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Man whose dog fatally bit person after argument on footpath denies manslaughter

A man whose dog fatally bit another man on a footpath after an argument about right of way has denied manslaughter.

Merz cancels UN visit after AfD election win puts his leadership on the ropes

German chancellor gets support from state leaders but further far-right gains this weekend could spell the end Powerful German state leaders from Friedrich Merz’s party have rallied behind him as speculation builds that…

Ayrshire nursery graded 'very good' across three quality indicators

Children experience “nurturing, responsive relationships” that help them feel “safe, valued, included and confident to thrive,” the report states.

Hastings Furniture Service showroom is on the move from Priory Meadow

The large Hastings Furniture Service showroom at Priory Meadow is re-locating with its last day of trading at the shopping centre taking place on Saturday September 19.

‘It’s a false argument’: Criticism of Michelle O’Neill slammed by Scotland’s FM after DUP had hit out

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.

Shops raided across Merseyside as fronts for money laundering and tax dodging targeted

A HMRC director said high streets have been "blighted by illegal activity"

Tighter controls on HMOs brought in across Stockport

The new Article 4 direction means all HMOs require planning permission from Stockport council

Missing Noah Woods CCTV picture released as police outline last-known movements of three-year-old boy

A major search is underway to find missing Noah Woods

‘Carry-on merchant’ Sonny Baker vows to be himself in an England shirt

The high-energy Hampshire seamer took three wickets for 12 runs in England’s series opener against Sri Lanka.

US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination

Announcement of visa restrictions follows Trump’s false claims of ‘white genocide’ taking place in South Africa The US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Trump’s administration continues to…

Police commander issues update as army bomb squad take over house search after evacuation

Police ‘investigating potentially explosive substances’

M56 closed live updates after crash involving lorry, flatbed truck and three cars near Manchester Airport

Drivers have been warned to avoid the area after the major crash

Four jailed over Heathrow tear gas attack 'that left people vomiting blood'

The airport’s Terminal 3 was closed for hours following the incident, when tear gas was sprayed in the face of a woman who had her suitcase taken

Man arrested after being found with cash and drugs in Newport

The man has been arrested and remains in police custody

Businessman allegedly strangled wife in row after Sunday roast with in-laws

Property developer attacked his wife after she told him she wanted a divorce, court hears

Heathfield poised to get its first High Street pub in October

Heathfield has come a step nearer to having a High Street pub.

What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?

The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.

UK urged to follow Canada’s example as it looks set to become ‘associate member’ of EU

Canada’s PM Mark Carney is pivoting to Europe amid his country’s trade war with Donald Trump

Birmingham City fan reunited with lifesavers after suffering cardiac arrest in Crawley

A Birmingham City fan who suffered a cardiac arrest, before a match against Crawley Town, has reunited with the people who helped save his life.

Dogs could be banned from parts of several Arun parks and public spaces

Dogs could be banned from parts of several Arun parks and public spaces under new rules being considered by councillors.

Playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Lee Andrews offers to send Good Morning Britain hosts £10k as Katie Price divorce confirmed

Lee Andrews sent a voice message to Good Morning Britain as Katie Price addressed the status of their whirlwind marriage

Referendum and open letter show that asylum seeker accommodation plans such as Linton-on-Ouse are inappropriate

The idea of a small village in Oxfordshire declaring independence from Britain is absurd but there’s an important message behind the stunt by the villagers of Piddington.