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Dismay, resignation and cutbacks in Sheffield as fuel prices quietly hit a 2026 high

“Another one rides the bus”

Harpurhey house explosion RECAP after man seriously hurt, roads closed and neighbours evacuated

One witness reported hearing 'a huge bang', with another reporting feeling the ground shake in the aftermath

Leeds robber stole Amazon parcels, punched shop worker and took sandwiches from Greggs in crime spree

Kyle Hirst is now behind bars

Blind man drove 150 miles and spotted 'weaving' on M6 after sharing four bottles of wine

Anthony Hall, who is registered blind, was spotted by police 'weaving around' on the motorway in the early hours

Full list of nominees for National Television Awards 2026

The NTAs is being presented by Joel Dommett for the sixth year in a row and is airing live on ITV

Road in South Chailey partially blocked after report of three cars involved in collision

A road in South Chailey was partially blocked on Tuesday, September 8, after three cars were involved in a collision.

Best casino sites: Top 10 UK online casinos for September 2026

We have taken a look at UKGC licensed casino sites, ranking and reviewing the best online casinos currently available

Teary-eyed and in disbelief, Harpurhey neighbours 'terrified' as man fighting for life following house explosion

Neighbours told the Manchester Evening News they heard a massive bang and felt the ground shake. Some said they feared a bomb had gone off.

Education Authority hits back at ‘dangerous misinformation’ about halal meat in NI school meals

Schools body says ‘inaccurate claims have been circulating online’

Education Authority hits back at ‘dangerous misinformation’ about halal meat in NI school meals: ‘We are simply buying chicken where it is available’

Schools body says ‘inaccurate claims have been circulating online’

Driver 'glad no one was killed' after trailer crashed into taxi with passenger inside

The trailer with a mini digger destroyed the front of the taxi and damaged two other vehicles

North Belfast community fun day hailed as 1,000 people cross interface for ‘Peace in the Park’

Eljamel patients left with ‘horrific’ disabilities after surgery, inquiry told

In her evidence, former MSP Liz Smith said some patients allegedly had the wrong parts of their bodies removed by the disgraced surgeon.

LEGO's sell-out £35 Halloween Wreath returns for 2026 and you can get it for £17

"This set is really fun to build. It's really satisfying to see it all come together as the build progresses into a super cute wreath that can be hung up, and then stored away in the box after Halloween."

Why Tories who defected to Reform UK are starting to regret it – Murdo Fraser

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been handed a golden opportunity as Reform UK’s bubble starts to deflate

Simple tap water method could help your dog drink more

This is something that many of us won't even consider - but it makes so much sense

Dorset planning: Dorchester, Tolpuddle, Sherborne and Poundbury applications

Your round-up of Dorset Council planning notices across Tolpuddle, Sherborne, Poundbury and more

How John Swinney's Captain Mainwaring act is breaking trust in Scottish politics – Jackie Baillie

John Swinney’s secretive nature is becoming a real problem

British family of man abducted by Saudi Arabia speak out over nine-year ordeal

Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017 A British woman has spoken out for the first time about the alleged abduction, torture and coercion of her husband at th…

Men aged between 18 and 40 could be stop-searched after Bootle shooting

The measures follow a shooting in Bootle on Monday evening

Exeter Airport: Huge disruptions to flights leaving the UK after air traffic control issue

Exeter is reported to be impacted after airports have grounded flight across the UK

'Predatory' police officer who sexually assaulted three colleagues avoids jail

Alex Trusler, 36, has been placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years after admitting four counts of sexual assault on colleagues while serving with Staffordshire Police

Dramatic transformation of Birkenhead school praised by Ofsted

Ofsted found the Wirral school is 'a place of solace' for its students

Petworth road to close for Southern Water works

A road in Petworth will close for Southern Water works.