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US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for two-day visit

Monster 300kg bluefin tuna caught off Whitby sold to sushi restaurant for £5,000

The giant bluefin tuna was so big it had to be moved by pulley winch and 'four strong guys'

Construction begins on more than 150 new prison places in Yorkshire

Construction has now begun on 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm in a bid to ease the prison overpopulation crisis.

'Champion' teacher's sudden death leaves school devastated

'As a school we have lost a great teacher; as a staff we have lost a dear friend and colleague.'

New Greggs confirmed for garage as council gives green light to new plans

The new shop on Salford Road will include a Greggs, electric vehicle (EV) charging and jet wash bays

Protests, ravers, and police clashes: Pictures show 50 years of Nottingham's alternative history

Alan Lodge got in the thick of it all to capture the action and once got arrested

Greater Manchester sees massive spike in amount of drugs being seized by police

A new report has lifted the lid on the situation.

Six massive sites, six huge opportunities for more than 5,000 new homes in Wigan

The borough's local plan will guide development goals in the borough for a generation with a goal of 'sustainable developments that meet housing shortages and create vibrant places'

DWP sets new standard for all PIP and disability assessments

The DWP has confirmed the latest significant change affecting Personal Independence Payment claims

DWP state pension Friday update over 'significant gaps'

The DWP has issued an update as the Pensions Commission prepares to consider reforms

Fate of back garden hair salon built without planning permission decided

The applicant told Bolton's planning committee that 'we simply want the opportunity to earn a living through a modest business'

Driver who killed boyfriend in crash while filming him has jail term increased

A driver who killed her boyfriend in a crash while filming him hanging out of the car window has had her jail term increased by a year and a half at the Court of Appeal.

New collection will support Sussex Wildlife Trust

Brighton-based circular design studio Spared

Woman who caused boyfriend's car window death set for longer prison stay

Mia Howarth, 21, was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving in 2023

Helen Mirren says she and MobLand co-star Pierce Brosnan are ‘boring’ on set

Niece who stole £35k from uncle and veteran who headbutted cop among those in court this week

Our court reporters brought the most relevant Edinburgh cases to the fore this week.

Middlesbrough couple's heartbreak at losing 'beautiful' baby boy at just 13 days old

Alina and Aleem have now organsied Baby Noah's 5k Walk, with around 200 people already pledged to take part and help raise funds for the James Cook NICU unit

Man's devastating death after swan attacked him and kept him from reaching safety

A father of two drowned in a retention pond after a swan attacked his kayak and kept him from reaching safety, with his widow later filing a lawsuit over the fatal incident.

iamsold NI reports continued appetite for properties across region

Company is now inviting entries for its upcoming auction on October 8

Medics failed to properly explain home care plan to stressed-out wife of seriously ill firefighter, inquest told

Traumatised by his job, Coleraine man Darren O’Neill (41) was suffering from psychosis when he took own life in 2023

The Cambridgeshire restaurants named the best curry houses in the region

Several Cambridgeshire restaurants feature among the best in the area

Birmingham B&B plans refused amid parking 'nightmare' in suburb

Birmingham Northfield MP Laurence Turner was among those who spoke out against the proposals

'Incredible frustration' as Reform council pulls funding for major town cornerstone

Reform lost a seat in the Yorkshire town in a recent by-election

DWP change to all PIP and disability benefit assessments confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the latest up as a new standard procedure