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Hospitality industry at breaking point, restaurant owner says

A restaurant owner says without a VAT cut or she may have to close her doors.

BBC England 3d ago health

Reform council vows to call off climate emergency

Suffolk County Council plans to audit all its environmental projects.

BBC England 7d ago uk

'An £8,000 debt pushed me to breaking point'

A man from Bradford has shared his experience of being pushed to his breaking point by an £8,000 debt. He is now urging others facing similar financial difficulties to seek assistance.

BBC Business 15d ago local

'Lost cannons' returned to ruined Highland clan stronghold

Ardvreck Castle's two guns disappeared after being placed into safekeeping more than 50 years ago.

BBC Scotland 7h ago local

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election

Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.

BBC Scotland 7h ago politics

Family in bid to find mum's Polish stem cell donor for second transfusion

Lisa Semple, 58, was treated for leukaemia last year with a stem cell transplant from a 19-year-old man.

BBC Scotland 7h ago local

Stolen JCB rams into takeaway and wife's concerns before husband killed her

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

BBC Wales 7h ago uk

'I thought I was just hungover' - the women who suffered strokes in their 20s and became friends

They were three fit and active women, whose lives changed in seconds after suffering strokes.

BBC Wales 7h ago health

What's the score with watching Scotland in the World Cup?

Which Scottish councils are taking the day off in June - and will it mean closing schools?

BBC Scotland 8h ago uk

Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer

Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.

BBC Scotland 8h ago uk

Sudden change in Noah Donohoe's emotions cannot be explained, inquest hears

Noah's state of mind in the lead-up to his disappearance was the focus of separate statements on Tuesday.

BBC Northern Ireland 9h ago local

Fire breaks out at Edinburgh flats as public asked to avoid area

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent four engines and a specialist height team to the scene where they remain in attendance.

BBC Scotland 9h ago uk

Top Scottish KC cleared of professional misconduct

Andrew Smith succeeds in overturning the decision made during a protracted legal feud over two dating apps.

BBC Scotland 12h ago local

Options for third Menai crossing to be considered, says minister

The transport minister tells the Senedd "detailed options" for a third crossing will be looked at.

BBC Wales 12h ago politics

Construction on Union St fire site might not start for several years

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken says the planning and consultation process regarding the land is likely to last until about 2030.

BBC Scotland 14h ago uk

Scottish government confirms £1m Coalsnaughton support package

Almost 100 properties in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been evacuated after ground movement

BBC Scotland 14h ago politics

Mother jailed for encouraging son during neighbour murder bid

Martin admitted that while acting with her son, they assaulted and attempted to murder Duncan in Glasgow.

BBC Scotland 14h ago local

What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?

West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.

BBC England 15h ago local

Mobile phones to be banned in all Edinburgh secondary schools

From August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.

BBC Scotland 16h ago education

Man who grabbed woman's hair and asked for kiss sentenced in legal first

David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment prosecution in May.

BBC England 16h ago local

House price sales in Scotland hit record levels

The value of house sales in Scotland topped £24.3bn last year - the highest level since records began.

BBC Scotland 16h ago uk

Man jailed for fatal street stabbing after firework battle

Jaxon Millar, who was 19 at the time, stabbed Robert McNally, 21, in Paisley on 18 January 2025.

BBC Scotland 17h ago local

Mum's lesson fuelling Rowe's desire to make most of Games chance

Scotland's Elliot Rowe says the abrupt way his mum's career on two wheels ended has taught him to "make the most of it" every time he gets on his bike.

BBC Scotland 17h ago uk

Snapping turtle with bite 'like trapping your hand in car door' found at beauty spot

The turtle, which is native to parts of America, was found at Penllegare Valley Wood near Swansea.

BBC Wales 18h ago local
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