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Part of historic Old Courthouse in Cockermouth collapses into river

Part of historic Old Courthouse in Cockermouth collapses into river

A section of the back of the Old Courthouse in Cockermouth has fallen away and landed in the River Cocker below.

15% of Londoners do not have suitable voter ID, polling suggests

15% of Londoners do not have suitable voter ID, polling suggests

Labour’s Sadiq Khan branded the system a ‘cynical assault’ on voting rights.

Labour would introduce ‘no loopholes ban on conversion therapy’

Labour would introduce ‘no loopholes ban on conversion therapy’

Shadow women and equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds said Labour would “deliver where the Conservatives have failed”.

British man, 20, serving in Israeli army killed in Hamas attack

British man, 20, serving in Israeli army killed in Hamas attack

Another two British nationals have also been reported missing.

Minister urges ‘proportionate’ response from Israel to ‘outrageous’ Hamas attack

Minister urges ‘proportionate’ response from Israel to ‘outrageous’ Hamas attack

Minister of State Thomas Byrne said the world needed to ‘get serious’ about a two-state solution.

Rayner to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within Labour’s first 100 days in office’

Rayner to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within Labour’s first 100 days in office’

The deputy Labour leader told her party’s conference that the New Deal for Working People would not be watered down.

Labour would speed up planning for major infrastructure, Reeves to say

Labour would speed up planning for major infrastructure, Reeves to say

The development of gigafactories, labs and 5G infrastructure would be fast-tracked under the party’s plans to ‘get Britain building again’.

Publishing industry faces billions in costs as students illegally download texts

Publishing industry faces billions in costs as students illegally download texts

There were 300,000 searches made to piracy sites that allow you to download text from books in September, Perlego said.

Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special forces killings

Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special forces killings

The substantive hearings in the independent inquiry relating to Afghanistan are due to begin on Monday.

Whitehall staff to launch five-day strike

Whitehall staff to launch five-day strike

Cleaners, security guards and other members of staff with the PCS union will walk out from Monday.

‘Nothing ambiguous at all’ about our Network North plans – Transport Secretary

‘Nothing ambiguous at all’ about our Network North plans – Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said he was ‘happy to be judged’ on alternative plans for the money that would have been spent on HS2.

British national, 26, missing after Hamas attack on Israel

British national, 26, missing after Hamas attack on Israel

Nathanel Young, who went to school in London, was serving in the Israeli army when he was killed.

Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins

Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins

Steve Rotheram said there was a ‘buzz’ about the Labour Party similar to 1996.

Starmer says NHS medics will back his overtime plan despite lure of private work

Starmer says NHS medics will back his overtime plan despite lure of private work

As Labour’s conference began in Liverpool, Sir Keir said he had plans to fix the NHS, grow the economy and build more homes.

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

Parts of Scotland have been warned to ‘stay alert, not stand down’ while the south of the UK enjoys dry weather.

Starmer will reverse Rwanda policy even if Channel crossings decline

Starmer will reverse Rwanda policy even if Channel crossings decline

The Labour leader said the scheme would only ever impact a very small proportion of migrants.

Braverman wants ‘full force of law’ used on displays of support for Hamas

Braverman wants ‘full force of law’ used on displays of support for Hamas

Police patrols have been increased in London after videos were shared on social media which appeared to show people celebrating the attack on Israel.

Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim

Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim

The TV star did not return for the latest series of the ITV talent contest.

The British skiing group promoting inclusivity and community on the slopes

The British skiing group promoting inclusivity and community on the slopes

The group was started in 2022, inspired by a holiday to Bansko, Bulgaria.

Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies

Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has 54 flood warnings in place.

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