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‘Don’t dare speak about it from both sides of your mouth’: Heated words exchanged over Drumcree as Stormont returns

The makeshift blade used to slash John Henry Sayers inside a North East prison

Using the lid of a tuna can, Hussain Bah created a weapon sharp enough to slash John Henry Sayers

'I moved in with a 75-year-old stranger and we became best friends'

Ella Wilson Sharp, 24, moved in with David Cox, 75, as a lodger and the pair's unlikely friendship has been going strong ever since

Reality of Cleveland Police funding laid bare as letter to Home Secretary calls for £20m extra a year

Council leaders as well as housing chiefs, the fire brigade, health bosses and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen have backed the latest call for fairer Government funding

Glasgow park evacuated amid gas leak as locals urged to avoid area

Pictures taken from outside the park show several emergency vehicles as workers in high-visibility clothing tend to the incident.

Man dies in sea tragedy near Saundersfoot Harbour

The incident prompted a major emergency response involving police, paramedics, the RNLI and an air ambulance

Key change in Druids Heath regeneration plan as residents told 'have your say' before the deadline

Homeowners will be offered a 'financial package' to allow them to stay in their area

Potential Lough Neagh public ownership to be discussed by Stormont ministers

Earl of Shaftesbury Nicholas Ashley-Cooper currently owns the bed and soil of the lough

Woman jailed after falsely accusing multiple men of rape

Khloe Simmonds confessed to spinning a web of lies

Thug 'abused and terrorised' four women

Jacob Berry was found guilty after a trial

Woman jailed after accusing innocent men of rape

The victims of Khloe Simmonds said they felt 'humiliated' when they were falsely accused of heinous crimes they did not commit

Mum of Edinburgh stabbing victim accuses officials of 'dragging heels' over knife crime

Campaigner Lisa Petrie, from Leith, met with John Swinney to discuss her mission to tackle youth knife crime.

Roman's sparkly £22 Christmas party trousers aren't likely to stick around long

The glitzy trousers are likely to sell out fast

Taylor Wimpey apology after firm flouts permitted operating hours on new estate build near Redcar

The company was issued with a breach of condition notice by Redcar and Cleveland Council

Readers' letters: Criticism of Edinburgh Airport is entirely justified

A reader scoffs at the airport’s claim of an 89 per cent satisfaction rating.

Devastation, memories and farewells as closures start to hit Merseyside

Three pub more closures are expected in Liverpool this week

‘I am deeply sorry’: Millionaire NI beauty boss apologises over vile hotel rant

Bellamianta owner Linda Stinson said she would learn from the incident

‘I am deeply sorry’: Millionaire NI beauty boss apologies after vile rant caught on camera

Tanning boss said she would learn from the incident

Two Eastbourne restaurants reach the semi-finals of the British Kebab Awards

Two local Eastbourne restaurants have been named among the semi-finalists for the 15th British Kebab Awards, chosen from thousands of public nominations.

Former soldier’s Orkney murder conviction to be re-examined 18 years after life sentence

Fresh examination of murder case as convicted soldier launches new appeal bid.

Oldham bin crew and parking warden targeted as council slams 'unacceptable' incidents

Oldham council said: "Any form of verbal or physical abuse towards our staff is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”

Muir and Kimmins to meet over potential Lough Neagh public ownership

Terrifying Halloween event with zombies, horror clowns and jump scares coming to haunted Welsh castle

Those attending can expect clowns, monsters, witches and the undead amongst the characters ready to scare guests from Thursday, October 15 until Sunday, November 1.

Michelle Keegan 'hooked' by new ITV drama as return marks first of Stockport star's career

Michelle Keegan is returning to ITV with brand new drama, The Blame, and she's spoken about her new role