10 h. ago UN experts raise concerns over homes rented out by English social landlord

Exclusive: Letter says L&Q appears to have systematically failed in its duty to provide adequate standard of livingUN experts have said that one of England’s biggest social landlords appears to have systematically failed to ensure the habitability of its rental properties.In a letter to the UK government, they cite the case of a disabled tenant, Sanjay Ramburn, 55, who they say lived with his family of five in an L&Q group property in Forest Gate, east London for several years with no electricity. They experienced four ceiling collapses, as well as severe damp and mould that affected their health. Continue reading...

Society

61 h. ago Fast care after head injury can dramatically cut risk of developing dementia

Studies have long warned that concussions raise the risk of suffering neurodegenerative conditions - but now experts say this danger can be mitigated.

Events

3 d. ago Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly

Events

4 d. ago Concerns grow for beauty influencer missing after seeing 'creep' outside home

Stefanie Pieper, 31, disappeared in Graz, Austria, after she had been enjoying a Christmas party with a mate over the weekend - her boyfriend has since been arrested in Slovenia

Events

6 d. ago Contentious Crosshouse housing estate approved by a single vote

Residents had campaigned against the proposal by Dawn Homes, citing road safety, pollution, flooding and privacy concerns.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Serious failings' identified at Greater Manchester social housing landlord

A watchdog has raised 'serious concerns'.

Events

6 d. ago Concern over English tenants swapping council homes with people in Wales

Council tenants swapping homes in 'desirable, coastal areas' of Anglesey with properties in England via Facebook has raised concerns about the Welsh language

Politics

7 d. ago Soap spoilers for next week: Neighbours feud and Hollyoaks' Ste spirals

There's big moments across all the soaps next week with heartache, concern and discoveries on Emmerdale, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Home and Away

Politics

1 week ago Bungalow permitted to become children’s home despite concerns of ‘direct line of sight’ into neighbour’s lounge

Councillors heard worries about parking and overlooking before passing the plans

Society

2 w. ago Livingston MP Gregor Poynton visits The Grapes in East Calder to champion vital role local pubs play in community life

At the heart of East Calder for more than a decade under the same landlord, The Grapes has become a true social hub.

Events

2 w. ago Starmer’s predecessor as Director for Public Prosecutions to lead major review of protest laws

Exclusive: Home secretary commissions review into laws amid ‘growing concern about protests and hate crime in this country’

Events

2 w. ago Sri Lanka to continue cricket tour of Pakistan despite players raising security concerns

Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue its white-ball tour to Pakistan despite several players wanting to return home because of safety concerns

Sport

3 w. ago Trump’s assault on voting intensifies as midterms loom:‘a wholesale attack on free and fair elections’

White House is manipulating voting system, from redistricting to rule changes, to affect midtermsA year out from the 2026 midterms, with Republicans feeling the blows from a string of losses in this week’s elections, Donald Trump and his allies are mounting a multipronged attack on almost every aspect of voting in the United States and raising what experts say are troubling questions about the future of one of the world’s oldest democracies.While Democratic leaders continue to invest their hopes in a “blue wave” to overturn Republican majorities in the House and Senate next year, Trump and some prominent supporters have sought to discredit the possibility that Republicans could lose in a fair fight and are using that premise to justify demands for a drastically different kind of electoral system. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s assault on voting intensifies as midterms loom: ‘a wholesale attack on free and fair elections’

White House is manipulating voting system, from redistricting to rule changes, to affect midtermsA year out from the 2026 midterms, with Republicans feeling the blows from a string of losses in this week’s elections, Donald Trump and his allies are mounting a multipronged attack on almost every aspect of voting in the United States and raising what experts say are troubling questions about the future of one of the world’s oldest democracies.While Democratic leaders continue to invest their hopes in a “blue wave” to overturn Republican majorities in the House and Senate next year, Trump and some prominent supporters have sought to discredit the possibility that Republicans could lose in a fair fight and are using that premise to justify demands for a drastically different kind of electoral system. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Concerns raised over plan to transform Ayrshire care home into rehab facility

Work is already underway in the village despite plans being lodged with the council.

Politics

3 w. ago Hospital trust suspends home birth service after staff raise safety concerns

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is suspending the service for two weeks.

Politics

3 w. ago Twelve stars could miss Arsenal clash with Sunderland amid Viktor Gyokeres injury setback

Arsenal are expected to be without a number of key players when they meet Sunderland in the Premier League, with Viktor Gyokeres the latest injury concern and the home side also facing issues

Events

3 w. ago 'Significant concerns' from councils over Welsh Government homelessness law

A law about homelessness in Wales has begun its journey through the Senedd

Politics

3 w. ago 'It's saved people from the jaws of loan sharks': Council to invest £100,000 to help ailing credit union

The co-operative, community business, which remains 'financially stable' has been hot by the sudden withdrawal of funding from a social hosuing landlord

Economics

3 w. ago Mother's decomposing body was found on her bed with a knife under the pillow two weeks after her death

Alicia Douglass, 35, was found by police responding to a welfare concern in her home in Wincobank, Sheffield on August 7, 2024.

Events