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Two men remanded in custody after being charged by counter-terror police
Harley Elliot and McKenzie Smyth appeared in court
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Barrister plotted revenge plot with gangster pal after he was shot by would-be assassin amid violent turf war between rival drugs gangs
'We get him, we kick the f*** out of him and we send him back with broken legs to whoever sent him'
Joey Barton to remain in prison for six more months after trial adjourned until next year
The former Man City midfielder denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident near a golf course
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Violent thug caught cleaning pool of blood after girlfriend said she 'fell down the stairs'
Alan Hughes was caught by police in the middle of cleaning up a pool of blood after attacking his partner
Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ long serving Wigan councillor Bob Brierley
He was described as a councillor who 'walked the walk and didn’t just talk the talk'
Nigel Farage says country is on 'edge of serious civil disturbance' as he condemns masked anti-migrant protesters
The Reform UK leader made his comments after demonstrations were witnessed in Dover and Portsmouth
Hundreds of staff to walk out of four Greater Manchester hospitals again next week as pay dispute continues
More than 350 staff members will strike next week
Police in Rochdale seize machete, seven dogs and £30,000 worth of stolen machinery
A 53-year-old man has been arrested
'Stylish' £110 bedding set slashed to £33 could easily be mistaken for luxury hotel's
"Clean, crisp bedding which feels luxurious. Washes well and makes the bed look fresh. 100% would recommend.”
Andy Burnham government vows to 'protect against uncertainty' ahead of 2027 Budget
Mr Healey has given his first major speech since taking over at the Treasury
Family's farewell to 'beautiful' toddler, 2, killed in suspected hit-and-run
Peter Mulcaire, 2, from Limerick, will be laid to rest following a Mass of the Angels after he died on Saturday
Ant and Dec confirm major change for ITV’s new I’m A Celebrity spin off show
The new show is set to air in April 2027, with the original show still taking place later this year
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri announces incurable blood cancer diagnosis
The 49-year-old has been undergoing immunotherapy treatment for two years following a menopause-related blood test
Blackburn stabbing LIVE as two people found dead and murder probe launched
Police were called to an address in Blackburn this morning
Stephen King's 'creepy' British horror story to be adapted in a UK first
The Stephen King supernatural horror short story makes history as the first adaptation from the writer to be produced in the UK
Spain hot tub deaths: Couple found dead as experts question 'impossible' suction fault
The married couple from Ireland were found dead beside the hot tub of their luxury holiday villa near Valencia last month
UKHSA urges parents to get children vaccinated for common illness ahead of winter
School-aged children will be able to get the vaccine at school
East Lancashire Railway makes history as it welcomes first female steam locomotive driver
Steph Elwood hopes that more women will join the railway
Warning issued to first-time buyers as UK house prices fall for first time since 2023
The average UK house price fell by 0.4 per cent annually in August, according to Lloyds
All of the Greater Manchester motorway closures this week, including M6, M60 and M62
We've compiled a full list of the roads set to close from Monday to Thursday