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Betway fined for advertising on children’s pages of West Ham website

Betway fined for advertising on children’s pages of West Ham website

It comes two years after Betway was fined £11.6 million for ‘systemic historical failings’ in tackling money laundering and problem gambling.

We must prevent young life being wasted, Molly Russell’s father tells inquest

We must prevent young life being wasted, Molly Russell’s father tells inquest

The 14-year-old took her own life in 2017 after viewing material linked to anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide on social media.

Bumper year for breeding birds at key coastal nature reserve – National Trust

Bumper year for breeding birds at key coastal nature reserve – National Trust

Redshanks, avocets and lapwings have all done well at Orford Ness, Suffolk, despite avian flu and climbing temperatures, the charity said.

Annual house sales increased by 7.6% in August

Annual house sales increased by 7.6% in August

A stamp duty holiday, which ended last year, distorted the year-on-year figures.

Stalker driving instructor jailed after breaking restraining order

Stalker driving instructor jailed after breaking restraining order

Fifty-three-year-old Graham Mansie was given a 20-month jail term and is subject to an indefinite restraining order.

Man accused of Renee MacRae murder is ‘walking dead man’, wife tells court

Man accused of Renee MacRae murder is ‘walking dead man’, wife tells court

Rosemary MacDowell told the High Court in Inverness that her husband, William, was suffering from very poor health.

Businesses fear energy price hike after support scheme ends

Businesses fear energy price hike after support scheme ends

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said a six-month cap on bills is not enough for firms to be ‘sufficiently reassured’.

Bad dreams in middle age ‘linked to higher risk of dementia’

Bad dreams in middle age ‘linked to higher risk of dementia’

A previous study of people with Parkinson’s disease also noted a link between frequent distressing dreams and cognitive decline.

Fuel prices fall to lowest level since mid-May

Fuel prices fall to lowest level since mid-May

A litre of petrol cost an average of 165.5p on Monday, while diesel was 181.1p per litre.

New pay rates announced for voluntary ‘real living wage’

New pay rates announced for voluntary ‘real living wage’

Hourly rates are rising by £1 to £10.90 across the UK and by 90p to £11.95 in London, both higher than the statutory minimum.

Labour demands answers over what Liz Truss knew about aide’s link to FBI probe

Labour demands answers over what Liz Truss knew about aide’s link to FBI probe

Angela Rayner wrote to the head of the civil service, urging him to clarify when the Prime Minister first became aware of the allegations.

Strategy to expand Scotland’s beaver population developed

Strategy to expand Scotland’s beaver population developed

The scheme aims to minimise the negative impacts the species has on communities while taking advantage of the environmental effects.

More migrants cross Channel as annual total nears 30,000

More migrants cross Channel as annual total nears 30,000

A packed RNLI lifeboat deposited people on to the beach at Dungeness on Wednesday morning.

‘Extraordinary’ collection of Sex Pistols artwork and memorabilia to go on sale

‘Extraordinary’ collection of Sex Pistols artwork and memorabilia to go on sale

Sotheby’s in London will host a sale of the items during October.

First visitors can view Queen’s final resting place in Windsor from next week

First visitors can view Queen’s final resting place in Windsor from next week

The Queen’s name has been inscribed alongside her mother’s, father’s and husband’s on the ledger stone in the George VI Memorial Chapel.

Man aged 90 spared jail for knife attack on wife

Man aged 90 spared jail for knife attack on wife

Edward Turpin stabbed his wife Joan in bed at their home in Orpington, Kent, on September 22 last year.

Johnson pledges allegiance to King as Commons returns following Queen’s funeral

Johnson pledges allegiance to King as Commons returns following Queen’s funeral

The former prime minister spent time in the queue chatting with DUP MP Sammy Wilson.

Businesses welcome ‘short-term fix’ as Government slashes energy bills in half

Businesses welcome ‘short-term fix’ as Government slashes energy bills in half

The support for businesses, schools and charities will run for six months, compared with two years for households.

Terror police received 800 reports of suspicious activity after Queen’s death

Terror police received 800 reports of suspicious activity after Queen’s death

Investigators are using one in eight of the reports as intelligence

Greens call for answers from chief constable over Queen event arrests

Greens call for answers from chief constable over Queen event arrests

The Scottish Greens have written to Sir Iain Livingstone and tabled questions in Holyrood.

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