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Poundland owner Pepco slumps to £450m loss

PEPCO, the discount retail giant and owner of Poundland, has reported a loss exceeding £450m following a weak performance from its UK subsidiary, Poundland.

Thousands flock to prison

THOUSANDS of people have been flocking from all over Syria to Saydnaya prison, outside Damascus, in the hope of finding loved ones arrested by Bashar Assad's regime.

Ukraine peace talks 'in winter'

POLAND'S Prime Minister Donald Tusk said yesterday that negotiations over the war in neighbouring Ukraine could start \"in winter\", as his country prepares to take over the rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1.

Israeli strikes hit Syria

ISRAEL yesterday carried out a wave of heavy air strikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, drawing to within 15 miles of the capital city, a Syrian opposition war monitor has said.

William reveals Christmas plans

THE Prince of Wales has revealed how he is set to celebrate Christmas with 45 people this year, admitting he is 'not ready' for the festive season.

Storm aid is criticised in Commons

HOMES without power after Storm Darragh will be reconnected by today, a minister has said, as the Government faced calls to review whether current measures adequately support vulnerable residents during extreme weather events.

The milk of Humans kindness

WHEN CHARITY COULD NO LONGER AFFORD TO PAY MUM SHE STAYED ON AS A VOLUNTEER TO HELP GIVE A LIFELINE TO PEOPLE IN NEED

‘He is capable of killing me’

A WOMAN terrorised by a violent bully said she believes he is 'capable of killing' her.

Tractor convoy heads out for The Christie

A GIANT convoy of more than 100 tractors will once again drive through the rural streets of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Derbyshire this month and it's all for an important cause.

Burglar who 'besmirched memory' trapped by blood

A PROLIFIC burglar with an 'unenviable' criminal record ransacked a dead man's home.

AO, let's go... to the best Christmas do!

£20K OF PRIZES FOR EMPLOYEES... ENTIRE CITY CENTRE BAR HIRED... AND PERFORMANCE FROM RICK ASTLEY 7

I knew something was wrong when I started sounding like Sean Bean's grandad oo

RETIRED COURT CLERK RAISING MONEY TO HELP SAVE LIVES AFTER THROAT CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Man joked hidden gun was 'fun & games'

A MAN who quipped that he had a gun as he was searched by police, only for cops to find a firearm in his pants, has been jailed.

Hockney REBEL

LEGENDARY ARTIST'S IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION

NHS facing its 'toughest winter ever'

HEALTH SECRETARY'S WARNING AS REGION'S SERVICE UNDER SCRUTINY

Manc ranked as 24-hour Euro city

MANCHESTER has been named as one of the top European cities that 'never sleeps' - thanks to its abundance of late-night events, clubs, and parties.

'Do not drive into the city centre' alert

A 'DO not drive' alert has been issued for the city centre this weekend by transport chiefs.

'The only answer is to start building more affordable homes...more council homes'

BURNHAM'S MESSAGE AS 'SHOCKING' 16,500 PEOPLE FACE BEING HOMELESS IN GREATER MANCHESTER THIS CHRISTMAS

Corrie Colson: I was set to run into health problems

CORONATION Street star Colson Smith has told how he 'had to' change his lifestyle as he opened up about finding a love for running which transformed his life.

Twig back home 6 years after she branched out

FAMILY REUNITED WITH CAT WHO VANISHED AFTER BEING HAND REARED

Santana to rock the Co-op

SANTANA have announced they will hit the road for additional dates of the Oneness Tour in 2025.

Top cop with £100k crop

A BOROUGH'S new top cop was surrounded by cannabis plants as officers seized a huge farm worth an estimated £100,000.

King honours memory of murdered officers

THE families of two Greater Manchester Police officers murdered in the line of duty were among the first to be presented with the new Elizabeth Emblem.

MARTY HAS PRAISE FOR 'INTENSITY OF AMORIM

LISANDRO Martinez has praised the ‘intensity and energy’ Ruben Amorim is trying to implement at United.

Rico 'punished for a flawed system'

CITY have been told that Rico Lewis was unfortunate to be sent off in the 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace.

Too many City players having to operate at less than 100%

THE team news dropped at Selhurst Park to dismay from City fans.

DANILO ON PEP It's not easy to have a good relationship with him. He's never relaxed, he thinks about football all the time

JUVENTUS STAR COULD FACE OLD BOSS IN EUROPE THIS WEEK

New powers to tackle abusers

GREATER Manchester Police has used new powers aimed at protecting domestic abuse victims from harm for the first time.

'No contact' over wife of Assad

THE UK Government has had “no contact or no request” for the British wife of Bashar Assad to come to the UK, a Cabinet minister has said.

UK may lift ban on Syrian group

THE UK Government is expected to make a swift decision on whether to lift the ban on the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after it swept to power in Syria, ousting President Bashar Assad’s regime.