25 h. ago Churches 'will crumble into disrepair' if Rachel Reeves introduces 'stealth tax' on historic buildings, campaigners warn

Rachel Reeves has angered vicars by declaring that from April, churches will no longer be exempt from paying VAT on repairs

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31 h. ago Fire rips through historic waterfront of Portland, Maine, sinking a boat and destroying buildings

Two firefighters suffered minor injuries but no members of the public were injured, officials said

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31 h. ago Rooftop fire at Revolver Hotel beside House of Gods in Glasgow

Emergency services are attending a rooftop fire as flames are seen above historic buildings on Wilson Street and Glassford Street in Glasgow city centre.

Society

32 h. ago Massive fire breaks out in Glasgow city centre near House of Gods and Revolver hotels

Emergency services are attending a rooftop fire as flames are seen above historic buildings on Wilson Street and Glassford Street in Glasgow.

Society

4 d. ago ‘I was told I had seven years to live after being diagnosed with HIV – 25 years later I am thriving’

Campaigners warn a quarter of people who are more likely to develop HIV need better access to preventative drugs

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4 d. ago ‘I was told I had seven years to live after being diagnosed with HIV

Campaigners warn a quarter of people who are more likely to develop HIV need better access to preventative drugs

Politics

6 d. ago Donald Trump announces bold plan to build 'largest battleship in history of the world'

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to build the "largest battleship in the history of the world", which he says will be "fastest, the biggest by far and 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built"

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6 d. ago Trump announces plan to build the 'largest battleship in the history of the world' as tensions build

The US President is launching 'Trump Class' an extremely powerful type of battleship

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6 d. ago Luke Humphries breezes past ‘legend’ Paul Lim to set up Clemens clash

Humphries beats 71-year-old Lim 3-0No 7 seed Wade loses 3-2 in biggest upset so farLuke Humphries admitted he had mixed feelings about his emphatic 3-0 win against Paul Lim in the third round. The world No 3 was in ruthless form as he won the first eight legs of the match before Lim, at 71 the ­oldest player in the draw, found tops to avoid a complete shutout.Humphries, the 2024 world champion, said he had great respect for Lim, who was roared on by the capacity crowd throughout as he tried to build on his history-making first-round win against Sweden’s Jeffrey de Graaf at Alexandra Palace. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago How much do YOU rely on AI? Doctors issue warning over increasing numbers choosing chatbots over 'real' friends

Doctors have raised the alarm over the increasing number of young adults turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and health advice, ahead of the festive season.

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9 d. ago Fears patients with learning disabilities ‘will remain trapped in hospitals’ despite Mental Health Act changes

Wes Streeing says passing of the new Mental Health Act is ‘a personal milestone’ – but campaigners warn more work needs to be done

Science

1 week ago Muslim gangs have taken control of one of Britain's most drug

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has served an urgent notification for HMP Swaleside in Kent.

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1 week ago Use pillowcases, coffee filters or bedsheets to make drinking water in event of 'instantaneous' UK blackouts, UK's top doctors to warn

Brits will be urged to use pillowcases, bedsheets or coffee filters to make safe drinking water in the event of an extended UK blackout.

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1 week ago It was ‘rescued’, but now this historic building has started sprouting trees

A project to save a historic site has encountered some hiccups...

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1 week ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on family farms will allow 'megafarms' to swallow up swathes of land, warns another party MP breaking ranks to attack key Starmer policy

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said that changes to agricultural property relief from April, introduced by Rachel Reeves in the 2024 Budget, would have 'incredibly severe' consequences.

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1 week ago Grade II seaside gothic manor with its own clock tower goes up for sale for £2million

Astonishing photos display the historic building in all its glory, with a lavish chandelier hanging in the centre of the main living room which is decorated with statement black and gold wallpaper.

Economics

2 w. ago Twas the drought before Christmas! Tree growers say dry conditions over the summer mean they could drop their needles and be bare by the big day

Severe drought conditions are said to have caused 'stress' to the festive firs, with buyers advised to only pick out the freshest from the batch.

Politics

2 w. ago Christmas donations dwindle as festive generosity becoming thing of the past, charities warn

Growing numbers of charities are pinning their hopes on selling gifts online to raise funds, as falling numbers of people are willing to give money for nothing this Christmas.

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2 w. ago Two people dead and nine wounded in mass shooting at Brown University, as suspect remains at large

Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, says ‘shooter’ still at large, as officials embark on widespread manhuntBrown University shooting: follow live updatesWhat we know so far about the Brown University shootingAt least two people were killed and nine more critically injured in a shooting on Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, with the suspect still at large hours after the first shelter in place orders were issued.Police scattered across the campus and into an affluent neighbourhood filled with historic and stately brick homes, searching academic buildings, back yards and porches for hours late into the night after the shooting was first reported in the afternoon. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Labour's Kim Leadbeater slams peers for 'unnecessary and cruel' changes to assisted dying laws as she berates Lords for holding up her Bill

The MP, who is behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, accused some in the House of Lords of trying to derail the legislation by tabling stacks of amendments.

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