Singapore Schools to Cane Bullies Under New Rules
Singapore will allow caning for school bullies under new guidelines, sparking debate. Education Minister defends measure as last resort, while critics cite harm.
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Local Elections: Labour Faces 'Calamity' as Reform Surges
Labour could lose 1,900 seats in May local elections, worst performance ever, while Reform UK and Greens gain ground. Key battlegrounds include London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
Ninth Car Crashes Into Pub Beer Garden
A Dorset pub landlady demands action after a ninth car crashes into her beer garden, with two men arrested. She compares the incident to a scene from The Dukes of Hazzard.
Local Elections 2026: When Will Your Council Result Be Announced? (05.05.2026)
Voters head to polls on May 7 for England's largest local elections in three years, with results expected from Friday to Saturday. Find out your council's declaration time.
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Pour Washing Up Liquid Down Outside Drain This Week
After heavy rain, unblock kitchen drains with washing up liquid and hot water. Avoid on rainwater drains to protect wildlife. Simple, cheap method from experts.
Olympic Village homeowners trapped by fire safety and falling values
East Village homeowners in Stratford face selling struggles due to combustible cladding, new fire safety regulations, high service charges, and falling flat prices post-Olympics.
California Probes Trump Offshore Wind Lease Buyout Deal
California investigates the Trump administration's nearly $2 billion deal to end offshore wind projects, subpoenaing Golden State Wind over a lease buyout agreement.
Two British Pubs Closed Daily in Q1 2025 Amid Tax Hikes
Two British pubs closed daily in Q1 2025, with 161 closures, up 26% year-on-year, as tax rises and costs devastate the sector, costing 2,400 jobs.
Rats Invade Homes via Hidden Drain 'Underground Motorways'
Plumbing expert warns neglected drain defects allow rats to use pipes as 'underground motorways' into homes, urging CCTV surveys over pest control.
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Millennial's Bleak Housing Choice: Rent or Safety
Charlie Appleyard, 32, a successful London tattoo artist, struggles to afford a home, facing a choice between cheaper rent and a safe area. She fears her generation may be 'eternal renters'.
St Helens 'Winner Takes All' Election Amid Voter Apathy
St Helens heads to the polls with Labour fighting to retain control, facing challenges from Reform UK and widespread voter indifference over the town's decline.
Labour Urged to Regain Trust as Reform Targets Sunderland
Reform UK targets Sunderland in local elections, with Nigel Farage predicting a win. Labour urged to regain voter trust as working-class residents shift support.
Asda Trials Ticket System to Tackle Shoplifting
Asda is testing a new in-store ticket system using vending machines for high-theft items like razor blades, aiming to reduce shoplifting costs which exceeded $542 million last year.
Rising Rent Forces Perth Restaurant Closure
Dux Cafe & Restaurant in Perth's Como suburb is closing after 20 years due to a 25% rent increase by the new landlord, heartbreaking owners and loyal patrons.
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Illegal Traveller Site Linked to Drug Dealer
A company linked to a county lines drug dealer owns a field turned into an illegal caravan site over the May bank holiday weekend in Essex, sparking outrage.
Local Elections: Beware Protest Votes, Letter Writer Warns
A letter warns protest votes in local elections could harm local services, while others discuss polling shame, heaven, and low-tech teaching.
School Cellphone Bans Show Mixed Results, Study Finds
New research on US school cellphone bans using Yondr pouches shows reduced screen time but no test score improvement, with suspension rates rising 16% initially.
Kansas Bars to Serve Alcohol 23 Hours a Day During World Cup
Kansas lawmakers passed legislation allowing bars and restaurants to serve alcohol from 6am to 5am during the World Cup, aiming to boost tourism and compete with neighboring Missouri.
Scottish councils spend £228m on homeless hotels
Scottish councils spent £228m on hotel rooms for homeless people from 2023-2025, with Glasgow alone accounting for £114m. Lib Dems blame SNP housing failures.
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Lib Dem housing plan a 'win-win' for key workers
Scottish Lib Dems pledge 10,000 homes for key workers at mid-market rent, with councils deciding eligibility. Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton calls it a 'win-win'.
Shropshire Staff Abused Over Flag Removals
Shropshire council reports rising abuse and intimidation against staff and councillors linked to the removal of unauthorised union and St George's flags across England.
Exoneree Takes Clerk Office After Judge Blocks Law
Calvin Duncan, wrongfully convicted and later exonerated, assumed his elected clerk position after a federal judge blocked a Louisiana law eliminating the role.
Travellers use bank holiday for land grab in villages
Travellers exploited the May bank holiday to illegally occupy land in Essex and Kent, using diggers and lorries to set up caravans, sparking local outrage and political condemnation.
Foreclosure Rates Hit Six-Year High, South Hardest Hit
Foreclosure rates in the US surged to a six-year high in Q1 2026, with 118,727 properties affected. Southern cities like Lakeland and Punta Gorda lead the spike.
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Lib Dems pledge 10,000 key worker homes in election push
Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton announces plan to build 10,000 homes for key workers, calling it a 'win-win' that tackles housing shortage and supports vital industries.
Outlander Mill Grinds Grain After 30 Years
Preston Mill in East Lothian, featured in Outlander, can grind grain for the first time in 30 years after major conservation work, including restoration of French Burr quartz millstones.
Labour Faces Tough Battle in Its Birthplace Bradford
Labour faces a tough fight in Bradford, its birthplace, as polls suggest losses to Reform UK and Greens. Voters express disillusionment with the party and demand change.
Concerns Over Screen-Based Learning in Schools Intensify
Parents and teachers express alarm over rising screen use in schools, citing evidence of harm to children's literacy, concentration, and wellbeing.
In-Home Childcare in Australia Faces Collapse from Rising Costs
Almost one in three in-home childcare providers in Australia risk closure due to rising costs, leaving vulnerable families without care options.
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Infant Found Dead in Tent at NSW Homeless Encampment
A newborn baby was found dead in a tent at a homeless encampment in Wagga Wagga, NSW. The mother and another infant were hospitalized. Officials cite the housing crisis.
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