87 m. ago Toby Carvery owner issues update after sparking outcry of anger for felling ancient oak tree beloved by local community

The ancient oak tree, which once stood tall in Whitewebbs Park, in Enfield, north London , was felled on April 3.

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90 m. ago DOGE puts entire AmeriCorps leadership on leave as future of disaster volunteer group in jeopardy

The community service program that sends young adults to work on projects across the U.S. is the latest target of the Trump administration 's campaign to slash government spending

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90 m. ago Black maternal health is about more than survival – it’s about thriving | Venice Haynes

Too often, healthcare ignores our pain and fails to value our lives. But communities are banding together to meet our needsMaternal deaths have recently dropped in the US – that is, unless you’re Black.Black women continue to face the highest rates of maternal mortality in our country. To be Black, pregnant and hopeful in the US is to hold on to life with a fierce and unyielding grip against devastating odds.Venice Haynes is a social and behavioral scientist with more than 17 years of public health experience. She is the senior director of research and community engagement for United States of Care Continue reading...

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95 m. ago West Dunbartonshire Council workers to be balloted on potential strike action in pay row

Council workers in West Dunbartonshire will be asked to vote on potential strike action as Unison urges Cosla to "think again and come back with an improved offer".

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1 hour ago Every candidate hoping to win the Balderstone and Kirkholt council by

The by-election is due to be held on Thursday, May 1

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2 h. ago Twenty years of Scotland’s right to roam: Key rules people need to know

People enjoying Scotland’s “right to roam” are being urged to ensure they do not stray onto the wrong side of the law while exploring the countryside.

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2 h. ago Ancient London oak hacked down by Toby Carvery owners could have lived ‘another few hundred years’

The ancient oak was on the edge of Whitewebbs Park, next to the Whitewebbs House Toby Carvery

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2 h. ago Owner of Welsh supermarket chain told he has to stop digging near his house

Christopher Kiley said the work was needed to stop stones falling on cars and has claimed Swansea Council is responsible for any future damage

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2 h. ago Transform your meal into a mission, and every guest into an explorer at Six by Nico

Solve the puzzles to win £10,000 at Six by Nico Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen

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2 h. ago Stirling Council workers to be balloted over potential strike action in dispute over pay

Stirling Council workers are to be balloted over potential strike action in a dispute over council workers' pay.

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2 h. ago Cardiff Council defend 'Trust in Jesus' banners on display across the city

The banners include the Cardiff Council logo which has attracted criticism from humanists

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2 h. ago South Lanarkshire council leader accuses SNP of making 'horrifying' £483m budget raid

Joe Fagan claims the real-term cost of SNP Government cuts since 2013/14 is worth £483million, which he says should be a source of "immense shame".

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3 h. ago Calling all young garden designers: Bring your garden dreams to life

Scotmid is calling on creative young minds to showcase their design talents in a special competition celebrating the International Year of Co-operatives. This exciting challenge invites youth establishments to design a stunning garden that will become a permanent feature at Scotmid's Head Office in Edinburgh.

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3 h. ago Housebuilder unveils host of community support initiatives in West Lothian village

'We’re currently preparing for our much-anticipated Easter event'

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4 h. ago Pentagon official at the center of Jackie Robinson scandal suddenly resigns

John Ullyot attracted unwanted attention by declaring that ‘DEI is dead’ last month amid uproar over removal of baseball legend’s tribute page from Department of Defense website

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4 h. ago Trans community ‘worried people are coming after their right to exist’, says MSP

The Supreme Court handed down its judgment on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act on Wednesday.

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5 h. ago PGA Tour star slapped with suspension after competing in LIV Golf event

Wesley Bryan has been banned from competing on the PGA Tour after he played in The Duels, which was a LIV Golf event that took place in Miami earlier this month

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5 h. ago Community campaigners urge North Ayrshire Council to use Common Good Fund for local projects

The group is seeking more help for the community through the Common Good Fund.

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5 h. ago East Asian visitors exchange ideas on North Ayrshire solutions

Globe-trotting visitors shared ideas with the Ayrshire council.

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5 h. ago Huge blow for trans rights as Supreme Court says: you are not women

The government has been urged to ‘stand firmly behind the LGBT+ community’ in the wake of the landmark ruling

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