20 h. ago Major police update after man shot in the street in Greater Manchester town centre

Armed police raced to the scene after a gunman opened fire

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22 h. ago Everything we know after shooting in Greater Manchester town centre

A person has been seriously injured in the incident

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23 h. ago LIVE updates as blood seen on pavement following early hours attack in Greater Manchester town centre

An arrest has been made, police said

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23 h. ago Blood seen on pavement following early hours attack in Greater Manchester town centre

An arrest has been made, police said

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25 h. ago Neighbourhood expansion approved next to primary school after delay

Developers Jones Homes plan to erect 41 detached and semi-detached homes.

Culture

25 h. ago Double travel alert issued as roadworks expected to clog Greater Manchester town

Two town-centre roads will be affected by works

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33 h. ago Person seriously injured after gun fired in Greater Manchester

A large crime scene is in place in Urmston town centre in greater Manchester tonight as dozens of police officers race to the scene with a cordon in place

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35 h. ago LIVE updates as town centre road taped off amid large police presence

There were reports of armed police at the scene

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38 h. ago Primary schools on lockdown as armed police swoop on town centre amid 'standoff with man on roof'

Police armed with guns and riot shields descended on Queen Street in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, at 11.52am on Friday.

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41 h. ago Southwell incident LIVE: Schools in lockdown as armed police swarm UK town

Four schools have been put into lockdown in Southwell after armed police swarmed the Nottinghamshire town centre

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44 h. ago The eight Mexico beach towns to visit in 2026 that are hidden gems

These beach towns used to be seen as detours - now they’re the main destination for savvy travelers

Politics

47 h. ago Nazi bombs are taken out to sea and blown up after residents were forced out of their homes in the dead of night so WW2 devices could be moved

Bleary-eyed locals were seen wandering through Plymouth town centre in dressing gowns heading for community centres to sleep in overnight.

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66 h. ago Armed police swoop on Britain's 'prettiest street' in the Cotswolds after reports of 'gunshot' towards builders working on 'nightmare' renovation

Gloucestershire Constabulary officers headed to the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bibury on Monday morning after the window of an excavator was shattered.

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3 d. ago Ayr town centre revamp plans set for South Ayrshire Council D

Councillors will study proposals which could see the town centre ripped up as part of a bold strategy to improve pedestrian flow.

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3 d. ago The historic Stockport pub given a lifeline after 'years of decline' named amongst UK's best

The pub in the town centre has won the award just five months after reopening

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4 d. ago Cambuslang primary school receives a glowing report from Education Scotland

The school was inspected in September as part of a national programme, with inspectors observing lessons, speaking to pupils, staff and parents, and receiving feedback from the school community.

Politics

4 d. ago Renfrewshire Council expects to appoint head teacher for new school in Bishopton's Dargavel Village early this year

Recruitment is underway for the post at Thistle Primary School which is due to open in August 2027.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish Budget: Additional £70m for colleges as breakfast clubs pledged for all primary schools

Education was a strong focus in this year’s Scottish Budget with an increase of £70 million in college funding

Economics

4 d. ago Primary school teacher sent videos of himself performing sex act to teen

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was convicted of inciting the teenager to engage in sexual activity and to watch a sexual activity but was acquitted of sexual assault

Culture

4 d. ago Primary school teacher sent teen girl videos of himself performing sex act in bath

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was acquitted of sexual assault but convicted of inciting the teenager to engage in sexual activity and to watch a sexual activity

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