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School founded by Charlotte Church operated without planning permission at former farm

The Awen Project opened in 2024 without planning permission in Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan. It applied for retrospective permission in October 2025, but that was refused and it has since appealed to the Welsh government's…

Doncaster three-year-old saves mum’s life with ‘incredible’ 999 call

The toddler , named James, made the emergency call when his mum, 28-year-old Georgia, suffered a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by postural hypotension and severe dehydration, leaving her unconscious on the floor.…

Driver dies as lorry crashes through M27 slip road barrier

The lorry had been travelling on the southbound carriageway of the M3 between junction 13 and junction 14, near Eastleigh, Hampshire. Hampshire Police said the lorry left the M27 westbound slip road at about 22:00 BST on…

Why 4.5m people are set to pay tax on savings this year – and how they can avoid it

Pensioners are amongst those particularly exposed, with 2.1 million people aged 65 and over expected to pay tax on their savings. Here, we explain why the number has risen so sharply, who is most affected and what you…

Lucy Davis's family shares heartbreak over her terminal cancer battle

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Drivers told they may need to turn headlights on during eclipse

Drivers have been warned about the eclipse (Jordan Pettitt/PA) PA Wire Drivers are being warned they may need to turn on their headlights during the solar eclipse. The RAC said the action might be necessary for vehicles…

How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely?

Planetarium astronomer Dr Carys Herbert demonstrates wearing Celestron solar eclipse glasses (Jordan Pettitt/PA) PA Wire On Wednesday, the UK will experience a partial solar eclipse, with the Moon obscuring more than 90%…

Man, 102, in critical condition after alleged pub assault

Emergency services were called to The Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran, Torfaen, at about 22:25 BST on 1 August, and the man was taken to hospital. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was arrested on suspicion of…

What time is today's solar eclipse in London - and how long will it last?

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Both spending and revenue hit record highs in Scotland last year – figures

Public spending per person was higher in Scotland than in the rest of the UK (Jane Barlow/PA) News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to…