Birmingham bin strike end 'within sight' after more than a year, says council leader
The end of the Birmingham bin strike is "within sight" after more than a year, the council leader has said.
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Afghan migrant admits stabbing two people
An Afghan migrant has admitted stabbing two people in west London.
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MPs to vote on launching inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims
Keir Starmer has denied accusations he misled MPs over Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.
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How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
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Will Starmer face a sleaze inquiry over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?
Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a sleaze inquiry over his claims about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
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How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
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The 'never saw it' rule and why many people shouldn't overpay mortgage: Tips from a financial adviser
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to chartered financial adviser Martin Rayner from Compton Financial...
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Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
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Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims
The Conservatives say the PM misled Parliament "multiple times" and that the Privileges Committee should investigate.
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Care home manager struck off over 'horrific' restraining of disabled person
A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".
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Archbishop of Canterbury prays with Pope Leo in historic meeting
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, has prayed with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican - a meeting that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.
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Car bomb was 'deliberate, reckless, stupid' attack, says police chief
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
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'Marathon man' completes 100-run challenge
Gary McKee has run 100 marathons in 100 days for Hospice at Home West Cumbria.
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First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'
Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.
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Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
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Teenager among five killed in weekend road crashes
Five people have died after four separate road crashes in Northern Ireland at the weekend.
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Car bomb hijacking victim 'incredibly brave', says police chief
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
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Police station bomb sounded like car hitting wall, says resident
A father of two describes taking his children to safety after a bomb at a nearby police station.
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UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
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Longer pub hours bring 'more crime and ambulance call-outs'
Researchers say there was a rise in alcohol-related ambulance calls when Aberdeen's pubs opened to 03:00.
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