69 minutes ago There were always whispers about Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell. For those in the know the greatest surprise is their marriage endured for so long... GRAHAM GRANT

Once Scotland's premier power couple, the unravelling of their 15-year marriage brings to an end an extraordinary partnership - but perhaps the greatest surprise is that it endured for so long.

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2 hours ago New riverside apartments planned in Salford with shared penthouse and panoramic views

Proposals have been sent to the council for consideration.

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98 minutes ago The Greater Manchester attraction which allowed 1,200 coach parties to experience ‘how shopping used to be’ in just a year

Bury market welcomed visitors from far and wide with up to 187 coaches a month setting the town as their destination in 2024

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2 hours ago Leon Edwards returns for UFC Fight Night 255 headliner vs. Jack Della Maddalena

Leon Edwards returns for UFC Fight Night 255 headliner vs. Jack Della Maddalena  MMA Junkie

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54 minutes ago Date set for inquest into death of woman who died following police chase

Xena Georgiou died after colliding with a parked car during a police chase

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2 hours ago Netflix brings one of the 'greatest TV shows of all time' from the 00s back

All seven seasons of the award-winning show are now available to stream on Netflix in the UK, and many are already planning a binge-watch

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19 hours ago Nurse who was stabbed in hospital's A&E department was 'attacked by a patient who got angry about having to wait': Medic fighting for her life

The 'distressing and frightening' attack happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, with the assailant said to have used a 'sharp instrument' that wasn't a knife.

Science

7 hours ago Manchester Airport reports ‘busiest December on record’ with over 2m passengers

Hundreds of thousands of passengers jetted off for Christmas and New Year

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1 hour ago WWE Raw on Netflix: UK start time, how to watch and match card for tonight

A huge title match and three special appearances have been confirmed

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3 hours ago The Chase star earns 10 times more from ITV series than lawyer day job

TV star’s earning have ‘increased massively’ since he joined game show

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3 hours ago Bank with two million customers is making major change to popular savings account

The interest rate on its Chase Saver account currently tracks at 1.25% below the Bank of England base rate, but from February 19, it will start to track 1.5% below

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3 hours ago Anthony Joshua makes major announcement hours before Tyson Fury boxing bombshell

Two of Brtiain's greatest sportsmen will team up ahead of the glittering Hexagon Cup later this January

Sport

72 minutes ago Keir Starmer vows AI won't just lead to job losses as union shares alarm over plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the UK would miss out on a 'massive opportunity' as he vowed: 'Mark my words, Britain will be one of the great AI superpowers'

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5 hours ago Napoli remain top but will Kvaratskhelia cast shadow over Serie A bid? | Nicky Bandini

The most shocking element might be how undaunted Napoli, and Naples, appear over the future of ‘Kvaradona’Antonio Conte is not angry, just disappointed, but before you accuse him of the oldest trick in the parenting book give the man time to finish his thought. On Saturday he confirmed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Napoli, expressing frustration that six months of working together had not persuaded the Georgia international that they could achieve great things together.A day later, though, he provided a subtle reframing. “I want to underline something,” said Conte at his press conference following a 2-0 win over Verona. “When I spoke about disappointment, I was not speaking about disappointment felt toward a player or toward the club but in myself. I thought I could cut through and influence this situation maybe I was a little bit presumptuous.” Continue reading...

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23 hours ago Oldham hospital nurse stabbed in A&E was 'attacked by furious patient who was told to wait'

A nurse in her 50s is said to be fighting for her life after an impatient service user stabbed her at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, because of the wait

Science

8 hours ago Sports car seized after 'driver brought attention to themselves' in city centre

Police weren't impressed by their behaviour on the road

Transport

2 hours ago South Lanarkshire's Winter Jacket Project donates over 200 items to kids and families

Laundered and redistributed jackets are being donated to people who need them most.

Politics

5 hours ago Former justice secretary Jack Straw says right to choose jury trial lets defendants ‘game’ courts

The Labour grandee called for the government to scrap the right to a jury trial for ‘either way’ mid-level offences amid soaring court backlogs

Society

3 hours ago Greater Manchester bakery that asked customers for help makes major announcement

"After 12 amazing years of sharing our love for baking and serving our community, the time has come for us to try something new"

Economics

4 hours ago Speak up, Andy! Novak Djokovic tells new coach Murray to get more vocal in first match working together

MATTHEW LAMBERT IN MELBOURNE: The Scot took his place in the new courtside coaching pods but, as plush and padded as those seats are, he was not always sitting comfortably.

