1. Council successful in planning enforcement appeal over unauthorised extensionNorth Warwickshire Borough Council has successfully defended planning enforcement action at appeal after unauthorised changes were made to a residential extension.04:41
2. Fly-tippers handed £1,000 fines following joint investigationTwo people have been issued with £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notices after admitting responsibility for a fly-tipping incident in Astley.04:41
3. Ella’s marathon effort for Down TownBurnley Together’s Ella Roberts completed the Manchester Half Marathon to raise money for Down Town. The Senior Customer Service Advisor completed the achievement in two hours and 12 minutes, despite picking up an injury four weeks prior…04:37
4. Burnley Together launches 2025 Christmas gift appealWith the festive season fast approaching, Burnley Together is proud to launch its fifth annual Christmas Gift Appeal, bringing joy and happiness to vulnerable and disadvantaged children across Burnley and Padiham. Last year, thanks to the…04:37
5. Liverpool to ManchesterThe Liverpool to Manchester Railway Conundrum: Do We Need a New Line?04:36
6. Is GatEx right for Gatwick?Gatwick Airport served 41m passengers in 2024 and proposes expansion to 75m by 2030. Permission for this expansion is linked to achieving 54% of air passengers using public transport to access the airport. However, usage of Gatwick Express…04:36
7. Strategic plan for homesHouse building must be sustainable, by being served by rail. The location of the first 12 ‘new towns’ was announced at the Labour party conference, all but one already rail-served or the subject of rail proposals. Strategic planning…04:36
8. West Midlands Growth Plan marks first year with billions in investment and major infrastructure progressIn its first year, the West Midlands Growth Plan has delivered across the region, with billions of pounds of investment secured and major public transport improvements enabling movement across the region’s cities. Attendees of the West…04:35
9. Harbour Master Post-Season Newsletter 2026The post Harbour Master Post-Season Newsletter 2026 appeared first on Falmouth Harbour .04:27
10. Failure to implement a care orderI’ve done another judgment summary for Family Law Week . I’m finding its a useful way to gain an understanding of an area of law. This time I’ve dealt with the snappily titled Re E (A Child – Application to Discharge Care Order – Failures…04:26
11. Christmas appeal launched to support Fife’s young carersAn appeal is underway to spread Christmas joy among young carers in Fife. The charity Fife Young Carers has joined forces with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust to collect suitable gifts for youngsters who give so much to their families and…04:06
12. US plan to overhaul air traffic control system like ‘changing a tyre at 70mph’Transport secretary seeks $50bn for upgrades to America’s dilapidated aviation infrastructure03:41
13. Food and Music on Tudor Square from 11am on Sat 17 OctoberJoin us on Sat 17 October for food and music on Tudor Square. From 11am onwards there will be an array of delicious food stalls outside the Crucible and Lyceum accompanied by live music from local artists. Whether you’re popping down to…03:37
14. US flight outage live updates: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop as airport chaos continues in US and beyondSean Duffy, Trump’s transportation secretary, acknowledges tech failure led federal aviation officials to shut down system and ground flights, though details are scarce US aviation agency lifts nationwide ground stop affecting all air…03:28
15. Coerced vaginal exams held by Australian court to amount to battery and negligenceIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Victoria has found an Australian hospital guilty of battery and negligence for pressuring a woman to accept a vaginal exam in labour that she did not want. She received damages totalling nearly…03:26
16. Northern Roots opens: A major new green space for Oldham welcomes first visitorsAn exciting new visitor attraction has opened its doors in the heart of Oldham.03:23
17. Baywatch star stranded on private jet as nationwide flight shutdown derails plansBaywatch star Brooks Nader was stranded on a private jet in New York after the FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop. See details.03:23
18. US authorities say flight departures can resume following nationwide ground stopThe FAA had grounded all flights nationwide on Friday afternoon, causing hundreds of flights to be diverted.03:09
19. US-bound flights out of Australia delayed after telecommunications outage grounded American planesSydney and Melbourne airports say flights were affected by now-lifted ban on departures in US US flight outage – live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some US-bound flights from Sydney airport were…03:08
20. Burglar caught after drunken walk through Shrewsbury with crossbow on his back is jailedSimon Budd had ransacked a property in Monkmoor before being seen with a crossbow.03:00
21. Introductory Certificate in Counselling Skills: Decolonising Therapeutic PracticeIf you missed the live book launch event, you can watch the recording. 20% Discount with code CISYCBEAP20: This code is valid from 11th August until 30th November 2025. www.routledge.com/9781032767628 Click to watch book launch recording A…02:47
22. Telford residents win battle to chop down protected tree and other Telford & Wrekin planning mattersOverall the inspector judged that even though the removal would result in "significant harm to the visual amenity of the area" its removal is justified.02:42
23. Passengers wait as flights are delayed and cancelled during a nationwide ground stop in the U.S., in photosPassengers and airlines wait in limbo as flights are delayed and cancelled during a nationwide ground stop. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.02:40
24. Rotherham students achieve strong GCSE results as English and Maths pass rate increasesThousands of young people across Rotherham are celebrating their GCSE results today, Thursday 20 August02:35
25. Waste removal business owner ordered to pay £2,450 following fly-tipping investigationA man who collected rubbish from homes before fly-tipping the waste has been ordered to pay £2,450 following a Rotherham Council investigation.02:35
