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Local roads near ‘breaking point’ as pothole repairs reach eight-year high

Local roads near ‘breaking point’ as pothole repairs reach eight-year high

The annual Alarm survey found that local authorities expect to fix 2.0 million potholes in the current financial year.

Tory plotters urged to cease attempts to undermine Rishi Sunak

Tory plotters urged to cease attempts to undermine Rishi Sunak

Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch said ‘one or two MPs’ were behind the speculation about Mr Sunak’s premiership.

Building materials firm Marshall warns over ‘slower’ recovery

Building materials firm Marshall warns over ‘slower’ recovery

The company cut 330 jobs last year as part of efforts to reduce costs and improve profitability.

Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new council homes as he launches re-election campaign

Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new council homes as he launches re-election campaign

He said the prospect of a Labour mayor and Labour government presents a ‘moment of maximum opportunity’ for the capital.

Nursery costs rise by 7% while spaces drop, survey suggests

Nursery costs rise by 7% while spaces drop, survey suggests

The research shows the most expensive area is inner London where the average cost is £218 per week.

What the papers say – March 18

What the papers say – March 18

The ongoing uncertainty at the top of the Conservative Party features heavily on Monday’s front pages.

Rishi Sunak tells Tories to ‘stick to the plan’ amid reports of plot to oust him

Rishi Sunak tells Tories to ‘stick to the plan’ amid reports of plot to oust him

The Prime Minister launched a political fightback after days of leadership speculation amid fears over a wipeout at the polls.

Putin is ‘modern-day Stalin’ who ‘stole’ Russian election, Shapps says

Putin is ‘modern-day Stalin’ who ‘stole’ Russian election, Shapps says

An exit poll on Sunday night showed a landslide for the Russian president.

Irish premier tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine

Irish premier tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine

Leo Varadkar said the Irish people are so deeply troubled by the death and destruction in Gaza because ‘we see our history in their eyes’.

‘Rare’ Beatles vinyl found in London charity shop sells for more than £4,200

‘Rare’ Beatles vinyl found in London charity shop sells for more than £4,200

The record is a first pressing of the famous foursome’s debut studio album Please Please Me.

Two arrested after man killed ‘trying to stop car being stolen’, police say

Two arrested after man killed ‘trying to stop car being stolen’, police say

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of an unresponsive male on Olympic Street, Beswick, at just before 11am on Saturday.

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly thank Joe Biden for support at St Patrick’s event

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly thank Joe Biden for support at St Patrick’s event

Michelle O’Neill said business leaders they spoke to were left with ‘a clear understanding’ on why they should invest in Northern Ireland.

M25 in Surrey reopens eight hours ahead of schedule

M25 in Surrey reopens eight hours ahead of schedule

The five-mile stretch of the motorway between junctions 10 and 11 was closed in both directions at 9pm on Friday.

The King’s Speech screenwriter and Oscar winner David Seidler dies

The King’s Speech screenwriter and Oscar winner David Seidler dies

The screenwriter won the Oscar and Bafta award for best original screenplay for the 2010 historical drama.

Varadkar: Sinn Fein-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont

Varadkar: Sinn Fein-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont

The Irish premier defended saying that Ireland’s main opposition party would ‘make Ireland broke again’.

Leo Varadkar to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony as he defends US trip

Leo Varadkar to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony as he defends US trip

The Taoiseach said the Washington DC trip was ‘not just a single event that lasts an hour’ but of a programme of depth.

M25 in Surrey to reopen on Monday with weekend traffic ‘not as bad as feared’

M25 in Surrey to reopen on Monday with weekend traffic ‘not as bad as feared’

The five-mile stretch of the motorway between junctions 10 and 11 was closed in both directions at 9pm on Friday.

Woman aged in her 30s arrested on suspicion of murder of two men

Woman aged in her 30s arrested on suspicion of murder of two men

The suspect has been bailed by detectives while investigations into the deaths are ongoing.

Cameron criticises Russia election after early results show Putin landslide

Cameron criticises Russia election after early results show Putin landslide

The Foreign Secretary said ‘this is not what free and fair elections look like’.

Pregnancy and maternity to be new mitigating factor for sentencing offenders

Pregnancy and maternity to be new mitigating factor for sentencing offenders

The Sentencing Council will replace the existing reference to pregnancy with a dedicated factor for pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care.

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