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M60 traffic LIVE as long queues build up with lane closed - updates

Traffic on the M61 is also affected

UK storms LIVE: Updates forecasts indicate North East could see 70mph gusts

The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning with gusts of up to 80mph expected in Storm Austen and Storm Boelo

Social kitchen provides a ‘family atmosphere’ and helps tackle isolation in Newry area

Feeling scundered? Language expert urges public to pop in for a blether at Ulster Scots events in Ards

Nine events to take place across October and November

UK households told to stockpile three days worth of food and water

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should be 'alert but not alarmed'

M66 traffic LIVE as queues build after vehicles stopped following crash - updates

Traffic was stopped on part of the motorway

PM Andy Burnham admits 'simple truth' about new Jackdaw gas field approval

The Prime Minister has addressed what the new Jackdaw gas field approval means for UK’s climate crisis targets

Cornwall Council school closures Friday and delayed openings for Storm Austen

Most schools are planning to open later, but some have chosen to close for the day

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

Gusts of up to 50-70mph have been forecast

Major cybersecurity threat LIVE: Updates as 32 UK government services taken offline

Cybersecurity chiefs warned UK organisations that a ‘critical security issue’ had been discovered in the programming language PHP

Animal trainer killed by 'famous' bear as colleagues watched in horror

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A "friendly" and "safe" bear killed its co-star while shooting a promotional video, in an attack that was supposed to be "playful"

Hollywood star bear killed animal trainer with fatal bite in terrifying wrestling stunt

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A Grizzly bear who shared film screen with Will Ferrell fatally attacked an animal trainer during a filmed wrestling stunt

DWP update as Child Maintenance Service plans 2 per cent charge - key details

The DWP has set out plans to make major changes to the Child Maintenance Service

Contractor Amey reveals date to repair two notoriously potholed Sheffield roads

“This whole section needs pulling up and re-laying as it covers such a large area”

Presbyterian men cloak sexism in theology, calling women equal while denying them power

Andy Burnham government tells every household to stockpile cash - and amount varies

New guidance designed to ensure that households can survive a weather, cyber or other serious emergency.

Andy Burnham government wants households to stock up on 4 types of food - full list

Government has issued a checklist to households to stockpile ahead of emergencies.

I visited Twycross Zoo's Room on the Broom Corn Maze and it's an enchanting, immersive experience

Twycross Zoo has drawn inspiration from another Julia Donaldson favourite for its latest attraction

‘It’s a huge honour’: Dominican College pupils to make Royal Albert Hall debut in annual Music for Youth Proms

‘The sport has seen incredible growth’: New padel and wellness centre opens in south Belfast

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

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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