61 h. ago Plan to demolish part of Dalston's Kingsland Shopping Centre and build "massive" tower blocks prompts backlash from residents

The project could see 254 homes built, but the applicant has admitted it will not meet Hackney Council's affordable housing policy

Economics

1 week ago Teen's tattoo horror after artist botches 'trendy' design on last day of holiday

Millie Nicholls is warning people to do their due diligence before getting a tattoo after a 'lazy' artist left her having to save up money for a painful removal procedure

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1 week ago Cardiff Council admits responsibility for data breach that led to parents' email addresses being leaked

The data breach, which was caused by a human error, led to parents' email addresses being leaked

Politics

1 week ago No money left to finish road connecting £50m ‘bridge to nowhere’, Lincolnshire council admits

Lincolnshire County Council need at least £33 million in external funding to complete the Spalding Western Relief Road

Economics

1 week ago Residents hit out at £50million bridge 'to nowhere' after local council ran out of MONEY while building it

The bridge over the planned Spalding Western Relief Road in Lincolnshire will not be finished until at least 2030 because the county council cannot afford to complete the project.

Economics

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council admits new Kirkcudbright bridge is 'years' away

The local authority has also ruled out installing a temporary crossing on cost grounds.

Politics

2 w. ago Eurovision star Colin Berry left eyewatering amount of money for wife in will

Eurovision legend and BBC Radio 2 star Colin Berry left a staggering sum in his will following his death aged 79 in April

Politics

2 w. ago Friend who found missing Brit living on the streets of Peru describes moment she recognised him and burst into tears as they are seen reunited for first time

Ms Almond, 32 from Grimsby, went missing on Saturday after being violently robbed by locals and left sleeping under a bridge with no money or passport.

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last month Giro d’Italia stage neutralised after crash forces Hindley to abandon race

Several riders come down on stage six in wet conditionsKaden Groves wins but no points or time gaps recordedKaden Groves won the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia in a sprint finish on Thursday, but the stage was neutralised following a huge crash in wet conditions on the 227km ride from Potenza to Naples.The longest stage of this year’s Giro had only a winner to celebrate as the crash, which occurred with about 70km to go, forced organisers to make the decision not to award points, time gaps or bonuses. Groves crossed the finish line a few seconds shy of five hours on the road, ahead of Milan Fretin. Paul Magnier, who had also crashed earlier in the stage, finished third. Continue reading...

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last month The seller of our new home left old furniture and appliances behind: Can we make them get rid of it?

The sellers left white goods, a sofa and a shed full of rubbish behind - and disposing of it will be annoying and expensive.

Politics