50 h. ago Six housing blocks could go and Manchester's tallest tower may become a reality

These are all the significant planning applications making moves in Greater Manchester recently

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3 d. ago Sadiq Khan urged to intervene over Borough Triangle tower blocks plan

Local resident and actress Juliet Rylance warns the community is ‘gravely concerned’ by the development receiving approval

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5 d. ago Six housing blocks in 'deprived' Greater Manchester estate to be bulldozed as timeline set out

The estate has been earmarked for redevelopment for years

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5 d. ago Injured Celtic star in race to play again this season after being ruled out for up to six weeks

Timeline set for return of crocked goalkeeper

Events

1 week ago 'A decomposing body was found in my neighbour's flat and my landlord did nothing about the smell'

The body of a man was found in a flat in the Bronte House block of flats on Newport Road in Cardiff city centre on Friday evening and is believed to have been dead for some time

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1 week ago Judge rules Columbia protester can’t be detained as she fights deportation

White House blocked from deporting Yunseo Chung, green card holder and student who sued Trump administrationA federal judge in Manhattan blocked immigration officials from detaining Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student and legal permanent resident the Trump administration is trying to deport for taking part in Gaza solidarity protests.The 21-year-old green card holder, who has lived in the US since she was seven years old, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, arguing the government is “attempting to use immigration enforcement as a bludgeon to suppress speech that they dislike”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago World Athletics mandates cheek swabs to ‘doggedly protect female category’

Coe seeks to ensure ‘integrity of female women’s sport’Aim is to be ready for September world championshipsWorld Athletics has approved the introduction of cheek swabbing to determine if an athlete is biologically female. The global body’s president, Sebastian Coe, said the decision taken by the World Athletics council was further evidence his organisation would “doggedly” protect the female category.No timeline for the introduction of pre-clearance testing has been officially set out, but the PA news agency understands World Athletics’ intention is to have the testing in place for athletes wanting to compete in the female category at the outdoor world championships in Tokyo in September. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What you should do if a car 'blocks you in' and parks outside your house

Advice from the police and the RAC has demystified the annoyance of being 'blocked in'

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2 w. ago Hegseth says Musk did not see China war plan as Trump announces new jet fighter program – US politics live

Defense secretary says Musk was at Pentagon to talk about efficiencies; president says new F-47 jet has state-of-the-art stealth technologyTrump awards Boeing contract to build next-generation US fighter jetIn Tempe on Thursday, Ocasio-Cortez praised Arizona voters for electing two Democratic senators. She then swiped at the state’s former one-term senator, Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic party to become an independent while in office and declined to seek re-election. “One thing I love about Arizonans is that you all have shown that if a US Senator isn’t fighting hard enough for you, you’re not afraid to replace her with one who will,” Ocasio-Cortez said. Sinema recently resurfaced old comments by Ocasio-Cortez attacking the then-senator over her refusal to abolish the filibuster, a Senate rule requiring 60 votes to pass most legislation. Last week, House Democrats implored their Senate counterparts to use the filibuster to block a Republican-drafted funding bill. “Change of...

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2 w. ago Trump could announce new jet fighter program; Musk visits Pentagon – US politics live

President and Pete Hegseth are due to address reporters in the Oval Office amid reports new jets are feared towards fending off ChinaIn Tempe on Thursday, Ocasio-Cortez praised Arizona voters for electing two Democratic senators. She then swiped at the state’s former one-term senator, Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic party to become an independent while in office and declined to seek re-election. “One thing I love about Arizonans is that you all have shown that if a US Senator isn’t fighting hard enough for you, you’re not afraid to replace her with one who will,” Ocasio-Cortez said. Sinema recently resurfaced old comments by Ocasio-Cortez attacking the then-senator over her refusal to abolish the filibuster, a Senate rule requiring 60 votes to pass most legislation. Last week, House Democrats implored their Senate counterparts to use the filibuster to block a Republican-drafted funding bill. “Change of heart on the filibuster I see!” Sinema posted. “Still no. In fact, the sa...

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2 w. ago Musk arrives at Pentagon amid reports he will be briefed on China war plans – US politics live

Trump and Hegseth deny NYT report that ally due to be briefed on US military’s plan for any war that might break out with ChinaIn Tempe on Thursday, Ocasio-Cortez praised Arizona voters for electing two Democratic senators. She then swiped at the state’s former one-term senator, Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic party to become an independent while in office and declined to seek re-election. “One thing I love about Arizonans is that you all have shown that if a US Senator isn’t fighting hard enough for you, you’re not afraid to replace her with one who will,” Ocasio-Cortez said. Sinema recently resurfaced old comments by Ocasio-Cortez attacking the then-senator over her refusal to abolish the filibuster, a Senate rule requiring 60 votes to pass most legislation. Last week, House Democrats implored their Senate counterparts to use the filibuster to block a Republican-drafted funding bill. “Change of heart on the filibuster I see!” Sinema posted. “Still no. In fact, the same Dem...

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2 w. ago Rules on what to do if a car blocks your driveway or parks outside your house

There are rules if a person has blocked your driveway - but plenty of people also wonder whether cars are allowed to park outside a house anyway

Transport

2 w. ago This £25 River Island bag looks nearly identical to a £900 Jacquemus one worn by Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner

As far as iconic fashion houses go, Jacquemus is the new kid on the block.

Economics

3 w. ago 13 best kitchen knife sets for sharpening your culinary skills

From Japanese steel to carbon and stainless, carve out a space for these high-quality blades

Events

3 w. ago White House defends Venezuelan gang deportations despite judge’s order blocking use of wartime authority: Live updates

Department of Homeland Security arrested almost 300 members of Tren de Aragua this weekend, White House press secretary says

Events

3 w. ago Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department

Democrats dismayed after some help Republicans avert government shutdown; Trump vents about prosecutions while taking DoJ victory lap – key US politics stories from Friday at a glanceThe US Senate averted a government shutdown just hours before a Friday night deadline after 10 Senate Democrats joined nearly all Republicans to clear a key hurdle that advanced the six-month stopgap bill.The vote deeply dismayed Democratic activists and House Democrats who had urged their Senate counterparts to block the bill, which they fear would embolden Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s overhaul of the US government. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Political donors and prime ministers' 'chums' could be blocked from entering the House of Lords under a proposed law

Conservative peer Lord Norton of Louth wants to tighten the rules around the conferment of peerages so they are given on merit.

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4 w. ago DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House

Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House

Society