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A proposal to transform a former Methodist church in St Ives, Cornwall into a large-scale food venue has drawn significant opposition from local residents.The United Methodist Community Church on Bedford Road has stood empty since 2023 following a decline in its congregation.An applicant identified as T Symons has now submitted plans to convert the building into a food hall capable of accommodating 126 diners.The proposed development would feature multiple food stations, a licensed bar, shared seating areas, toilet facilities and a dedicated play area for children.The planning application was lodged last month and has generated considerable resistance from those living…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be planning to abolish a pension bonus linked to lifetime ISAs as part of its reforms to the saving product.The Labour Government is set to axe the lifetime Isa in favour of a new savings vehicle aimed solely at those purchasing their first property, with the replacement set to launch in April 2028.Notably, the Government’s revamped product will remove the option to save towards retirement entirely, focusing exclusively on helping people onto the housing ladder.Under the proposed changes, the 25 per cent Government top-up will no longer be credited monthly but instead paid as…

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Lucy Powell said she wanted Labour to be “one team”, working with clear focusLabour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell said she wanted to focus on “bringing the party together” ahead of the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham put himself forward as a candidate but was blocked at the weekend by Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC). Powell was the only member of the NEC who voted to allow Burnham to run. The decision angered some Labour MPs, with 50 signing a letter to ask for a re-think.Manchester Central MP Powell said she recognised there were “different opinions…

Watch the moment Martin Daubney raged against Rachel Reeves’s “paltry” tax reliefs handed out to pubs while the hospitality sector cries out for further support.This afternoon, the Chancellor unveiled plans that every pub in England will get 15 per cent off its new business rates bill from April, and their bills will be frozen for two years.This relief will be worth £1,650 for the average pub next year, and will mean around three-quarters of pubs will see their bills stay the same, or fall, next year.But publicans have already warned the changes do not go far enough. Earlier today, Steve…

The BBC has issued an apology over its coverage of Holocaust Memorial Day.Today (January 27) marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.During the broadcaster’s Today programme, Caroline Nicholls delivered a news bulletin, in which she discussed plans to mark the occasion.She said: “Buildings across the UK will be illuminated this evening to mark Holocaust Memorial Day to commemorate the six million people murdered by the Nazi regime more than 80 years ago.“The King and Queen will host a reception for Holocaust survivors and their families. Organisers say that at a time of rising anti-Semitism, this is a…

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MODA 25-year-old British Army officer has died following an incident during live fire training, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland.He served as a fire support team commander in the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery.The MoD said its thoughts were with Capt Muldowney’s loved ones as it confirmed his death on Tuesday.An Army spokesperson said: “The circumstances surrounding Capt Muldowney’s death are being investigated, and it would be inappropriate to comment any further at this time.”Capt Muldowney joined the Army in January 2020 and was…

It is not the first time Villa have tried to re-sign Abraham – they remained interested in him and were at the table when the striker previously moved.However, in 2021, when Abraham opted to join Roma, Villa were not the club they have since been transformed into by Emery.Abraham also turned down Arsenal on that occasion, as he viewed Roma’s project under Mourinho as the ideal platform to progress – and the forward’s time in Serie A should be viewed as a success.One of the key factors behind his decision to return to the Premier League is a desire for…

A Royal Artillery officer has been killed during a live-fire training exercise in Northumberland, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died on Sunday, January 25, during tactical training with live ammunition at Otterburn Training Area.The MoD said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the death of Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney of 4th Regiment Royal Artillery on January 25, 2026.”Capt Muldowney served as a Fire Support Team Commander in 129 (Dragon) Battery.The government department added: “Our thoughts are with Captain Muldowney’s family and friends at this sad time.”His death marks the second fatal shooting at…