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Inquiry to be held into 1980s violent miners' strike clashes at Orgreave

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 11:29
Police violently clashed with striking miners at Orgreave in South Yorkshire on 18 June 1984.

Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 11:07
The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.

Will the water industry proposals make any difference?

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:27
The Cunliffe report has proposed reforms that are deep and wide, but they will take time to take effect.

Will the water industry proposals make any difference?

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:27
The Cunliffe report has proposed reforms that are deep and wide, but they will take time to take effect.

Battle of Orgreave national inquiry confirmed

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:26
Police violently clashed with striking miners at Orgreave in South Yorkshire on 18 June 1984.

Teens stranded in cave after canoe capsizes rescued as mum raises alarm

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 07:49
The pair waited hours for rescue after getting into difficulty during a slate mine adventure.

Reburial service held for World War One soldiers

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:17
Men from Essex and Bedfordshire regiments are laid to rest after their remains are found in France.

Three women charged under Terrorism Act over defence factory crash

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:13
Counter terror officers are also investigating logos of a banned organisation being displayed at a protest in Edinburgh.

£1m spent trying to stop dangerous flats from closing down

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:01
Up to £1m of tenants' and taxpayers' money has been spent trying to fix Beech Rise and Willow Rise.

Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:01
Transport company KNP forced to shut down after international hacker gangs target thousands of UK businesses.

Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 01:13
Future pensioners are set to be worse off than today's with four-in-10 not saving enough for retirement, says the DWP.

HS2 was doomed to be a mess, say insiders - due to a 'problem in this country'

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:03
"There's a fundamental problem in the UK with the cost of building anything," says one insider. Then there are questions about the planning system

Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:00
It is only the second time in the organisation's 116-year history that it has released new badges.

Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:00
It is only the second time in the organisation's 116-year history that it has released new badges.

Battle of Orgreave national inquiry confirmed

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:00
Police violently clashed with striking miners at Orgreave in South Yorkshire on 18 June 1984.

New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 22:30
The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the water industry.

Floods in Enniskillen ahead of amber rain warning

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 21:59
Police warn road users some roads in Enniskillen are impassable after heavy showers caused flooding.

Floods in Enniskillen ahead of amber rain warning

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 21:59
Police warn road users some roads in Enniskillen are impassable after heavy showers caused flooding.

Debate over farm subsidy plan moves to Royal Welsh

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 21:51
The final version of the Sustainable Farming Scheme was announced last week, to a mixed response.

Bottles and smoke flares thrown in hotel protest

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 21:43
Police are dealing with a large number of protesters at a hotel in Epping.