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Minister defends knives crackdown

THE policing minister has insisted efforts to ban more machetes and zombie knives in England and Wales and impose tougher jail sentences will \"go even further\" than previous attempted crackdowns.

Fresh arrest in probe into SNP finances

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the party's finances.

Charged with shooting

AN 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri has been charged with first-degree assault for shooting a black teenager that mistakenly approached his house while trying to pick up his siblings.

Inmate died after taking 'multiple drugs'

TRAGIC PRISONER FOUND DEAD IN CELL

New job is following in Dragon's footsteps

BBC Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett said he's looking for someone to fill a position for 'the most interesting job' he has ever hired for which requires someone to film his every move.

Georgia plans Q&A on skin condition

SOAP beauty Georgia May Foote has shared about living with the skin condition vitiligo after developing new patches on holiday.

Jewel store robber threat

Police released this image of a man they want to speak to

Passing nurse helped boy hit by police car

A PASSING nurse rushed to help a teenage boy hit by a 'speeding' police car during an emergency call out, a court heard.

New board chief to 'rebuild trust' in Awaab tragedy housing association

THE housing association at the centre of the Awaab Ishak scandal has appointed a new board chair as it attempts to 'rebuild trust' following the tragedy.

HI, DAVID AND COLIN

CORONATION Street star Jack P Shepherd has jokingly shared his annoyance after long-time co-star Bill Roache dropped a huge clanger.

26 miles... to lots of smiles

AN ELATED couple who went viral after videos of them getting engaged at the Manchester Marathon were shared across social media have spoken out about the 'amazing' reaction.

Jailed, drunken lout in Jamaica jet tirade

A DRUNKEN lout who was aggressive to cabin crew and launched an expletive-laden tirade on a Manchester-bound flight has been jailed.

OIL ACTIVIST IN ART GALLERY GLUE STUNT

A JUST Stop Oil protester who stormed the World Snooker Championships glued his hand to a painting at the Manchester Art Gallery last year in another demonstration.

Thousands Of Pensioners Go Without Central Heating

Elderly living alone struggling during the cost of living crisis

Matt produces perfect finish

Matt Fitzpatrick admitted his play-off victory over Jordan Spieth was made even sweeter after he silenced the fans who had made their allegiance clear at Hilton Head.

O'Sullivan facing Vafaei grudge tie

HOSSEIN Vafaei stoked up his rivalry with Ronnie O'Sullivan after setting up a mouthwatering clash with the defending champion at the Cazoo World Championship.

Devoted dad died in hovercraft horror

A LOVING husband and father died after crashing while competing in the World Hovercraft Racing Championships in Sweden last year.

Motorists injured in early hours crash

TWO women were injured after a van smashed into a building in the early hours.

Colette was so happy, everyone adored her

DEVASTATED PARENTS PAY TRIBUTE TO MUM FOUND DEAD ON RAILWAY LINE

PC murder trial 'not until 2024'

A MAN extradited from Pakistan over the murder of Police Constable Sharon Beshenivsky 18 years ago may have to wait until next year to go on trial.

Emergency lanes 'will not return'

REINSTATING hard shoulders on existing smart motorways would be \"too disruptive\" and cost a \"significant\" amount, Downing Street has said.

Starship launch postponed

THE launch of SpaceX's Starship - the biggest and most powerful rocket ever developed - has been postponed.

UK pressures Moscow

THE UK has demanded of a British-Russian the release opposition leader after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a court in Moscow.

There's rats that eat the rubbish

FURIOUS RESIDENT SAYS LACK OF ACTION ON FLY-TIPPING MEANS SHE CAN'T SELL HOME

TV actor gets taste of life in restaurant

AN ACTOR has been spotted out and about in Manchester while filming for a BBC drama.

Nursery where child was left alone slammed

INSPECTORS GIVE VENUE SECOND DAMNING REPORT

'We will ban zero hours'

LABOUR will scrap zero-hour contracts if the party wins the next general election, its deputy leader has said.

We'll fight to keep this criminal poison out

COUNCILLOR'S VOW AFTER 'TARGETED AND RECKLESS' SHOOTING

EMERGENCY A&E units with 12-HOUR waits

A NUMBER of hospital trusts in Greater Manchester have been ranked among the worst for waiting times at A&E departments across the country.

'Flying punch' brute killed reveller in jealous rage

A 'BLADDERED' thug killed a 'lovely' man in a 'senseless' unprovoked attack after seeing him speaking to his girlfriend.