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81 minutes ago Zuckerberg, Musk, answer me this: what about the child abuse scandal playing out online? | Susanna Rustin

Victims of ‘grooming gangs’ have been badly let down, but children must be protected on social media as well as in the real worldTwo seemingly contradictory things are true. It was appalling for the UK’s domestic policy agenda to be hijacked last week by Elon Musk’s blaze of interest in child sexual exploitation gangs. And government action in response to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse was long overdue. As ministers look in more detail at plans announced in a panic, it is essential that the many anxieties surrounding group-based child sexual exploitation – euphemistically known as “grooming gangs” because of the techniques used to ensnare vulnerable girls – do not distract from the seriousness of the issue.On Friday, Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, added his voice to those calling for a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation – a specific form of abuse carried out in exchange for money or other things that victims want or need; and often involving fin...

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27 hours ago The shocking photos that showed Paris Jackson needed help...after fiercely denying a heroin addiction for years

Paris Jackson recently revealed her past addiction to heroin, despite denying substance abuse issues in the past

Culture

24 hours ago Nurse who was stabbed in hospital's A&E department was 'attacked by a patient who got angry about having to wait': Medic fighting for her life 

The 'distressing and frightening' attack happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, with the assailant said to have used a 'sharp instrument' that wasn't a knife.

Science

2 hours ago WWE on Netflix: What is the exact time WWE Raw is airing in the UK and what’s planned for the show already?

The Judgement Day collide and Sheamus is out for revenge on tonight's WWE Raw 🥊

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9 hours ago AD FEATURE: "A room full of senior managers is much harder to deal with than a room full of children"

Start the New Year off as you mean to go on with a course that offers a great work-life balance

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5 hours ago Lily Allen's estranged husband David Harbour looks in great spirits as he enjoys basketball game in New York while singer checks into £8,000

The Stranger Things star, 49, was seen smiling and posing with a thumbs up as he sat beside fellow actor Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor.

Economics

6 hours ago Watch: UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be removed from flight over seat dispute

Former UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov appeared to be escorted off a flight following an apparent dispute over his seat.

Sport

1 hour ago "Let us know you're okay": Urgent search launched to find missing teenage girl

Tia Thomas, 17, has been reported missing from home

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26 hours ago Why our hospitals are so full, according to top GP, as Greater Manchester patient waits '60 hours' for bed

'These are the reasons people are going into hospitals', says one top GP, as people face huge waits

Science

2 hours ago Eryri 'like a ski resort' as people flock to enjoy 'amazing, best for a while' conditions

The snow and ice may have caused traffic issues and closed schools last week but it also gave UK skiers a rare opportunity to enjoy some great conditions - albeit with no ski lifts!

Politics

17 hours ago Right to a trial by jury should be scrapped for thousands of offences, Labour grandee and former justice secretary Jack Straw says

Former Justice Secretary Jack Straw claimed it was a 'ridiculous anomaly' that some defendants can demand their cases be heard in crown courts rather than more quickly in front of magistrates.

Society

6 hours ago January drink deals: discover unique spirits with discounted Advent calendars

Christmas may be behind us, but the season for great deals is far from over.

Economics

17 hours ago Chelsea told to sign 'scary' striker who 'fits' Arsenal better amid Nicolas Jackson dip

Chelsea told to sign 'scary' striker who 'fits' Arsenal better amid Nicolas Jackson dip  LondonWorld

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1 hour ago Man, 37, accused of trying to murder nurse at Oldham hospital is named by police

Greater Manchester Police released a vital update after a nurse was stabbed at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday, leaving her with life-changing injuries

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3 hours ago 'My parents turned their garden shed into my bedroom so I could have my own space'

Megsie has shared images on TikTok of two garden sheds that she and a sister lived in when growing up in London which she said was great as she could have her own "space"

Politics

21 hours ago Joshua Jackson loses childhood home in wildfires after being 'healed' from buying it back

Joshua Jackson's childhood home in Los Angeles has been destroyed in the wildfires, with only the swimming pool left standing

Society

7 hours ago Lock of Lord Nelson's hair that was cut as he lay dying at the Battle of Trafalgar so it could be given to his mistress goes on sale for £15,000

As the great naval hero lay dying on HMS Victory, he instructed Vice-Admiral Thomas Hardy to remove chunks of his hair and give them to his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton.

