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World Suicide Prevention Day: Luke Humphries throws darts with Samaritans in Brighton and opens up on his mental health journey

World number two darts player Luke Humphries spent time throwing darts with a Samaritans volunteer at Brighton and Hove Albion’s training ground, opening up about his mental health journey over the past few years and ho…

Ryanair boss 'disputes' passenger was 'sucked out of window' on flight

Michael O'Leary says he acknowledges Ljubisa Karovic, 61, suffered injuries but will dispute the allegation

One in critical condition after blaze rips through Dukinfield house

A cordon is in place

RECAP: Police officer who admitted paying sex worker guilty of misconduct

The police constable is set to answer to the allegations during a hearing today

Widnes road to be closed for resurfacing works

Drivers should plan for delays, follow diversion signage and allow extra time for peak-time journeys through Widnes.

Baby rescued from Edinburgh blaze as fire rips through flats

Emergency crews were alerted the fire at around 10am this morning.

Parents warned over children's ride to school after 477 injuries

Police say parents may not realise their child is breaking the law

Big name Sheffield city centre shop closes with message issued to customers

Many people will be sad to see the business shut

51,000 applications for heating oil support scheme in first 24 hours

Fire-ravaged Digbeth hub owner's arson theory after 'watching dream go up in flames'

West Midlands Fire Service is investigating how blaze started that destroyed Art Quarter hub in Allison Street, Digbeth

Man fighting for life after escaping Dukinfield house fire

A row of terraced homes have been damaged in the blaze

DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts for pensioners ahead of qualifying week

The tax-free payment will be issued automatically to an estimated 9 million pensioners later this year

Michael Sheen claims he was snubbed by First Minister

The actor appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee on Thursday to talk to MPs about the findings of his BBC series Buried

Terms of reference for NI Water governance audit expected by end of month

Probe will look at HR, procurement and whistleblowing matters

DWP confirms work change for 300,000 benefits claimants with 4,100 already affected

Government's flagship local employment programme has seen 25,000 disabled people and those with health conditions or complex barriers

Glasgow man who 'couldn't hold down jobs because of drinking' turns life around

Gregor Johnstone says a stay in a psychiatric hospital was a turning point for him.

9/11 in pictures: The iconic images from the day the world changed forever

The Scotsman’s Assistant Editor, Andrew O’Brien, recalls the day the world changed

Birmingham councillor in court charged with attacking police officers

Siobhan Harper-Nunes, 66, is accused of assaults on a total of five people

Shocking video shows coach make U-turn on notorious A30 stretch

There are multiple 'No U-turn' signs on the road due to the number of serious and fatal crashes in recent years

Plan for new facility in Turners Hill for ‘one of the fastest growing sports in the UK’

A company is proposing the creation of a new padel tennis facility in Turners Hill.

Grandad said he was just nipping out while wife cooked the tea before tragedy hit

Maurice Middleton was thrown against a shop by a woman driving 48mph in a 30mph zone

Protesters storm Glasgow City Chambers in bid to keep homeless shelter open

Police officers attended the Glasgow City Council headquarters after officers recommended against a planning application to keep the homeless shelter open.

Ryanair 'disputes' claims passenger was 'sucked out of window' during flight

Ljubisa Karovic, 61, was said to have suffered neck and shoulder injuries after the window broke mid-flight

He only nipped out while nan cooked the tea - but tragedy hit and he never came back

Maurice Middleton was thrown against a shop by a woman driving 48mph in a 30mph zone