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Rogue landlords to face huge fines for dangerous damp and mould
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has written to mayors, urging councils to utilise these new powers to tackle unsafe housing
UK heatwave mapped: Where is going to be hottest this week as temperatures set to hit 38C
Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C
Man charged in Edinburgh attack amid fears of rising anti-Muslim hatred
Man charged in Edinburgh attack amid fears of rising anti-Muslim hatred
Rare red warning for extreme heat issued by Met Office – where and when
Rare red warning for extreme heat issued by Met Office – where and when
Is this suburb's rapid growth a blessing or a curse for residents?
More than 1600 people now call the western suburb home.