Economics

20 hours ago UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov kicked off flight after dispute with airline crew

In a clip that has gone viral, Nurmagomedov is seen sitting in the exit row. But staff - said to be from Alaska Airlines - were apparently 'uncomfortable' and wanted to move him elsewhere.

Sport

1 hour ago Shamed face of 'fake firefighter' as he's arrested for looting in inferno

The man in the yellow jacket may appear to be a hero California firefighter - but LA Sheriff's office says the truth is far more disturbing.

Events

3 hours ago Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham are eyeing a new European route – and it's causing controversy

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has outlined how League One's ambitious promotion chasers Wrexham could take part in a revamped version of the Welsh League Cup

Politics

22 hours ago Health Secretary reacts to 'horrific attack' at Royal Oldham Hospital after nurse stabbed

Wes Streeting said nurses are the 'backbone of our NHS'

Society

7 hours ago Debenhams shoppers praise £110 'warm and cosy' coat that's now £40 in January sale

The TOG24 'Anthorn' Jacket has been hailed as a must-have for winter, designed with a padded body and chevron quilted design - and now it's in the sale for just £40

Economics

28 hours ago Andy Murray makes thoughts clear on greatest tennis star ever as he coaches Novak Djokovic

All eyes will be on Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic over the next fortnight at the Australian Open as the Scot sets his former rival a new challenge, having crowned him tennis' 'GOAT'

Sport

2 hours ago Man, 37, charged with attempted murder after nurse stabbed at Oldham Hospital

Rumon Haque will appear in court on Tuesday (January 14)

Events

4 hours ago The kindness of strangers: it was the jacket of my dreams – then he offered it to me at a price I could afford

The Australian dollar-to-euro exchange rate meant I’d be forking out over a week’s wages. Then the Paris shop owner said simply: ‘That jacket was meant for you’Read more in the kindness of strangers seriesWhen I think of random acts of kindness, I think of Paris. This may come as a shock to some, but as a tourist I’ve had more offers of help in Paris than anywhere else in the world. I have had more suitcases carried up flights of stairs or lifted on to luggage racks and been offered more seats on the metro than I can count – dating back well before I considered myself ancient enough to qualify.My most recent trip there was for a precious weekend reunion with an English friend. On our last day together, we meandered along the tasteful street that runs the length of the Île Saint-Louis, stopping outside a boutique whose window displayed the jacket of my dreams. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago M6 LIVE traffic updates as motorway shut after 'serious collision' and air ambulance scrambled

Emergency services are at the scene on the northbound carriageway

Society

9 hours ago New £2 special coin celebrates the life of literary great 75 years after his death

The reverse or tails design of the Royal Mint coin pays tribute to 1984, a dystopian novel centred around the character of Winston Smith, who lives in a society restricted by totalitarian rule and mass surveillance.

Economics

33 hours ago Conor McGregor plays amateur football and 'tackle' has fans making the same jokes

The UFC star, who recently threatened to buy two professional Irish football teams, took an opposition player to the ground in a move that wouldn't look out of place in the octagon

Sport

3 hours ago Jack Draper's relationship with Emma Raducanu as Brit makes heartwarming admission

Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu have been two of the biggest British tennis stars in recent years - and it's clear the pair have a close bond despite the intense scrutiny around them

Events

4 hours ago How Pippa Middleton stays slim with 9p breakfast that fights off eight cancers

The mum-of-three has revealed she eats "a lot" of the 'anti-cancer' superfood breakfast that's also great for weight management

Politics

33 hours ago Greater Manchester weather LIVE with amber weather alert in place after week of snow and ice

The region is still in the midst of a cold snap

Society

11 hours ago 1984 author and former M.E.N. journalist George Orwell honoured on new £2 coin

The quote 'Big Brother is watching you' is featured

Economics

42 hours ago Moment Conor McGregor WRESTLES opponent to the floor in an amateur football game

UFC superstar Conor McGregor took his work in the octagon to the football pitch, while playing for his pub's football team on Saturday.

