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Man admits he killed woman whose body was found in burnt-out flat

Confused Coronation Street fans speak out on David Platt change as actor teases dramatic future

Corrie fans have been speaking out with confusion over what they believe has been a change to David Platt's character

Plymouth Parkway enter 'exciting new chapter' with overseas investment plan

The Yellows in a statement confirmed that Heads of Terms have been signed with MEC Study Group, beginning the process towards a new structure for the football club.

Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer with warning

England boss Thomas Tuchel recalls Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer but says players have to "perform".

Police 'will not tolerate' criminal offences ahead of demonstrations in Plymouth

A protest and counter-protest will take place on Saturday

Police release footage of two men after girl, 13, raped in east London as family tell of 'devastating impact'

The attack occurred in August 2024, with the victim reporting that two men led her into Weavers Fields, where she was raped

Trains cancelled next week due to Cardiff Queen Street station works

Services on the Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr lines have been cancelled due to the engineering works

‘Putney pusher’ suspect wanted to pay for DNA test to clear his name, say sisters

Nicholas Brandram’s sisters say he was ‘failed’ by the system and called the Met Police ‘reckless’

338-home plan for Rhoose approved – but there's one big catch

One resident claimed the area was a 'dumping ground' for housebuilding though this suggestion was rebuffed

Polish man faces human trafficking and slavery charges in Birmingham after extradition

West Midlands Police said he was charged following a major investigation into human trafficking

London borough recovers council homes in fraud probe including one where tenant was living in USA

A London borough has recovered 18 council homes during a £700,000 fraud investigation, including one property where the registered tenant was found living in the USA.

M6 delays live – crash in Warwickshire causes long delays

Delays are on the northbound stretch of the motorway heading towards Birmingham

Mourners gather for funeral of girl, 7, who died in Grangetown house fire

Valentina and her aunt Natalie McDonald died in the blaze in August

British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say

A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

HMRC confirms Sunday deadline for certain state pensioners to avoid new monthly charge

The payments will be issued as Labour Party government Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to help hard-up and skint households with the Cost of Living.

Police ‘urgently searching’ for 16-year-old missing from Worthing

Sussex Police have stated it is ‘urgent searching’ for a 16-year-old missing from Worthing.

Meeting an opportunity for initial views on energy windfall tax – Simon Harris

Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.

Wanted Brookside star Philip Foster arrested by 'armed police' after ECHO investigation

An ECHO investigation tracked wanted criminal Foster to the Costa Blanca - hundreds of miles from where police had previously believed him to be

Mourners gather wearing pink for funeral of girl, 7, killed in Teesside house fire

Loved ones gathered to say their final farewell to Valentina Foster, 7, known as 'TT', who died alongside her aunt Natalie McDonald, 34, in a house fire on Birchington Avenue, Grangetown, on August 26

Popular Crawley-based gaming group moves venue

A popular Crawley-based board gaming group has moved venue.

I ditched my job in the UK to work on a cruise ship - here's what I earned in a month

Sam Catling lived the dream by ditching a supermarket job for a supposedly fun role as a cruise ship entertainer. He opens up about his day to day life on a cruise ship, the long hours he worked, and how much he took ho…

Man rushed to hospital with neck wound after suspected stabbing in Wakefield - 41-year-old arrested

Police remain at the scene

Game4Hope moved from Hill Dickinson Stadium

There has been a major update on the charity match