‘Grey belt’ plan will have limited impact on housebuilding, peers warn
The Government’s plan to make it easier to build on already-developed parts of the green belt is “largely redundant” and could have a limited impact on housebuilding, a Lords committee has said.
What the papers say – February 5
Metro and the Daily Express splash on the findings from a team of experts, made up of 14 neonatologists and paediatric specialists, who say “bad medical care” and natural causes led to the deaths of ...
Fylde shock Halifax to move out of drop zone
Struggling Fylde ended Halifax’s three-match winning run with a 2-1 victory in the National League to move out of the relegation zone. The visitors took advantage of Wealdstone’s defeat to Tamworth to ...
£2.6bn funding for flood defences over next two years as climate threat grows
The Government has announced a “record” £2.65 billion to build and maintain flood defences over the next two years to protect thousands of homes.
More than 80% of health costs in final year of life ‘spent on hospitals’
Some 81 of this healthcare spending is spent in hospitals (£9.6bn), with 56 (£6.6bn) of that going on emergency hospital care.
Mike Fondop nets winner as Oldham beat derby rivals Rochdale
Fondop headed home from Tom Pett’s cross in the 18th minute to give the visitors all three points at the Crown Oil Arena.
Tyrell Malacia leaves Man Utd on loan to PSV Eindhoven
Manchester United’s Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia has joined PSV Eindhoven on loan for the remainder of the season, the Premier League club have announced. The PA news agency understands the ...
Two-thirds of mobile phone-owning 13 to 16-year-olds ‘targeted by scam texts’
Fake TikTok job offers, bogus discounts and fake delivery company messages are among the texts blocked by Virgin Media O2.
King ‘deeply saddened’ after death of ‘personal friend’ the Aga Khan
The King is “deeply saddened” over the death of the Aga Khan, who was “a personal friend of many years”, a royal source has said. The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions ...
Durham Coins are opening this week on Durham High Street
A brand new coin shop is opening this week on Durham High Street. Durham Coins will specialise in buying and selling British pre-decimal coins. The store will also buy and sell precious metals and ...
Driver flees vehicle during police chase in Thornaby
Police are trying to track the driver of a vehicle that evaded police during a chase through the streets of Teesside over the weekend.
Plans to repair Middleton St George War Memorial approved
Plans to repair a Darlington village's war memorial have been approved by the council. The Middleton St George War Memorial, which has been a part of the community since its unveiling in 1922, is set ...