Sport

4 hours ago Jack Draper issues update on hip injury after showing heart in ‘big win’

The British No 1 came from two sets to one down for the second year in a row, managing to see off Argentina’s Mariano Navone

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5 hours ago WWE legend Hulk Hogan and his beer sponsorship 'may be replaced' after RAW crowd booing

Hulk Hogan has become a controversial figure in the world of wrestling, but that didn't stop WWE wheeling him out during the debut episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix last week

Politics

26 hours ago 'My favourite £220 winter coat that heats up and is very waterproof is on sale'

"Absolutely love this jacket. It's been tested in the rain, very waterproof. The heating element is a fabulous bonus"

Economics

4 hours ago Jumping giants Jonbon and Energumene on target for clash that will be ‘great for the game’

The two outstanding two mile chasers trained by Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins will meet in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday

Events

5 hours ago Boulez, Benjamin & Brahms at the Barbican review: Simon Rattle brought new light to familiar works

The LSO marked Boulez's centenary and the great conductor’s birthday with a subtle, understated belebration

Politics

36 hours ago ‘The £10 pies at this historic pub in Greater Manchester are decadent little handmade beauties'

"They’re filling, top quality, and tick all the boxes"

Economics

4 hours ago M61 warning as lanes to stay shut until TONIGHT with major traffic delays

It comes after a lorry shed its load

Events

6 hours ago The beautiful citybreak destination named Manchester Airport’s most popular

December's top destinations at Manchester Airport have been revealed

Politics

5 hours ago Migrants cross English Channel in third day of arrivals to UK this year

Pictures show men and women wearing blankets and life jackets being brought ashore in Dover

Events

6 hours ago Anger as mum and baby left with no heating or hot water for 'over a YEAR'

The housing association says it struggled to get access to the property, but their tenant says communication has been poor

Politics

5 hours ago Mississippi cop suspended for killing three in crash while chasing suspect

No one has said what led the police officer to start chasing the SUV

Events

6 hours ago Emergency services descend on Salford street after concerns for man's welfare

He was taken to hospital

Politics

5 hours ago Jackie Farry, tour manager, Nirvana associate and nanny to Frances Bean Cobain, dies aged 58

Tour manager and friend of Kurt Cobain had a love for music ‘matched only by her sharp wit, humour and magnetic personality’, her friend said

Events

6 hours ago 'I'm a dog trainer – one breed is 'best' for families with kids but comes with a catch'

A dog trainer has shared the one breed of dog he says is 'best' for both children and adults and makes a great family pet, but there's one situation where you need to be cautious

Politics

6 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘disaster tourists’ after photo with LA wildfire victims, claims star

‘Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers,’ said ‘Family Ties’ star

Events

7 hours ago UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from plane after interaction with ‘rude’ staff

A video showed the argument between the fighter and an air hostess, though the root of the issue was not entirely clear

Politics

6 hours ago Gary Hall Jr’s lost Olympic medals to be replaced after Los Angeles wildfires

The great Hall will receive replicas of the 10 medals he secured at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Games

Events

7 hours ago The Chase star Shaun Wallace reveals how much he earns from quiz show compared to his work as a barrister

The 64-year-old trivia maestro, who shot to fame when winning Mastermind in 2004, has told how he is now 'sitting pretty' as he opened up on his healthy finances.

Politics

7 hours ago WWE legend explains what happened after Owen Hart's death – 'they wheeled him past me'

The death of Owen Hart on live WWE television remains one of the darkest moment in WWE history, and a company legend has told what happened backstage just moments after it

Events

7 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry branded ‘disaster tourists’ after photo with LA wildfire victims, claims star

‘Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers,’ said ‘Family Ties’ star

Events

8 hours ago Jack Straw says UK government should axe defendant's right to elect jury trial

Jack Straw tried to abolish the defendant’s right to elect jury trial when he was Home Secretary

Politics

8 hours ago Social media influencer BANNED from roads for driving her dad's Porsche at 93mph

Lucia Campolucci-Bordi, 32, said: “I have had a look into getting taxis and trains but it would just be really challenging for me". She did not mention getting the bus

Events

9 hours ago Rylan Clark reveals he lost a stone after taking on new role away from BBC Radio 2

Rylan Clark returned to BBC Radio 2 this weekend after taking some time off over the festive period while he starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at Cliff Pavilion.

Politics

9 hours ago Dancing On Ice's James Jordan left grieving after 'great friend's' tragic death

Former Dancing On Ice and Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has revealed that one of his close friends tragically died over the weekend

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