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Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in Heritage play-off
England's Matt Fitzpatrick beats world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage and claim his
Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power
The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.
Our dream family home is beside a dead animal dumping ground
Further incidents of animal carcass waste dumping have been uncovered in rural parts of County Tyrone.
Property asking prices rise in April despite higher UK mortgage rates
Increase indicates resilience in housing market even as Iran war led to surge in energy costs
Empowering children online: the Council of Europe is sceptical of blanket social media bans
As politicians rush to impose blanket social media bans on minors, recent Council of Europe recommendations urge a smart