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Coronation Street's Sally Carman gives glimpse at awards 'after party' with fan-favourite co-star

Corrie's Abi Webster star gave a glimpse at how she and fan-favourite co-star Sue Devaney celebrated after the NTAs

Drunk man arrested at boss's barbecue in Hinckley after trying to drive home

Jack Gabriel was stopped by colleagues when he tried to drive off in his van

Latest NHS hospital figures for England: Key numbers and trends

The waiting list for routine hospital treatment has risen to its highest level for nine months.

Concerns some £100 heating oil vouchers being used for coal as 51,000 apply in first 24 hours

Alliance Party MLA Kellie Armstrong said “problems” had started to appear

A50 rush-hour gridlock after 7.10am Stoke-on-Trent pile-up

Police were sent to the dual-carriageway

Cornwall Council considers banning disposable barbecues on beaches

It's been sparked by this summer's spate of wildfires

First passenger sailing date confirmed for new £26m Mersey Ferry

Paying customers are expected to set sail this Autumn

Pink suitcase spotted in Stanley Park as murder of woman investigation continues

Forensic teams appeared to be searching the bushes in Stanley Park

Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener

Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.

Elon Musk attacks film-maker behind documentary about him

Tech mogul calls director Alex Gibney a ‘bitter old man’ who has ‘zero integrity’ in series of posts on X Elon Musk has issued an angry tirade at the film-maker behind a four-hour documentary about his life and influenc…

Last minute move that might land Ryanair passengers 'better seat'

People could earn much more control over the 'random' option with this trick

Armagh couple to stand trial over serious child sexual abuse and cruelty charges

Police hunt attacker after sexual assault on crowded Elizabeth line train in central London

Police want to speak to man in CCTV images they believe has information after attack at Bond Street

How this year's dry summer is having a profound impact on Yorkshire's wild animals

Drier summers are having a profound impact on Yorkshire’s wild animals, stretching rescue charities to their limits, reports Stuart Minting.

Leicester bar stripped of licence over serious fire risks makes fresh bid

Upstairs tenants had to be evacuated following a ceiling collapse

Dunblane firefighter joins Scottish team for punishing 9/11 tribute challenge

Campbell Aitken said he was left with "goosebumps" after taking part in the challenge involving firefighters all over the world, seeing them climb 110 floors in stifling heat.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark celebrate their ‘chemistry’ as USA advance to Fiba World Cup semis

Fiba World Cup: USA 108-56 Hungary Reese and Clark have been portrayed as fierce rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’ s interactions are a subplot of the women’s Fiba World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough…

Former Bristol Conservative MP candidate admits cheating with election bet

She stood as a candidate for the Bristol North-West seat

OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member

US government adviser Paul Christiano warns of risks to AI industry as he joins OpenAI’s non-profit foundation OpenAI is not on track to reduce the risk of “catastrophic” loss of control to an acceptable level, a member…

Attack victim's mum to seek justice for 'rest of my life'

The mum of a 19-year-old from Somerset killed in the Nottingham attacks speaks after the public inquiry ends.

Gateshead man charged with string of offences including rape and threats to kill

Stephen Rice has been charged with a total of 16 offences, and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon

Police find £75k drugs, knuckle dusters, and tasers in Stoke-on-Trent raid

A 31-year-old is due before magistrates today

BBC confirm when The Graham Norton Show is coming back with Hollywood legend among first guests

Graham will also be joined by one of the stars of Marvel's Avengers Doomsday

'I tax my seven-year-old's pocket money by 20p a week'

Phoebe says the idea is to give her children a sense of ownership and responsibility