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A Yorkshire patriot who hoisted flags aplenty around town has decried accusations of racism after he was slapped with a £2,300 fine.He was handed the staggering fee from his local council for flying 64 flags around his town.William Haylett, the owner of ‘Squeeky Clean Scarborough’ used his cherry picking vans, which are normally used for high-level property maintenance, to string up St George’s and Union Jack flags to lampposts across Filey and Whitby.The 42-year-old previously told GB News he erected flags in order to unite the community and craft a sense of national pride. Speaking to GB News presenter Dawn…

Prince William and Princess Kate have expressed their support for people in Wales affected by the devastating impact of Storm Claudia.The Prince and Princess of Wales shared their shock at the situation, as they told residents that they are in their “thoughts”.In a message from Kensington Palace sent to Paul Matthews, chief executive of Monmouthshire County Council, William said: “Catherine and I were shocked to see the devastating floods that hit the region and wanted to offer our support to the communities of North Monmouthshire as you work to repair and rebuild your homes and livelihoods.”From the business owners of…

Millions of households are facing higher bills for the BBC as the TV licence is projected to rise to nearly £200 by the end of the decade.The annual charge will jump from £174.50 to just under £197 if it continues to track inflation, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts.At the same time, more than one million families are expected to ditch the licence completely, cutting the number of paying households to around 21 million by 2029. Already 3.6 million say they don’t need one – 300,000 more than last year.With September’s inflation running at 3.8 per cent, next year’s bill…

British Transport PoliceJoshua Travis, 14, has been named as the teenager who lost his life when he was hit by a train on WednesdayA 14-year-old boy and former Nottingham Forest academy footballer who was fatally stuck by a train had “so much love to give”, his family have said in tribute. Joshua Travis was hit by a train in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, on Wednesday night and pronounced dead at the scene, British Transport Police (BTP) stated.The teenager’s death is not being treated as suspicious. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said it was conducting a “preliminary examination” into the incident.Other…

Former champion hurdler Constitution Hill fell once again as Golden Ace came through to win the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.Constitution Hill won his first 10 races but has now fallen three times in four outings.Newcastle’s largest attendance for jump racing in 20 years was shocked after barely a minute as the horse came down at the second hurdle, before previously unbeaten The New Lion also fell when in the lead.Anzadam – also previousy unbeaten – was second, with Nemean Lion the third and final finisher.”Constitution Hill did the same thing as he has twice before, stood off a mile…

Angela FergusonNorth WestGetty ImagesAvanti says the decision by the Office of Rail and Road is “disappointing”A train service taking commuters from Manchester to London is to run empty for around five months following a decision by the rail regulator.A decision by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), means the 07:00 GMT service operated by Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly to London will still run but will only be used to carry staff from mid-December.An Avanti West Coast spokesperson said they were “disappointed” with the decision, which would “clearly impact those customers who already use these services”.An ORR spokesperson…

Zarah Sultana has boycotted the first day of Your Party’s inaugural conference in protest over accusations of a “witch hunt”. The Coventry South MP co-founded the left-wing splinter party with Jeremy Corbyn in July.Since its inception, Your Party has been which has been plagued with infighting and any hopes of shoring up unity with its Liverpool conference were quickly dashed. On the eve of the party gathering, a row exploded over the expulsion of Socialist Workers Party members.They were removed as Your Party does not permit dual membership. The move outraged Your Party’s co-founder, with Ms Sultana declaring she would…

Princess Eugenie has taken the family to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, as she leaves her parents’ recent troubles behind.The youngest daughter of the former Duke and Duchess of York was seen smiling with her children, August, four and Ernest, two.The 35-year-old royal wore a fawn belted coat, with a grey top and baggy jeans.She was in a jovial mood, enjoying a huge lollipop as she held onto her youngest son.The princess spent time with her family at Winter Wonderland. | PA / GETTYDuring their trip, the family enjoyed hot dogs and pizza, as well as a ride on…

Britain’s middle-classes have been left “battered, bruised and demoralised” just as distrust burdens the electorate in the fall-out from the Budget, a GB News guest has warned.The Daily Mail’s Editor-at-large Charlotte Griffiths admitted Rachel Reeves is “probably on the ropes” after the Chancellor became laden with accusations of covering up the real state of the economy.”So this is obviously Reeves misleading the public saying we needed emergency surgery on public finances, but actually, we didn’t,” Ms Griffiths said.”The economy was in a better position, and she misled the public, really.”Already, I feel the middle classes are feeling battered and bruised,…

Simon Humphreys, Radio StokeandLee BottomleyEngland HockeyTributes are paid to the 63-year-old who led Great Britain to hockey gold at the 1988 OlympicsThe relatives of Olympic hockey player Imran Sherwani have remembered him as a “devoted family man” following his death aged 63.Sherwani, from Stoke-on-Trent, led Great Britain to hockey gold at the 1988 Olympics.The father-of-three, “whose warmth, humour, and kindness touched everyone who knew him”, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019.”Imran will be profoundly missed, but his legacy will remain with us always,” said his family in a statement issued by England Hockey. There have been further tributes from the…