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Plans to stub out smoking have been revealed

Harborough MP spearheads new law to create a 'smoke free generation'

Enjoying the great outdoors with Camplify

Enjoy those Grand Days Out with Camplify

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank?

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai

Liam Gallagher has once again fueled hopes for an Oasis reunion.

Radio X reveals the top 100 best British songs according to listeners

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Tensions could turn frosty between Prince William and Queen Camilla if the ivory item is used at King Charles III’s coronation - Credit: Getty Images

Queen Camilla to use contentious ivory sceptre for coronation ceremony

Striking employees gather around a fire outside Gronfreville-l'Orcher refinery on March 24, 2023

Strikes to be aware of this Easter & how to avoid them

Teachers and members of the National Education Union (NEU) hold placards during a demonstration called by the NEU trade unions in the streets of Reading, on February 1, 2023 during a national strike day. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Teachers reject new pay offer - fresh strikes fear

The National Education Union (NEU) told members to reject the offer which it described as “insulting”.

The Europe-wide study looked at honey imported into EU countries, and tested the imported samples for impurities.

Study finds 10 UK honey brands are diluted with cheap sugar syrup

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings

Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.

Hosepipe bans brewing around the UK after a dry winter

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Therme Manchester’s next generation waterpark area, including living waterslides. Credit: Therme

Development of UK’s first Therme park in Manchester starts

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

Mother slams Lidl who barred her from purchasing 100 cucumbers

RCN nurses suspend next week’s strike and enter pay negotiations

Netflix announces Love is Blind is coming to the UK - apply to be on the show

Netflix announces Love is Blind is coming to the UK - how to apply

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having children.

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having kids

MPs are set to discuss the consequences of Brexit for the first time.

Consequences of Brexit to be debated by MPs for the first time

More details have been revealed about the King's coronation weekend celebrations. (Photo by Niall Carson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by NIALL CARSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Buckingham palace reveals details of King Charles’ coronation

Most watched UK Twitch streamers in 2022 revealed

In this image released on December 23, King Charles III is seen during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, on December 13, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty Images)

King’s Speech 2022: Charles’ first Christmas address in full

From Boots to Lloyds - here are the Manchester pharmacy opening times over Christmas

Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies.

A shortage in penicillin across the United Kingdom has now led to the UK Government enacting more serious shortage protocols this morning.

Sixteen children are known to have died following an infection linked to Strep A.

Child with suspected Strep A infection dies in England

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles?

Insulators on an electricity sub station are seen near homes on October 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. The British utility company, National Grid, have said that UK households may face power cuts this winter for up to three hours at a time, if gas supplies run low. The UK relies heavily on gas to produce electricity, and gas supplies to Europe have been severely disrupted by the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

National Grid: Power blackout prevention scheme stood down

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay

Peter Crouch releases a classical album of football anthems

A poster which is part of Brewdog’s ‘anti-sponsor’ campaign against the 2022 World Cup

Brewdog to be ‘anti-sponsor’ of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Retailers have begun releasing their Christmas 2022 adverts - here’s a look at some of those that we’ve caught so far

The best Christmas adverts of 2022 from Kevin the Carrot to Lidl Bear

The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nurses set for historic strike before Christmas due to pay disputes

People are findijng ground travel is a more affordable option as flight prices increase (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Carbon class shunned in favour of no-fly options

Elon Musk has allegedly thrown a Halloween party at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania (Pic: Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Elon Musk to lay off 3,700 Twitter workers by email.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a statement after taking office outside Number 10 in Downing Street on October 25, 2022 in London, England. Rishi Sunak will take office as the UK's 57th Prime Minister today after he was appointed as Conservative leader yesterday. He was the only candidate to garner 100-plus votes from Conservative MPs in the contest for the top job. He said his aim was to unite his party and the country. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

New PM Rishi Sunak makes first speech at 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street in 2020 with a burgundy coloured ring binder.

Rishi Sunak: first PM to ‘change colour of ring binders’

Customers can claim a refund if it shows they overpaid their water bill.

How to know if you overpaid your water bill & how to request a refund?

Reason Lewis Capaldi doesn’t support England Lionesses

Regarded as one of the most gifted members of post-war Conservative politics, Macleod was responsible for overseeing the independence of many British African territories. MacLeod refused to serve as a Cabinet Minister under Sir Alec Douglas-Home as he disapproved of the procedure by which Sir Alec was selected but later became the Colonial Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was also the editor of the 'Spectator'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Who was shortest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer Iain Macleod?

Eurovision 2023: All you need to know including host city Liverpool, dates, nearby hotels, tickets, TV channel and more

Eurovision Song Contest Liverpool 2023: Everything you need to know

David Sanderson, front right, was one of the pallbearers. Picture by Ian Vogler (Getty Images).

How much did the Queen’s funeral cost the taxpayer?

Thousands of mourners took to the streets of London to pay their final respects Queen Elizabeth II during the funeral.

Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington during the live show of Strictly Come Dancing

Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week?

Apple Day at Lotherton Hall, near Leds

From Cox's to Spartan - why we love apples

Organiser and host of one of the rally events Taj Ali

Enough is Enough Rally: what is happening on October 1

A Starbucks drink has been found to contain more sugar than three and a half jam doughnuts from Greggs.

Pumpkin Spice drink has more sugar than 3 jam doughnuts, experts say

A woman is upset outside Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday September 8, 2022. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.

When does national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II end?

The LED board shows a photo Queen Elizabeth II as players of West Ham United and FCSB observe a minutes silence after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away during the UEFA Europa Conference League group B match between West Ham United and FCSB at London Stadium on September 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

What time is the National Moment of Reflection on Sunday for the Queen

2021’s judging panel of (L-R) Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke are set to return for 2022’s Strictly Come Dancing series.

Strictly Come Dancing Premiere delayed following Queen’s death

Sign our book of condolence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

The Commonwealth countries that King Charles III is now head of state

The Prince of Wales with The Duchess of Cornwall are seen in the royal procession during Day Two of Royal Ascot 2022

Camilla Parker Bowles: what will the Duchess of Cornwall be known as?