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Even shortlisted towns will receive £60,000 to help deliver their full bids

The UK on Thursday pledged £4 million to help a UN peacekeeping body clear land mines in the enclave.

One hundred years ago, a catastrophic flood carrying enormous boulders swept through part of Dolgarrog village, north Wales, destroying several homes, a bridge and the local chapel. Ten adults and six children lost their lives. The tragedy was widely reported and King George V sent a message of condolence.

Nestled between the Caerneddau mountains and the Afon (River) Conwy, the small village of Dolgarrog in north Wales looks peaceful. But the huge hydro-electric pipes that run down the hillside are a constant reminder of the village’s history, and of how the same source of power that once brought prosperity…

Waste management firm Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million, following the decision to delay the proposed scheme.

Hungry Bazaar made its name supplying general merchandise to corner shops and market stalls across West Yorkshire. Founded in 2011, the family-run business found itself fighting for relevance as more shoppers moved online.

Leading UK organisations reacting to pushback against diversity initiatives in the US by reviewing or even scrapping policies

Current chief executive TS Anil said he spotted an ‘opportunity’ to bring Ms Layfield on board when searching for a new UK boss.

The Times thought they were interviewing ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio. They were actually talking to a wine importer