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Councils ‘way short’ of planning officers to tackle housing crisis, Unison warns

Councils ‘way short’ of planning officers to tackle housing crisis, Unison warns

Councils ‘way short’ of planning officers to tackle housing crisis, Unison warns

15 June 2025

Without sufficient planning officers, many will struggle to get much-needed homes because of planning approval delays, Unison said.


Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans

Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans

Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans

15 June 2025

Edinburgh City Council officials described Oasis fans as ‘older’, ‘rowdy’ and ‘taking up more room’.


Two men charged and woman arrested over death of 29-year-old

Two men charged and woman arrested over death of 29-year-old

Two men charged and woman arrested over death of 29-year-old

15 June 2025

Two men, aged 36 and 42, were charged in connection with the death of a man in Perth, while a 40-year-old woman was arrested and then released.


Woman dies after falling into water at beauty spot

Woman dies after falling into water at beauty spot

Woman dies after falling into water at beauty spot

15 June 2025

The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene at Rogie Falls, Police Scotland said.


Police working ‘night and day’ to catch those involved in Northern Ireland riots

Police working ‘night and day’ to catch those involved in Northern Ireland riots

Police working ‘night and day’ to catch those involved in Northern Ireland riots

15 June 2025

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed a reduction in disorder on Saturday night following several days of trouble.


British man weighs desert escape from Israel amid Iranian missile strikes

British man weighs desert escape from Israel amid Iranian missile strikes

British man weighs desert escape from Israel amid Iranian missile strikes

15 June 2025

James Eden, 72, is planning a four-hour bus journey through the Negev Desert to escape Iranian bombardment.


Six casualties after fire breaks out at high-rise flats

Six casualties after fire breaks out at high-rise flats

Six casualties after fire breaks out at high-rise flats

15 June 2025

Five crews were sent out to battle the blaze that injured four men and two women in the early hours of Sunday.


Minister ‘hopeful’ for ‘positive’ announcement on Grangemouth soon

Minister ‘hopeful’ for ‘positive’ announcement on Grangemouth soon

Minister ‘hopeful’ for ‘positive’ announcement on Grangemouth soon

15 June 2025

Michael Shanks was quizzed on his Government’s £200 million investment in Grangemouth.


Government advises against all travel to Israel amid Iran conflict

Government advises against all travel to Israel amid Iran conflict

Government advises against all travel to Israel amid Iran conflict

15 June 2025

Earlier on Sunday, Rachel Reeves said that sending more jets to the region ‘does not mean’ the UK is at war.


Starmer focused on grooming victims not ‘grandstanding’, says Reeves

Starmer focused on grooming victims not ‘grandstanding’, says Reeves

Starmer focused on grooming victims not ‘grandstanding’, says Reeves

15 June 2025

The Chancellor said that Sir Keir has been looking at ‘actually doing the practical things to ensure that something like this never happens again’.


More jets does not mean UK ‘at war’ says Reeves, amid Israel-Iran conflict

More jets does not mean UK ‘at war’ says Reeves, amid Israel-Iran conflict

More jets does not mean UK ‘at war’ says Reeves, amid Israel-Iran conflict

15 June 2025

The two nations continued to exchange fire overnight, as the region braced for a protracted conflict.


Co Antrim woman’s passion for posting traditional cookery skills a hit on TikTok

Co Antrim woman’s passion for posting traditional cookery skills a hit on TikTok

Co Antrim woman’s passion for posting traditional cookery skills a hit on TikTok

15 June 2025

Grandmother Cheryl Smyth has surpassed her children on the platform, amassing millions of views passing down her cooking and baking skills.


‘We love you!’: William’s children share message and new photos on Father’s Day

‘We love you!’: William’s children share message and new photos on Father’s Day

‘We love you!’: William’s children share message and new photos on Father’s Day

15 June 2025

Two new photographs of the Prince of Wales and his three children, George, 11, Charlotte, 10, and Louis, seven, were released on Sunday.


Tax and labour increases costing average pub £14,000, says industry body

Tax and labour increases costing average pub £14,000, says industry body

Tax and labour increases costing average pub £14,000, says industry body

15 June 2025

The British Beer and Pub Association urged the Government to reform business rates quickly to help offset recent cost rises.


Asda to spend £10m on revamping cafes amid closures among rivals

Asda to spend £10m on revamping cafes amid closures among rivals

Asda to spend £10m on revamping cafes amid closures among rivals

15 June 2025

The money will go toward modernising 180 of its cafes and expanding the menus.


UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

15 June 2025

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.


Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors

Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors

Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors

15 June 2025

Experts hope the test will enable doctors to pick up early signs of the deadly disease, which can have vague or no symptoms.


Bereaved father: Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight

Bereaved father: Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight

Bereaved father: Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight

15 June 2025

Marcio Gomes hopes viewers might be prompted to take action, from writing to their MPs to raising awareness on social media.


New leukaemia treatment hailed as ‘milestone’ for patients

New leukaemia treatment hailed as ‘milestone’ for patients

New leukaemia treatment hailed as ‘milestone’ for patients

15 June 2025

After five years, 94% of patients were alive, with no disease progression.


Food firms slash salt and sugar by nearly a third – report

Food firms slash salt and sugar by nearly a third – report

Food firms slash salt and sugar by nearly a third – report

15 June 2025

UK manufacturers across the sector are calling for more funding and ‘bold action’ to help drive further innovation in healthy eating.


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