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Stamp duty change expected to spark homebuying rush

Nationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity.




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Treasury should have declared overspend by law - OBR

Its chair says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.




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Cemetery reopens after campers move on

The city council says a group of people camping there have accepted help from a charity.




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Unlawful cemetery firework display 'disrespectful'

It scorched the grass and was "simply not appropriate or acceptable", said a council.




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Wales childcare provider business rates scrapped

Registered childcare providers in Wales won't have to pay business rates, says the Welsh government.




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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.




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Plans to speed up decisions on wind and solar farms

Proposals for renewable energy schemes in Wales could be sped up under new plans.




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Hopes that film will encourage more foster carers

The film, called Everything, will be shown at the Nova Cinema in Woking on 14 November.




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'Bike theft is putting people off cycling'

New figures show the vast majority of bike thefts reported to police do not result in charges.




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Wales' papers: Pay rise for councillors and tourism tax

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.




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Saints given permission to develop land

The land is located adjacent to two of Northampton Saints' existing training pitches.




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Petition teen attends Mary Earps waxwork unveiling

Emmy says the Madame Tussauds design is "so realistic".




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Trophy experience invaluable for youngsters - Brady

Northampton Town boss Jon Brady says he is having to "box clever" after side reach the last 32 of the EFL Trophy despite losing 5-2 to Burton Albion.




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A27 reopens following crashes and oil spill

The A27 has re-opened in both directions after the road was shut on Tuesday morning.




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Christmas events 'disappearing due to red tape'

Community groups say they are being asked to put plans in place for terrorism, bombs and drones.




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'The Christmas stamp encourages people to come in'

Britain's biggest cathedral is given a festive makeover in this year's Royal Mail collection.




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Referee Coote suspended amid Liverpool and Klopp video inquiry

Premier League referee David Coote is suspended with immediate effect by refereeing body PGMOL.




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Tony Mowbray speaks openly about bowel cancer diagnosis

The Boro legend speaks at length about "the toughest year of his life"




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Twelve-year-old drag racer to compete for title

Candra Redshaw, from Darlington, is in the British Junior Drag Racing finals.




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Region's last House of Fraser to stay open

A deal has been agreed for the Darlington store to stay open.




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Anti-campervan barrier installed at beach road

Owner PD Ports says action is needed to stop wild camping on the peninsula by Redcar Beach.




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Bar operating without permission could face action

Hartlepool Borough Council is told Intro Bar started operating despite no planning permission.




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'We want people to be proud of their blackness'

An exhibition is being held to promote discussion and awareness during Black History Month.




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Pompey needed 'huge' result - Mousinho

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says Saturday's win over Preston was much needed going into the international break.




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Pompey's Bishop 'grateful' after heart surgery

Colby Bishop has described the months that followed his open heart surgery as "horrific" after making a goalscoring return to the Portsmouth team.




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Airport reopening cost set to rise - meeting hears

A "credible international operator" has been found for the site, South Yorkshire leaders are told.




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Woman's death should not have happened - coroner

The 87-year-old woman died hours after being knocked over by the downwash of the landing helicopter.




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Sittingbourne: Democracy 'ripped from our hands'

The government has taken control of a decision over 8000 new homes near Sittingbourne.




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Residential special school could close next year

Wandsworth Council says the proposed closure of the Broadstairs school is for financial reasons.




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Care firm put into special measures by watchdog

Unite Highland Care has been told to urgently improve by the Care Quality Commission.




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Robbie Williams to perform at 'iconic' venue

Pop star Robbie Williams will perform at Bath's Royal Crescent in June next year.




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New police station 'better suited' to needs opens

A new police station opens in a Somerset town, which aims to be "more efficient and sustainable".




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More people smoking in parts of Devon and Cornwall

Charity Action on Smoking and Health says deprivation and higher smoking levels are linked.




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Penkhull panto pull production

Community pantomime which first started in the 1950s won't be happening this year.




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12,000 pubs for one man from Penkhull

73-year-old Rob Cocker from Penkhull has now had a drink in 12,000 pubs nationwide.




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Supergrass to headline Live at Ludlow Castle

The band will perform at the castle on 25 July, the day before Olly Murs.




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Council's overspend forecast of £35.1m 'is better'

Shropshire Council's forecast of being £35.1m in the red, is better than the authority expected.




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Proper Manc

A bomb, gang turf wars and the rise of club culture - poet, author and broadcaster David Scott looks at Manchester in the 1990s




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Crowds gather to pay Armistice Day respects

Civic leaders led tributes in scores of ceremonies to mark the occasion across north-west England.




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People who misuse Blue Badges 'should be worried'

Salford City Council also says it will name and shame people found to be misusing Blue Badges.




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Stroud school reopens pool after £55k fundraising effort

Leonard Stanley School to reopen pool after fundraising drive, Mark Smith reports.




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Calls for youth centre to reopen in town

The Cotswold market town's young people have been left without a permanent youth centre since 2020.




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Appeal after woman sexually assaulted and chased

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the sex assault, which happened last month.




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Council defends spending £250k on PR jobs

Cotswold District Council says the new roles were to make sure residents were aware of the "vital services" it provided.




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Appeal after suspected arson attack in garden

Officers say they believe someone accessed the rear of the property through a side alleyway.




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Gladiators star hopes school visit will inspire pupils

The athlete hopes his own fitness journey will inspire pupils.




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Work planned as pedestrian revamp nears completion

The main carriageway of Granby Street is due to be resurfaced as part of the improvement scheme.




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Cambridge City pin hopes on youth in Women's FA Cup

Cambridge City are set to play in the first round of the Women's FA Cup for only the second time - with over half of their team just 16 years old.




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What is happening with East West Rail?

Most asked questions are answered on the East West Rail project, linking Cambridge and Oxford.




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Redeveloped car park due to open after delays

The city centre facility has faced delays following the old one's closure for demolition.