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Andy Burnham considering 'profoundly disappointing' new rules for cars from 2030

Makerfield MP Mr Burnham mulling over shake-up

A-Leagues look past Manchester City distraction to ‘showpiece’ Melbourne derby

The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia Sign up for Football Desk Australia: our newsletter from Jonathan Wil…

Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company

Anthropic claims AI will shift how work gets done and labor demand – but some experts are skeptical of the vision Last year, the Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei, warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of e…

How I Shop with Bill Bailey: ‘Could be a life-saver in an apocalypse’

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The comedian and musician talks medieval instruments, hiking socks and coffee rituals with the Filter • Don’t…

Bail refused for man charged over Dunmurry police station bomb attack

Four NI men deny raft of charges including human trafficking and controlling prostitution

The Nottingham Post poses six urgent questions on Nottingham's Debenhams - we need answers

Youths this time were seen dangling their legs over the side of the building - it is becoming an increasing risk

Horror as couple attacked by drunk man they gave a lift to on Devon A-road

He became aggressive in the car and started attacking the husband and wife

Chelsea: Xabi Alonso agrees with Thibuat Courtois and Mike Penders comparison after talks with Real Madrid star

Emi Martinez’s injury has opened the door for Mike Penders

Major Manchester Airport train disruption recap as Liverpool services cancelled

A points failure at the airport caused the issue

Smith partnership & Saracens spice - Furbank on life at Quins

George Furbank traded champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins - and the early signs of synergy with Marcus Smith are promising.

Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus

Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda Health officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient ⁠in more than…

Proposal for wildlife meadow at Bognor Regis rec is backed

Arun councillors have backed further work on a proposed wildlife meadow at Larksfield Recreation Ground, despite concerns about dog-walking access and the council’s long term control of the land.

Six men charged after theft of ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards from warehouse

Six men have been charged in connection with the theft of high-value Pokemon cards from a warehouse.

Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address

Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.

Tubridy would be ‘welcome’ into politics – Taoiseach

Dewsbury Market £18m revamp update in 'important moment'

Construction is due to be completed in early 2028

Two Iranian men in court accused of terrorism offences over alleged plot to target Manchester's Jewish community

Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan appeared in court

Tory campaign figure ‘used inside information from Rishi Sunak meeting to bet’

Storm Boelo shuts rail lines in Scotland amid 80mph wind warning

An amber weather warning is in place across Scotland as treacherous conditions are predicted.

England balancing points chase and discipline at World Cup

England winger Matty Ashton stresses the need to balance the chase for points with retaining their discipline when they face France in Perth on Saturday in their second Rugby League World Cup group fixture.

Eastbourne Police support safe parking in primary schools

Eastbourne Police send out officers to support safe parking around primary schools.

UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills

Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’ Ministers will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritise investment, dire…

Ian Poulter becomes latest high profile player to quit LIV Golf

Louis Oosthuizen announced his intention to return to the DP World Tour earlier this week.