[ad_1] Reforms to leasehold and freehold in England and Wales have become law – but without a promised cap on ground rents. The new law aims to make it cheaper and easier for more people to extend their lease, buy their freehold and take over management of their building. But plans to remove ground rent...
[ad_1] There are long delays for those at the Port of Dover trying to get to the continent on their bank holiday breaks. The port reported processing time of two hours at the French border controls at Dover at 08:15 BST. It posted on social media that ferry operators would accommodate passengers on their next...
[ad_1] A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Perthshire dog walker. The 75-year-old is accused of killing Brian Low, 65, in Aberfeldy earlier this year. His death was initially thought to be “medical-related” but an examination later found he had actually been shot. The man will appear at Dundee Sheriff...
[ad_1] General election 2024 live: Leaders to hit the campaign trail as Michael Gove steps down – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Rishi Sunak will be heading to the north-east as Sir Keir Starmer campaigns in the West Midlands On Friday, Michael Gove joined a growing list of Tory MPs to announce...
[ad_1] A Church of Ireland parishioner has said she is saddened that her attempt to stop ministers refusing to baptise children of single or unmarried parents has failed. Patricia Barker submitted the motion to the church’s Synod, which makes church laws. Currently it is up to individual clergy to decide whether or not to baptise...
[ad_1] BBC The Williams family who have helped with preparations on the farm Hosting a music festival in your back garden is every teenager’s dream, right? For three siblings in Margam, Neath Port Talbot, that dream is a reality. They are celebrating a third year of the In It Together festival being held on their...
[ad_1] CARRIE DAVENPORT/GETTY IMAGES Culture Night took place in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter Belfast City Council is to explore the possibility of bringing culture night back to the city in 2025. It had been one of the city’s biggest free cultural events but has not returned to the calendar following the Covid-19 pandemic. The last full...
[ad_1] The owner of a small business in east Belfast says he has taken a second job driving lorries in order keep his sweet shop afloat. Kris Fisher said rising costs led to him stepping back from full-time involvement in the business so he could earn more money elsewhere. The latest inflation figures were released...
[ad_1] A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found stabbed to death on a beach in Bournemouth. Dorset Police said officers were called to reports of a double stabbing on Durley Chine Beach at 23:42 BST on Friday. One woman, aged 34 and from Poole, was pronounced dead at the scene while...
[ad_1] Royal Mail is being investigated by Ofcom after the service failed to deliver less than three quarters of first-class post on time in the last year. In its yearly financial results on Friday, Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distribution Services (IDS) said only 74.5% of first-class mail was delivered within one working day. Regulator...