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.
Prestwich's sinkholes are caused by sand and leaky sewers, says a councillor. United Utilities is lining pipes to prevent further road collapses.
Victoria's Labor government has tightened datacentre rules after community concerns, introducing a 150m buffer from homes and renewable energy mandates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadheading dahlias now can keep them flowering until the first frosts. The RHS says removing spent blooms encourages more flowers. Simple task, big impact.
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 revealed her emergency stash includes mascara, Sauvignon Blanc and baked beans, as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged Brits to stockpile cash and tinned goods.
Storing ripe avocados in the fridge below 50°F slows their metabolism and keeps them perfectly ripe for another week, according to food experts.
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.
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.
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.
From October 1, Scottish supermarkets must remove high-fat, sugar and salt foods from prominent displays under new regulations.
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'.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals big tax rises to fund free social care for older people, saying the current system is unfair.
From October 1, Scottish businesses with over 50 staff must stop displaying high-fat, sugar, and salt foods at entrances, checkouts, and aisle ends.
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 Genevieve Meehan, who died in a nursery, campaign for safer sleep rules, including mandatory CCTV and unannounced Ofsted inspections.
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 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 over contamination risk and olives over Listeria; Lucky Saint Hazy IPA cans may rupture. Full FSA recall list.
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.
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.
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.
The UN human rights office has added 61 companies to its settlements blacklist, citing alleged human rights violations against Palestinians. Israel rejects the move.