Khan to announce plans to build houses on London green belt  The Guardian

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5 d. ago Sadiq Khan unveils plan to rip up green belt to build flats for Londoners

The controversial move is likely to face opposition from environmental campaigners

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5 d. ago Sadiq Khan announces London's Green Belt to be built on to tackle homes crisis

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will announce plans to build on London's Green Belt - saying this is the only way enough affordable homes can be delivered in the next decade

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5 d. ago Khan Plans to Build on Green Belt to End London Housing Crisis

Khan Plans to Build on Green Belt to End London Housing Crisis  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago Police plan to build LIFESIZE replica of part of Grenfell Tower to use in court cases

The Metropolitan Police has told grieving families that the model, which would take more than a year to build, will help explain how the fire spread in any future trials.

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7 d. ago Five people break down their wellness budgets: ‘incredibly expensive and time

Groceries, fitness classes and therapy all go under the wide umbrella of health expenses – and it all costs moneyWhat does it take to be well? The answer varies from person to person. For some, it may require prescription medication and yoga classes; for others, it could be a vegetarian diet and regular doctor visits. One thing is certain: it costs money.Americans spend more than $6,000 (£4,500) per person a year on wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute. This makes the US “the largest wellness economy by far”. In the UK, per capita average wellness spending is $3,342 (£2,505).$280 for employer-sponsored healthcare$80 on psychotherapy$10 on a prescription medication$360 on personal training$20 on my gym membership (discounted with the personal training), and $45 on a protein-powder subscriptionI’m also part of a run club and rec sports league, which have an upfront cost for multiple months, but combined are about $75 per month. It’s funny, I don’t consider myself very ...

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8 d. ago Travellers in fleet of caravans take over huge field in the South Downs National Park after the land was illegally torn up by diggers over Bank Holiday weekend

At least 10 vehicles, including seven caravans and motorhomes, have pitched up on what has become a building site at Blind Lane, near Petworth in West Sussex.

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