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Lewis Hall commits future to Newcastle after Manchester United transfer links

The left-back was a transfer target for Manchester United but elected to stay at St James’ Park

Chop shop busted after five men 'armed with machete' found inside car

Five men were arrested

UK households issued Wes Streeting alert to stockpile 9 items for emergency kits

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued an urgent alert to UK households to stockpile nine items for their emergency kit

Coronation Street fans make clear Jodie Ramsey demand as dad arrives and next plot begins

Corrie fans have been seen making a clear demand when it comes to Jodie Ramsey

Mikel Arteta reveals triple Arsenal boost in new three-man injury update before Sunderland clash

Gunners could see defensive ranks significantly bolstered on Wearside

London Tube strikes and rail fare freeze held back sales growth, Trainline says

The online ticketing platform reported UK consumer net ticket sales of £2.1 billion for the six months to the end of August.

UK households face higher energy bills unless ageing electricity grid is upgraded, report warns

Renewables and nuclear make up 73 per cent of Britain’s electricity generation

John Cleese's 'clueless' verdict on Newcastle hotel after staying in 'very cold bedroom'

The founding member of Monty Python stayed in Hotel Du Vin and was left baffled by what he heard at breakfast

Woman who paid £300 to 'fix' illness finds out she actually has endometriosis

Caitlin Sorby has lost 8stone but it has not changed her symptoms

People 'begging for recycling bins' in York as roll out branded 'a mess'

Residents have been begging for recycling bins in York, the council’s environment spokesperson has said, as plans to ditch boxes face calls for a rethink.

Former chief prosecutor urges parliament to ‘finish the job’ and legalise assisted dying

Exclusive: Sir Max Hill, former Director of Public Prosecutions, says the bill will provide better safeguards as figures reveal most assisted deaths are never properly scrutinised

Mum's 'worst nightmare' after son, 7, killed in crash as man is jailed

Jack Rooke's killer was sentenced to prison this week

Pip benefit overhaul could see walking aids offered over cash

The cost of Pip is expected to rise to more than £41 billion per year by 2030

Van driver dies in crash with skip loader lorry as road shut for nearly 18 hours

Police are supporting family of the 36-year-old van driver after the incident on the A947 yesterday.

Waitrose recalls food over possible listeria contamination and meningitis risk

The Food Standards Agency has issued a 'do not eat' alert

Josh, 35, backs assisted dying after mum killed herself due to shared condition

Lisa Cook took her own life in 2024

Education Minister's U-turn will allow girls to wear trousers to school

The Minister previously insisted that it should be up to schools to decide on uniform policy

Irish 9/11 victims remembered on 25th anniversary of World Trade Centre attacks

The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in 2001 altered the course of history and resulted in 2,989 deaths, including at least 18 Irish victims

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