80 minutes ago Woman forced to leave condemned flat slams “special treatment” given to neighbour who refuses to move

Nick Wisniewski, 68, is the last resident in a council housing scheme due to be demolished.

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84 minutes ago Jonathan Ross shares 'special memory' of Liam Payne on his chat show in the wake of the One Direction star's tragic death

Tributes have continued to pour in for the late singer, with Jonathan being the latest celebrity to share a heartfelt homage.

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2 hours ago Stirling Observer 'Give a Gift' appeal underway for 17th year as drop off points open

The appeal aims to help those less fortunate across the region to enjoy a special Christmas.

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2 hours ago 'So exciting': How Manchester Airport has been taking advantage of Russia airspace ban

China based airlines Hainan and Juneyao are increasing services from Manchester to Beijing and Shanghai, as western carriers suffer

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2 hours ago The reason why there are so many Chinese aeroplanes at Manchester Airport

China based airlines Hainan and Juneyao are increasing services from Manchester to Beijing and Shanghai, as western carriers suffer

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2 hours ago Budget 2024: Boost for Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves as IMF ramps up economic growth forecast for Britain

The leading economists increased their prediction for GDP growth in the UK in 2024 from 0.7 per cent to 1.1 per cent

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2 hours ago Side of cocaine with that? German police raid pizzeria after finding secret ingredient

Authorities smash drugs gang in North Rhine-Westphalia after learning Düsseldorf pizzeria was delivering narcoticsPizza No 40 was long one of the best-selling dishes at a restaurant in the German city of Düsseldorf, until police discovered the secret ingredient: a side of cocaine.Authorities say uncovering the illicit narcotics delivery scheme allowed them to smash an organised crime ring in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia. About 150 officers, including from elite units, last week searched 16 properties in nine cities, arrested three suspects and seized caches of weapons, the news agency DPA reported. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Diet change 'could mean people with diabetes can stop taking medication'

American researchers found low-carbohydrate diets may improve beta-cell function in people with the common condition that affects around one in 15 of the world's population

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3 hours ago Airline testing new boarding method to catch out controversial travelling habit

A popular airline is testing a new boarding process which aims to catch out sneaky travellers who attempted to board with an earlier group than their designated one

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3 hours ago Ever wondered what happened to Blind Date's most popular contestants? Here's our Graham with a quick reminder...

Alex and Sue Tatham, who met on the show in 1989, renewed their vows this week. But what of the other contestants who made a big impression but didn't find love?

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