2 h. ago UK schools could be forced to close as 800,000 less children forecast in next decade

A new study says predicted that a fall in the number of children in England over the next decade would be the most dramatic since the 1980s and could prompt school closures and teacher job losses

Politics

4 h. ago All traffic held on busy A470 as police respond to reports of woman on bridge

The road was shut for around one hour

Events

4 h. ago Accountancy chief who killed cyclist with car 'was late for children's nanny', court hears

Thomas Gibbs, 42, was allegedly listening to music on earphones when his VW Passat hit Ben Jacobs, who was on a 30-mile ride with friends - although he said he was 'not distracted'.

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4 h. ago LIVE: Emergency services at scene of 'major' crash as roads shut and woman rushed to hospital

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service are in attendance in Rochdale

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4 h. ago Emergency services at scene of 'major' crash as roads shut and woman rushed to hospital

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service are in attendance in Rochdale

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5 h. ago Man Utd fans 'stuck outside Old Trafford' as turnstile chaos leaves hundreds fuming

Manchester United fans were stuck outside of Old Trafford and missed kick off for their Premier League clash with West Ham on Thursday evening

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5 h. ago Five ideas to help you save on your favourite seasonal tipples this Christmas

ONE of the best parts of the festive period is indulging in your favourite seasonal tipples. However, the cost of alcohol can give you a budget hangover. Here are a few ideas to help you save on the sauce . . . IRISH CREAM: Baileys is the drink of Christmas for many. Supermarkets often put it on offer,...

Politics

5 h. ago 'Total gridlock' at Greater Manchester John Lewis as shoppers stuck for hours

A nearby junction had been blocked due to 'vegetation clearance'

Politics

5 h. ago Fury as Met’s Flying Squad to have their guns taken away to save cash in ‘death knell’ for historic unit

SCOTLAND Yard’s Flying Squad are having their guns taken away. Bosses made the decision this week to save money. Detectives in the squad, set up a century ago to tackle violent crime and inspiration for 1970s TV series The Sweeney, were said to be “devastated”. They have battled for a year to retain guns. Barry...

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5 h. ago Roman Kemp breaks down over moment family 'saved his life' on Celebrity Race Across the World

Roman Kemp has tearfully opened up about feeling like he "didn't want to be here anymore" during a dark period in his life, with his mum rushing over to be with him

Politics

6 h. ago St Mirren star slams Aberdeen fans for 'weird behaviour' and claims objects were thrown at them in Pittodrie thriller

The Buddies sealed a dramatic point with a 99th minute equaliser in the Granite City

Politics

6 h. ago ICE has seen a dramatic jump in arrests since Stephen Miller’s decree

ICE has been targeting illegal immigrants who do not have criminal convictions or charges, despite the Trump administration saying immigration crackdowns would focus on criminals

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7 h. ago Driver accused of mowing down five pedestrians in Christmas Day carnage on Shaftesbury Avenue 'tried to kill gay couple in a homophobic attack', court hears

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is accused of ploughing his car into pedestrians in the early hours of December 25, 2024 - killing 25-year-old Aidan Chapman and seriously injuring four others.

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7 h. ago I’m cancelling my Cybertruck order – I’ve been behind the wheel of the new Slate truck and fallen in love

It’s goodbye to Tesla and hello to Slate for our EV editor. One day all cars may be this simple– and this cheap, says Steve Fowler

Politics

8 h. ago Elderly dog owner dies after falling through ice on pond trying to save his beloved pup

Indiana officials say Phillip Hoover’s death was an accidental drowning

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8 h. ago 86% of British kids fear for the future of the planet and want to do their bit to help save Earth

Research found an overwhelming majority of children want people to live as greenly as possible with items like solar panels, EV chargers, smart thermostats and heat pumps

Politics

8 h. ago Truck driver faces deportation after unsecured load of tires flies across highway and hits police car

An immigrant truck driver is facing deportation after his unsecured load of tires flew across the highway and hit an Oklahoma police car.

Transport

8 h. ago Tesla swerves into oncoming traffic causing dump truck to crash into senior living facility

Newly released video shows the moment a Tesla swerved into oncoming traffic forcing a dump truck to crash into the wall of a senior living facility.

Events

9 h. ago The last hostage held in Gaza died fighting to save a kibbutz

An Israeli police officer killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the country's war with Hamas is the last hostage whose remains are still in Gaza

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9 h. ago Drivers warned of road and bridge inspection near Strathaven

All road users should allow additional time for all journeys which involve the use of B743, Muirkirk Road during the works.

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