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SBC blame ‘operational issues’ for missed recycyling collections

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Craig Hoy MSP outside of Poynder Apartments in Kelso with Nile Istephan (Chief Executive of Eildon).

MSP welcomes new extra care apartments in the Scottish Borders

What happened to Cindy Williams Jr in EastEnders?

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’

These are the top 10 selfie capitals of the UK

The blaze destroyed around 200 cars

‘Spectacular’ scrapyard blaze destroys hundreds of cars

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed

Wey aye, man - Newcastle has been voted the best city in the UK for its food, fashion and nightlife, according to research.

The European Travel Informatio The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.

Date UK holidaymakers must pay fee to enter these 30 countries

Firefighters battle huge blaze as arsonists torch more than 50 cars overnight

Arsonists cause destruction by torching over 50 cars in one night

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs

Only Fans billboards pop up in UK promoting adult sex work - residents turn to graffiti

OnlyFans billboards pop up in the UK promoting adult sex work

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Councillor James Anderson.

Councillor at war with bank

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter

Manhattanhenge 2023: How to see New York City’s sunset in the UK

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut

The new playpark at Longformacus was opened on Sunday.

Longformacus park opens

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‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k

Coates influence can be seen throughout the property

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease

Survey reveals worst seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK

Residents claim the sheep are invading their properties

Gang of ‘free-roaming hooligan sheep’ causing chaos on estate

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again

Ben Thornbury demonstrating 'crazy pothole golf' in Malmesbury

Man sets up pothole crazy golf course to ‘make a point’ to council

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the set of EastEnders.

BBC to air special episode of EastEnders for King Charles coronation

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law

View from Central Tower of York Minster.

York Minster to be fitted with solar panels in ‘absurd’ move

Lance Martin with his property in 2018.

Cliff edge homes evacuated amid fears they could plunge into sea

Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video

Households are being warned that there are just days left to apply for a cash boost from the Household Support Fund. The scheme was unveiled at the end of September 2021, with £500m set aside to help vulnerable families fund essentials during the cost of living crisis.

Household Support Fund: Days left to apply for cash boost - here’s how

A horse broke loose before running amok on Blackpool Promenade (Credit: The Three Mouseketeers UK)

Footage shows loose horse running along Blackpool Promenade

Watch the moment an RAF Typhoon jet causes a sonic boom

Imber and Tyneham are two villages that were abandoned during World War Two

England’s ‘lost twin villages’ frozen in time since World War Two

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The leaked messages appear to show Matt Hancock prioritising testing targets over care home residents wellbeing

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Nicola Bulley: Councillors remove contact details over harassment

Why Amsterdam is banning cannabis from Red Light District

The woodland site in Kelso.

Thorny issue of problematic Kelso woodland to be tackled

A look at the UK’s most neglected street compared to The Last Of Us

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze

A TikTok whizz has shared her best tops for bagging ‘expensive-looking’ bargains in charity shops.

TikTok whizz shares top tips for bargain hunting in charity shops

The Banksy mural in in Lowestoft, Suffolk, after the skip was removed

Removal of part of a Banksy work has now left the mural ‘worthless’

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US

Coronation Street could see 5 characters exit as major storylines end