3 h. ago Giant rats bin strike could hit whole of UK with two cities named for next strikes

Peterborough and Sheffield are among places most likely to be hit next by piles of uncollected rubbish – and possible rat invasions could cause significant health issues in the city

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9 h. ago Pub fights to keep beer garden ‘tipi’ after council orders them to remove it within a month

The structure, which has capacity for 72 people, was built without planning permission and as things stand must be removed by May 5

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11 h. ago Brits name weird and wonderful hacks to speed up slow broadband connections

A new study has revealed the bizarre ways in which Brits try to improve their broadband connections - from holding routers in the air to blaming the weather for slow speeds

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11 h. ago DWP names the amount in savings that will set off bank account checks

The Department of Work and Pensions will start withdrawing benefits above a certain amount in savings

Economics

12 h. ago Scott McTominay names ultimate Napoli desire that trumps everything else as he looks to walk in 2 icons' footsteps

The Scotland star - who swapped Manchester for Naples in the summer - has gone from strength to strength in Italy

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12 h. ago The 1980s Scottish boy's name that has a completely different and rude meaning in 2025

Scottish names normally have beautiful, fascinating, and profound meanings behind them - but not this one

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12 h. ago Adding this one colour to your garden can scare pigeons away for good

There is a simple way to keep the unwanted birds away

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13 h. ago The Greater Manchester garden named among UK’s best to visit this Easter

Enjoy a springtime stroll in this beautiful garden

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15 h. ago Dunelm's 'comfortable' garden swing chair looks a 'lot more expensive' than £35 price tag

"So comfy. This is really lovely to look at in the garden and very comfortable. It is made well and I think extremely good value"

Economics

31 h. ago Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, daughter of King Charles's cousin, welcomes a baby boy

Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, the second cousin of King Charles III, has welcomed her second child, she announced on Instagram.  

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34 h. ago UK's 'best beach' boasts golden sands, colourful beach huts and warm seas

Bournemouth Beach has been named the UK's best beach on Tripadvisor, and it's easy to see why. The sandy shores are perfect for swimming, sunbathing and building sandcastles

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37 h. ago Cesc Fabregas namedrops Manchester United as transfer interest builds for £35m talent

Man Utd are reportedly keen on signing Como teenager Assane Diao this summer following his impressive start to life in Serie A.

Economics

39 h. ago The woods near Greater Manchester named one of the best to see bluebells this spring

Enjoy a walk through a magical woodland covered by a carpet of bluebells

Sport

40 h. ago Germany's Leopard 2 tanks have been a failure on Ukraine's battlefields according to classified document that details where they have gone wrong

Ukrainian soldiers also named a string of other high-end German military equipment, including howizters and air defence systems, that they said could not function properly on the battlefield

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43 h. ago My pregnant sister cried when I said her baby name was stupid

Taking to Reddit , the poster, believed to be from the US, admitted she and her brother-in-law both warned the quirky moniker may lead to the child 'being bullied' in future.

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61 h. ago The UK footballer who could have had a London Overground line named after him

The UK footballer who could have had a London Overground line named after him  Yahoo News UK

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61 h. ago Suspect named after police officer hospitalised following dog attack

Lee Draper, 46, is due in court next month

Events

66 h. ago Four Greater Manchester areas named in new list of top 10 'best places to live' in England and Wales

The locations have been picked for their beautiful homes, top-tier schools and exclusivity

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66 h. ago The European city named best to visit in 2025 with £19.99 flights from Manchester Airport

It's the latest destination added by Ryanair to their Manchester network

Economics

2 d. ago Insanely beautiful European island named Hawaii of Europe launches new flights

A European country that's four hours away from the UK has been named the 'Hawaii of Europe' with more flights being introduced as the summer approaches, with prices starting from £60.

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