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Metro bosses urged to help 'cut off' villages as Washington extension questioned

Reform UK councillors have called into question the location and cost of the planned Tyne and Wear Metro line extension through Washington

The Guardian view on Europe’s protests: the social contract has broken – and young people want solutions | Editorial

An electoral supercycle over the next year may redefine the continent’s future. But what’s happening on the streets is shaping it, too France sneezed, and Europe has again caught the cold. The wave of unrest which began…

The Guardian view on Caryl Churchill’s Triumph: a play for today | Editorial

At barely 20 minutes, this satire on strongman politics serves to jolt audiences out of their complacency “Is this theatre for the TikTok generation?” one critic asked of the latest play by 88-year-old Caryl Churchill,…

Newcastle has made itself the Mercury Prize's 'spiritual home' – with hopes of 2027 return

After two years running of staging the prestigious Mercury Prize ceremony, city bosses want to make some of the UK's biggest cultural events a regular occurrence in Newcastle

Scottish Greens co-leader says Edinburgh MSP was subject to 'dangerous' racist rhetoric

'They were really viciously, dangerously misrepresented by some extremely dangerous people.'

Nine people arrested after man punched and kicked in 'nasty' Nottingham city centre attack

The man was taken to hospital and has sustained serious injuries to his head and nose

Jury discharged in trial over four shootings and gunpoint robbery

Damon Elliott, Tony Clayton and Kehinde Akinyele faced a trial over the course of three weeks at Liverpool Crown Court

Manchester Airport issues October half-term reminder over drop-off and pick-up charges

The northern hub is preparing for a busy week ahead, with more than a million passengers expected to pass through its terminals

Alan Shearer surprises 'incredible' Northumberland man who was told he'd never walk again

Keith Dungait has shown extreme determination to walk again after a serious spinal cord injury he suffered in 2018 left him paralysed

As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject

Despite distraction and distortion, voters know what issues will be informing their votes in this election This was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in…

Burnham says he will ‘make no apology’ for Celebrity Gogglebox appearance

The Prime Minister said he is trying to ‘lead with a bit of lightness’

Jamie Miller becomes first Welsh artist in 15 years to top UK singles chart

Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing in Bayern Munich training

Kompany was unwell with a virus before Bayern’s Champions League clash with Arsenal

Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets

Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.

Man, 62, dies while at Forest Bank prison in Salford

An investigation is underway

Coronation Street's Tracy Shaw says 'another one done' in cancer battle update

The Maxine Peacock actress has been providing fans with lots of health updates

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho set to make shock return after a decade of retirement

The 2002 World Cup winner and former Ballon d’Or recipient will make his long-awaited debut on 15 November

Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern Munich training

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after collapsing at the club's training ground.

Glasgow council questioned over keeping school kids safe amid 'bomb threat hoax'

Officers and staff from Police Scotland’s cyber and fraud unit confirmed earlier this week they were working closely with partners and carrying out extensive inquiries to establish the source.

Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich boss hospitalised after collapsing just days after Arsenal clash

Bundesliga champions just drew with Arsenal in Champions League

I went to Apple iPhone Duo launch in Liverpool ONE and one thing surprised me

I arrived at the Apple store ahead of doors opening at 8am today, Friday

Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern training

Bayern Munich head coach had been nursing a virus Coach ‘undergoing thorough examinations’, club say Vincent Kompany has been ⁠taken ⁠to ​hospital after the Bayern Munich coach felt unwell during training ⁠on Friday. Th…

Donald Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as US president claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’

‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said