Energy plant could be built on green Exeter field
The plans have been criticised
Janners fume as new £29m Plymouth crematorium left without bus links
None of the bus companies serving Plymouth are prepared to run services to the new crematorium, which has just opened in Plympton and the city council has said it can't afford to fund a service
Auchencairn's Anne Williams shares her story in Galloway People
Anne was part of a committed group of volunteers who helped ensure the village's only shop survived
Scotland's Deputy First Minister says Galloway National Park consultation will be "genuine"
Kate Forbes made the pledge at the Wigtown Book Festival on Monday in an interview with former BBC Scotland political editor Brian Wilson
‘Like being in the fast and furious’: World Heritage Site community ‘held hostage’ by 'gangs' of boy racers
Residents of South Queensferry have told LBC they’re sleeping in baths, suffering mentally and physically and feel ‘let down’ by the police as ‘gangs’ of boy racers gather on the seafront on a regular basis.
Scottish Labour blames Winter Fuel Payment cut for double by-election loss in Dundee
A senior insider pointed the finger at Downing Street for hostility on the doorsteps.
A different way of storming the capital: Submission from the floodwaters
Benjamin Nevell made his submission against the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill while wading through flooding Dunedin
Pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cuts could benefit from £200,000 council fund
Money could be diverted to help pensioners who will miss out on the payments for fuel bills
DWP asking Universal Credit claimants for 9 pieces of evidence to check payments
Benefit claimants are being told to hand over a number of different documents to prove they're entitled to the money they're getting
DWP and HMRC changes in October - from Universal Credit migration to tax deadline
October will see a host of changes to the benefits and social security system in the run-up to and during the highly anticipated Autumn Statement
John Swinney fails to rule out snap Holyrood election as budget crisis looms
Government insiders believes the chances of an early Holyrood are low - but the idea can't be ruled out as the First Minister may struggle to win support for his draft Budget.
IX Wireless SUSPENDED from putting up new masts after backlash
The temporary suspension came after reports by locals over highway safety
XL Bully owners claim £200 from Scottish Government to euthanise dogs following law change
XL Bully owners can claim the cash if they decide to have their pets put to sleep.
DWP claimants on ESA and PIP told to be on 'high alert'
Experts have issued advice to people moving onto Universal Credit
Controversial West Lothian council community centre plans leaving workers 'exhausted' and 'putting people off using spaces'
Management committees of community centres have been asked to consider taking on ownership of buildings to save £1m
DWP benefit change deadline could leave claimants without cash this Christmas
The date you choose to make the move from your old benefits to Universal Credit must be carefully considered
Controversial cut to school hours in Falkirk will not be decided until December at earliest
A proposal to cut the learning week in Falkirk schools will not be decided until after the Scottish Government budget.
Stephen Flynn slams 'clueless' Labour over carbon capture Scotland 'snub'
The UK Government unveiled a £22billion cash injection for 'groundbreaking' carbon capture sites in England - but no money for Peterhead scheme.
Winter Fuel Payment cuts are causing desperation in Scottish Labour ranks
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says there is a growing despondency in Anas Sarwar's party about the impact of the Labour Government's decisions on the next Holyrood election.
Britain's 'forgotten children left to die' - as the heartbreaking failures to save them exposed
As the children's social care system faces immense pressures, the Mirror looks at vulnerable children who fell through the cracks and what's desperately needed to better safeguard kids in need
Amanda Holden takes on 250-mile ride through Devon
You'll have a chance to see her on her epic cycle across the south of England
Mayor moved into basement
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is being moved from his office at city hall later this month in a move council says they are taking to protect city staff from bullying and harassment.
Excitement as Joburg residents find ‘safe, secure’ housing in crime-riddled Berea
The 12-storey building caters to young people entering the job market, including “young professionals, recent graduates and self-employed individuals”, according to the city.
Sinn Féin has questions to answer over McMonagle - Long
Sinn Féin still has questions to answer over the handling of the case of convicted sex offender Michael McMonagle, Stormont's Justice Minister Naomi Long has said, adding that the party should reflect on whether it had acted appropriately.
Britain's 'forgotten children who were left to die' as heartbreaking failures to save them exposed
There have been several missed opportunities to intervene and protect youngsters in Britain.
Flooding fears raised by residents at Falkirk Council hearing for greenbelt application
Residents have objected to plans for 48 new homes on "nice little site" in Polmont.
Chilling moment hooded gunman ambushes man and shoots him in leg as child cries in terror
A still image captures the terrifying incident to highlight the devastating impact gun crime continues to have on our streets
Couple at war with Virgin Media over broadband cabinet 'on their land'
Paul Skinner, 42, and his fiancée Gemma Parker are embroiled in a row with Virgin Media after they found workers installing a broadband cabinet outside their front wall in Deal, Kent.
Update on DWP's proposed PIP overhaul due next week as cash benefits may shift to vouchers and grants
The first time that Labour's DWP - which Liz Kendall heads - stands in the spotlight, updates on the proposals could be shared.
DWP issues major update over huge backlog as 'many claimants still waiting'
Sir Stephen Timms said they were 'many' PIP claimants who have been left waiting longer than expected as plans are underway to address a large backlog
London has come close to 'other deadly Grenfell tragedies' several times, fire chief tells LBC
London has come close to suffering another Grenfell tragedy several times since 2017, the capital's top firefighter has told LBC.
Stirling cycle path roadworks causing ‘misery’ for residents and commuters
Residents say they are "suffering" as a result of roadworks in Causewayhead to finalise an active travel route.
Two youngsters died after 'flash' rip current at Bournemouth beach
Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned after getting caught up in the rip current
Deaths of children off on Bournemouth beach ruled an 'accident'
Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died on May 31 last year as they swam in the sea next to Bournemouth Pier.
Britons continue to flee Lebanon as last flight planned out war-torn country
David Lammy urged anyone wanting to exit the country to register immediately with the Foreign Office to book a seat on the plane, warning there was "no guarantee" of other options.
Keeping lawns neat in front of burned homes - a year on at kibbutz where Hamas killed 101
A year since scores of people were killed here, the collective is splintered - psychologically and physically.
Owner of bright orange and blue dry cleaners' store is told to repaint
Vicky Whiter, owner of Peters' Cleaners in Stamford, Lincolnshire, could be taken to court if she refuses to repaint her shop front.
New flight chartered for Britons to leave Lebanon
The UK government urges people to register their details immediately if they need to leave the country.
We need to stop 'co-living' becoming 'glorified student rooms' says council chief
Councillors are finally getting round to drawing up rules on the new residential phenomenon that's coming to Bristol - after three major developments of it were approved
Birmingham estate could become 'green oasis' as residents say 'badly needs redevelopment'
Druids Heath residents say their estate "badly needs redevelopment" as Birmingham City Council looks to decide on a masterplan that would transform the urban estate in a green oasis
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