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Kevin FitzpatrickManchester political reporterRachael Zimbler, from Stockport, is registered blind and described the issue as “very scary”Angry residents in areas where parked cars cause a menace by blocking pavements outside their homes have welcomed government plans to help tackle the problem.Councils across England are to be given more powers to fine offending motorists after some people said the problem was leaving them “scared” and in danger.The new powers are due to take effect later this year, alongside guidance on how the rules can be enforced in a “proportionate” way.But a motoring group has urged caution due to a lack of…

Angela Ferguson, andHolly Harrison, WalesPA MediaDr Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter Megan were found dead on an isolated footpath near Chillenden, Canterbury, Kent, in July 1996A watchdog which looks into potential miscarriages of justice has confirmed its review into the conviction of Michael Stone for the murder of mother and daughter Lin and Megan Russell is ongoing.The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is reviewing an application by Stone’s legal team.Stone is serving life sentences for the murders of Dr Russell, 45, and her six-year-old daughter, who were bludgeoned to death in Chillenden, Kent, in July 1996.His barrister Mark McDonald…

Holders Chelsea will take on Manchester United in the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup – a repeat of last year’s final.The Blues beat United 3-0 in that game at Wembley to secure their sixth triumph in the competition and a domestic treble.Liverpool will host Everton in a Merseyside derby after both sides enjoyed resounding victories in the fourth round.Fourth-tier Chatham Town’s reward for defeating York City is a trip to Birmingham City.Super League leaders Manchester City, meanwhile, will host Sheffield United, and 14-time cup winners Arsenal meet Bristol City.The ties will take place across the weekend of 22…

Sir Keir Starmer has delivered an emergency press conference on the growing tensions between US President Donald Trump and the UK and EU countries.Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister vowed to “keep dialogue open” with Mr Trump, but will not hesitate to use “full strength of the Government” to “protect the security, living standards and future of the British people”.In his address, Sir Keir said: “The world has become markably more turbulent in recent weeks. Events are moving fast. And in moments like this, what matters most is being clear about the values and the interests that guide us. “Even…

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Nick Triggle,Health correspondentandDaniel Wainwright, VerifyGetty ImagesNearly a quarter of hospitals in England have seen waiting times worsen since the government published its plan to tackle the backlog a year ago, analysis shows.Hitting the 18-week waiting target for treatments such as knee and hip operations was Labour’s key manifesto pledge for the health service, and last January it set out how it would get hospitals on track.While nationally progress is being made, 31 hospital trusts have gone backwards and another 17 have made little progress out of the 129 services examined.The hospitals struggling the most said they were facing a variety…

Ibrahima Konate is looking for a better-paid contract, Flamengo have not given up on signing Lucas Paqueta and Chelsea may need to dig deeper to land Jeremy Jacquet.Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is wanted by Palmeiras. The 28-year-old has recovered from a long-term injury but is out of contract in 2027 and could return to Brazil. (Mail), externalManchester United are keeping tabs on 21-year-old Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, and could offer Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 24, in a swap deal for the DR Congo international. (Give Me Sport), externalMeanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo is expected to stay at Manchester United following the appointment…

A Northampton Imam who pleaded guilty to carrying out the forced marriage of two children has avoided prison.Ashraf Osmani, 52, conducted an Islamic “Nikah ceremony” at Northampton’s Central Mosque for two 16-year-olds in November 2023. The Bangladeshi-born Imam claimed he was “unaware” of changes to the law that restricts marriage to those aged 18 or over. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act came into effect in February 2023, removing the previous ability for 16 and 17-year-olds to wed with parental consent. Addressing Osmani, Mr Justice Akhlaq Choudhury said he “ought to have known that the law had changed”…

Reform UK has plummeted in recent voting intention polls despite a defection deluge over recent weeks. The only way seemed up for Nigel Farage and Reform after former Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick announced his defection to the party in the most astonishing circumstances.In the same week, former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi announced he had joined Mr Farage’s party as another big swinger in British politics.However, there are some regions where Reform is not seeing continued growth.In Scotland, despite nine consecutive polls showing the party on the rise, Reform’s backing has now actually declined.This comes despite former Conservative peer Malcolm…

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