54 m. ago North Lanarkshire Council refuse planning permission for wind farm near Harthill

The council received 25 letters of objection regarding this application, although three were from the same household and two were submitted without providing a postal address.

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1 hour ago Plant diverse tree species to spread risk in climate crisis, study says

Uncertainty over climate and economy means ‘investment portfolio’ approach needed, researchers sayAn “investment portfolio approach” needs to be applied to large-scale tree planting across the world to reduce the risks of the wrong species being planted in the wrong place, economists have said.Countries have made ambitious pledges to plant billions of trees to remove greenhouse gases and tackle global heating. The UK has committed to plant 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of trees each year by 2025 and maintain the rate until 2050, the European Commission has pledged to plant 3bn trees across member states by 2030, and the US under the previous administration committed to planting 1bn trees by the same date. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Plan for 250 family homes in Greater Manchester village takes step forward

The scheme has been criticised by one councillor

Society

5 h. ago Keir Starmer defends his plan to tackle the Channel migrant crisis despite small boat crossings being up 20 per cent on last year

Latest figures, published by the Home Office, showed 592 migrants arrived in the UK yesterday after crossing the Channel in 11 small boats.

Events

5 h. ago Plans approved to transform former Neath Port Talbot factory

It is hoped that the new site will relieve pressure at Morriston Hospital

Politics

6 h. ago Sale of new leasehold flats to be banned under Labour plan to end 'feudal' system

There are around five million leaseholders in England and Wales, and the system has come under increased criticism in recent years.

Economics

6 h. ago No plans to cap service charges for leaseholders, housing minister tells MPs

In the Commons, Matthew Pennycook argued a cap would ‘prevent necessary funds being raised for legitimate purposes’.

Politics

6 h. ago How WOULD Keir Starmer's 'coalition of the willing' enforce a peace deal in Ukraine? European troops on the ground and RAF planes in the skies could stop Russia breaking a ceasefire

RAF Typhoons might be deployed to help patrol Ukrainian skies, while Royal Navy ships could be sent to the Black Sea to deter another Russian assault.

Economics

8 h. ago 'I love Bridget Jones but Mad About The Boy is clumsy, lazy, inappropriate mess – cringe'

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, the latest instalment in my favourite film series, proves to be a mess, having done away with what we all most loved about our loveable heroine, says Emily Malia

Politics

8 h. ago Peter Mandelson slapped down by No10 after ambassador to US suggests Ukraine's Zelensky backs Trump peace plan despite White House row

The Tony Blair-era Labour minister also used an interview with American outlet ABC to say that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky should give 'unequivocal backing' to Trump's peace initiative.

Politics

9 h. ago Passenger horror as plane cabin fills up with smoke and chemical smell

A flight heading for Bangkok, Thailand, filled with smoke not long before landing due to a power bank catching fire — now some airlines are changing their rules on portable chargers in luggage

Events

9 h. ago Majorca issues stark warning as it plans to ditch UK tourists

The Balearic islands have set out new plans to make tourism more sustainable

Events

9 h. ago New DWP plans for people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions due this month

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

9 h. ago Housebuilder shares are cheap: Do Labour's new homes plans make them a buying opportunity?

The likes of Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon, Barratt Redrow and Vistry have seen share prices battered - but will things get better from here?

Society

10 h. ago Sale of new leasehold flats to be banned under government plan

There are around five million leaseholders in England and Wales, and the system has come under increased criticism in recent years.

Politics

10 h. ago Why Halle Berry planted 'revenge kiss' on Adrien Brody in controversial Oscars moment

Halle Berry's 'revenge kiss' with Adrien Brody on the Oscars red carpet has gone viral but the real reason behind the steamy interaction dates back 22 years to a controversial moment between the two

Politics

10 h. ago Markets climb as defence stocks, euro and pound rally on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

German stock market records biggest gains after Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing,’ as investors expect big splurge in defence spending Eurozone inflation has dipped, moving closer to the European Central Bank’s 2% target, ahead of a widely expected drop in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting on Thursday.Headline inflation fell from 2.5% to 2.4% in January, while core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food costs, dropped from 2.7 to 2.6%, Eurostat said this morning.After quite a strong January reading, February eurozone inflation came in soft. Core inflation ticked down after having been stable at 2.7% since September.The weak economic environment seems to trump an increase in reported input costs for the moment. For the European Central Bank, this is a dovish sign as the governing council mulls over how low it should bring rates. Continue reading...

Economics

12 h. ago My telegraph pole nightmare: Company installed 'eyesore' pole directly outside my home

EXCLUSIVE: Darren Timmins, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, said the pole appeared on the street outside his property - around the same time he wanted to install gates and a driveway.

Politics

12 h. ago Livingston school plant new tress to replace those lost to Ash Dieback Disease

With the help of pupils from St Ninian's Primary, 85 trees were planted in total. The trees are a mix of species including elder, silver birch, crab apple and hazel.

Events

12 h. ago Perth and Kinross councillors grant planning appeal for security fence at Perthshire Caravans

The more robust steel fence was installed following a break-in last summer where five caravans were stolen

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