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Helen Lowe was found in contempt of court for failing to remove a house she built inside a barn.
The fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP, following next week's election.
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
Politicians, social media and far-right agitators convinced people that migrant-targeting violence would solve all their problemsWithin minutes of the footage going online – of a Black man stabbing a white man – there was a sense of inexorability to what came next in Northern Ireland.The grievances,...
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations downMillions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS).As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become m...
Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media postsOne of the government’s key contractors has launched an investigation into allegations of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate speech among staff working in immigration removal centr...
Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm stateHot weather will be a major concern at the World Cup, but lightning may also prove a particular problem. Under US safety regulations, a strike within 10 miles (16km) of a stadium tri...
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapseKuwait has closed its airspace after Iran announced new attacks on the gulf country, with officials saying some flights wer...
Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks sinceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say it was a busy funeral – with about 300 people gathering...
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in schoolChildren smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned.The s...
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.
Blundy’s investment firm, BBRC International, owns about 13% of the US-listed lingerie brand, giving it a potential platform to launch a hostile takeoverFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian billionaire Brett Blund...
Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastState and territory d...
Director of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining Australian culture and ‘global influence on craft, form and storytelling’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Weir, the director of Dead Poets So...
Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men to rape herA bodyguard from Lyon is to go on trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner after he was in contact online with Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted o...
As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?This weekend kicks off an extravaganza of celebrations for the US, marking 250 years of independence from Britain – and for Donald Trump, marking 80 years of being, well, him.Pre...
South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin says parties should ‘work hand-in-glove’ to defeat Labor at the next electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSplits are appearing inside the Liberal party about how to deal with Pauli...