26. International Day of Play: 5 FANTASTIC Ideas For Outdoor PlayToday is the third annual International Day of Play, as voted in by the United Nations in 2024. The charity ‘Right to Play’ explains that the goal of making this a recognised day was “to spotlight the importance of play in children’s…02:35
27. The Outdoors Group Ecosystem is Growing!We’ve got some really exciting news today! As part of our commitment to doing the best we can for young people in our region and in line with our values, we’re so delighted to announce that the TOG e cosystem is growing. An incredible…02:35
28. Why Relationship & Flexibility Are Essential for EducationIn a recent podcast episode with Dr Naomi Fisher and our Executive Improvement Lead, Craig Vincent, we discussed how to design an educational provision for learners with SEND that actually works. During that conversation, Naomi identified…02:35
29. Children File Lawsuit After Coffee-Farming Parents Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Friend's HomeThree California siblings have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit after their parents were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying overnight at a friend's home. The children allege that a faulty water heater exhaust system and…02:22
30. Lucid Cosmos SUV teased as American firm’s first UK-bound modelEV range king Lucid is looking to challenge in more mainstream market sectors02:15
31. Splanna! Raises over £380 for local charity!This year, Splanna , Falmouth Art Gallery’s climate, art and wellbeing youth group, have been working especially hard to raise money for Voices of Water Foundation. From risograph ink printing to pottery , illustration to storytelling…02:13
32. Impact of Covid on our communityA study by Saeida Rouass on the impact Covid 19 pandemic has had on our Moroccan and Arabic speaking community.02:12
33. How do minorities contribute to the UK society?The UK has a history of welcoming migrants, refugees, and more generally celebrating immigration's contribution to the economy and the...02:12
34. Safety & Justice for women and Children - Then and NowWe are delighted to be invited as contributors to this year's Advance AGM. Our founder and interim CEO Souad Talsi MBE will be laying...02:12
35. Sixth Form Kintbury RetreatA group of Sixth Form students recently enjoyed a residential retreat at Kintbury. The retreat offered them the opportunity to have a break from their busy lives to look at what really matters to them and followed the themes of Awareness…02:10
36. Global Youth Essay Competition and Research Dissemination: Youth as Agents of ChangeAuthor: Priyanka Kotak Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson The morning of 13th December was dedicated to research dissemination and youth engagement at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health…02:06
37. Meet the NextGen scholars: ThéoOur Meet the Scholars series introduces the students supported by G-Research scholarships and the research they're pursuing. In this edition, we meet Théo, a PhD student at UCL exploring how statistical learning, formal logic and large…02:00
38. Britain’s prisons are rotting from the insideBritain’s overcrowded, Victorian prisons are decaying faster than Whitehall can deal with Source02:00
39. Major changes for 121-mile pipeline under the Peak District in DerbyshireThe pipeline route has been altered and narrowed02:00
40. Lift London: Looking at London’s Crime & SafetyIf serious crime is falling, why do so many Londoners still feel that everyday crime is becoming part of everyday life? Throughout Listening to Londoners, we heard concerns about crime and how safe people feel living in the capital.…01:50
41. What does the new social media ban mean for your kids?On 15 June, the government announced a ban on social media for under-16s . This has been a divisive decision. Many parents are celebrating, seeing this as a fantastic step forward for online safety. Others wonder whether the issue is more…01:27
42. Refugee sponsorshipAbout a decade ago, Canada's Counsellor for Immigration at the High Commission in Canberra came to Wellington to explain how Canada's refugee sponsorship programme works. His discussion of it at The Initiative's event is here . The basic…01:12
43. 11 x 11 Resource for EducatorsA free resource of six parts, with contributions from artists who were part of 11 x 11: a programme of 26 CPD workshops that brought educators together between 2019 and 2023. How can we challenge inequalities through creative and cultural…01:03
44. Doncaster's Christmas lights set to be switched on today - here's the detailsCouncil chiefs have unveiled a spectacular Christmas line-up01:00
45. PRESS RELEASE The Charles Dickens School GCSE Results 2022CDS would like to congratulate their Year 11 pupils on their achievements. Warren Smith, Headteacher said, “This year’s results represent the school’s best performance since Attainment 8 and Progress 8 were introduced in 2016. This is…00:51
46. Refurbishment of the Learning Resource CentreOver the summer break, work has continued on improving student resources in the CDS Learning Resource Centre. The area has been completely refurbished and you will see the stunning difference in the photographs! The School now has a new…00:51
47. New Prefect StudyCDS is committed to promoting the role that pupils have in leading the school and as part of that have developed a new Prefect Study for them to use as their planning base. The School also has new honours boards to celebrate their roles.00:51
48. New technical note on Building Safety Act released for BCO membersA new BCO Technical Note on the Building Safety Act – available exclusively to BCO members – examines the key changes introduced by the Act and subsequent amendments to the Building Regulations, and explains why they matter for office…00:50
49. BCO Awards winners showcase the social and economic power of successful designThe power of outstanding office developments to revitalise town centres, generate social value and act as catalysts for wider regeneration has been highlighted at this year’s British Council for Offices National Awards dinner. Celebrating…00:50