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Government unveils plans to expand options for home heating grants
Households will be able to choose from more options to upgrade their home heating systems with the help of Government grants, under new proposals. The Government said its boiler upgrade scheme, which ...
Jason Isaacs and Stephen Fry campaign for better pensions
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs, Stephen Fry, Richard Curtis, Aisling Bea, Carice Van Houten and Nabhaan Rizwan have jopined other well-known faces to sign a new petition asking the government to take ...
Parties clash over Trump and protest votes in local elections debate
Labour and the Tories are seeking to defend seats from Reform amid opinion poll momentum for Nigel Farage’s party.
Starbucks’ new Texas drive-thru is coffee giant’s first 3D-printed store in US
Builders have mostly used the technology in residential construction as they look to innovate to tackle an affordable housing crisis.
Durham County Council refuses Tow Law bungalow plans
Plans to build a bungalow in Tow Law have been refused by Durham County Council after concerns about safety and impact on neighbours.
Stockton Post Office in Wellington Square to close
The Stockton town centre branch of the Post Office will close at noon on May 17 – but there is still hope it can be saved.
Askew named Official of the Year at LTA Awards after stellar 2024
Jack Askew has been named Official of the Year at the prestigious 2025 LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus. The Apastria tennis lover, received the top prize at the awards, which were held at the ...
Tennis centre recognised with inclusivity award at LTA Tennis Awards
A tennis centre was thrilled to receive the Tennis Opened Up Award at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus. Portsmouth Tennis Centre claimed the accolade at the tenth anniversary of ...
No 10 defends net-zero policies after Tony Blair brands them ‘irrational’
The Labour former prime minister suggested voters being asked to ‘make financial sacrifices’ are turning away from climate policies.
Haim announce UK I Quit tour with London, Cardiff and Glasgow dates
US band Haim have announced a UK tour in support of forthcoming album I Quit. The band, made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle Haim, will play dates in London, Cardiff and Glasgow as part of ...
Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus – post-mortem examination
Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to a post-mortem examination report released on Tuesday. It said her lungs ...
University of the Year crowned at LTA Tennis Awards 2025
Loughborough University were delighted to win University of the Year at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus. The East Midlands based university claimed the accolade at the tenth ...