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The King is running the risk of upsetting neighbours on the Sandringham Estate amid fears Charles’s plans for a giant slurry pit could produce “unpleasant odours”.A huge lagoon with up to two million gallons of liquid manure is being backed by councillors, with documents revealing one of the nearest homes near the proposed building site is Anmer Hall, the Grade II-listed mansion of Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children.The future King’s Georgian house is just under a mile away, but locals fear that it will be subject to stink.”We are all used to farmyard smells around here -…
A man and woman have died after a crash in County Antrim on Saturday evening, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed.The collision involving a grey Skoda and a grey Cupra happened at about 18:25 GMT on the Lurgan Road in Glenavy.The man and woman in the Cupra were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Skoda was transferred to hospital for treatment.The Lurgan Road remained closed on Sunday morning with a diversion in place at Pigeonstown Road.Alliance MLA for South Antrim John Blair said his thoughts were with the family and friends of those…
Golovkin won the Olympic silver medal in the middleweight division at the 2004 Games in Athens. He also held world and Asian titles as an amateur before stepping up to the professional ranks, in which he held a middleweight world title and is widely regarded as one of the fiercest competitors of his generation.Although not officially retired, he has not fought since losing the third fight of his trilogy with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in September 2022.The only blemishes on his 45-fight record are two defeats by Mexico’s Alvarez following a controversial draw in their first encounter that many believed Golovkin…
Thousands of people have descended on Crowborough as locals continue to protest against plans to house 600 asylum seekers in a nearby army camp.Protest organisers reported that approximately 3,000 residents participated in today’s march, marking the third consecutive Sunday of demonstrations against proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at the local military facility.Two separate processions departed from different points in the Sussex town before merging in the centre and proceeding to a rally venue. In a symbolic gesture, 600 participants wore numbered badges representing the exact count of asylum seekers the Home Office intends to relocate to Crowborough Army Camp.The demonstrators…
Motorists are being warned of new HMRC rates for petrol, diesel and electric vehicles that could impact how much they pay to drive.Every quarter, HM Revenue and Customs unveils new advisory fuel rates, with the latest update being introduced on Monday, December 1, 2025.Advisory fuel rates are used by employees using a company car, and they cannot be used for any other circumstances.The rates are used when employees need to be reimbursed for business travel in their company cars, or they need employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.Rates are published for petrol, diesel, electric car…
Getty ImagesThousands of people have dermal filler and Botox treatments in ScotlandStronger safeguards are needed in new legislation for non-surgical procedures like fillers and Botox, Scotland’s statutory consumer body has said.Consumer Scotland has called for improvements to a Scottish government bill that aims to tighten regulation around cosmetic treatments.Healthcare professionals have warned that Scotland is the worst country in Europe for unqualified beauticians injecting customers with cosmetic treatments.If passed into law, it would be illegal to provide non-surgical treatments to anyone under 18 and require procedures to be carried out in approved premises.Consumer Scotland supports the bill but wants stronger…
Kaleigh WattersonCheshire political reporterPoynton Pool dates back to 1750A decision about whether a number of trees should be cut down at a popular Cheshire beauty spot has been postponed.Cheshire East Council (CEC) said measures to improve safety and reduce the risk of flooding at Poynton Pool would potentially involve the removal of several trees.The plans were due to have been discussed at a council meeting this month, but the local authority said it needed to “make further refinements” and promised to present an updated version of its proposals “at the earliest opportunity”.Campaigners who had put forward an alternative plan said…
India face an uphill battle if they are to avoid another home Test series defeat after South Africa made 489 on day two of the second Test in Guwahati.Senuran Muthusamy scored his first Test century and fellow all-rounder Marco Jansen a career-best 93 as the lower order of the Proteas, who are 1-0 up in the two-match series, frustrated the hosts by keeping them in the field for much of the day.Resuming on 25 not out, Muthusamy shared a stand of 88 with Verreynne and 97 with Jansen before being dismissed for 109 from 206 balls.While Muthusamy dug in, Jansen…
A Victorian-era fort on its own private island in Kent’s River Medway is set to go under the hammer next month with a guide price of just £50,000. Fort Darnet, which sits on an isolated island near Hoo, will be auctioned by Savills on December 10.It is the first time in four decades that this remarkable piece of British military history has been available to buy.The 19th-century military installation can only be reached by boat or kayak, making it perfect for anyone dreaming of their own island retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.The Royal Commission on…
The Shadow Chancellor slapped down the claim that criticism directed at Rachel Reeves amounted to sexism. Since she started in her role as Chancellor, Ms Reeves has been nicknamed “Rachel from accounts” and, last week, she said she was “sick of people mansplaining how to be Chancellor”.Speaking to Camilla Tominey who asked if a “bloke would do a better job”, Sir Mel said: “I am absolutely, absolutely solid on the fact that it could be a man or a woman. “It makes no difference. This isn’t a question of gender, it’s a question of economic competence. “I think all this…