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Tata Steel issues statement over bang so loud it 'shook windows'

Many took to social media with some likening the noise that rippled across Port Talbot to a 'crack of thunder' or an explosion

Prince William's meaningful Liverpool admission on important visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium

His Royal Highness was in attendance at Everton's stadium with Princess Kate to launch a new mental health awareness campaign

Health minister apologises to patients over neurology failings

Health Minister Robbie Butler said meeting the families and loved ones of some of Michael Watt's deceased patients had been an "unrivalled privilege".

Man 'carrying towel' on bike 'exposed himself' to woman on Stockport pathway as police launch appeal

Officers are asking for help identifying the man

US Open 2026 men’s and women’s seeds list and tracker

Novak Djokovic was the first of the big names to suffer a surprise exit - his earliest at a grand slam in more than 20 years

Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London

Seven people arrested following ‘altercation’ on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon Seven people have been arrested after four men were stabbed in south-east London, the Metropolitan police said. Officers were ca…

Global bond sell-off resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation

Crude jumps above $107 a barrel amid concerns over Middle East conflict and out-of-control government borrowing Nervous investors across big economies have been dumping government bonds, driving up the cost of borrowing…

Ollie Robinson’s feats against Pakistan have yet to convince England’s old guard | Andy Bull

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have praised the bowler’s exploits this summer, but question whether he can do it against better teams on flatter pitches There was a Pakistan fan walking around Edgbaston carrying a smal…

Coventry man locked up over 'simply appalling' conversation

Richard Stevenson, 39, has been locked up for eight years

Esther Rantzen says she is ‘too fragile’ to travel to Dignitas to end her life

The prominent campaigner for the legalisation of assisted dying insisted the law must ‘change quickly’

Belfast named UK’s running capital as study shows city tops Parkrun participation charts

Anthropic reveals four crimes were committed by its Claude AI

‘Future AI systems will be increasingly capable,’ Anthropic warns, adding they could cause ‘more extreme harm’

New traveller encampment in Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire Police and StokeonTrent City Council have been alerted

ITV Emmerdale's Nick Miles says 'Jimmy's death was a surprise to me' after soap axe

The soap star spoke to the ECHO about his shock exit on the red carpet at the NTA's

Dan Lawrence ‘gutted’ to miss out on century as England dominate Pakistan

Lawrence was one of five England players who amassed between 50 and 75 in their 453 all out, giving them a 320-run lead at Edgbaston.

Somerset return to summit after dog stops play: county cricket, day three – as it happened

Somerset eased to a 377-run win over Leicestershire to go top of Division One while Notts were caught cold by Hampshire’s attack Lancashire’s off-on-off wicketkeeper – sent to Essex on loan – collects 50, he and Akhter…

Ryanair chief’s ‘rapists’ comments inappropriate, Irish deputy premier says

Michael O’Leary made the comment ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin on Thursday.

Stephen Fleming learning nothing from rout of Pakistan

Stephen Fleming learning nothing from rout of Pakistan

Police becoming "increasingly concerned" for missing Sheffield woman not seen in a month

She was last seen on August 11

US-bound flight diverted to Glasgow Airport amid 'medical emergency'

Lufthansa flight LH418 from Frankfurt to Washington D.C. was diverted after a guest took unwell.

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar returns to 'resilient' Liverpool to take part in major festival

Adrian Dunbar's links to Liverpool go back decades as the star prepares to return to the city

Man jailed for 15 years for firing shots and hurling petrol bombs at North East home

Police were called to an address in Front Street, Burnhope, following reports a firearm had been discharged

Manchester United XI vs Sabah: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

Michael Carrick rings changes for league phase opener at Old Trafford

How much the proposed tourist tax could add to the cost of your holiday

The government has announced proposals that could allow mayors in England to introduced taxes on overnight stays