Tata Steel has offered to meet unions for fresh talks on the condition strike action in south Wales is called off. In a letter to the UK Steel Committee, which represents the Community, Unite and the GMB unions, the company is believed to have offered to discuss future investment in Port Talbot.

Tata offers to meet unions if strike called off

Unite members rejected the pay offer in May, and have now voted to strike in 16 local authorities.

Half of Scotland's councils set for bin strikes

The 64 rolls into Market Drayton bus station – it’s a sunny June mid-morning and there’s already a queue forming. Market day is here and bargain hunters are out in numbers. Others peruse a bus timetable and wonder how long it will take them to get to their hospital appointment.

'I cannot get to hospital appointments'

The Independent

The families of nine babies who died under the care of a scandal-hit hospital have called for an inquiry into NHS maternity service failings. Nine babies died and four mothers allegedly nearly lost their lives between 2021 and 2023 while under the care of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. In a letter to MPs, the families have called for a public inquiry into repeated “errors in maternity care”, which they warn will lead to more babies and mothers dying. The allegations published in a letter from families on Tuesday concern two hospitals, the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton...

Parents call for public inquiry after deaths of nine babies at scandal-hit NHS trust

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Neighbours in BS3 collectively won more than £3m in the draw.

Man planning to buy first passport after £800k win

Birmingham Hospice is looking to cut staff and inpatient beds due to rising costs.

Hospice cuts will be 'agonising for families'

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

The group says farming has not been given enough prominence during the general election campaign.

Farmers light bonfires to send election message

Newtownards Magistrate's Court heard Marianne Smyth, who was extradited from the US, defrauded six people.

US woman faces fraud charges after extradition

Bedfordshire Police says the victim has serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Man seriously injured in suspected hammer attack

Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it happening again.

Toddler found in road after escaping nursery

A police dog that went missing near Loch Ness on Sunday morning has been found safe and well. Police Scotland said Fergie was being walked off-lead in a remote area west of Drumnadrochit when she ran off after a deer. Police said the German Shepherd was "kind and friendly", but...

Police dog found after going missing while chasing deer

A serving Dorset Police officer found guilty of misconduct after he failed to stop "inappropriate sexualised conversation” on a train has now been named. Supt Peter Browning was issued with a final written warning that will remain in place for three years. The panel heard Supt Browning was “aware”...

Police officer found guilty of misconduct named

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

A motorist is arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crashes into a house.

Driver arrested after car crashes into house

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Who is Alex Cole-Hamilton?

The message in the car windscreen says "please do 20 before another pet is killed".

Cat's death sparks speed message from pet owner

Malmesbury's King Athelstan exhibition includes loans from the British Library and Ashmolean Museum.

Anglo-Saxon exhibition on first King of all England

A judge says Christopher McManus' control of his partner was "hurtful and belittling".

Hundreds of NHS staff vote for strike action

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