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Birmingham Airport: £3.75bn economic impact and 57,000 jobs as masterplan vote opens

Birmingham Airport has published an economic report showing it contributes £3.75bn to the regional economy and supports 57,000 jobs, as public consultation continues on its masterplan to handle 30 million passengers by…

Visually impaired snooker superfan hails sport as ‘a godsend’ through adversity

‘Thundershots’ hopes to inspire other women to pick up a cue

Belfast Trust launches investigation into water issues at crisis-hit maternity hospital

Update notes there may be further delay to the project

Andy Burnham government tells every household to stock up on 9 items

Wes Streeting, the defence secretary, added that Britain also needed to prepare

Storm Austen live updates as damaging strong winds hit roads and trains

Gusts of up to 50-70mph have been forecast

Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, October 23)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

People forced to jump out of way as Rotherham teenager crashes into two cars and bus

The uninsured driver reached speeds of up to 90mph and caused £10,000 of damage during the chase

North Staffordshire travel live as highways crews ready to tackle Storm Austen

We'll bring you real-time updates from the road and rail network

Belfast playwright Martin Lynch left ‘devastated’ after Arts Council denies funding for McGurk’s Bar Tragedy production

Cornwall Council school closures Friday and delayed openings for Storm Austen

Mostly planning to open between 10am and 11am

Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man stabbed near Belfast

Police are appealing for anyone with information on the incident which took place at 11pm last night to come forward

Andy Burnham and John Healey confirm 7 changes for UK businesses with red tape slashed

Firms will get "a bit more breathing space" as the Chancellor announces new plans to cut red tape on Friday (October 23).

Tyrone man jailed for killing pensioner in crash after ignoring advice not to drive

Former athlete had been told not to drive because of epilepsy

Trafford doesn't want help to balance its books, but might need it

'I can't say that EFS is not an option. All I can say is, the ambition is to minimise and neutralise any requirement for EFS'

The Manchester streets where they fear being 'plunged into darkness'

The plans were heard at a planning committee meeting.

Plan for huge city centre tower rejected over fears it would kill historic Marble Arch pub

The beloved drinking den is one of the most famous venues in the city

'They won't let me on the bus and it's all because of my dog'

Ryan Hargreaves says he has been refused entry on multiple occasions because of his two-year-old French Bulldog Ed

"Lets not miss the goal once again” - City of Culture bid should include football legacy

‘Most important is to shout loud and proud about our biggest global cultural contribution’

Two more cops latest of TEN to leave GMP in disgrace over contact with sex workers

Sergeant Liam Smith and another cop, referred to only as 'Former Officer A', resigned from GMP ahead of separate disciplinary hearings

Scottish Chamber Orchestra issues warning over its sustainability after posting an increased deficit

'Constructive discussion' needed with Scottish Government over funding

Yorkshire veteran: 'I was bullied out of the Army for my sexuality - I deserve full compensation'

Currently LGBT-plus veterans who were constructively dismissed are only eligible for a partial payment.

I didn't expect to feel so spooked in my lovely new Edinburgh home

It’s that time of year again

Inverurie presented with title of Scotland's town of the year

Judges praise Aberdeenshire community for rallying behind local traders