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Council calls for housing stock to be returned following mould exposure death

Council calls for housing stock to be returned following mould exposure death

An inquest into the death of Awaab Ishak found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould.

Rest centres open as flood warnings escalated to severe in Aberdeenshire

Rest centres open as flood warnings escalated to severe in Aberdeenshire

The north east of Scotland has been battered by almost a month’s worth of rain overnight.

Climate protester arrested over approaching Sir David Attenborough at restaurant

Climate protester arrested over approaching Sir David Attenborough at restaurant

Dorset Police said Emma Smart, 45, was arrested on Thursday evening at Catch At The Old Fish Market in Weymouth.

Local NHS care review set to report back next year

Local NHS care review set to report back next year

A planned review of local NHS care by former health secretary Patricia Hewitt was announced in the Chancellor’s autumn statement speech.

Households save up to £4.27 in an hour during test to help avoid blackouts

Households save up to £4.27 in an hour during test to help avoid blackouts

The scheme, run by National Grid and energy suppliers, could help avoid blackouts this winter by reducing energy demand.

Police failed murdered mother and daughter ‘beyond imagination’, family says

Police failed murdered mother and daughter ‘beyond imagination’, family says

Raneem Oudeh, 22, was killed outside her mother’s home in Northdown Road, Solihull, West Midlands, on August 27 2018.

Son ‘overwhelmed’ as plaque honours firefighter father who died in line of duty

Son ‘overwhelmed’ as plaque honours firefighter father who died in line of duty

The plaque to Adrian McGill who died in 1972 has been unveiled at Maryhill Fire Station.

Jake Quickenden has testicular examination during Loose Men special

Jake Quickenden has testicular examination during Loose Men special

The singer lost both his father and brother to cancer.

Tech worker union demands talks with Twitter over treatment of UK staff

Tech worker union demands talks with Twitter over treatment of UK staff

Prospect has written to the tech giant over concerns around Elon Musk’s restructuring of the company.

Police identify remains of four men found following mill fire

Police identify remains of four men found following mill fire

Specialist officers began searching Bismark House Mill, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, in July after human remains were found by demolition workers.

Tory MPs call for renters to be allowed to keep pets

Tory MPs call for renters to be allowed to keep pets

Vet and Tory MP Dr Neil Hudson stressed that keeping animals was important to help people with their mental health.

Family of boy who died after mould exposure seek action from housing association

Family of boy who died after mould exposure seek action from housing association

An inquest found Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat where he lived.

Prince of Wales hugs little boy and promises to put picture on his fridge

Prince of Wales hugs little boy and promises to put picture on his fridge

The future king chatted to a group of military families from the base.

Police probe whether New IRA were behind bomb attack on two officers

Police probe whether New IRA were behind bomb attack on two officers

Police have launched an attempted murder inquiry after officers were targeted in Strabane.

Take care of your freedom, Zelensky says in address to Irish students

Take care of your freedom, Zelensky says in address to Irish students

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said it was a momentous occasion and an ‘important and historic day’.

Council bans flying rings from its beaches to protect seals

Council bans flying rings from its beaches to protect seals

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has banned the plastic toys after three seals got them stuck around their necks.

Pub to donate 10% of World Cup match day income to LGBTQ+ charity

Pub to donate 10% of World Cup match day income to LGBTQ+ charity

The owners feel this move will show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

Ports, Border Force, driving tests and licences to be hit by strikes

Ports, Border Force, driving tests and licences to be hit by strikes

The Public and Commercial Services union said action will start in mid-December and continue for a month.

Return of Scot held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ is delayed

Return of Scot held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ is delayed

Brian Glendinning was expected to return to Scotland on Friday evening, but will now arrive on Saturday morning.

Business rates slashed by millions for iconic British shops and hotels

Business rates slashed by millions for iconic British shops and hotels

Iconic British department stores like Harrods and Selfridges and hotels like the Savoy and the Ritz will see their business rates bills slashed.

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