60 m. ago A waiting list of thousands, and just five new homes for social rent: this city shows the depth of Britain’s housing crisis | John Harris

Liverpool was once praised for its tolerance, but housing shortages are driving fearful, unsettling behaviours – and people are blaming outsidersHere is the dream, if you can afford it: gleaming apartments, close to Liverpool’s waterfront, complete with penthouse swimming pools with views of the north Wales mountains, and sumptuous rooftop gardens. They are mostly bought by investors who then rent them to local professionals: three years ago, a report on early sales of flats in one development said that 40% of early buyers were from Australia, China or Singapore.Ten minutes’ walk away, you can witness a very different spectacle. Every Monday night, a charity called Liverpool In Arms hands out food in the city centre, to queues of people. Some are homeless; others have a house or flat to live in, but can’t afford to eat. While I was reporting on the city’s housing crisis for the Guardian’s video series Anywhere But Westminster, I watched its volunteers in action for the best part of ...

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11 h. ago The Welsh city centre bollards containing an unexpected secret

The bollards on The Hayes in Cardiff look just like all the others in the city centre but if you take a closer look you'll find special art hidden inside

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18 h. ago Emergency services respond to injured man in Welsh city centre

It's understood that nearby workers went to his aid on Saturday morning

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19 h. ago Police appeal to trace young boy seen alone in busy city area

They have launched an appeal for information

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21 h. ago Mum borrows £15k after son falls from hotel balcony despite having insurance

Sarah Hannington's 23-year-old son was 'miraculously' saved by a small bush when he slipped and fell from his balcony, but suffered devastating injuries including a damaged spinal cord and kidneys

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22 h. ago Brigitte Bardot health update after hospital dash surgery for 'serious illness'

Brigitte Bardot, 91, was recently rushed to hospital earlier this month for a "serious illness" and an update about the iconic French actress' health has been issued

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31 h. ago Neighbours divided in opinion after The Dome puts up Christmas lights in October

Christmas isn't until another 10 weeks or so - but it hasn't stopped The Dome, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh city centre, from putting up festive lights already

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33 h. ago Brigitte Bardot health update after iconic movie star rushed to hospital at 91

Brigitte Bardot, famed for a career in film and entertainment that spanned more than two decades, was dashed to hospital in Toulon, France with a "serious illness"

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41 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Stefan Dennis rushed to hospital in horrifying health battle

Stefan Dennis has broken his silence on his return to the BBC dancefloor after falling ill last week that forced him to miss out of performing last week

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44 h. ago Tributes paid to runner with 'big heart' who died after collapsing at London half marathon finish line

Kory Russell was rushed to hospital after he collapsed at the finish line in Hyde Park

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44 h. ago London’s disappearing shopping centres: The city’s malls closing for developments

London’s disappearing shopping centres: The city’s malls closing for developments  London Evening Standard

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44 h. ago London’s disappearing shopping centres: The city’s malls closing to make way for homes and offices

Many of the capital’s malls, built between the 1960s and 1990s, now face demolition and redevelopment

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44 h. ago EastEnders Vicki Fowler star reveals 'massive part' of making Joel Marshall story 'work'

The actress' character was rushed to hospital after being attacked by her boyfriend's son on the BBC soap

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44 h. ago Teen died in city centre crash after failing to stop for police check

Alexander Rhys Lewis, 19, who was described as 'having had a great impact on many people', died at the scene of a collision

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46 h. ago Boy, 14, 'almost dies' after vaping 'unknown substance' at school

Police have launched a probe after Zack Masters-Mazzone was rushed from Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern school in Anglesey, Wales to hospital for treatment

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49 h. ago Furious China threatens Britain with 'consequences' after Labour delays approval of new London 'super

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

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49 h. ago Police officer rushed to hospital after being assaulted in Aberdeen

The extent of the officer's injuries is still not known.

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50 h. ago Brigitte Bardot, 91, rushed to hospital after suffering from 'serious illness'

Brigitte Bardot, 91, has been rushed to a hospital in southern France for surgery after a “serious illness,” with fans expressing concern for the cinema icon

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50 h. ago Brigitte Bardot, 91, rushed to hospital as she undergoes surgery for 'serious illness'

The iconic actress Brigitte Bardot has been rushed to hospital in St Tropez, France and is said to be suffering with a 'serious illness'

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51 h. ago China vents fury at Labour for delaying approval of new London 'super

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

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