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Richard Stead ManchesterHundreds of homes had an unwelcome New Year’s Eve guest a year agoFlood warnings have been extended to cover more of Greater Manchester after last New Year’s Eve’s torrential rain – led to the flooding of hundreds of homes and a major incident being declared.Almost 1,000 people had to be evacuated from homes, with flooding also affecting parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. The River Mersey recorded its highest level – and the Bridgewater Canal collapsed in Cheshire.The Environment Agency says it has expanded its flood warning service to further cover about 800 homes and businesses in the Cheadle…
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is close to joining Manchester City after they activated a £65m release clause in his contract.The 25-year-old is likely to complete the move after making a final appearance for the Cherries in Saturday’s game against his soon-to-be-club’s title rivals Arsenal.Most of the big-spending clubs in the Premier League had been interested in the Ghana international after he became one of the stars of the 2025-26 season.Semenyo is the third top scorer in the league with nine goals, plus has three assists.And now the former Bristol City man will finally have the opportunity to play in Europe…
Shabana Mahmood has vowed to challenge European judges to prevent Shamima Begum from returning to Britain.The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers from the UK over the decision to revoke Ms Begum’s citizenship after she travelled from east London to territory held by the so-called Islamic State.The former UK national left the country aged 15 and was stripped of her citizenship in February 2019 on the grounds of posing a threat to national security after being “married off” to an IS fighter and she remains in a Syrian camp.A document published by the European court last month states…
David CowanScotland home affairs correspondentDuffy familyAmanda Duffy went missing after a night out in her home town of HamiltonJoe and Kate Duffy were devastated and baffled when the man accused of their daughter’s murder walked free from court.They had felt certain that Francis Auld would be found guilty of killing 19-year-old Amanda in Hamilton in 1992.But a jury found the charges against him not proven – one of two verdicts of acquittal which could be returned in criminal trials in Scotland.Joe and Kate did not initially understand what the jury’s verdict meant – and have now spent more than three…
Some of the biggest deals completed this month could be contract renewals for a number of big-name players.England’s Georgia Stanway, 26, has attracted lots of attention, with Arsenal among those to have held talks with the midfielder. Her deal at Bayern Munich ends in the summer, and while she has an offer to extend, she could sign a pre-contract agreement in January to join another club in the summer.Another England midfielder, Ella Toone, is out of contract at Manchester United in July. She can begin talks with other clubs outside the WSL this month.Manchester City top scorer Khadija Shaw, 28,…
Sweeping changes to immigration policy will allow the UK to make progress in tackling the small boats crisis in 2026, the Immigration Minister has told GB News. In an exclusive interview with the People’s Channel, Mike Tapp said new powers would make it less attractive to come to Britain and easier for authorities to deport illegal arrivals. His comments come as the number of Channel migrants reaching the country over the previous 12 months hit 41,500, the second busiest year on record. When Sir Keir Starmer came to office in July 2024, he promised to smash the gangs and end…
Getty ImagesFifty-seven people died on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2025, according to provisional figures released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).A total of 69 people lost their lives on the roads the previous year.The figures have been released as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins urged the public to focus on road safety as 2026 gets under way.The most recent death was on Tuesday when Hanna Tanasova died three weeks after a two-vehicle crash in County Fermanagh.’We all share the responsibility for road safety’Figures also show that 751 people were seriously injured in collisions from 1 January to 30 September…
Another year of football is over and it’s time to start looking ahead to 2026.The Premier League will reach its conclusion in May, with Arsenal looking to win their first title in over two decades – but can the Gunners see the job through this time?Will an English club be crowned champions of Europe? Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all looking to reach the last 16.Could Chelsea’s hold over the Women’s Super League be set to end? Manchester City, now under the guidance of Andree Jeglertz, lead the way in an enthralling title race.The World Cup, expanded…
Drivers are being warned of new motoring rules being introduced over the coming weeks, which could have a huge impact on millions of drivers.As motorists welcome in the new year, they may have to contend with new road pricing charges and even driving licence changes. With new rules being introduced over the coming weeks, GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes in January 2026 that could impact you.Congestion ChargeLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that the price paid by drivers for travelling in the centre of the capital will be hiked from £15 to £18 on…
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