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Empowering young people to take the lead on climate action
Empowering young people to take the lead on climate action john.day Thu 22/10/2026 4:48pm 22 October 2026 Sustainability We're once again supporting its Sustainable Student Programme, giving any young people in years 10 to 12 (age 14 to 17) the opportunity to explore climate change, develop green skills and lead environmental initiatives in their schools or, if they’re home-schooled, through their own projects. Applications are open now. Young people who are passion
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Plans approved for almost 700 additional school places in Cranfield and Marston Moreteyne
Plans approved for almost 700 additional school places in Cranfield and Marston Moreteyne RosyVega Thu 22/10/2026 3:47pm 22 October 2026 Schools and education The schemes form part of our wider programme to support the transition to a primary and secondary education system, ensuring local schools have the capacity and facilities needed to meet future demand. The approved developments include expansions at Cranfield Church of England Academy (St Paul's), Holywell Sch
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Garden waste collections pause for the winter in Central Bedfordshire
Garden waste collections pause for the winter in Central Bedfordshire RosyVega Wed 21/10/2026 4:26pm 21 October 2026 Garden waste subscription service The final collection in each area will take place during the week beginning Monday 16 November or Monday 23 November, depending on the collection schedule. Residents can check their collection dates online. All other waste and recycling collections will continue as normal during the winter break. Find out more about t
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We continue social value commitment to deliver greater benefits for local communities
We continue social value commitment to deliver greater benefits for local communities john.day Wed 21/10/2026 10:26am 21 October 2026 Business From creating jobs and apprenticeships to supporting community projects and environmental initiatives, we want every pound we spend to deliver added value for local people. That's why we've approved an updated Social Value Policy, reaffirming our commitment to securing wider economic, social and environmental benefits through
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Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation
Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation john.day Tue 20/10/2026 12:22pm 20 October 2026 Trading Standards Two Dunstable town centre businesses have been linked to the sale and storage of illegal tobacco products following a multi-agency enforcement operation. The operation, led by our Trading Standards team, took place on 15 October 2026 and involved officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), ERSOU's Method of
UK News
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Police to reduce enforcement of minor tag breaches
The Metropolitan Police is reducing enforcement of offenders who breach their tag conditions amid resourcing pressures and following early prisoner release.
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PM open to 'honest discussion' about return to free movement with EU
Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.
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Labour unveils £285m funding boost for local communities so 'decisions can be made closer to home'
Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".
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PM backs north of England Olympics bid with £7m budget injection
The prime minister is supporting plans to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games back to the UK, with £7m cash due to be announced in next week's budget.
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Man charged with murder after body discovered in wheelie bin in Devon
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a wheelie bin.
Entertainment News
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Was PM's Gogglebox double act inappropriate amid war alert? Burnham defends 'bit of humour'
They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.
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Actor Tom Skerritt, known for roles in Top Gun and Alien, has died
Actor Tom Skerritt, best known for roles in Top Gun and Alien, has died at the age of 93.
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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offences
Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to six sexual offences.
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
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Ex-Brookside star Philip Foster jailed after fleeing UK over £13m fraud on would-be models
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
Business News
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Former Goldman Sachs chief Sherwood leaves Britain amid tax hike fears
A former Goldman Sachs chief who sits on the board of Revolut, Europe's most valuable private technology company, has become the latest prominent financier to leave the country amid concerns about Britain’s rising tax burden.
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The £1,000 mistake people are making with new iPhone purchase
Apple's new iPhone Duo is the company's first foldable device - but at £1,999, it's not cheap.
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Winter energy supply secure despite forecast increase in peak gas and possible 'external events' influence - grid operators
Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.
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Volvo Cars in share price crash as 2,500 job cuts follow sales slump
Volvo Cars has revealed a further 2,500 job cuts amid a slump in sales that has seen its share price crash to record lows.
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Airbnb hosts can no longer ask guests to do dishes or strip bed under new rules
Airbnb hosts will no longer be able to ask guests to do the dishes or strip the beds under new rules announced by the platform.
