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Collector selling hundreds of John Deere tractor toys to ‘make space’ for more

Peter Green, of Saffron Walden, Essex, has been collecting the models for 12 years but says his house is now ‘just about full up’.

‘NHS must be ready for extreme events’ after Yorkshire wildfire, says health secretary

The health secretary has said that the NHS has to be ready for extreme weather events after last year’s wildfires in the North York Moors.

‘He’s the antithesis of everything this country stands for’: Rosie O’Donnell on why Ireland should not welcome Donald Trump

Comic who fled US to live in Ireland urges President Catherine Connolly to stand firm and ‘speak truth to power’

Oasis confirm 2027 tour announcement with list of clues to venues

Oasis lit up the Manchester skies to officially announce their 2027 return [National news]

Pink Ladies slammed over support for Andrew Tate ahead of Glasgow protest

They have been condemned after members voiced support for "woman-hater" Tate – contradicting their stated aim of protecting women.

‘Argument’ for expanding fuel allowance, Tánaiste says

Anti-terror traffic bans in York 'sensitive and difficult' as powers approved

The use of powers banning traffic from York city centre during Christmas Markets and other events is sensitive and difficult, the council’s leader has said.

Girls in Northern Ireland guaranteed right to wear trousers to school under new legal guidelines

Big Brother fans sent into frenzy over 'awesome' ITV update ahead of new series launch

Big Brother 2026 is set to return to screens this weekend and ITV has shared a major update ahead of the new series

CCTV image issued after Nottingham city centre shop smashed up by customer raging at staff

Officers believe the man pictured may be able to assist their investigation

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

DWP warned over 'revival' of controversial PIP changes under Andy Burnham

The Department for Work and Pensions has been warned it is poised to "revive" a controversial Conservative Party proposal for PIP assessment reforms, as the Labour government's Timms Review recommendations come to light

'No evidence' tip closures leading to more fly-tipping, say council officers

Debate over the link between fly tipping and tip closures has continued this week, with Bradford Council officers giving differing views to politicians.

Anthropic blocks efforts to use AI to research weapons development and carry out cyber attacks

Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.

Attorney General visits Sheffield women's refuge: 'Survivors of abuse need a system that works for them and not against them'

The Attorney General says her resolve to tackle violence against women and girls is “renewed” after visiting a refuge in South Yorkshire.

Five dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland

Much-loved Coventry restaurant named best of its kind in the region

The Earlsdon venue has won consecutive awards

Andy Burnham to skip crucial assisted dying vote as legislation remains on knife edge

Just 12 MPs switching sides could block the bill, which is set to be voted on this afternoon

DWP confirms 24 details of reformed PIP benefit as review set to end - full list

The DWP has issued its "principles" for PIP reform

'I kissed my wife goodbye on September 11 in New York and never saw her again'

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. One of the 2,977 people killed when three planes crashed into the World Trade Centre was Swansea woman Katherine Wolf

Magners maker C&C toasts deal to buy Asahi’s UK wholesale business

C&C will merge the Asahi wholesale business into its Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB) operations following the deal.

Huddersfield open market revamp set to go millions of pounds over budget

The cost of the regeneration of Huddersfield Market is set to go over its original budget by several millions of pounds.

Transport Secretary joins criticism of Ryanair chief’s ‘rapist’ comments

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary was heavily criticised after he said it was ‘absolutely’ appropriate to compare competitor airlines to “rapists”.

Fenerbahce boss stuns club by quitting after Roma draw

Ismail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahce's head coach just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League.