BBC News:
| Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions | Sun 23rd Aug 2026 11:02 BST |
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes". | |
| Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October | Sun 23rd Aug 2026 03:37 BST |
Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation. | |
| 'My skin makes me unique and I'm learning to embrace it' | Sun 23rd Aug 2026 06:35 BST |
Laura Kelly, 28, was born with congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) and underwent 14 operations as a baby. | |
| Climber Laura completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK | Sun 23rd Aug 2026 17:00 BST |
The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits. | |
| Biker killed in Isle of Lewis crash | Sun 23rd Aug 2026 11:10 BST |
The 56-year-old man died in the accident on the A857 Ness to Stornoway road on Saturday afternoon. | |
| Barbican Conservatory offers 2,000 free cuttings | Sun 23rd Aug 2026 08:02 BST |
The Grade II glasshouse closes for three years from the beginning of 2027 for a £231m restoration. | |


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