17 h. ago Free bus passes for over 60s in England could happen as DfT bosses refuse to rule it out

A campaign has been growing for people in England to get the same automatic concession as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when it comes to riding busses

Politics

3 d. ago Warning over nine common household items you should never put in the bin

You should be cautious of what you are throwing away whilst doing your spring clean

Events

3 d. ago The new recycling rules that will affect every household in the UK explained

Massive changes are on the way for households across the country with more recycling bins and weekly food waste collections planned.

Politics

3 d. ago Household waste bins in West Lothian to be put out as normal over Easter

Householders are asked to be patient and they should be left out until emptied

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3 d. ago New recycling rules for every household in England to include extra bin

All households will have to separate paper and card from glass, metal and plastic beginning March 2026

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4 d. ago How many bins every house in England will need under new rules

All households will have to separate paper and card from glass, metal and plastic beginning March 2026

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4 d. ago How many bins house every house in England will need under new rules

All households will have to separate paper and card from glass, metal and plastic beginning March 2026

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4 d. ago New recycling rules for all households in England with five different bin collections

It comes as part of the government's Simpler Recycling scheme

Society

4 d. ago New recycling rules: Date set for every home in England to get up to 5 bins

The government has announced a new date for when councils will have to introduce weekly food waste collections

Politics

9 d. ago Cousins went to the pub, someone made an allegation, then it 'got out of hand'

'For a month after the assault, I covered the mirrors in my house with bin bags to avoid seeing the gash on my face'

Politics

1 week ago Households in Greater Manchester town could face new bins charge

The final figure is yet to be confirmed

Politics

1 week ago Stephen Graham's height revealed after his starring role in Netflix's Adolescence: Scroll through our graphic to see the heights of 400 famous figures, past and present...

Serial Bafta nominee Graham broke into the film industry in 2000, playing Tommy in Guy Ritchie's Snatch. Six years later he had another breakout rule as racist skinhead Combo in This is England.

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2 w. ago Gale warnings, gothic fantasies and a masterpiece of a garden – the week in art

Victor Hugo seduces, big names tackles a world in permacrisis and Hélène Binet challenges the Englishness of the country house – all in your weekly dispatchAstonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor HugoThese gothic fantasies and nature studies by the author of Les Misérables transport you to a surreal, seductive inner world. Read the full review. • Royal Academy, London, until 29 June Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel axes Liverpool star from England squad and makes Morgan Gibbs

Thomas Tuchel has axed three players from his England squad, including a Liverpool star, as UEFA rules state that the Three Lions boss must cut three players

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2 w. ago 'I had to rip the toilet out of my new Persimmon house because of what builder had used as washer'

It's one of a catalogue of problems people have reported on a new housing estate in Cardiff, along with too few bins, unfinished roads and pavements and unfulfilled promises

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2 w. ago The major fashion rule that Kate Middleton ignored at the England vs Wales rugby game

Kate was a stylish spectator in Cardiff' in boots, military-style coat and a turtle neck but there was one detail about her outfit that's sometimes considered a no-no.

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3 w. ago Tuchel wants an England ‘brotherhood’ as Rashford and Henderson return: football – as it happened

Thomas Tuchel announces his first England squad, plus Carabao Cup, Women’s League Cup and Premier League press conferences David Hytner runs the rule over Tuchel’s picksThomas Tuchel’s England squad: There are a few conspicuous absentees from Tuchel’s maiden England squad, with the names Ollie Watkins, Jack Grealish, Nick Pope, Ethan Nwaneri, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White, Conor Gallagher, Harry Maguire and Jarrad Brantwaithe leaping to mind.It’s worth noting that Watkins came off at half-time during Villa’s win over Club Brugge on Wednesday night and his injury almost certainly accounts for his absence. Tuchel will be explaining himself when he faces the press at 11am (GMT) but in the meantime, feel free to get in touch with your thoughts on his squad via email. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bank of England drops diversity rules for City firms as US rolls back DEI

The Bank’s enforcement arm, the Prudential Regulatory Authority, revealed the decision on Tuesday in the wake of major US firms scrapping diversity goals

Economics

3 w. ago Ollie Lawrence ruled out of Lions contention as England centre confirms season

The centre suffered an achilles injury early in England’s win over Italy at Twickenham

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3 w. ago Welsh wing pair ruled out of England clash in double Six Nations injury blow

Tom Rogers suffered a fractured thumb during the loss to Scotland and Josh Adams has a hamstring problem

Events