Social Democrats propose monthly cap on childcare fees
Childcare fees would be capped at €250 a child per month under proposals published by the Social Democrats - who hope to build a public model.
Gisele Pelicot's husband took her to doctors for symptoms he inflicted by drugging her
Gisèle Pélicot, 72, told the court her husband accompanied her to medical appointments about her worrying physical symptoms - before she knew she had been drugged and raped by him
Huge leadership shake-up as local boss prepares to leave for crisis-hit council
A scandal in neighbouring Tameside has resulted in a reshuffle for Oldham Council
Council spends £125k building beach huts with no sea view - guess how many have been rented out
The 'nostalgic' huts - which cost £900 to £1,100 to rent each year - are situated next to a block of toilets and nestled behind the dunes of Par Sands beach in St Austell, Cornwall
Rachel Reeves joins Keir Starmer in the Downing Street cat club
The Chancellor revealed that Pumpkin has joined the team at No 11, following Prince, who lives in No10 with Sir Keir and his family.
Motel looking to expand
Salmon Arm motel seeking to expand nearly doubling their capacity with the construction of a new building adjacent to the existing one.
Leonora Carrington’s Mexico City Home Will No Longer Open as a Museum
Leonora Carrington's Mexico City home will no longer be a museum. Instead, it will be a research center, according to the school that owns it.
Teacher barred 'indefinitely' after sending transphobic tweets
Camilla Hannan was barred from teaching after she made a series of remarks online in which she mocked safeguarding regulations and outed a trans student
Man accused of murder in MoBay church ritual now wants jury trial
Andre Ruddock, the man accused of slashing a woman's throat during a church ritual in St James nearly three years ago, is seeking to change his trial format from a judge-alone trial to a jury trial.
O'Neill 'confident' she can still lead as First Minister
Michelle O'Neill has said she is confident she can continue to lead in the office of First Minister during a heated session of her Stormont scrutiny committee.
Three migrants drown in English Channel after overcrowded dingy sinks
Three migrants have been found dead after a small boat attempted to make a Channel crossing on Wednesday. The dingy, which was designed to hold 12, was found transporting 48 people. There have now been 55 deaths caused by illegal people smuggling in 2024 and Care4Calais is calling on the Government to act
Taxation department appoints subcommittee to review CCSD, possible fiscal watch
Taxation department appoints subcommittee to review CCSD, possible fiscal watch
'Middle finger to localism' as freshwater plan blocked
A last-minute amendment was a 'specific attack on the Otago Regional Council', who can no longer pass planned freshwater protections.
Collector Libbie Mugrabi Embroiled in Legal Battle with Art-Backed Lending Company
Art-backed lending company ACG and collector Libbie Mugrabi are embroiled in a legal battle with each other.
QUENTIN LETTS: Farewell to the Olive and Angie show
QUENTIN LETTS: We learned two things from deputy PMQs: that Labour 's no-tax-rises election promise was mere bubblegum; and that when Sir Keir Starmer is absent, time spins faster.
Abusive partners 'weaponising' disability - research
Urgent action is required to ensure the safety, welfare and protection of disabled women experiencing intimate partner abuse, according to research published by Women's Aid.
Trans charity Mermaids was mismanaged, regulator says
Two-year probe says Mermaids struggled after rapid period of growth but did not break rules when offering services to children.
No new major contracts from Wellington City Council as it works on long-term plan amendment
Signing contracts for major capital works is on hold while the council figures out how to adapt its 10-year budget.
'Pathetic' South West beach huts with no view of the sea lie dormant
The huts were built six years ago at a cost of £125,000
Pension alert as average people are missing out on is £9,470 each
The total waiting to be claimed is £31.1billion with those around pension age able to claim £13,620 each
BIG blow to Trudeau as Canadian legislators vent frustration in closed-door meeting: 'Resign by Oct 28'
A smiling Trudeau, who emerged saying the party was 'strong and united,' insists he will lead the Liberals into the next election, which must be held by the end of October 2025.
Millions of people are missing out on £31billion in lost pension pots - how to track yours down
There are many reasons why people can lose track of pension pots - for example, if you've changed jobs or you've moved and your pension provider does not have your current contact details
Trudeau's MPs ask him to resign amid row with India
Trudeau is facing mounting pressure from within his own party, with dissident Liberal MPs giving him an ultimatum to decide his future by October 28.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Gets 'Ultimatum' From Dissenting Liberal MPs To Quit. Details
At least 24 MPs reportedly signed an agreement to call on Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader.
Inside North Korean detention camp where prisoners face 'living hell'
The horrors of a North Korean detention camp have been laid bare by a defector, who escaped North Korea and was sent back six times, before she made her seventh and final bid for freedom.
Have your own 'royal wedding'! King Charles wants people to be able to get married at Balmoral
King Charles has submitted plans to hold weddings at Balmoral, the royal family's Scottish residence.
Rape centre breaks away from charity in row over gender
The centre in Glasgow said it only wanted to employ women, but this was "at odds" with Rape Crisis Scotland.
Kodwa's corruption case delayed as DPP considers application to drop charges
The director of public prosecutions is yet to make a decision on an application by former MP Zizi Kodwa and his co accused, businessman Jehan Mackay, to have their corruption charge withdrawn.
Mozambique to announce voting results amid national protest call
The electoral commission will declare the results from 2:30 pm local time in Maputo, the capital, it said in a statement.
Kodwa's corruption case delayed as DPP considers application to drop charges
The director of public prosecutions is yet to make a decision on an application by former MP Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, businessman Jehan Mackay, to have their corruption charge withdrawn.
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