Prestwich sinkholes: Sand and leaky sewers blamed for collapses
Prestwich's sinkholes are caused by sand and leaky sewers, says a councillor. United Utilities is lining pipes to prevent further road collapses.
Category : Policy
Victoria's datacentre boom hits brakes amid community backlash
Victoria's Labor government has tightened datacentre rules after community concerns, introducing a 150m buffer from homes and renewable energy mandates.
Manchester trail retraces Black history shaped by cotton trade
New Manchester walking tours on World Cotton Day reveal overlooked Black histories, from 1787 abolition petitions to postwar activism, challenging the city's memorial choices.
St Andrews classism: US students blamed for 'Upper East Side'
A viral LinkedIn post by a former student highlights class tensions at St Andrews, where wealthy US undergraduates are blamed for a shift toward 'Scottish Upper East Side' culture.
Burnham vows to 'rip the plaster off' social care with NHS-style plan
Andy Burnham has pledged to put an NHS-style universal free social care service for England into Labour's next election manifesto, saying he will 'rip the plaster off' to fix the broken system.
Burnham: social care plan to go to voters at next election
Andy Burnham says he will develop a clear social care reform plan and put it to the public at the next general election, with introduction in the following parliament.
Gardeners urged to deadhead dahlias now for autumn blooms
Deadheading dahlias now can keep them flowering until the first frosts. The RHS says removing spent blooms encourages more flowers. Simple task, big impact.
Burnham warned against scrapping triple lock for social care
Andy Burnham has been warned not to scrap the triple lock or impose a 'death tax' to fund social care, as Reform UK and campaigners voice opposition.
Angela Rayner's disaster box: mascara, wine and baked beans
Angela Rayner revealed her emergency stash includes mascara, Sauvignon Blanc and baked beans, as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged Brits to stockpile cash and tinned goods.
Keep avocados ripe for weeks with one simple fridge tip
Storing ripe avocados in the fridge below 50°F slows their metabolism and keeps them perfectly ripe for another week, according to food experts.
Burnham vows NHS-style social care plan for next election
Andy Burnham says he will fight the next election on plans for an NHS-style social care system, signalling tax rises may be needed to fund a universal National Care Service.
Burnham unveils national care service plan for England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will create a national care service for England, free at the point of use and funded by contributions, with details to be set out at conference.
Burnham: NHS-style care plan may mean tax rises
Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises an NHS-style National Care Service for England's 'broken' social care, admitting it may require unpopular choices and higher taxes.
New Scottish supermarket shelf rules from October 1
From October 1, Scottish supermarkets must remove high-fat, sugar and salt foods from prominent displays under new regulations.
Burnham: 'Nothing off the table' on tax hikes for social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says 'nothing is off the table' on tax rises to fund an NHS-style social care system, calling current care in England 'as unfair as American healthcare'.
Avoid this common autumn garden job after a summer heatwave
UK gardeners are urged not to over-tidy lawns after the summer heatwave, as removing leaves and twigs can strip vital moisture-trapping cover, says MyBuilder.com.
Andy Burnham must tackle soaring fuel prices for UK drivers
Fuel costs have soared in the past week as Middle East disruption wreaks havoc on UK pump prices, with diesel creeping towards an all-time high.
Burnham vows social care reform despite tax hike risk
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is prepared to take unpopular choices and hike taxes to fund an NHS-style social care system, blaming past politicians' 'cowardice'.
BBC licence fee not finished, Lisa Nandy says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the BBC licence fee is not finished, ruling out direct taxation, while the Social Market Foundation proposes an £11 monthly broadband levy.
Burnham signals tax rises to fund free social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals big tax rises to fund free social care for older people, saying the current system is unfair.
Scotland's New Food Placement Rules for Big Retailers from October 1
From October 1, Scottish businesses with over 50 staff must stop displaying high-fat, sugar, and salt foods at entrances, checkouts, and aisle ends.
Chinatown arch restoration sparks anger over lack of notice
Manchester's Grade II-listed Chinatown arch is undergoing 18 months of restoration. Businesses say they got little notice, and fear the impact on trade and festivals.
Parents of baby killed in nursery campaign for safer sleep
Parents of Genevieve Meehan, who died in a nursery, campaign for safer sleep rules, including mandatory CCTV and unannounced Ofsted inspections.
Save plants from first frost in October with one simple item
Gardeners can protect plants from October's first frost by covering them with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warm air, says expert David Denyer.
Beaminster: UK's best place to live with thriving high street
Beaminster in Dorset has been named one of the UK's best places to live, praised for its independent shops, community spirit and award-winning food scene.
Waitrose recalls oat drink and olives; beer cans may explode
Waitrose recalls oat drink over contamination risk and olives over Listeria; Lucky Saint Hazy IPA cans may rupture. Full FSA recall list.
Funeral industry crackdown backed by cross-party support
Campaigners have won cross-party support for tighter regulation of the scandal-rocked funeral sector, with the Government pledging to properly regulate it after the Hull funeral director scandal.
Burnham: Father's death strengthens social care resolve
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is more determined than ever to fix social care after his father Roy died aged 86, blaming political 'cowardice' for the crisis.
UK pledges £210m to revive high streets with community hubs
The UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by converting boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs.
UN blacklists 61 more firms over Israeli settlements ties
The UN human rights office has added 61 companies to its settlements blacklist, citing alleged human rights violations against Palestinians. Israel rejects the move.
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