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Service charge bill of £8,000 leaves leaseholder unable to afford heating

A Bath leaseholder's service charge increased six-fold to £8,000 annually, leaving him unable to afford heating. Curo defends the charges as necessary for fire safety and maintenance, but residents argue they should have been better prepared for the costs.

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Scottish councils and NHS boards take websites offline after critical PHP security flaws discovered

Scottish councils and health boards temporarily took websites offline after critical PHP vulnerabilities were discovered. The flaws, which remained hidden for over a decade, can enable unauthenticated remote code execution and affect an estimated 70% of websites globally.

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North Sea drilling row dominates UK front pages as Burnham faces climate backlash

UK newspapers lead on Prime Minister Burnham's approval of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, sparking climate backlash and divisions over energy policy. Energy Secretary Fahnbulleh is considering blocking the larger Rosebank oil field. Coverage also addresses the upcoming Budget's business-...

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Man Who Harassed MP Over Nationality and Carried Axe Receives Suspended Sentence

A man who harassed Mid and South Pembrokeshire MP Henry Tufnell over his English nationality and carried an axe to a pub has been given a suspended six-month prison sentence. Michael Glover, 59, left a threatening note at the MP's office claiming to know his family home address. The court heard G...

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Government must shift mindset for No10 North to succeed, deputy says

Deputy director Duncan Parish says institutional barriers within government must be overcome for Number 10 North to succeed. The Manchester office, opened by PM Andy Burnham in July, faces criticism over transparency and costs.

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Woman Dies After Stabbing and Car Crash in Bridgend; Man Arrested

Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died after being stabbed and crashing her car in Bridgend on Monday. A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Her family described her as the "kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world".

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Scottish Ministers Block Coul Links Golf Course Plan for Second Time

Scottish ministers have rejected revised proposals for a golf course at Coul Links in Sutherland for the second time, citing significant harm to protected habitats and species. The decision overturns Highland Council approval and ends hopes for the controversial development.

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Tory MP challenges PM over security adviser's wife's Palestine Action remarks

Conservative MP Alicia Kearns has challenged the prime minister over whether National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell can remain in post following his wife's social media support for Palestine Action, a proscribed terror organisation.

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Former DUP Leader Donaldson to Face Police Interview Over Westminster Rape Allegation

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson faces questioning by London police over an alleged 2016 rape inside Parliament. The investigation follows his recent conviction on 18 child sex abuse charges.

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Belfast Comedian Faces Backlash Over Rape Joke Targeting Assault Survivor

Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone faces criticism after making a rape joke about assault survivor Rebecca Goodwin during a 2025 podcast. Goodwin, who reported a rape to police and spoke publicly about her experience, only learned of the remark when clips surfaced on social media. Angelone has ap...

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Civil servant admits 'mistakes' while juggling five government jobs, denies criminal intent

A 55-year-old civil servant from east London admits making mistakes while holding five government jobs simultaneously but denies criminal intent. Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently earning over £284,000 by concealing multiple full-time positions.

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PHP security crisis: Governments race to patch critical flaws as attacks emerge

Critical PHP vulnerabilities have triggered a global security crisis, with governments urging immediate patching and evidence of active exploitation emerging. The flaws affect an estimated 70% of the internet and were discovered by AI after remaining hidden for a decade.

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