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M5 traffic live: Serious crash causes long queues on motorway near West Bromwich

Emergency services are at the scene of the collision as long queues build on the motorway

NI property group ‘exits from Poundland deal’

I visited the pretty UK market town with more than 100 independent shops

The town has a thriving high street and a strong sense of community spirit

Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.

Every update after forensics scour house with huge police presence on Bedlington street

Several officers remain in attendance on Tomlea Avenue, in Bedlington, following an incident in the area

Quiet Stockport village where 'people are leaving' because they feel cheated on

Plans to build nearly 1,000 homes in the area have caused controversy

Co Fermanagh hotel announces £1.5m investment in new wedding facilities

Sheffield dad caught with over 100 indecent images of children avoids jail

A dad from Sheffield was caught with over 100 indecent images of children

John Healey to scrap cuts to cash ISA allowance and keep £20,000 limit

Rachel Reeves plan to be abandoned

The Prem talents hunting Wales breakthroughs

Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship.

Budget 2026: Chancellor promises Sadiq Khan 'radical devolution of power' to fire up London

John Healey urged by bosses to champion the capital to boost the economy

9 million DWP benefit claimants affected by new crackdown after October 13 change

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new rule

Free NHS prescriptions for people on two DWP benefits under Andy Burnham

Government, led by Mr Burnham, has opted to freeze NHS prescriptions for 2027.

'The bitter irony of Sheffield fighting to be City of Culture while letting gallery close'

The bitter irony of Sheffield fighting to be City of Culture in front of the cameras, while letting one of its key cultural venues close away from the spotlight, is not missed

Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say

Far-right senator and his family boarded private plane to Ecuador after crossing border to Argentina, Argentina’s government confirms The far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil and is on his way t…

Met Office says UK to see 'big flip in the weather' after deadly storms batter country

Three people were killed in recent storms

Play the 100th edition of Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes

Test your football knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser quizzes.

Funding push for Richhill AFC piles pressure on Paul Givan over department’s ‘strange and puzzling’ record-keeping

DWP writing to 370,000 people over State Pension underpayments

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is writing to 370,000 people potentially affected by an error

NHS prescription charges for 2027 confirmed under Andy Burnham and John Healey

The Chancellor will announce that the charge for a single prescription will be held at its current level of £9.90.

5 'fixes' in the Budget 2026 and what it means for pints, Post Office and plant-based drinks

Here are five 'everyday fixes' announced by the government that are aimed at helping UK households

Andy Burnham government confirms three changes for leaseholders in England

More people are set to be protected as the Labour Party government acts to make more homes safe.

Announcement today 'will bring energy bills down for good'

Chancellor John Healey has promised 'breathing space'

Australia must ‘re-win the argument for democratic politics’ in wake of Haines incident, Alastair Campbell says

Tony Blair’s former spokesperson says attacks on UK MPs did not bring about lasting cultural change and overheated rhetoric quickly returned to politics Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tony B…