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John Cooper Clarke to receive 2025 Northern Music Award I am honoured
Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the world of music and poetry..
Almost four in five doctors forced to provide corridor care in past month
Almost four in five NHS doctors have been forced to provide care in the likes of corridors, chairs and waiting rooms in the past month, according to a poll..
Adult social care campaigners march on Parliament
facing a struggle to survive this spring.
Household energy bills to rise by 64 Ofgem says
Increase from April 1 2025.
BBC Board apologises for missed opportunities after Tim Westwood review
He strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Biggest increase in defence spending since Cold War
Sir Keir Starmer has slashed the aid budget.
GP access tops list of publics NHS concerns survey finds
Access to GP appointments has topped the list of NHS concerns among UK adults, according to a new poll..
Government urged to do right thing over inheritance tax for reset with farmers
The Government is being urged to reset its relationship with farmers after months of protests over policies including imposing inheritance tax on farms..
Rishi Sunak honoured to become prostate cancer charity ambassador
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has said he is honoured to become an ambassador for a prostate cancer charity..
Breast cancer cases and deaths set to rise dramatically by 2050 data suggests
The number of women in the UK diagnosed with breast cancer and dying from the disease is set to rise dramatically by 2050, data suggests..
Grammy winning US singer Roberta Flack has died age 88
Roberta Flack has died age 88, her publicist Elaine Schock has confirmed to the PA news agency..
King greeted by cheering crowds at JCB headquarters in Staffordshire
The King was greeted by cheering crowds and waving flags as he visited the world headquarters of JCB in Staffordshire, to mark the companys 80th birthday..
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury jailed for punching man in street
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been jailed for 10 weeks for punching a man following a row in the street..
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury to be sentenced for punching man in street
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury will be sentenced for punching a man following a row in the street..
Assisted dying Father with MND says antiquated law must change
A father living with motor neurone disease (MND) who took his fight for choice at the end of life to the High Court has appealed to MPs to change the antiquated, out-of-date and frankly cruel law which currently criminalises assisted dying..
Net zero economy grows 10 in a year with 83bn boost to UK report says
The net zero sector has grown by 10% in the past year, adding £83 billion to the UK economy and boosting regional growth, a report suggests..
Pharmacies hanging on by fingernails over financial pressures leaders warn
Pharmacists are facing a financial cliff edge and will cut services for patients unless the Government provides funding, leaders have warned..
Government urged to restore school break times as more children miss out on play
The Government is being urged to restore playtime in school amid concerns that play is being squeezed out of childrens lives..
Giving entrepreneurs better mortgage and pension access could boost economy
Removing barriers to self-employed people getting mortgages or being able to retire could help to boost entrepreneurship and grow the UK economy, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)..
Body found in search for missing young runner
A body has been found in the search for a young runner who went missing five days ago..