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West Belfast man admits hoax bomb call to PSNI and threats to kill in 999 phone rant

Holly Richardson: The rider flying the flag for Yorkshire at Burghley Horse Trials

Richmond rider Holly Richardson waved the flag for Yorkshire at Burghley Horse Trials. Stuart Minting finds out how she got on.

Eastbourne festival set to return next year after inaugural success as fundraising total revealed

An Eastbourne festival that celebrated its inaugural edition in 2026 will take place again next year.

Emergency services descend as Prestwich car wash worker sustains 'life-changing' injuries

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will be attending the site

Unanimous support for 33 new Loxwood homes

Plans to build 33 homes in Loxwood have been approved by Chichester District Council.

Halifax customers emailed over major 'account change' in October

People will need to take action otherwise they'll lose access to online banking services

Access concerns as 265 homes in Westhampnett approved

‘Huge problems’ have been predicted after plans to build up to 265 homes and an 80-bed care home in Westhampnett were approved by Chichester District Council.

Tourism tax must not be allowed to damage regional economies

Fiscal devolution is important if the Prime Minister is going to put power back into the hands of communities. The plans to allow mayors to introduce a tourist tax is a step in that direction. How the mayors wield these…

Council to celebrate Adur volunteers and community groups

Adur District Council (ADC) is set to celebrate the vital work of volunteers and community groups.

It could have been you! Teesside lottery winner misses out on £1m prize

The deadline for the ticket-holder to claim their £1m EuroMillions prize was midnight on Wednesday, September 9

Newcastle Reform UK councillor apologises for anti-Muslim social media posts

Deleted X posts in the name of Benwell, Scotswood and Denton Burn councillor Daniel Astley include claims that Muslims "rape white English girls and commit terrorist attacks"

Prince William and Kate's subtle Everton nod at Hill Dickinson Stadium to mark worldwide event

The Royals arrived on Merseyside soil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Ryanair boss challenges claim passenger was partially 'sucked out of window' mid-flight

Ljubisa Karovic, 61, said his wife and other passengers clung onto his legs as his body was sucked out of the window during the flight

Man arrested after shots fired on Bootle street

The window of a newsagents was left with a bullet hole after the shooting

Woman 'living like a pig' for three weeks in crate so small she can't stand up

Michelle Farnham, 28, from Hertfordshire, is living inside a farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square for 21 nights

Bereaved Crawley mum to host remembrance service as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week

A bereaved Crawley mum will host the town’s first Wave of Light remembrance service as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, in support of a Sussex-based charity supporting parents, families and siblings following the loss…

Woman taken to hospital after crash near Cardiff pub

It happened on one of the main routes out of Cardiff to the M4

Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw star's gracious message to Emmerdale 'mate' after awards bash

Actor Gareth Pierce has been flooded with comments as he paid tribute to his Corrie co-star and Emmerdale pal

Jesy Nelson flooded with support after 'hard launching' new boyfriend

Jesy was joined by her new boyfriend at the National Television Awards

Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve crowned the best hidden gem within two hours of London

Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve has been crowned the best hidden gem within two hours of London in a new study.

'Find savings' message as Solihull Council's dire finances go under the spotlight

Councillors warned 'make tough decisions to avoid council going bankrupt'

Ryanair CEO to fight claim injured passenger was 'sucked out of window' mid-flight

Ljubisa Karovic, 61, said he suffered major injuries when his head and right shoulder became sucked out of a window during the flight

New hospital statement after 'critical incident' declared in Coventry

A new statement has been issued after a critical incident was declared yesterday due to pressure on A&E

Ryanair boss accused of ‘trivialising’ rape