15 h. ago Vermin and overflowing bins concerns ahead of new waste collection schedule

The new schedule has been introduced by West Dunbartonshire Council - starting next week - with the aim of boosting recycling rates and generating cost savings.

Politics

22 h. ago Don Ciccio's damning food hygiene rating weeks before owner's savage dig at locals

Don Ciccio closed its doors for the last time in October after six years, and owner Marco Claudio Valente launched a scathing attack on the residents of Highgate, north London

Politics

36 h. ago Bank of England COULD cut interest rates this week: Should you lock in a mortgage deal now as rates fall?

Barclays is going against the grain and predicting a base rate reduction when the Bank of England meets on Thursday. What does that mean if you're looking for a new mortgage?

Economics

4 d. ago Fed officials’ opposition to rate cut signals growing challenge from hawks

Two regional central bank presidents say they would have kept interest rates on hold this week

Politics

5 d. ago Restaurant in Highgate which accused locals of 'never supporting us' had decaying prawns and mice droppings

Don Ciccio Osteria Italiana & Pizzeria was criticised for a series of hygiene issues including decaying food and mice droppings, Standard can reveal

Politics

1 week ago Two takeaways fined for lying about their food hygiene score

Both the venues showed a higher food hygiene rating instead of their true food hygiene rating of one

Politics

1 week ago Don Ciccio owner doubles down on his savage criticism of Highgate locals

Marco Claudio Valente, owner of Don Ciccio Osteria Italiana & Pizzeria, blamed Highgate locals for closing months after receiving a low food standard rating

Politics

1 week ago Don Ciccio owner makes savage dig at Highgate locals buying takeaways elsewhere

Don Ciccio, an Italian restaurant on Hampstead Lane in affluent Highgate, north London, shut its doors for the final time this week - and owner Marco Claudio Valente explained why

Politics

1 week ago New PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance weekly payment rates from April

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the new State Pension and benefit payment rates at the Autumn Budget.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Thank you for never supporting us': Italian restaurant owner takes savage swipe at wealthy Highgate residents who 'humiliated' his staff as he closes down

Don Ciccio on Hampstead Lane in Highgate has won a slew of awards, including Traveller's Choice on Tripadvisor between 2023 and 2025, and was rated 4.7 out of five stars on Google.

Politics

2 w. ago Beloved restaurant takes savage swipe at customers as it shuts doors for good

Don Ciccio pizzeria in London has closed its doors for good after six years - and the owners have taken a savage swipe at the local community, blaming nearby residents for the closure

Economics

2 w. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates this week

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

2 w. ago Exact date millions on DWP state pension find out expected 2026 rates from April

The rate of state pension will be announced next week

Economics

3 w. ago Man Utd's 'lazy' star targeted again as he's told he could cost them at Liverpool

Manchester United head to Liverpool this weekend and Luke Shaw has been told his work rate could cost the team as criticism continues to come his way from former players

Economics

3 w. ago Owner of two XL Bully dogs that savaged a father to death was 'dismissive' when concerns were raised over hounds, court hears

James Trimble-Pettit, 31, has admitted being the owner of two XL bully dogs which were out of control when they attacked Ian Price, 52, in Stonall, near Sutton Coldfield in September 2023.

Events

3 w. ago I spent a weekend at the elegant Scottish hotel that Conde Nast just rated the sixth best in the UK

This place epitomises the phrase quiet luxury

Politics

3 w. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe doubles down on brutal Manchester United cost

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has opened up on the savage job losses and brutal cost-cutting measures he claims were necessary to keep the club financially viable

Politics