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Government announces new housing measures in effort to boost supply

Development levies are to be scrapped for 12 months and grants to refurbish vacant homes are to be increased by 20,000 euro.

Government announces three new housing measures in effort to boost s...

Development levies are to be scrapped for 12 months and grants to refurbish vacant homes are to be increased by 20,000 euro.

Stepfather who murdered girl, 2, while mother was asleep jailed for...

Kyle Bevan, 31, inflicted ‘catastrophic’ brain injuries on Lola James in the early hours of July 17 2020. She died in hospital four days later.

Stepfather who murdered girl, two, while mother was asleep jailed fo...

Kyle Bevan, 31, inflicted ‘catastrophic’ brain injuries on Lola James in the early hours of July 17 2020. She died in hospital four days later.

UK to enjoy ‘dry and mild’ coronation weekend weather, says Met Offi...

The King’s coronation is less than two weeks away, with street parties planned across the nation.

Drug-driving laws were not backed up by sufficient testing – police...

The Scottish Police Authority asked HM Inspectorate of Constabulary to conduct a review after 447 prosecutions were missed.

Donald Trump to visit Scotland next week

He is expected to stay at his golf resort in South Ayrshire, and travel to Ireland too.

Defence chief expects ‘maximum engagement’ with Afghanistan inquiry

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave said a ‘growing number’ of individuals had come forward with information since the probe’s launch last month.

Use public cash to boost coverage of women’s sport, MSPs told

Herald editor Catherine Salmond suggested a scheme similar to the local democracy reporters initiative could be used to increase coverage.

Daughter of Covid victim calls for Northern Ireland inquiry into pan...

Bereaved families from across Northern Ireland gathered in Belfast on Tuesday to watch the latest hearing of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Half of senior leaders say school trips and outings have had to be c...

More schools are cutting back on staff, IT equipment, sports and extracurricular activities this year, the survey suggested.

South Korean dog farmers protest after first lady’s comments on eati...

About 50 dog farmers gathered on Tuesday near the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol to protest against remarks made by his wife, Kim Keon Hee.

Rare set of etchings depicting Charles II coronation found at back o...

The etchings were found within weeks of the coronation of King Charles III.

More than 400 suspected drug deaths recorded in Scotland in four mon...

The figures have been released by Public Health Scotland.

Flight restrictions imposed due to coronation flypast

Restrictions on aircraft will be in place in airspace above parts of London, East Anglia and the North Sea on Saturday May 6.

Low emission zones already improving vehicle standards, minister say...

Mairi McAllan said the LEZs had been ‘robustly’ designed to deter people from driving in with non-compliant vehicles.

Farne Islands closed until end of summer after avian flu detected

The islands, off the coast of Northumberland, saw thousands of birds killed by the disease last year.

Government to introduce targets to cut sewage dumping in rivers

The announcement of new legislation on sewage discharges comes as Labour prepares to force a vote in Parliament on its own plans.

Labour would make spiking a specific offence, says Starmer

The Opposition leader also announced that the national curriculum would include teaching boys about respecting women.

Man dies following report of assault in Co Antrim village

The victim was found unconscious at the back of a licensed premises.