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Man set fire to his home then sat on the front step and smoked a cigarette

Stephen Holden, 58, also threatened his neighbour who was left 'fearing for her life' and she has since suffered anxiety, panic attacks and nightmares

Film crews on Deansgate and Barton Arcade for new Amazon Prime crime thriller Dirty

Production on the show began in September

Megan Newborough's family admits 'it destroys you' as they open up in new documentary

Five years after the brutal murder of 23-year-old Megan Newborough, her parents Anthony and Elaine are sharing their heartbreak in a new documentary

'I feel so lucky to still be here after surviving major heart attack aged just 36'

After rebuilding her confidence through rehabilitation, walking and running, the mum is giving back by taking on this weekend's Belfast City Half Marathon

Man appears in court over Glasgow tenement fire amid 'local lies over asylum seekers'

Graeme Moxey, 48, was charged with wilful fireraising.

Mum-of-two, 24, dies just weeks after getting married

Hannah Tattum's family said she faced 'one of the hardest battles imaginable'

Holiday tragedy as Brit tourist, 54, dies swimming at beauty spot near Bali

The man was said to be swimming with his family when the tragedy struck

Ninja heavily reduces 'brilliant' gadget that makes hundreds of different drinks

It could be a game changer for entertaining ahead of Christmas and New Year

North Down council calls for new powers to deal with antisocial behaviour on beaches

Beaches such as those at Helen's Bay and Ballyholme have seen major incidents this year

Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Monday, September 14)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Police officer punched man nine times during arrest, misconduct hearing told

PC Richard Williams denies using unreasonable force during the arrest of Steven Clark in Porthmadog

Imitation firearms and explosive devices recovered: Two arrested after east Belfast security alert

Downpatrick set for major night-time boost with top award ambitions

Local councillors have raised concerns over dwindling footfall in the town centre as people now have an 'appetite to go out a wee bit earlier'

Oasis hotel prices in Glasgow surge by 538 percent after Celtic Park announcement

Oasis fans are being asked to pay hotel prices which have risen by 538 percent since their Celtic Park tour announcement.

Bid to change Widnes pub's premises licence as part of refurbishment

Punch Taverns has applied to Halton Council to vary the pub's layout and to allow licensable activity in the external area

Prolific offender caught as part of Newport city centre clampdown that has seen 241 arrests

Police in the city say they have been targeting repeat offenders like Arnis Nassa

Newry farmer accused to cruelty and neglect of animals claims cattle died of botulism

From the witness box, the 71-year old - who is representing himself - claimed photographs shown to the jury had been 'altered' and 'touched up'

'He made a terrible decision that night and paid for it with his life'

An inquest into the death of Will Place has got underway where jurors were told of the family's concerns over a police chase shortly before the crash that claimed his life

North East family banned from keeping animals after leaving three neglected dogs with skin diseases

Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene's son Stuart Pallent, 40, have been given suspended prison sentences

If my husband hadn't seen how poorly I was, I wouldn't be here today

Rachel Powell was fit and healthy - until a routine illness spiralled into something far more serious

Two Jack Russells put down and family banned from keeping dogs after horror neglect

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene's son Stuart Pallent, 40, have been given suspended prison sentences and animal bans

Could Oldham Council finally be turning a corner?

After months without a leader, there could be hope for a semblance of normality for the crisis-ridden council.

Man hospitalised after metal bar and knife attack in Lurgan property

The victim was attacked by two men dressed in dark clothes with their faces covered

Noel Gallagher speaks out on 'new Oasis music' after band confirms 2027 tour

His comments come as the band confirms a world tour next year, including five nights at Celtic Park