43 m. ago Town’s new brutalist landmark opening in time for Pride weekend

Mini cinima, rooftop terrace and meeting rooms part of the attraction

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45 m. ago The 80th anniversary of VJ Day observed across Greater Manchester

'Today, Manchester stands united in remembrance and respect'

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60 m. ago "Merciless" puppy torturer jailed after attacking dog with iron and bottle

Sadistic Daniel Murphy hit Buster, a Staffie, 70 times in three hour torture session, making vet feel physically sick at torture footage. Murphy was jailed for nine months and banned for life from keeping animals.

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62 m. ago Wife issues 'entitled' list of demands to restaurant ahead of husband's 23rd visit

The diner has visited the restaurant 22 times and has a list of rules and requirements when it comes to eating at the restaurant - it's left people both flabbergasted and amused

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68 m. ago Lost Soul Aside release date and when you can explore the game's dark and monster

Lost Soul Aside is coming to PS5 and PC as a dark fantasy action-adventure RPG, and it's set to be a great time. Here's when you can expect the game to arrive

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68 m. ago Salford's 'remarkable' Second World War veteran Tom Jones, 103, dies on eve of VJ Day

Tom Jones, who served in the Far East, had his memories broadcast in front of the King and Queen today

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68 m. ago Manchester Pride 2025: a quick guide to the best events and how to get tickets

What’s On in Manchester Pride and how to take part

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74 m. ago First it was family, now it’s a feud. But even in meltdown, Brand Beckham is raking it in | Marina Hyde

Brooklyn and his wife Nicola have fallen out with the rest of the multimedia-lifestyle-industrial-complex. Luckily, it’s all being kept very private What is “Brand Beckham”? I don’t mean to question the very idea of a celebrity brand – far from it. In fact, part of the reason that celeb-watching phrases like “the brand” and “controlling the narrative” have gone completely mainstream is because of David and Victoria Beckham. So ubiquitous is the professionalisation of celebrity these days, and so media-literate is the public, that it’s hard to remember just how revolutionary the Beckhams were in British culture back in the day. Twenty-five years ago, nobody except some rarefied elite publicist wanged on about narratives. But now everyone knows how to read an influencer. Almost all celebrities are regarded primarily as people who are selling something. Furthermore, people act like mis-selling a lifestyle is worse than several major financial crimes.Anyway, back to the brand. What is t...

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79 m. ago Red Bull era takes flight after Newcastle break record for season ticket sales

Energy drink company planning considerable investment as anticipation for success sets in sports-mad regionNewcastle Falcons already had wings, but after their purchase by Red Bull a club that have long been in freefall should once again take flight.Within 24 hours of the takeover completing on Tuesday, the rebranded Newcastle Red Bulls had already sold more season-tickets than for the whole of last season, with Wednesday’s sales figure the highest for a single day in the club’s 29-year professional history. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Princess Anne will find it 'hard to forgive' Prince Harry's rift with Royals

Princess Anne is celebrating her 75th birthday today, and as the Royal Family's hardest-working member, she is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon

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80 m. ago Anchorage, Alaska city guide: What to do and where to stay in America’s last frontier

Alaska’s largest city is a place to climb mountains and meet local wildlife, says Alan Dymock, with post-adventure refreshments available in 12 different breweries

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82 m. ago Football fans have one key reason they feel disconnected from modern game

Supporters admit high match ticket prices, the requirement for multiple TV subscription packages and untraditional kick-off times are subduing fan enjoyment across the country

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83 m. ago Boden's 'beautiful' ballet flats are a 'total power shoe' and now have £67 off

Boden shoppers are raving about the chic and timeless ballet flats which are currently on sale with a 60% discount, taking them from £112 to under £45

Economics

84 m. ago Hiker is dragged into forest and killed by a bear while walking Japanese trail

A hiker in his 20s has been found dead on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, a day after a bear viciously attacked and dragged him into the forest.

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90 m. ago Jesus bible prophecy could be true as 'Redemption of Zion' coin unearthed

An ancient coin from an era prophesied by Jesus in the bible has been unearthed – discovered in Israel the coin sheds light on a turbulent time in history and the destruction of the Second Temple

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91 m. ago Scottish rivers: SEPA say several rivers close to having 'critically low' water levels

It is the third time this year that river levels in eastern Scotland have given Sepa cause for concern.

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95 m. ago Donald Trump departs for Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss war in Ukraine – Europe live

US and Russian presidents to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, starting at 11am local time, in what US hopes will be pivotal moment in efforts to end warUS president Donald Trump is now chatting with reporters on board of Air Force One.He says Trump is “a smart guy” and they “get along,” with “a good respect level on both sides,” saying he thought “something is going to come up.”“I noticed he’s bringing a lot of business people from Russia, and that’s good. I like that because they want to do business, but they’re not doing business until we get the war stopped.” Continue reading...

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97 m. ago BBC Wimbledon commentator Andrew Castle sent texts from Andre Agassi after row

'Afterwards, Andre sent me a text, saying what an unbelievable time he'd had,' testified Andrew Castle.

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1 hour ago Ukraine strikes ship ‘carrying ammunition from Iran’ at Russian port on day of Trump

Kyiv says it struck the Syzran oil refinery and Caspian Sea port of Olya in separate attacks

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1 hour ago Rebecca Adlington in heartbreaking admission after baby loss and split from husband

The two-time Olympic champion and Team GB icon has opened up on a 'devastating' time in her life

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