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The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on panel shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband

Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.

The traffic-free route has been maintained by volunteers since the railway closed in the late 1960s.

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Voting closes at 10pm on Thursday in the Essex constituency’s byelection

Weston-super-Mare's street art festival is taking place from 17-26 July.

The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

Mayor of London backs calls from unions to update health and safety rules in light of more frequent heatwaves

PM-in-waiting says bill is major step towards securing accountability families had fought for, in rare moment of Labour unity

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Byelection winner says heatwaves are causing ‘absolute chaos’ and workers need protection from unsafe conditions

Councillors across the political spectrum have paid tribute to Terry Porter, who has died after serving on North Somerset Council for 17 years

‘Perhaps it’s all a fever dream,’ suggests parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat

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The historic pier is undergoing a major £20m restoration, and is set to reopen next summer.

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Research shows generations of children in England will grow up homeless unless government addresses council housing debt, charity says

Lucy Powell calls for tougher laws to tackle misinformation and says Reform UK has benefited from bots and troll farms

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Public control is not public ownership. Andy Burnham must clarify that he backs public ownership of life's essentials.