10 h. ago Federal officials confirm Homeland Security officers are in Charlotte for immigration enforcement

Federal officials confirmed that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city had begun as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations

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12 h. ago These parrots came to Los Angeles as pets – then went wild. Now scientists are unlocking their mysteries

Once escapees from the pet trade, Los Angeles’s feral parrots have become a vibrant part of city life, and could even aid conservation in their native homelandsA morning mist hung over the palm trees as birds chattered and cars roared by on the streets of Pasadena. It was a scene that evoked a tropical island rather than a bustling city in north-east Los Angeles county.“It feels parrot-y,” says Diego Blanco, a research assistant at Occidental College’s Moore zoology lab, nodding to the verdant flora that surrounds us: tall trees and ornamental bushes with berries. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Manchester City cruise past United in derby to surge four points clear in WSL

Just as Storm Claudia tore through the north-west the previous evening, Manchester City blew Manchester United away at the Etihad. It was a statement 3-0 victory for Andrée Jeglertz’s side thanks to goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp that truly announced their title credentials as they consolidated their place at the top of the table.It was a result that signalled back-to-back WSL defeats for Marc Skinner’s side for the first time since May 2024, leaving them seven points off the league leaders with their title hopes shattered. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago The five broadband providers that will pay up to £300 if you switch to them

Several broadband providers will pay up to £300 towards contract exit fees if you switch to them

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25 h. ago North Carolina city braces for Border Patrol agents and immigration sweeps. Here's what to know

Local authorities say federal immigration agents plan to target North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte

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34 h. ago Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdown

Officials and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown

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59 h. ago Devastated family pay tribute to 'beautiful soul' who died after being hit by car

Rebecca's family has issued a heartfelt tribute

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66 h. ago Man City North Stand plan is already paying off with Manchester United advantage

Manchester City will host England's first game of Euro 2028 in what is a major boost for the redevelopment of the North Stand.

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3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioner couples who earn more than £35,000

HMRC has confirmed how much money will be deducted from Winter Fuel Payments for couples earning over £35,000

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3 d. ago Andy Burnham's major scheme bringing 20,000 jobs to Greater Manchester finally begins

The project is the first in a long line of benefits coming to the north of the city-region

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4 d. ago Ketamine addict arrested at Manchester Airport amid desperate attempt to pay off drug debt

Luke Wood has now been jailed

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6 d. ago Water levels below 3% in dam reservoirs for Iran’s second city, say reports

Storage dwindles in Mashhad, home to 4 million people, as country struggles with droughtWater levels at the dam reservoirs supplying Iran’s north-eastern city of Mashhad have plunged below 3%, according to reports, as the country suffers from severe water shortages.“The water storage in Mashhad’s dams has now fallen to less than 3%,” Hossein Esmaeilian, the chief executive of the water company in Iran’s second largest city by population, told the ISNA news agency. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago BBC Breakfast hosts pay moving tribute to Strictly Come Dancing legend

Former Top Gear host and Strictly Come Dancing star Quentin Willson has died

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8 d. ago 'If people cannot afford more, they won’t come': The big debate on who should pay for Manchester's tourist boom

The mayor wants a tourist tax in place before the city hosts Euro 2028 matches - but some fear it could halt the rising numbers of people coming to stay. Ethan Davies reports on the debate playing out in the corridors of hotels

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8 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia unleashes attack on energy infrastructure, triggering power cuts

Ukrainian minister says Moscow is ‘massively attacking’ grid; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian troops gathering near north-eastern city. What we know on day 1,354See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank admits key Manchester United 'advantage' over Tottenham ahead of crucial clash

North Londoners earned big Champions League win in midweek

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9 d. ago Woman, 18, found dead in Liverpool city centre as police launch investigation

Merseyside Police were called to Marybone in Liverpool city centre by North West Ambulance Service on Wednesday, November 5 at 4.55pm after a young woman was found dead inside a property

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9 d. ago Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees £11m payment to Tottenham after claim

Manchester United's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to pay Tottenham more than £11million to settle a lawsuit that involved his INEOS company

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9 d. ago Liam Payne death inquest delayed until next year for 'eyewitness reports'

The One Direction singer died after falling from the third floor balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel

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1 week ago Manchester Airport strike threat as staff poised for ballot in pay dispute

EXCLUSIVE: A union has formerly registered a trade dispute with Manchester Airports Group

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