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Make Ukraine homes scheme permanent, says refugee minister
Frustrations continue to surround the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but the minister in charge hopes the plan could be used in other crises.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Nimco Ali says Boris Johnson not behind ‘pushback’ on fining street harassers
No 10 said it was still considering how a ‘specific offence’ could be introduced to deal with wolf-whistling and catcalling.
17 hours ago
Evening Standard
What is ‘blood rain’ and will UK really see red rain this week?
Forecasters said this week that the UK may see “blood rain”as heavy thunderstorms hit parts of south-east England. The thunderstorms were mixed with dust clouds, which created the possibility of red rainfall. Dust clouds have caused strange weather effects in the UK before–yellow and orange skies over London are not an unfamiliar sight–but rain as red as blood may sound alarming.
2 days ago
Lancashire Telegraph
New Mayor Cosima in her regalia
BURNLEY'S new Mayor Cillr Cosima Towneley (centre) with Mayoresses Melissa Wood (left) and Pailin Petchrlum after her installation as the borough's 'First Citizen' at Wednesday's annual meeting of the council.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Rich List 2022: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?
There were a record 177 billionaires in the country, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
a day ago
Digital Spy
Ex-Neighbours star Christie Whelan Browne makes statement as Craig McLachlan drops defamation case
Former Neighbours star Christie Whelan Browne releases statement as Craig McLachlan drops defamation case.
11 hours ago
Evening Standard
SNP MP ‘feels like he has won lottery’ after topping ballot to propose new laws
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East MP Stuart McDonald won the private members’ Bill ballot.
2 days ago
York Press
Survey aims to boost exercise in district
Ryedale District Council is consulting residents about their travel habits, aiming to encourage more walking or cycling for shorter journeys.
2 days ago
Reuters
Japan PM Kishida calls China's development in E. China Sea "unacceptable"
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that he was disappointed in China's efforts to develop areas in the East China Sea, saying that it was "unacceptable." Speaking to reporters in the western city of Kyoto, he said that the government had lodged a complaint against China via diplomatic channels. The Japanese foreign ministry released a statement on Friday confirming an increase in Chinese efforts to develop natural resources in the East China Sea, including in areas that are west of the midpoint between Japan and China.
5 hours ago
The Independent
Boris Johnson confronted by journalist over Tory party's 'toxic culture'
Boris Johnson confronted by journalist over Tory party's 'toxic culture'
2 days ago
Oxford Mail
Police appeal for assault victim to come forward – THREE MONTHS after attack
POLICE officers are looking to speak to the victim of an assault in Oxford, having not yet come forward three months after the incident took place.
2 days ago
Herald Scotland
Boris Johnson vows not to censor Sue Gray report as mandarin prepares final dossier
THE PRIME Minister has vowed not to censor names of people involved in the partygate affair if they are contained within the Sue Gray report.
19 hours ago
York Press
York patients left waiting 14 hours in corridors - reports healthcare worker
A health care professional has raised concerns over patient wait times at York Hospital A&E.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Best solar lights to brighten up your garden
Make your garden dazzle with these bright and beautiful solar lights
23 hours ago
Evening Standard
Rihanna ‘gives birth to baby boy with her love A$AP Rocky’
Rihanna and A$AP welcomed a baby boy on Friday, May 13 according to reports
2 days ago
Sky News
Australian election: Voters go to the polls as gap between two parties narrows
Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls. The Labor Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition although a strong showing by climate-focused independents could lead to a hung parliament. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party is a favourite to win its first election since 2007.
3 hours ago
ITN
Labour: Number 10 the 'most fined location' in the UK
Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds labels Downing street the "most fined location in the whole of the UK" and calls on Boris Johnson to take responsibility for the "sleaze and rule breaking" that's getting in the way of the them dealing with more crucial issues such as the cost of living crisis. .
20 hours ago
The Independent
Ukrainian mother and six sons given keys to their new home
The family was greeted in Chepstow by the local community, Archbishop of Cardiff George Stack and Monmouthshire MP David Davies.
17 hours ago
Yahoo Celebrity UK
Wagatha Christie trial final day: The biggest developments as Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's barristers give closing speeches
Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's barristers are giving their closing speeches in the final showdown.
2 days ago
ITN
Eight towns awarded city status to mark Queen’s Jubilee
A record eight towns are being awarded city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Doncaster, Dunfermline and Bangor are among those winning the civic honours.
13 hours ago

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