42 h. ago 'Nobody will fix the potholes on the busy road near our house

Authorities are at a loss over a road that continues to deteriorate because they can't work out who owns it - the problem means the road remains covered in potholes

Transport

5 d. ago Iconic London houses off Portobello Road painted black to deter 'irritating' influencers

Iconic London houses off Portobello Road painted black to deter 'irritating' influencers  Metro.co.uk

Politics

5 d. ago Three men are arrested over claims three girls under 16 were raped in house

The alleged attacks took place in a house on Ratcoombe Road in Swindon, Wiltshire, on May 31.

Events

5 d. ago Notting Hill residents paint famous colourful houses black in bid to put off influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

Residents launch campaign to repaint properties in world-famous enclave after becoming sick of tourists and influencers posing in front of their homes

Society

6 d. ago Council receives application to build homes on vacant plot of land in Shotts

The application, from SMS Homes, seeks approval for the three new houses at a site on Minard Road in the village, and the development would also see the creation of nine parking spaces.

Politics

7 d. ago Aberdeenshire fire: Lightning strike sets house on fire as Police Scotland close road

There were no reported injuries.

Events

7 d. ago Lightning strike sets Scots house on fire as road closed off

The road is currently closed in both directions.

Events

1 week ago UK's richest street outside of London where homes cost a staggering £8million

The UK's most expensive street outside of London has been revealed as East Road in Weybridge, Surrey, where houses cost an eye-watering £8 million on average

Economics

2 w. ago Firefighters battling blaze as it destroys home on London's 'millionaires row'

Fire crews rushed to the Hadley Green Road, which is home to scores of detached houses with seven-figure price tags, around 1am.

Events

2 w. ago National solving championship is open and ‘Chess Messi’ closing on record

Entry is free, the prize fund is expected to be £1,500, and the winner qualifies for the world solving championshipThis week’s puzzle is a chance to enter an annual national contest in which Guardian readers traditionally perform strongly and in considerable numbers. White in the diagram, playing as usual up the board, is to play and checkmate in two moves, against any black defence.The puzzle is the first stage of the annual Winton British Solving Championship, organised by the British Chess Problem Society. This competition is open only to British residents, and entry is free. To take part, simply send White’s first move to Nigel Dennis, Boundary House, 230 Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1QY or by email to winton@theproblemist.org. Continue reading...

Politics