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Wakefield

Workers at the Coca Cola plant in Wakefield are set to go on strike for 14 days in June.  (Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Coca Cola plant workers announce 14-day strike

"Sitting in the sunshine with a lovely view, it was just marvellous."

Karen Wright: Tapas or not tapas, that is the question

A corner shop has got into hot water after selling Prime Energy drinks for £100 a bottle

Shop owner banned from Tik-Tok for selling Prime Energy for £100

Gingerbread biscuits make lovely Christmas tree decorations or gifts

Gingerbread biscuits and lights: it must be almost Christmas

The jogger said the animal, which he described to be just below waist height, remained stationary as he tried to get its attention.

Jogger spotted ‘Big Cat’ in Wakefield countryside

I used a slow cooker to make spag bol!

Karen Wright: Off on exciting trip to Italy by coach from Wakefield

Peter Smith

Business people on the move

An aerial view of the Celeros Flow Technology site at Cathcart, Glasgow.

Land sale and demolition will provide ‘much needed’ Glasgow housing

The multi-million-pound project includes the complete refurbishment of all floors and common areas of the waterfront property. Picture: contributed.

Commercial property services firms hired to help fill revamped Glasgow offices

Many people who voted in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election appear to have don so tactically (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

Tactical voting is a scourge on democracy. Here’s how to end it

Labour Party candidate Simon Lightwood's victory in the Wakefield by-election was not a sign of failure (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

By-election results show how tactical voting puts all Tory seats at risk

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey celebrates with Richard Foord (right), the newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Honiton in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election

RECAP :Former Tory leader calls for Boris Johnson to resign

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey (right) celebrates with Richard Foord, the newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Honiton in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election. Picture: PA

Analysis: Why Boris Johnson is no longer a winner and is on borrowed time

Labour candidate Simon Lightwood celebrates winning the Wakefield by-election, following the by-election count at Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Imran Ahmad Khan following his conviction for sexual assault. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2022.

Boris Johnson suffers double by-election humiliation

Oliver Dowden has resigned as chairman of the Conservative Party after it suffered two by-election defeats, saying in a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that “someone must take responsibility”.

Oliver Dowden resigns as Tory chair after Conservatives lose two by-elections

Boris Johnson is facing two crucial by-elections

Polls open in crucial by-elections for Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing yet another big week for his political survival

Boris Johnson braced for crucial week as by-elections loom

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford in the House of Commons, Westminster. He may have had the better soundbite of late, but all Opposition parties need to up their political game when the stakes are so high, writes Kenny MacAskill MP.

Let's find the route to real change as the Opposition flounders

Menzies Distribution operates from more than 100 sites across the UK and Ireland, distributing some 29.5 million units across its network every week.

Menzies Distribution wins 'substantial' contract with maker of organic baby food

Boris Johnson's leadership will face a massive test on June 23 at the Wakefield by-election given the factors which led to a Conservative MP being elected in traditional Labour territory in 2019 are no longer there, writes Brian WIlson.

Why Wakefield by-election could be the end of Johnson - Brian Wilson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence among Conservative MPs

What happens if Boris Johnson wins no-confidence vote?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA

When is the Wakefield by-election, why was it called and will it be fatal for Bo...

Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote

Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote as poll signals huge by-election defeat

Martin Lewis has warned people to be aware of scam callers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to households expecting council tax rebate

A screen grab of a now removed link to a statement published on Crispin Blunt's website relating to the conviction of Imran Khan MP. Photo: Crispin Blunt/PA Wire.

Here's what MP Crispin Blunt said about Imran Khan

Cushman & Wakefield said the most active sectors in Q4 were technology and professional services, reflecting the position across the year as a whole and 'underlining Edinburgh’s transition to an increasingly diverse economy'.

Edinburgh office market ends year on a high but supply concerns remain

Singer and Loose Women star Jane McDonald talks about her new Channel 5 series i...

Caledonian Leisure comprises established coach holiday specialist Caledonian Travel and hotel breaks operator UKBreakaways.com. Picture: John Gardner

Post-lockdown get away fuels growth at coach trip operator Caledonian Leisure

GAP Group plans to relocate its current HQ to the 38,836-square foot Citypoint 2 building which overlooks the M8 motorway on the northern periphery of the city centre.

Equipment hire firm to relocate hundreds of staff after buying new Glasgow HQ

World Drowning Prevention day: More than 20 people have drowned in the UK this week (Photo: FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)

World Drowning Prevention day: More than 20 people have drowned in the UK this w...

Marchhall

Commercial property: Victorian stock repurposed for homes

7 uplifting good news stories you might have missed this week - from medical bre...

Lee McGregor is British and Commonwealth bantamweight champion.

Lee McGregor to fight for European title

Lee McGregor made it nine wins in a row. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Lee McGregor makes it nine wins with fifth-round stoppage of Walker

The University of Glasgow has acquired Pavilions 3 and 4 of the Berkeley Square office complex on Berkeley Street in the west end, totalling 30,740 square feet.

University of Glasgow acquires thousands of square feet in city’s west end

Dominic Imgham

How Sax education helped Dominic Ingham find his jazz violin vibe

Celebrate music’s independent spirit with online festival

More than 2.5 million drivers in the UK currently have at least one penalty point on their driving licence (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the places where UK drivers have the most points on their licence

Establishment betrayed its agenda with MMR vaccine

Shannon Matthews' mother spends second day under police questioning

Tough action to tackle dangerous dogs unveiled at Holyrood

Man held over abduction death

Glavin fires memories of Scots fans while Barnsley rejoice in return of their ki...

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Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown during a 'Making Britain Work For Scotland' rally

Gordon Brown’s latest ‘save the Union’ plan faces reality check

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