World News
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Brazilians head to the polls with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck
Brazilians are going to the polls today to elect a president in a run-off vote that is being closely watched around the world.
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Bus and lorry collide in Kenya killing 22, including passengers returning from funeral
At least 22 people have been killed after a bus and lorry collided in Kenya, police say.
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Student protest movement aims to defeat ex Serbian leader in parliamentary election
People in Serbia are voting in a parliamentary election that is being viewed as a showdown between former president Aleksandar Vucic and a university student protest movement.
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British and French paratroopers take part in major wargame in Germany
Over 2,500 British and French troops have taken part in a wargame in Germany designed to show how NATO territory could be defended against an attack.
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Starlink back to 'the level we need' in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy says
The Starlink satellite system is back to operating at the speed Ukraine needs after slowing down for more than a week, damaging Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Video News
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Winter energy supply secure despite forecast increase in peak gas and possible 'external events' influence - grid operators
Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.
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Police to reduce enforcement of minor tag breaches
The Metropolitan Police is reducing enforcement of offenders who breach their tag conditions amid resourcing pressures and following early prisoner release.
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Brazilians head to the polls with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck
Brazilians are going to the polls today to elect a president in a run-off vote that is being closely watched around the world.
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PM open to 'honest discussion' about return to free movement with EU
Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.
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Military aircraft to be equipped to fight wildfires, government says
Military aircraft will be equipped to help tackle wildfires, the UK government has announced, after a summer of "unrelenting" blazes and sustained hot conditions.
Technology News
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UK pledges to spend £600m to defend against AI health and security threats
The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.
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Starlink back to 'the level we need' in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy says
The Starlink satellite system is back to operating at the speed Ukraine needs after slowing down for more than a week, damaging Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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Mounjaro rollout on NHS needs 'urgent' boost, say MPs
Plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro are "unambitious" and will reach a "woefully small number of people", according to MPs.
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Military aircraft to be equipped to fight wildfires, government says
Military aircraft will be equipped to help tackle wildfires, the UK government has announced, after a summer of "unrelenting" blazes and sustained hot conditions.
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The £1,000 mistake people are making with new iPhone purchase
Apple's new iPhone Duo is the company's first foldable device - but at £1,999, it's not cheap.
Sky News Latest
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Police to reduce enforcement of minor tag breaches
The Metropolitan Police is reducing enforcement of offenders who breach their tag conditions amid resourcing pressures and following early prisoner release.
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Bus and lorry collide in Kenya killing 22, including passengers returning from funeral
At least 22 people have been killed after a bus and lorry collided in Kenya, police say.
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Student protest movement aims to defeat ex Serbian leader in parliamentary election
People in Serbia are voting in a parliamentary election that is being viewed as a showdown between former president Aleksandar Vucic and a university student protest movement.
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Brazilians head to the polls with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck
Brazilians are going to the polls today to elect a president in a run-off vote that is being closely watched around the world.
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British and French paratroopers take part in major wargame in Germany
Over 2,500 British and French troops have taken part in a wargame in Germany designed to show how NATO territory could be defended against an attack.
Politics News
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PM open to 'honest discussion' about return to free movement with EU
Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.
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Labour unveils £285m funding boost for local communities so 'decisions can be made closer to home'
Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".
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UK pledges to spend £600m to defend against AI health and security threats
The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.
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Was PM's Gogglebox double act inappropriate amid war alert? Burnham defends 'bit of humour'
They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.
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Three people linked to Conservatives sentenced after cheating at gambling on general election
Three people linked to the Conservatives, including the party's former director of campaigning, have been given suspended sentences after admitting to cheating at gambling on the 2024 general election date.
Offbeat News
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Number of Britons arrested abroad in connection with drug smuggling has quadrupled in three years
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'Fully restocked': Witness huge operation to resupply US aircraft carrier ready for war
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Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor of London skyscraper
It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.
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Ex-Premier League footballer Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.