British Gas heat pump advice: key differences explained
British Gas has issued advice for households deciding whether to swap a gas boiler for a heat pump, explaining key differences in cost, efficiency, and installation.
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Council apologises for 3,500 missed recycling bin collections
North Tyneside Council has apologised after approximately 3,500 recycling bin collections were missed due to unforeseen operational pressures. All missed bins were collected by Monday.
British Gas heat pump advice: key differences from boilers
British Gas shared advice for homeowners considering switching from a boiler to a heat pump, highlighting costs, efficiency, and lifespan differences.
Fruit foraging legal rights: what the 1968 law allows
Foraging for wild fruit is legal under the Theft Act 1968 for personal use, but commercial picking, private land access, and protected species carry restrictions.
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Historic Wirral building set for 'much-needed' investment
The Lyceum in Port Sunlight will receive £499,999 from the government's Museum Estate and Development Fund for repairs and solar panels.
PIP and ADP Blue Badge points for automatic eligibility
PIP or ADP claimants may automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if they score 8 points in 'moving around' or 12 points in 'planning and following a journey'.
Freeview switch-off: Deadline for public response is Aug 31
The government's consultation on ending terrestrial TV closes on August 31. Campaigners warn millions could lose access to Freeview, which reaches 12.9 million UK homes.
GMB turns tense as Richard Madeley tangles with Labour minister
Good Morning Britain aired a tense spat between Richard Madeley and Housing minister Matthew Pennycook over the government's affordable housing pledge and the 1.5 million homes target.
Burnham faces North Sea drilling decision that will divide nation
Andy Burnham must decide on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields, a choice that risks angering voters and his own party either way.
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Minister rejects claim Burnham broke council homes promise
A housing minister has rejected claims Andy Burnham broke promises on council housing as the Government unveiled a nearly £10 billion plan for affordable homes.
UK ministers urged to change road safety policy for young lives
UK ministers face calls to alter road safety policy after data shows young drivers are disproportionately killed or seriously injured on the roads, prompting demands for action.
Khan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime surge
Sadiq Khan has pledged £875,000 to tackle extremism in London as antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes rise across the capital.
Woodside Abandons Emissions and Clean Energy Goals
Woodside Energy has scrapped its emissions reduction and clean energy investment targets, citing changing market conditions and a focus on gas production.
Make frozen oven chips tastier and crispier with a five-minute mix
Frozen oven chips can be bland, but a five-minute spice mix from Tesco adds tangy flavour and a crispy finish. Coat with paprika, rosemary, garlic and salt before baking.
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Frozen Chips Taste Better with Simple Spice Mix
Tesco's five-minute recipe coats frozen oven chips in paprika, rosemary, garlic and salt for crispier, tastier results. Try it in the oven or air fryer.
Northumberland Tories warn over mayor planning powers
Conservatives in Northumberland fear communities losing control over planning as mayors like Kim McGuinness could gain power to call in big applications and overrule councils.
Reform UK deputy: couples with children should be married
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice says married couples with children should be prioritised for social housing under new party plans.
Sadiq Khan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime surge
Sadiq Khan announced £875,000 in new funding to tackle extremism in London as antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes rise across the capital.
MPs back M.E.N. campaign to save Jodrell Bank
MPs across Greater Manchester and Cheshire have backed the M.E.N. campaign to save space science at Jodrell Bank, calling funding cuts 'wrong' and 'a huge blow' to research.
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Brits told to stockpile 11 items as UK 'unprepared' for disasters
The government is updating its emergency preparedness advice, listing 11 items to stockpile after ministers were warned the UK's supply chains are unprepared for major shocks.
Mum of 12 calls for NHS change after two stillborn babies
Louise Temple, 39, from Sunniside, is campaigning for NHS guidelines to change after two of her children, Cruze and Pandora, were stillborn.
Border Wall Plan Threatens Ancient Rock Art in West Texas
Trump's border wall expansion in west Texas could damage or destroy ancient rock art murals, some older than the pyramids, that archeologists call the oldest-known books in North America.
South Lanarkshire invests £24m in leisure and community facilities
South Lanarkshire Council has approved a £24m investment programme to upgrade leisure and community facilities, including £1m each for Hamilton Water Palace and Blantyre Leisure Centre over the next three years.
Ex-cops blast Green Party plan to ban Tasers and pepper spray
Former police officers have condemned a Green Party motion to scrap Tasers, pepper spray, and the Prevent programme, warning it would endanger officers and give criminals a 'free pass to conduct a reign of terror'.
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Prune lavender now or risk woody, leggy plants, warns Monty Don
Monty Don urges gardeners to prune lavender before September to avoid woody, leggy growth and ensure strong regrowth next year.
Brits' most fun age is 27; 3 minutes of fun boosts mood
Research by Three Mobile finds Brits have the most fun at age 27, and 56% deprioritise fun as they age. A new 'Raving Slabs' installation in London aims to encourage spontaneity.
DWP bank checks: new rules on benefit account flags
New DWP rules will require banks to flag accounts receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA under the Eligibility Verification Measure, with safeguards on data sharing.
Desktop left on could add £230 a year to energy bills
Leaving a desktop computer running around the clock could add almost £230 a year to electricity bills, analysis suggests, as households brace for a predicted October price cap rise.
Skin cancer survivor takes sunscreen VAT petition to No10
Jessica Zbinden-Webster, diagnosed with skin cancer at 26, delivers a nearly 100,000-signature petition to Downing Street calling for the 20% VAT on sunscreen to be scrapped.
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UK Bans XL Bully Dogs as 2026 Law Tightens Rules
XL Bully dogs are now banned in England and Wales. From November 2026, under-12s cannot be left alone with banned dogs in private spaces, and adult supervision becomes mandatory.
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