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For years now, many performers at Edinburgh Fringe have spoken about their struggles to afford the sky-high prices for their accommodation each August.

Two siblings who drowned while on holiday in Spain have been named - with a fundraiser for their family reaching £40,000.

A bishop who interrupted a church concert in his dressing gown - and told singers to "leave his house" - has formally apologised to the choir.

A 76-year-old man has been charged with child cruelty offences after youngsters fell ill at a summer camp.

British banks and lenders have been spared a huge bill as the Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that could have meant millions of motorists were due compensation for mis-sold car finance.

A gang of drug smugglers, who led the Border Force on a 28-mile chase after their cocaine-laden boat was spotted by officers, have been jailed for more than 82 years in total.

The Met Office says a storm is set to hit the UK next week - and has named it Storm Floris.

Heathrow Airport has said it can build a third runway for £21bn within the next decade - with the total cost of expanding the airport estimated at £49bn.

A "united front" of US social media giants could try to "fight off" regulation implemented in Europe, an American politician has suggested.

A ban on ninja swords introduced as part of legislation named after a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death with the weapon has come into effect.