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British AirwaysThe first commercial flights of Concorde took place on 21 January 1976.When it took its maiden flight 50 years ago, Concorde was the epitome of luxury and glamour. The supersonic aircraft first flew passengers on simultaneous flights from London to Bahrain and Paris to Rio de Janeiro on 21 January 1976.But it was decommissioned over 20 years ago, and now one of the few places anyone can step inside one of the supersonic jets is at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park. Tour guide Steve Edwards said: “I first saw Concorde at a local airshow back in 1970. It’s still…

Pauline McLeanScotland arts correspondentPA MediaThe lost portrait (left) is now hanging in the National Galleries of Scotland alongside the original Nasmyth painting (right)It’s a missing painting story worthy of Sherlock Holmes.In 1803, the greatest painter of the day, Sir Henry Raeburn, was commissioned to create a new image of the greatest poet of the day, Robert Burns.Burns, who had died a few years earlier, had only ever agreed to sit for one artist, Alexander Nasmyth in 1787 and that painting became the template for every image.The publishers – Cadell and Davies – paid 20 guineas for the new painting which…

Matheus Cunha scored a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they defeated Premier League leaders Arsenal in a five-goal thriller at Emirates Stadium.The Gunners’ first home defeat of the season, following wins for their title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, means their lead has been narrowed to four points.Arsenal had started the match extremely well, taking the lead when United defender Lisandro Martinez put the ball into his own net in the 29th minute.The hosts gifted Manchester United a route back into the match when Martin Zubimendi’s loose pass put Bryan Mbeumo through on goal and the United…

Crowborough residents have told GB News they are furious Labour is risking the safety of their loved ones by moving migrants into a nearby army camp.In the early hours of Thursday morning, the first group of 27 migrants was moved into the Crowborough Training Camp while rain lashed down across the south east on a dark and dreary night. The move has been met with a wave of fury and distrust amongst locals while they raise concerns over the safety of their community, allowing undocumented male migrants to “roam free” in the area.Today, hundreds gathered in the East Sussex market…

A leading Cabinet Minister has broken his silence just hours it was revealed Labour’s top brass blocked Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster.This morning, Labour’s governing body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), squashed Mr Burnham’s plea to run to be MP in Gorton and Denton after its incumbent representative, Andrew Gwynne, resigned on Friday. But, in an attempt to defend the NEC’s decision this afternoon, Steve Reed claimed a mayoral election would be “inconvenient” for voters in Manchester right now.He said: “This was a decision taken by Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee. “Any Mayor who wants to stand in a…

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Conservative politicians Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson are launching a new movement that will attempt to attract millions of “politically homeless” voters to the Tory party.The former West Midlands mayor and former Scottish Conservative leader will unveil the initiative on Monday in a bid to win back moderate voters who they say snubbed the party at the last general election.It will seek to engage those voters and work with them to develop policies they want the Conservative Party to adopt.Speaking on the ‘s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, Sir Andy and Baroness Davidson said they had faith in Kemi…

A late goal from Women’s Super League top scorer Bunny Shaw won the game for Manchester City against London City Lionesses, giving them a nine point gap at the top of the table after Chelsea’s loss against Arsenal.MATCH REPORT: London City Lionesses 1-2 Manchester CityAvailable to UK users only.

The Metropolitan Police have arrested 86 people on suspicion of aggravated trespass after they breached prison grounds while protesting in support of a Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike.The force said it had detained a number of people outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London.Activists are accused of refusing to leave the ground when ordered to do so, allegedly blocking prison staff from entering and leaving, as well as threatening police officers.The Met said a series of protesters got inside a staff entrance area of a prison building.It is understood the protesters did not get past security.A Ministry of Justice…