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Lloyds profits hit by last-minute rush in PPI claims

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 08:09
Lloyds Banking Group reveals £650m has been put aside for PPI claims as the deadline approaches.

Ladbrokes Coral fined after customer lost £98,000

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 08:00
Gambling Commission censures betting giant after customer spent £1.5m in three years without checks.

Filey Brigg cliff rescue after man and woman stranded by tide

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 07:49
The pair were spotted by a member of the public as they attempted to climb the cliff to safety.

One-shot portraits of creative people in Hastings

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:39
Tim Willcocks created his portraits with just a single shot for each person.

No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule?

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:23
Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean?

I Am Hannah: Gemma Chan drama examines societal pressure on women

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:19
Gemma Chan discusses I Am Hannah, which looks at the motherhood expectations placed on young women.

MPs call for dedicated police for violent schools

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:02
The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate".

Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 04:29
Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says.

Home births at risk as midwife service collapses

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 03:35
One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.

Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 02:38
The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists.

'Playing the piano helps my Parkinson's disease'

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 02:12
Derick Davies, 74, believes learning to play the piano has slowed the effects of the disease.

Parkinson's: 'Playing piano helps me cope with my disease'

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 02:09
Derick Davies has written a song about his experiences to inspire others with the disease.

Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 02:04
Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist.

Swansea University has 'climate of fear', sacked vice-chancellor claims

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 01:35
Swansea University's former vice-chancellor Prof Richard Davies was dismissed for gross misconduct.

Brexit 'opportunity' to correct farm funding 'failings'

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 01:06
MPs say Brexit offers a chance to correct "failings" in the EU's farm funding formula for Scotland.

Encouraging more women into engineering

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 00:49
Billie Sequeira - one of the UK's top 50 women in engineering - wants to get more women into the career.

Where can I plant trees?

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 00:25
Here are some of the things our readers wanted to know about tree planting.

Car cruising: 'It looks like I'm a boy racer but it's not me'

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 00:20
Car enthusiasts taking part in a meet say they "do not like" being branded as boy racers.

Mental health: The skateboarding club helping students' well-being

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 00:20
Some students in Sheffield are using a skateboarding society to improve their mental health conditions.

Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 00:16
Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part?

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