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Recycling in England to be standardised from 2026, Government says

Local councils have warned that the changes will lead to higher costs but are glad they will be able to decide how to collect their own waste.

Zara Aleena’s killer’s sentence reduction bid ‘has reignited family’...

The victim’s aunt, Farah Naz, said it was ‘beyond belief’ that Jordan McSweeney had ‘the audacity to appeal’.

Storm Babet: Horses stranded in flooded field are rescued

The three horses were evacuated by truck in Marykirk, Aberdeenshire.

Ex-detective accused by Des O’Connor’s daughter ‘made inappropriate...

A judge heard allegations about James Mason, a former Metropolitan Police detective chief inspector, during litigation centred on Kristina O’Connor.

Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident...

DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes.

Stage at pro-Palestine protest will be located away from Cenotaph, s...

More than 1,000 officers will be deployed to police the pro-Palestine march on Saturday in central London.

Watchdog to investigate after boy with water pistol surrounded by ar...

It comes after the teenager’s mother said she feels ‘betrayed’ by the Metropolitan Police.

Underworld informant avoids jail for shallow grave murder cover-up

The defendant gave evidence in court, leading to the conviction of Amraj Poonia for murder as well as his accomplices.

More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks,...

Reports included verbal abuse, intimidation of students, offensive posters, Jewish students’ accommodation being targeted and even death threats.

Rescue area extended as hundreds of homes hit by floods which left t...

A council official has said flooding and rescues are taking place across Angus in east Scotland.

Rescue efforts stepped up as hundreds of Scottish homes flooded by S...

A council official has said flooding and rescues are taking place across Angus in east Scotland.

Coroner urged to rule Yousef Makki stabbing an unlawful killing

A second inquest is being held into the teenager’s death after the High Court quashed the conclusions of the first in November 2021.

Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comme...

Professor David Miller is taking the University of Bristol to an employment tribunal after he was sacked over comments he made criticising Israel.

Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

Several major roads have been closed, rail lines blocked and flights grounded by the severe weather.

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young c...

The report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists said ‘early action is vital’ and made a number of recommendations.

Met Police report ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-H...

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said officers would ‘not stand by’ if hate crimes took place.

Met Police reports ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-...

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said officers would ‘not stand by’ if hate crimes took place.

Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely b...

Giving an update on progress made since the vote to approve prayers, the Bishop of London recognised that disagreement in the church remains.

CCTV ‘shows Puska cycling in town’ on day of Ashling Murphy’s death,...

The court has heard that a grey-black bicycle with some green parts was in the area where Ms Murphy’s body was found.

Murder accused says he was watching the boxing with parents at time...

Joseph Peers is alleged to have driven gunman James Witham to the home of 28-year-old Ashley Dale in Old Swan, Liverpool.