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Ryanair flight makes emergency diversion following 'emergency' after take-off

Theplane halted its ascent at roughly 7,000 feet due to a reported technical issue

Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after west Belfast stabbing is released on bail

Calls for government devolution as 2027 Stoke-on-Trent elections back on

Plans for North Staffordshire super council are being paused and reviewed

Rule applies to every driveway in UK and 'drivers could be liable'

Experts said many were unaware

Halifax Piece Hall announces 2027 headliners as boss vows 'to try' to beat record-breaking 2026 edition

Halifax Piece Hall's first 2027 summer headliners have been announced

Petrol drivers warned over 27p per mile HMRC charge this September

HMRC has updated its advisory fuel rates for drivers from September 1, 2026

Ryanair flight diverts to UK airport after declaring mid-air emergency

A Ryanair flight to Malta was forced to divert after the crew declared a mid-air emergency due to a technical issue

Why there’s room for growth in Glasgow’s reborn east end

​Lisa Miller says hospitality investors should be keen to establish a hotel where the market has yet to catch up with the pace of change

Family remember 'much loved' grandad tragically hit by car after turning 84

Charlie Watt was seriously injured in a crash as a 46-year-old was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

DWP confirms 4 eyesight issues which can get state pensioners £114 a week

Attendance Allowance provides a tax‑free, non‑means‑tested weekly payment

Ryanair flight to Malta diverts to East Midlands Airport after mid-air emergency

The Malta service issued a 7700 emergency squawk code following a minor bird strike

Killer jailed for three-day Leeds rampage in which he robbed, stole and attacked innocent people

Homeless thug admitted long list of offences

DWP PIP cuts update as public sends 'clear message' to government

A new survey has found that the public do not support cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other disability benefits

Lanarkshire teen was told he would 'never walk' but is about to become a personal trainer

Ciaran Kinlan, 19, was warned by doctors he would never walk due to cerebral palsy — but he has defied the odds.

Man admits coercive behaviour after girlfriend's dog battered with hammer

Lewis Walker admitted one count of controlling or coercive behaviour at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday after originally facing 11 charges including allegations of assaulting his former partner and mistreating her dog

New children’s musical for the Guildford Fringe

New dates

Great British Bake Off 2026 Contestants: Here are the 12 bakers entering the tent for Bake Off series 17

The Great British Bake Off will return later this month, with all 12 of this year’s contestant now revealed.

DWP confirms new 15% income rule for Child Maintenance

The Labour Party government has committed to a series of reforms to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS).

DWP PIP cuts update for claimants in work, out of work or unable to

A new British Social Attitudes survey shows the UK public does not support proposed DWP PIP cuts

Frustration as local government shake-up paused

West Sussex council leaders have shared their frustration after a decision was made to pause a major shake-up of local government.

Ryanair flight declares mid-air emergency and diverts to alternative airport

The plane halted its ascent at roughly 7,000 feet due to an unspecified technical issue

Councillors asked to condemn 'degrading' AI-generated imagery amid 'inappropriate' depictions

An expectation is laid out in the motion that those serving in public life should be able to do so without being subjected to manipulated imagery intended to humiliate, denigrate or undermine them

Aldi to open new stores every week in September

The openings are part of a £370million investment in new Aldi shops this year

National Television Awards 2026: What time ceremony is on, who's presenting and full list of nominations

All the stars will be in London's O2 for the annual ceremony, which is broadcast live on ITV