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Why Trump told Burnham the UK is going to be 'very rich'

Donald Trump has said he told Andy Burnham the UK is set to become "a very rich country" after the prime minister decided to allow drilling in the North Sea.

Stoke-on-Trent roads under water as Met Office warns of 'hours more rain'

Storm Austen has battered North Staffordshire - and Storm Boelo is on the way

Man and dog killed in Bristol bus tragedy

A man in his seventies and a dog have died after being hit by a bus in Bristol. The bus driver, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.

‘A different kid’: from karting to F1 champion-elect, Antonelli’s ability has always stood out

With first drivers’ title all but secure, a friendlier champion would be hard to find, but Italian’s eight wins this season speak to his focus Even as Kimi Antonelli may be world champion-elect, it is sometimes hard to…

Change captain? Play the kids? How to solve the problems at Manchester United

The beleaguered Michael Carrick’s job is on the line, but there are steps he can take to revive the stricken club The big question as Bournemouth arrive for Sunday’s 2pm kick-off at Old Trafford is whether Michael Carri…

23 comfortable and stylish Dunelm, Dusk and Habitat sofa beds for Christmas hosting

Sofa beds are perfect for adding additional sleeping spaces to a home without wasting space when not in use

Police given powers to ban people from West Yorkshire town centre after 'recent incidents'

West Yorkshire Police have issued a statement.

Investigation underway as man dies while at HMP Forest Bank

Laurence Russell, 62, died at Forest Bank prison in Salford on October 2, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has said, with an investigation now underway into the death in custody

Storm Austen batters Cornwall as thousands of homes without power and schools closures - updates

Over 60 schools and colleges across Cornwall have been affected by the storm

Man and dog die after being hit by bus in South West

A man in his seventies and a dog have died after being hit by a bus in Bristol. The bus driver has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.

PSNI welcomes ‘significant’ seizure of explosive material in Co Louth as two arrested

‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking

After discovery of severe bug in the PHP programming language, executives warn of ‘vulnerability tsunami’ Leaders in cybersecurity are sounding the alarm after the discovery of a major vulnerability this week. They are…

Marathon world champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended after positive EPO test

The Kenyan returned an adverse analytical finding for EPO in a test before her victory at the Sydney Marathon

'Shameless joke' as ill councillor shows up days after by-election rumours

Councillor Graham Jeffery saved his seat by attending a litter bin scrutiny meeting just before his exemption expired — after a bid for a further six-month extension was rejected by fellow councillors.

Edinburgh weather LIVE: Storm Austen and Boelo to bring disruption across weekend

The storms are set to batter the capital.

Leaders 'very frustrated' as youths in balaclavas scale Debenhams building weeks after ban

Youths wearing balaclavas scaled the six-storey building again, despite a ban coming into force in mid-September

Mersey Ferries to be suspended for 'several weeks' as statement issued

Services were first suspended on Saturday, October 10

Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

Lilo & Stitch Hull Fair squishy toy warning as Trading Standards seize £10,000 in dangerous goods

More than £10,000 worth of dangerous fake toys and illegal prize giveaways have been seized after worried parents shared concerns about dangerous imitation squishy toys reportedly causing chemical burns and skin reactio…

Andy Burnham says 'I make no apology' as he shares reason for doing Gogglebox

The pair will be giving their verdict on some of our favourite TV programmes

Wales look to show top-six credentials in Japan

Wales need to build on encouraging home WXV Global Series performances when playing back-to-back Tests in Japan.

Fight breaks out on Cornwall beach as family enter sea despite storm warning

A concerned passerby reportedly tried to warn the young family of the dangers and got assaulted - all caught on video

Police bodycam footage shows moment 'despicable' killer is arrested for sadistic murder of stepdaughter

Nathan Owens stares blankly as he's arrested for murdering Carla Georgescu

Carrick weighs up stripping Bruno Fernandes of Man Utd captaincy

Carrick weighs up stripping Bruno Fernandes of Man Utd captaincy