2 h. ago The court cases you might have missed this week as criminals across Greater Manchester locked up

A violent rapist, a fraudster and a naked thug amongst those locked up in Greater Manchester this week

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5 h. ago Elliot Anderson to Man United transfer twist emerges as shock £165m double swoop planned

Our opinion on the latest Manchester United transfer gossip as the Reds and Manchester City lock horns over the signing of Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson

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60 h. ago Hong Kong fire live updates: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex blaze – latest

At least 40 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireOfficials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues.Those killed or injured in the fires have mostly suffered from burns and smoke inhalation, rescue workers said. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Hong Kong fire: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in housing complex blaze – follow updates

At least 36 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates live Full report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireFirefighters have received calls from trapped residents, but are battling difficult conditionsFirefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors of the high-rise buildings, even after hours battling the blaze.The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we’ll launch a thorough investigation.Debris and scaffolding of the affected buildings [is] falling down. The temperature inside the buildings concerned is very high. It’s difficult for us to enter the building and go upstairs to conduct firefighting and rescue operations. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago White House reportedly in lockdown after two members of National Guard shot in Washington DC

A suspect is reportedly in custody after two members of the National Guard were shot

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67 h. ago USPS customer’s lawsuit could pave the way for ‘a ton of suits about mail’

Major concern has been expressed about opening the doors to frivolous litigation

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2 d. ago Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

A Texas landlord's case before the U.S. Supreme Court is challenging the U.S. Postal Service's exemption from lawsuits over lost or mishandled mail

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3 d. ago Park play area locked up as council says it's been left with 'no choice'

A fence installed to seal off the children's playground has also been set ablaze

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3 d. ago Major triple lock update confirmed by Rachel Reeves ahead of announcement this week

Rachel Reeves shared some insights on what news the Budget might hold for pensioners

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7 d. ago Social media streamer CodComedyTJ locked up for 'truly and deeply shocking' content

Thomas Morris has been jailed

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9 d. ago Two women appear in court after missing Greenock dad found dead in field

The body of Robert Best, who had been reported missing from his home on November 11, was found dead in a field.

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1 week ago Triple lock under threat as DWP state pension bill 'continues to rise'

State pension payments go up each April in line with the triple lock

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2 w. ago Yorkshire school on lockdown with students 'barricading themselves in classrooms'

Students updated their parents on the situation via text

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2 w. ago Update after schools 'put on lockdown' with man arrested after 'making threats'

Two schools implemented lockdown procedures due to the police incident

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2 w. ago Manchester schools in 'lockdown' over fears for safety as police swarm area

A man in his 40s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a public order offence, according to Greater Manchester Police - it comes after at least two schools were locked down

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2 w. ago Manchester schools 'on lockdown' as police swoop to protect pupils

At least two schools in Manchester are understood to have gone into 'lockdown' this afternoon - with a man in his 40s arrested on suspicion of a public order offence

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2 w. ago LIVE: Schools 'on lockdown' as man arrested on Greater Manchester street

Threats were reportedly made in the street

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2 w. ago Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license

Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta for not appearing in court over a ticket for driving with a suspended license

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2 w. ago School put on lockdown over man reportedly 'chanting about demons and children'

The police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously around a school in Solihull at around 3pm yesterday

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2 w. ago Criminal was on the loose for more than a WEEK after being released from prison in error, as David Lammy accused of being 'asleep at the wheel'

In the latest development in Labour's jails farce, the Ministry of Justice confirmed the unnamed inmate was detained last night, eight days after being mistakenly let out.

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