1 hour ago Full list of road closures as Greater Manchester town faces delays

There are numerous road closures across the borough in the coming weeks

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2 h. ago Watch as storm chasers drive into the heart of a huge hailstorm

Watch as storm chasers drive into the heart of a massive hailstorm to learn more about the weather hazard that causes billions of dollars of damage every year.

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3 h. ago Trump launches website for $5m Gold Card – and is mocked for its cheap look

‘THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING! Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World,’ the president wrote

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3 h. ago Man, 30, fights for life after double shooting in west London street

It follows another gun attack on a road in Hackney on Wednesday night

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3 h. ago Salford riot broke out after funeral for teen killed in crash as bricks hurled

A dispersal order was put in place after around 50 to 60 people gathered from around 1.30pm in Salford, as people were using cars and wheelie bins to block off a road

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3 h. ago I took my city kids on a road trip to teach them about the outback – and learned a few lessons myself | Emily Mulligan

Sensing a golden opportunity to impart some Aussie folklore, I confidently told my kids about a Bunyip. I was unable to answer their follow-up questionsRecently, I bundled the family into our beaten up station wagon and set out on a 3,000km journey from Sydney to the outback to instil some core memories into the kids. We had an ambitious agenda. The distances we had to cover to achieve my red dirt dreams were, to a sane minded person with two small kids in the back, loopy.And I will admit that, for the majority of this road trip, we were gripped with a palpable, vibrating rage towards each other, about the distance yet to travel, and the discomfort of every moment we were in the car. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Millions of Brits get free mobile upgrade as two major firms confirm change

Two popular networks are joining forces which could spell good news for millions of customers across the UK

Economics

4 h. ago Scots villagers left baffled by mystery peacock spotted roaming streets

The large bird has been spotted numerous times in and around the Moor Road area between Strathblane and Mugdock with locals their scratching their head over where the peacock came from.

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4 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman accused of bias over 'secret' meetings with family

Father-of-two Sheku Bayoh, 31, died after he was restrained by around six police officers who were called to Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3, 2015.

Society

5 h. ago Basher Watts turns down massive £2.2m offer for star horse ahead of Classic appearance

The social media influencer, who runs his own syndicate, revealed he had rejected the bid for Shes Perfect who is due to line up in the French Oaks on Sunday

Economics

5 h. ago This is Scotland's worst roundabout where drivers suffer the most stress

The junction was the only Scottish entry in a list of the most stressful roundabouts in the UK outside of London

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6 h. ago Police shut road for hours as woman rushed to hospital in 'serious' incident

The road has been closed for around six hours

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6 h. ago Popular Edinburgh bakery hires 'queue bouncer' as children 'forced onto road' by 'oblivious' customers

Award-winning Scottish bakery Lannan has come under fire from the local school due to ‘oblivious’ people that queue for hours to buy pastries.

Economics

6 h. ago Popular Edinburgh bakery hires 'queue warden' as children 'forced onto road' by 'oblivious' customers

Award-winning Scottish bakery Lannan has come under fire from the local school due to ‘oblivious’ people that queue for hours to buy pastries.

Economics

6 h. ago Massive turnout as Navy's last Falklands warship departs dock for the final time

The Type 82 destroyer was launched in 1969 and was the only one of its kind to be built - and now it is being towed to an EU-approved scrapyard in Turkey after being decommissioned

Events

7 h. ago Ayrshire drivers learn more about road safety at interactive event

The 'I Drive' event offered drivers at all levels to learn more about road safety.

Transport

7 h. ago Parklife 2025 road closures and bus diversions in place for Heaton Park festival

There will be a number of road closures in Prestwich, Middleton and north Manchester due to the music festival this weekend

Transport

8 h. ago Locals baffled as mystery green spots appear on street overnight

Multiple colourful dots appeared on Greville Road in the Southville area of Bristol overnight, with no explanation or reason as to their purpose.

Politics

9 h. ago Three teenage girls who tormented and killed pensioner plead guilty to manslaughter

Fredi Rivero was beaten to death by three teenagers in an unprovoked attack on Holloway Road

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9 h. ago NHS waiting list for planned treatment falls to lowest level in two years

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government was ‘putting the NHS on the road to recovery’.

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