11 h. ago Miriam Margolyes issues urgent statement after fans hit with deep fake scam

BAFTA winning actress Miriam Margolyes has released an urgent statement after friends made her aware of fake Facebook profiles using her likeness

Events

12 h. ago Wales legend Dan Lydiate to quit playing rugby for new role as statement issued

The back-rower racked up 72 caps for Wales and three for the British and Irish Lions

Politics

13 h. ago Manchester Airport passenger 'mortified' after realising what he'd taken through security

Mark Harris, 51, accidentally took two steak knives through security at Manchester Airport without being stopped - and says he will 'never know' how they were able to get past the scanners

Events

21 h. ago Manchester Airport issues statement after dad passes through security with weapons

Mark Harris said the incident with the knives happened while he was flying from Manchester Airport to Malaga

Events

21 h. ago DRC government and M23 make surprise truce to end fighting in east of country

The two sides agree to work towards permanent peace after Qatar-mediated talks and are expected to return to Doha in coming weeksThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the Rwandan-backed M23 group have issued a landmark joint statement saying they have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce.The surprise announcement follows talks mediated by Qatar. The two sides said they had “agreed to work towards the conclusion of a truce” in the conflict in which the M23 has seized key cities in the violence-battered region. Continue reading...

Politics

34 h. ago Rangers takeover silence broken as Ibrox board and 49ers issue joint statement and key appointment confirmed

New sporting director at Ibrox amid takeover update

Politics

36 h. ago Rangers break silence on Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers takeover talks as joint statement released

The Light Blues and the consortium have issued a joint statement that includes potential control of club and additional capital

Politics

38 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as shamed star issues statement and top Scarlets player announces exit

These are the rugby stories making headlines on Wednesday, April 23

Sport

64 h. ago Ryanair releases 'disruptions' warning to passengers for today April 22

The airline has issued a statement about of the risk of 'disruption' today, Tuesday, April 22 due to 'high winds'

Events

65 h. ago Drug mule who 'ran out of money' while on holiday in Thailand caught trying to smuggle 48kg of cannabis through Manchester Airport

Bernard Kennedy, 46, travelled from Bangkok via Dubai but was left waiting at Manchester Airport when his suitcases were delayed on March 20 this year.

Events

65 h. ago Royal rushed to hospital in air ambulance as Palace issues statement

It has been revealed that Queen Sonja of Norway, 87, was flown to hospital in Oslo an air ambulance after falling ill while on holiday over the Easter weekend

Politics

67 h. ago Manchester Airport passenger gets a nasty surprise after his delayed luggage eventually turns up empty

Bernard Kennedy was jailed for two years after police stopped him at Manchester Airport

Politics

3 d. ago Pope's last meeting was awkward encounter with JD Vance from Donald Trump administration

JD Vance was the last foreign dignitary publicly received by the Pope before his death, with the VP forced to issue a statement after noting he had "not been feeling great"

Politics

3 d. ago Bishop of Salford issues statement on the death of Pope Francis

The Rt Ret. John Arnold praised the Pope's dedication in "unprecedented times"

Events

3 d. ago BBC Breakfast reporter issues complaint from airport as they say 'it's torture'

BBC Breakfast reporter Sarah Rogers issued a complaint as she reported from Manchester Airport during Monday's episode of the programme

Society

4 d. ago The beautiful seaside town near Benidorm that's a £27 flight from Manchester Airport

This picturesque town has cobbled streets, pebbled beaches and buildings that rival Santorini - just 15km from holiday hotspot Benidorm

Economics

4 d. ago London Gatwick is UK’s worst airport for flight delays, figures show

CAA data shows flights departed more than 23 minutes late last year, with Birmingham and Manchester second and third-worstLondon Gatwick is the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, official figures showed, with air traffic control issues blamed for continuing disruption.In 2024, flights departed on average more than 23 minutes late from Britain’s second-biggest airport, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority. Continue reading...

Transport

4 d. ago Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row

Departures from the West Sussex airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

Transport

4 d. ago F1 stewards issue statement as Max Verstappen penalty changes outcome of Saudi GP

A five-second time penalty given to Max Verstappen changed the course of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and helped Oscar Piastri to take victory over the Dutchman

Events

4 d. ago Boy, 14, dies in M6 motorway horror crash as van smashes into tree

A 14-year-old boy died at the scene after the van he was a passenger in left the M6 and crashed into a tree. His dad, who was driving, also suffered serious injuries

Events