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Hundreds of householders in Surrey told not to drink tap water

Hundreds of householders in Surrey told not to drink tap water

The company said results on Thursday indicated ‘a possible deterioration in quality’ of drinking water in the Bramley area.

Tories pledge crackdown on anti-social tenants and fly-tippers

Tories pledge crackdown on anti-social tenants and fly-tippers

Rishi Sunak said his party would ensure ‘safety, security and prosperity’ in communities across the UK.

Tory candidate says ‘excrement’ was put through office letterbox

Tory candidate says ‘excrement’ was put through office letterbox

Katherine Fletcher, who is running for re-election in South Ribble, said the act was ‘an attempt to bully me’.

Horse rider who died at international event ‘was a beautiful woman’ – husband

Horse rider who died at international event ‘was a beautiful woman’ – husband

Georgie Campbell, 36, died after falling at a fence during the International Horse Trials in Devon.

Edinburgh International Book Festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

Edinburgh International Book Festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

The investment company, which is based in Edinburgh, has been criticised by campaign group Fossil Free Books for its investments in fossil fuels.

Interest rate remarks not an attempt to undermine Bank of England, Sunak says

Interest rate remarks not an attempt to undermine Bank of England, Sunak says

Rishi Sunak has insisted he was not attempting to undermine the independence of the Bank when he said a vote for the Tories is a vote for cuts.

‘Too many pieces of cake’ – Rishi Sunak reveals his campaign diet

‘Too many pieces of cake’ – Rishi Sunak reveals his campaign diet

The Prime Minister said his fitness had ‘taken a knock’ due to the cake and chocolate keeping him going on the campaign trail.

Sinn Fein not fielding candidates in four Northern Ireland seats at election

Sinn Fein not fielding candidates in four Northern Ireland seats at election

The party will have no presence in East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley.

Two arrested following robbery as watch dealer found dead next day named

Two arrested following robbery as watch dealer found dead next day named

Oliver White, 27, was found dead in Surrey the day after he was the victim of a robbery at the jewellers where he worked.

Councils drop proposed legal action over asylum seeker plans for RAF bases

Councils drop proposed legal action over asylum seeker plans for RAF bases

The Home Office announced plans last year to accommodate asylum seekers at RAF Scampton and RAF Wethersfield.

Former Tory MP Mark Logan quits party to back Labour at election

Former Tory MP Mark Logan quits party to back Labour at election

Logan, who represented Bolton North East for the Conservatives, said a government led by Sir Keir Starmer was ‘going to be better for the UK’.

We’ll have to step up our game at Trooping the Colour for the King, Army leaders

We’ll have to step up our game at Trooping the Colour for the King, Army leaders

Charles, who has recently returned to public-facing duties while receiving treatment for cancer, will take part in the ceremony.

In Pictures: Davey swaps bike for rubber ring as parties seek to make a splash

In Pictures: Davey swaps bike for rubber ring as parties seek to make a splash

Sir Ed Davey took to a children’s waterslide on the campaign trail while Rishi Sunak faced questions on the pandemic from workers.

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

The 43-year-old died in a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in a crash near RAF Coningsby on Saturday.

Election campaign day eight: Rayner backs Abbott to run for Labour

Election campaign day eight: Rayner backs Abbott to run for Labour

Dispute over the veteran left winger continues to overshadow Labour’s campaigning.

Sarwar says Labour candidate has shown contrition on smuggler gang ‘stupid joke’

Sarwar says Labour candidate has shown contrition on smuggler gang ‘stupid joke’

The Scottish Labour leader also described Diane Abbott as a ‘trailblazer’ for Labour.

‘Inspirational’ D-Day veteran dies aged 100

‘Inspirational’ D-Day veteran dies aged 100

David Teacher served as a mechanic with the RAF in the Second World War.

Man guilty of fatal shooting less than year after being cleared over knife death

Man guilty of fatal shooting less than year after being cleared over knife death

Denzel Kwateng was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tyrese Miller who was shot dead in Mitcham, south London, in April 2023.

Police chief misconduct case delayed as author who ‘quoted claims’ is contacted

Police chief misconduct case delayed as author who ‘quoted claims’ is contacted

Suspended Northamptonshire Police chief constable Nick Adderley is accused of telling lies about his naval history.

Kate to miss Trooping the Colour rehearsal as cancer recovery continues

Kate to miss Trooping the Colour rehearsal as cancer recovery continues

General James Bucknall will represent the Princess of Wales at The Colonel’s Review.

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