3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (799+ words) Holidaymakers across England face a new tax on overnight stays under Government plans to give mayors greater economic power in their regions. Local leaders will set the fee as a percentage of the cost of accommodation, rather than a flat…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (546+ words) An abusive father burned his six-year-old son with a lighter and spoon “to stop him sucking his thumb”, a court heard. The father, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his son, already had a record of violence…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (201+ words) The junction of St Helens Road and Morris Green Lane remains closed this morning as work continues following the crash which caused part of a building to collapse. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.10am on Monday, September…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (364+ words) The Royal Mint has urged people to check their change for rare coins. The organisation, which is the official maker of British coins in the UK, has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain. Values…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (663+ words) The pandemic experience of thousands of Scottish workers has been documented in a new publication by the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, which reveals stark differences in how workers say they were treated and protected. Voices from Businesses and Individuals draws on…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (886+ words) Releasing prisoners early is needed to maintain confidence in British justice, the Justice Secretary has told the Commons, after a summer when the issue dominated news headlines. The Government’s plan to free up capacity in the UK’s overcrowded male prison…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (223+ words) A UK travel company has ceased trading, with all holiday packages cancelled. Golf Villa Rentals Ltd specialised in golf holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and the United States. The company ceased trading on August 18, 2026, according to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (570+ words) A man who alleges he was sexually abused as a child by snooker player Graeme Dott has told a court the accused “knew what he wanted me to do”. Dott, 49, is accused of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour towards two…...

4+ week, 20+ hour ago   (253+ words) A Peter Rabbit 50p coin has been listed for an eye-watering £9,086.70, with the seller saying it features an exceptionally rare minting error that makes it highly collectible. According to the listing, the 'extremely rare' coin displays a significant area of missing…...