Benefit claimants wait nearly nine months for decisions amid ‘accelerating’ backlog
The caseload in the Social Security and Child Support tribunal rose by 60 per cent in the year to June 2026
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Nottingham woman sexually assaulted teen after luring her home and locking the door
Karen Murerwa took the teenage girl's phone and gave her alcohol
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Travellers at Manchester Airport warned over killer danger of methanol poisoning
'We would never want to discourage young people from travelling and exploring the world - we just want them to be armed with the information to keep themselves safe'
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Natasha Dowie privileged to be 'adopted Scouser' as she shares New York encounter
Former Everton and Liverpool player Natasha Dowie spoke to the ECHO about her bond with the city and the upcoming Game4Hope charity at the Hill Dickinson stadium
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Pubs and restaurants 'losing business because of boom in weight-loss drugs'
Pubs and restaurants in Scotland are said to be taking a hit in business as a result of the boom in weight-loss drugs, a new report found.
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Husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping his wife for over 20 years
The man entered his guilty pleas at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday
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Friends behind new Derry LGBTQ+ club create runaway success: ‘We’ve been told how needed this has been’
It only launched earlier this year, but there’s already a waiting list for Lavender
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Brother-in-law of leading loyalist sourced cocaine from New Lodge and Ardoyne areas to avoid paying ‘protection’ money to paramilitaries
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Boss says 'we all have a social responsibility' after removing racist graffiti in Speke
Andrew Salim has been praised on social media after posting himself cleaning the graffiti in Speke
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Noel Gallagher's stance on Oasis making new music as band confirms 2027 tour
The Oasis star has confirmed there won't be any new music for fans to look forward to
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Police officer who put suspect in headlock and punched him 9 times faces misconduct hearing
PC Richard Williams faces eight allegations relating to an arrest in a police misconduct hearing.
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Huge mansion with 14 acres of land selling for same price as four-bed house in Greater Manchester
The 440-year-old stately home is heading to auction later this month with a guide price of £550,000 to £600,000
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London council that left disabled person homeless after blunder ordered to pay compensation
Hounslow Council has apologised for the mistake which left two people homeless for over a year
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Government set to announce Manchester as G20 host city with venue ‘chosen'
Insiders have shared details ahead of a major announcement.
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Teens arrested after horror brawl breaks out in Newport city centre
Gwent Police said investigations are ongoing to identify all those involved in the shocking incident
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What are the early signs of Alzheimer's after death of Andy Burnham's dad
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and can cause a range of symptoms which develop gradually over time
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Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on
Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.
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West Lothian police continue probing 'targeted' attack which left man dead
A significant police presence remains in the area.
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Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
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Body found in search for Belgian tourist missing after hike on Isle of Skye
Hector Patemore, 45, had last been seen on Sunday morning heading out to climb in the Cuillin mountains.
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Devine leaves Glentoran after two and a half years
Glentoran manager Declan Devine leaves the club by mutual consent amid the east Belfast outfit's poor start to the Irish Premiership season.
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Family of two-year-old boy who died of rare condition to open charity after more than £15,000 raised
Jaxx Carr died earlier this year following a battle with a rare bowel condition
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Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger scoops £2.66m at box office ahead of reunion tour news
The documentary includes the first joint interviews with the brothers in over 20 years following their acrimonious split in 2009.
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Police confirm 'targeted attack' after man named in suspected shooting
William Watson, known as Billy, was killed in the incident in West Lothian on Saturday.
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