12 h. ago Welsh cricket clubs forced to pay up to £100k to stop stray balls damaging homes

The chief executive of Cricket Wales told a Senedd committee that planning decisions are threatening the viability and safety of cricket clubs

Economics

44 h. ago Bradford explosion: Huge blast destroys home as debris erupts from property

Emergency services raced to an explosion in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Two victims made it out of the fire and were treated by medics. The home was left severely damaged

Society

3 d. ago Israeli strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels damage residential homes, forcing families to live in ruins

Israel’s deadly airstrikes this week targeting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have damaged residential areas in the country’s capital of Sanaa, leaving many houses in ruins and residents unable to afford repairs on their own

Society

4 d. ago The Colombian coastal village reinventing itself as seas rise

Intense high tides have destroyed homes and businesses in Juanchaco and affected 3,000 families. But many in the Afro-Colombian community that live there are choosing to ‘stay in a different way’Words and photographs by Mario Toro QuinteroBuenaventura is the most important port on Colombia’s Pacific coast, handling about 40% of the country’s foreign trade and acting as the gateway to the Uramba Bahía Málaga national natural park. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists arrive there, heading to the village of Juanchaco or the beaches of Ladrilleros and La Barra.But the coast around Juanchaco, in the Valle del Cauca department, is experiencing accelerated erosion that has already left damaged streets, collapsed homes and a local economy exposed to the elements.On the beach front in Juanchaco, damage caused by the rising tides has forced some people to evacuate their homes Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK gardeners should tackle plant 'as bad as Japanese knotweed' before October

The plant is very popular with pollinators thanks to its nectar-rich flower heads - but it can cause serious damage to homes and infrastructure if left unchecked

Politics

7 d. ago Woman 'opened door to see ex in bunny mask and holding cleaver' before attack

Jamie French, 31, was denied bail after appearing before Judge David McHugh charged with assault causing harm to the woman and causing criminal damage to her home

Events

7 d. ago Jose Mourinho hit with ultimate insult as reasons for Fenerbahce sacking detailed

Fenerbahce have axed Jose Mourinho after a year with the club's president admitting their defensive brand of football ultimately forced him into a managerial change

Events

7 d. ago Alexander Isak slammed by club legend for forcing Liverpool move

Alexander Isak became Liverpool's biggest signing of the transfer window after sealing a £125m move, but was slammed by a number of pundits for going on strike at Newcastle to force his move to Anfield

Society

1 week ago Chelsea name Champions League squad as new signing cruelly left out by Enzo Maresca

Chelsea and their Champions League rivals have all named their squads for the Champions League's league phase, and clubs have been forced to make some tough decisions

Sport

1 week ago Angela Rayner’s hypocrisy has left her future hanging by a thread

Editorial: Whatever her excuse for failing to pay the right amount of stamp duty on her second home, the deputy prime minister’s conduct has been disappointing and damaging to the government

Politics

1 week ago Marc Guehi decides his next move after being left furious at Liverpool transfer collapse

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has been forced to stay with the club after they pulled the plug on his £35million deadline-day transfer to Liverpool at the last minute

Politics

1 week ago Alexander Isak sends Newcastle fans message after controversial Liverpool move

Alexander Isak has penned a farewell message to Newcastle fans despite upsetting everyone connected to the club when he forced a move to Liverpool on deadline day

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2 w. ago St Mirren and addiction charity team up to create new recovery hub

The club's charitable foundation has joined forces with Abbeycare to deliver a space dedicated to people recovering from alcohol and substance use issues.

Politics

2 w. ago Yvette Cooper ordered to end detention of asylum seeker with schizophrenia

Home secretary could face legal action over decision to keep 25-year-old man from Nigeria in prisonYvette Cooper could face legal action over the decision to keep an asylum seeker with schizophrenia in prison.The high court has ordered the home secretary to release the 25-year-old man by 8 September, and the Home Office may have to pay him damages for breaching his human rights. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Starmer's stinging snub to Trump as he turns down bottle of fancy whisky from US president

The two leaders met at Trump's golf club in Turnberry, Scotland, last month before travelling abroad Air Force One together to the US President's Aberdeenshire golf club.

Politics

2 w. ago Trees damaged by devastating wildfire used to rebuild Los Angeles homes

The project’s founder however warned more funding and workers are crucial

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2 w. ago Ten urgent steps to save your lawn this autumn after the UK’s brutal summer

This summer has left UK lawns scorched and stressed – but with early leaf fall and cold nights approaching, there’s still time to act. Follow this 10-step rescue plan now and save your lawn before it’s too late.

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3 w. ago Newbuild homes DEMOLISHED after teenager goes on 'utterly mindless' JCB rampage causing over £2.5million of damage

Images obtained by the Daily Mail show bare foundations of what was once newly-constructed council housing in Darlington, Durham.

Economics

3 w. ago She followed a vulnerable man home and left him seriously damaged

Debbie Thomas showed her victim no mercy

Events

3 w. ago European football: Erik ten Hag off to losing start as Hoffenheim stun Leverkusen

Hoffenheim hit back in Bundesliga after Quansah openerGoals from Fisnik Asllani and Tim Lemperle did damageBayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-1 home loss to Hoffenheim in their Bundesliga season opener on Saturday to hand new coach Erik ten Hag a losing league debut.Despite going 1-0 up, it was not the performance Dutchman Ten Hag, who replaced Xabi Alonso after the departures of star player Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah and Granit Xhaka, had wanted.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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