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This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked?

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 01:18
A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked?

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 01:18
A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

'The second home ban has breathed new life into my village'

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 01:18
A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but it's not problem-free

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 00:05
Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.

Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 00:02
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying the UK economy's turning a corner?

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:52
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

Man arrested after 'axe carried into mosque'

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:42
Manchester Central Mosque said the "swift actions of its volunteers" had "contained the situation".

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of Lisa Dorrian's murder

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:35
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, County Down and a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.

Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:30
It comes after Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he gave information to the force suggesting the peer could be a flight risk.

Killer left partner to die after attacking her at home

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 19:55
Stephanie Blundell, 41, was found with more than 100 injuries after she was attacked by Tony Devenport.

BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says culture secretary

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 19:55
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says.

BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says culture secretary

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 19:55
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says.

Home Office allowed to appeal Palestine Action court ruling

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 18:21
The government will be allowed to challenge a decision by senior judge's to quash a ban on the group.

Home Office allowed to appeal Palestine Action court ruling

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 18:21
The government will be allowed to challenge a decision by senior judge's to quash a ban on the group.

'One-off' Led Zeppelin album photo sells for £16k

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:51
There was "fierce bidding" for the photo which inspired the album artwork, the auction house says.

Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:24
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.

Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:24
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.

John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:14
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:14
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

Scottish government orders public inquiry into grooming gangs

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:02
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says the government will "act decisively" to protect children from harm.