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Rainy Manchester ponders fighting climate change with solar farm

Rainy Manchester ponders fighting climate change with solar farm

However, a ‘feasibility study’ has concluded nowhere in the city is suitable.

EU to table ‘far-reaching proposals’ on Northern Ireland Protocol next week

EU to table ‘far-reaching proposals’ on Northern Ireland Protocol next week

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic has called for both sides to come to a ‘reasonable solution’ by the end of the year.

Government says it stands by pledge to table Irish language laws at Westminster

Government says it stands by pledge to table Irish language laws at Westminster

The DUP has warned against pressing ahead with the controversial legislation at a time when unionist concerns about Brexit’s NI Protocol remain.

Pottery classes ‘brighten up the toughest days’ for five-year-old cancer patient

Pottery classes ‘brighten up the toughest days’ for five-year-old cancer patient

Lana Nixon ‘loves taking part in the arts and crafts activities’ thanks to children’s charity Henry Dancer Days.

NatWest admits guilt in first prosecution of bank under money laundering laws

NatWest admits guilt in first prosecution of bank under money laundering laws

The FCA said the bank failed to adhere to its requirements.

Missing teenage girls found safe and well

Missing teenage girls found safe and well

The two girls had been the subject of a police appeal.

Samaritans volunteer completes Irish leg of walking tour

Samaritans volunteer completes Irish leg of walking tour

David Matthews is visiting all 201 Samaritans branches across the UK and Ireland.

Wreath-laying ceremonies mark 20 years of UK operations in Afghanistan

Wreath-laying ceremonies mark 20 years of UK operations in Afghanistan

Service were held in London and at the Bastion Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Business Secretary: Renewables will shield households from soaring gas bills

Business Secretary: Renewables will shield households from soaring gas bills

The Prime Minister plans to decarbonise the UK’s electricity production in 14 years.

Jurors at inquest for Stephen Port victims visit spots where bodies were dumped

Jurors at inquest for Stephen Port victims visit spots where bodies were dumped

The serial killer gave four men fatal doses of the date rape drug GHB at his flat in east London, then discarded them at locations just metres away.

Rise in ‘grim’ £80,000 salary would attract wider range of candidates, says MP

Rise in ‘grim’ £80,000 salary would attract wider range of candidates, says MP

Conservative Sir Peter Bottomley said successful people would be significantly worse off in politics.

Ex-rugby player completes 48 marathons in 30 days in tribute to mother

Ex-rugby player completes 48 marathons in 30 days in tribute to mother

There were tears as William Goodge crossed the finish line in London on Sunday after a whirlwind few weeks that saw him cover more than 1,200 miles.

NatWest admits guilt in first prosecution of bank under money laundering laws

NatWest admits guilt in first prosecution of bank under money laundering laws

The financial giant admitted failing to properly monitor a business account which had millions in cash deposited in it.

Sky Glass: media giant unveils new dish-free and box-free streaming TV

Sky Glass: media giant unveils new dish-free and box-free streaming TV

Glass is a smart TV with full Sky services built-in.

Royal Mail aiming to recruit 20,000 seasonal workers for Christmas

Royal Mail aiming to recruit 20,000 seasonal workers for Christmas

Temporary jobs will be available from the end of October to early in the new year.

Kitchen table to Cabinet table: How mica found its way to Government Buildings

Kitchen table to Cabinet table: How mica found its way to Government Buildings

Ann Owens has been campaigning for 11 years after witnessing the devastation wreaked by the mineral throughout her home county of Donegal.

Navy chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin announced as next head of armed forces

Navy chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin announced as next head of armed forces

Boris Johnson selected the admiral to take over as Chief of the Defence Staff from November 30.

1.1m people experiencing long Covid, data shows

1.1m people experiencing long Covid, data shows

The condition is defined as symptoms persisting for more than four weeks after their first suspected coronavirus infection.

NatWest bank admits failing to comply with money laundering laws

NatWest bank admits failing to comply with money laundering laws

It is the first criminal prosecution of its kind by the Financial Conduct Authority under the money laundering regulations and against a bank.

Arlene Foster formally leaves Stormont Assembly

Arlene Foster formally leaves Stormont Assembly

The former DUP leader had been an MLA for Fermanagh since 2003.

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