Taxes on wine and spirits rise as alcohol duty overhauled

A shake-up of the duties levied on alcoholic drinks will push up the price of stronger drinks.

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We built a spaceport on a Scottish island

Frank and Debbie Strang have helped to lead the efforts to create Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport.

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Anglesey crossbow murder: Why was my dad hunted and killed?

Fiona Corrigan doesn't know why her father was shot at his remote home by someone he didn't know.

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Why Pakistanis are taking the dangerous Libya route to Europe

Thousands of Pakistanis have risked reaching Europe through Libya this year, many have disappeared.

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Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win.

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Theresa May's ex-adviser to run for Matt Hancock's seat in next election

Nick Timothy resigned as the former PM's joint chief of staff shortly after the 2017 election.

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Schizophrenic killer Adam Merritt's sister reveals she has forgiven him

The sister of schizophrenic Adam Merritt, who killed their father, believes her brother was let down.

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