63 m. ago Man found dead in River Irwell named as family and police issue urgent appeal

His family say his death has left them 'completely shattered'

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5 h. ago Wigan Athletic manager makes emotional statement over popular missing fan Darren Orme as police issue new plea

The search for the 54-year-old is in its second week

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11 h. ago ANOTHER police order issued after car meets cause chaos across Greater Manchester

Officers are cracking down on the issue

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12 h. ago Police issue update after five people rescued and four others flee house fire

A cordon was in place on Thursday night

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26 h. ago Major search continues into second week to find missing Wigan Athletic fan

It has now been over a week since Darren was last seen

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27 h. ago Police investigating hospital where Lucy Letby worked issue major update

'As our enquiries have continued, the scope of the investigation has now widened'

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30 h. ago Record numbers of drivers caught speeding as Met police targets issuing a million tickets a year

815,345 drivers were caught breaking the speed limit in Greater London in 2024, up 85,000 in a year

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31 h. ago Frankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcy in shock statement

Outstanding jockey of era ‘saddened and embarrassed’Rider: ‘Consequences will affect me for many years’ Frankie Dettori, one of the most successful and popular racing figures of recent decades, said in a statement on Thursday that he is “saddened and embarrassed” at being forced to file for bankruptcy having failed to resolve a dispute over unpaid tax with HMRC.Dettori was revealed to be in dispute with HMRC over a scheme to reduce his income tax payments in December 2024, when an injunction to prevent him being named was lifted following an application by HMRC and media organisations. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago ‘No daylight’: Biden refused to let Harris break with him on policy issues during campaign, new book alleges

Former president and aides were more concerned with protecting his legacy than allowing nominee to define her own narrative, authors argue

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60 h. ago Missing teenage boy Joseph Bellamy's body found after heartbreaking three

Teenager Joseph Bellamy was reported missing in December last year with Gwent Police issuing an update saying their condolences with his loved ones during a "difficult" time

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66 h. ago Family of Celtic fan missing in Lanzarote to visit island in desperate bid for answers

Gary Shearer went missing in Lanzarote in 2023.

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3 d. ago Body found in search for missing student Sebastian Sailes, 21, who vanished after night out

Police have issued an update in their search for Sebastian Sailes, 21, who was last seen walking along Lovers Walk in Chippenham at around 11.30pm on Thursday, February 27 after leaving the Black Horse Pub

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3 d. ago "We just want you home": Family's heartbreaking appeal to missing man as underwater teams deployed in huge search

A major police search is continuing across Wigan to find missing Darren Orme

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3 d. ago Police issue update after horror HGV crash on M6 that caused drivers to be stuck for HOURS

The major crash, that resulted in a diesel spillage, also caused mayhem on the M61, M55 and M65

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3 d. ago Walkers issues statement after crisp fans demand one flavour is brought back

Crisp fans have been campaigning that Walkers bring back one popular flavour – so the snack company has issued a statement in response. Here's what it says

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4 d. ago First image of mum shot and killed in Talbot Green as police issue major update

Joanne Penney, 40, was found at a property in Green Park as detectives issue a witness appeal

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4 d. ago Police issue appeal after pedestrian hit by bus left fighting for life

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward

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4 d. ago Enfield stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'horrific attack' in broad daylight

Met Police issue fresh appeal for witnesses

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4 d. ago Police issue warning after woman and two men found dead in Blackpool

Another person has been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.

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4 d. ago Urgent police warning issued as three people found dead and man arrested

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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