2 h. ago German mayor was 'tortured for hours by her adopted daughter, 17, who kept her in a basement and brutally stabbed her' leaving her fighting for life

A police investigation has revealed horrific new details of torture including the use of multiple knives to inflict more than a dozen stab wounds to Mayor Iris Stalzer

Politics

7 h. ago Andy Burnham reveals policing protests 'every weekend' has left GMP with a £2m blackhole

'We are increasingly dealing with a level of protest and activity in the city that presents real challenges'

Events

7 h. ago Andy Burnham reveals policing Gaza protests 'every weekend' has left GMP with a £2m blackhole

'We are increasingly dealing with a level of protest and activity in the city that presents real challenges'

Events

14 h. ago Hamas and Israel prepare to implement ceasefire as Netanyahu says deal approved by government

Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hoursIsraelis and Palestinians celebrated on Thursday night as Hamas and Israel’s government began preparations to implement a ceasefire deal that promises a durable end to a bloody two-year conflict that has killed tens of thousands, destabilised much of the Middle East and prompted protests around the world.In Gaza, there was joy but much anxiety. Many expressed the fear that the new deal would collapse, bringing more suffering to the devastated territory. Though crowds gathered in some places to dance and sing, in many places witnesses reported muted reaction amid loud overflights by warplanes and drones. Continue reading...

Politics

45 h. ago Even the Conservatives can't stop talking about Andy Burnham

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch made sure to mention the Greater Manchester mayor in her speech at the party's conference

Events

46 h. ago Kate McCann reveals 'final straw' to stalking trial that made her call police

Kate McCann, speaking in court today, revealed what her 'final straw' with alleged 'stalker' Julia Wandelt was - which led Madeleine McCann's mum to call the police

Events

51 h. ago Two more Keir Starmer aides exit troubled No10 as social cohesion and green advisers quit

Muneera Lula and Carys Roberts have both quit as policy advisers to the Prime Minister, it has been revealed.

Events

63 h. ago Italy PM says she was reported to International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide

Thousands of people have protested in Italy to protest against the mass killings in Gaza, with many also taking aim at Meloni

Events

2 d. ago Jewish council calls for cancellation of ‘shameful’ Bob Vylan Manchester gig

The punk duo is due to play the Manchester Academy on November 5.

Politics

2 d. ago Palestine protest held at Edinburgh University to mark October 7 attacks as John Swinney hatred claims denied

A Scottish University principal has warned protesters not to fall into the trap” of moving to “justify or glorify acts of gratuitous violence against innocents”.

Events

2 d. ago Palestine protests live: University students begin demonstrations despite warnings on October 7 anniversary

A inter-university march through central London is taking place this afternoon

Events

3 d. ago London protests LIVE: Students chant 'from the river to the sea' as pro

The Prime Minister has urged protesters to call off demos at universities showing ‘so little respect’ on anniversary of attack

Society

3 d. ago Andy Burnham admits affordable housing targets for developers 'don't work'

The Greater Manchester mayor says the government should be building more council homes instead of relying on developers

Events

3 d. ago Palestine protests live: Starmer labels university students’ march ‘un

A inter-university march through central London is taking place this afternoon

Society

3 d. ago Two years on from October 7, hostage families hope that a deal can finally bring them home

After months of protests, political chaos and a brutal military campaign in Gaza, hostages kidnapped by Hamas in 2023 still remain in captivity. Their devastated families tell Alex Croft of their pain – and their unwavering hope that a peace deal can finally bring them home

Society

3 d. ago London protests LIVE: University students to join controversial pro

The Prime Minister has urged protesters to call off demos at universities showing ‘so little respect’ on anniversary of attack

Society

3 d. ago 'My dad was a cop and faced down guns. He helped me see behind the police uniform': Breakout star of Blue Lights SIÂN BROOKE on how her father inspired her role

With the Bafta-winning drama Blue Lights back on BBC One, its breakout star SIÂN BROOKE explains why the series' hard-hitting themes are close to her heart

Events

3 d. ago Robert Jenrick warned ‘don’t do an Andy Burnham’ as he bides his time over a leadership bid

Amid the gloom at the Tory conference, those close to Robert Jenrick have told him to ‘let things play out’ as leader Kemi Badenoch struggles to make impact amid dire poll ratings, write David Maddox, Millie Cooke and Archie Mitchell

Events

4 d. ago Andy Burnham drops 'wealth tax' bombshell with another huge demand

The Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warned local government’s finances were on questionable 'foundations', and also urged the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider a wealth tax

Events

4 d. ago Storm Amy leaves 21,000 homes without power as engineers work in 'challenging' conditions

"Extremely damaging" winds left thousands of homes without power over the weekend

Events