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M66 queues build after vehicles stopped following crash

Traffic was stopped on part of the motorway

UK Weather: Major disruption to rail services as storm hits Sussex

Rail services in Sussex are facing major disruption this morning (Friday, October 23) amid a yellow weather warning.

Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

DWP state pensioners face £1,600 hit under rule change from Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham plans to adjust the triple lock from 2030.

UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% in September, compared with the previous month.

Glasgow pensioner no longer 'crushed' by winter as clocks go back this weekend

"Although this is not something I welcome, I feel much more able to cope with it now."

DWP writing to state pensioners on Pension Credit before January with letters dispatched

Among the £150 Warm Home Discount qualifying benefits is Pension Credit.

Social kitchen provides a ‘family atmosphere’ and helps tackle isolation in Newry area

Feeling scundered? Language expert urges public to pop in for a blether at Ulster Scots events in Ards

Nine events to take place across October and November

UK households told to stockpile three days worth of food and water

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should be 'alert but not alarmed'

Pride, prestige, profile - the great Ballon d'Or campaign

The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.

David Carrick rape victim calls for Met police chief to resign after legal claim

Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004.

PM Andy Burnham admits 'simple truth' about new Jackdaw gas field approval

The Prime Minister has addressed what the new Jackdaw gas field approval means for UK’s climate crisis targets

London weather: Warning for capital as Storm Austen hits UK with 'ferocious' 80mph winds

Met Office yellow alert begins at 10am and runs through to 9pm

Mounjaro rollout on NHS needs 'urgent' boost, say MPs

Plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro are "unambitious" and will reach a "woefully small number of people", according to MPs.

‘The run ends in the centre of this beautiful village’: readers’ favourite small ski resorts in Europe

From cosy Alpine villages to queue-free skiing, you tell us where to head to avoid the crowds • Tell us about a conservation tourism experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Bad Gastein is a relatively unkn…

‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu

The Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalition As the sun set over the town of Kfar Qasim, Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered over hot knafeh past…

Five homes in England to get sport lovers’ hearts racing – in pictures

From recreation-rich pile in Devon to former coach house near Windermere, properties that energise Continue reading...

‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport

Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, in…

Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: longer battery life but still awaiting new features

Biggest Apple smartwatch gets better health tracking and new readiness tools with a battery and chip boost in preparation for controversial audio AI As the Ultra enters its fourth year as Apple’s biggest and beefiest sm…

At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature

​As world leaders struggle to meet deadlines to halt nature loss set four years ago, a rare leopard in host country Armenia offers a symbol of what is at stake Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up he…

Animal trainer killed by 'famous' bear as colleagues watched in horror

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A "friendly" and "safe" bear killed its co-star while shooting a promotional video, in an attack that was supposed to be "playful"

Hollywood star bear killed animal trainer with fatal bite in terrifying wrestling stunt

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A Grizzly bear who shared film screen with Will Ferrell fatally attacked an animal trainer during a filmed wrestling stunt

DWP update as Child Maintenance Service plans 2 per cent charge - key details

The DWP has set out plans to make major changes to the Child Maintenance Service