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Rail passengers face disruption as snow and engineering works hit railway

The weather is causing travel disruption across the UK

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Celebrity SAS star reveals health battle so severe parents checked if he was dead

Content creator Jack Joseph was visibly emotional as he recalled the terrifying ordeal he endured at just 19

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Over 200 properties hit by power cut in Greater Manchester as temperatures plunge to -2C

Homes and properties in Tameside were struck by the power cut due to an 'unexpected incident'

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Coronation Street and Emmerdale boss on how Corriedale started, major change and 'hardest thing'

Details about the making of the history-making crossover between the much-loved ITV soaps have been revealed

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Coronation Street's Sally Carman quips 'I'm over that' as she speaks out on Corriedale role

The ITV soap's Abi Webster actress has described being involved in the Emmerdale crossover as a 'once-in-a-lifetime situation'

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Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley reveals he 'cancelled' 40th birthday in 'blown away' Corriedale admission

The Robert Sugden actor changed his plans ready for the ITV special

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Coronation Street's Gareth Pierce hopes for Robert Sugden romance in 'future' crossover

Ryan Hawley and Gareth Pierce are both confirmed for the ITV crossover

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Corriedale behind the scenes in 15 photos as Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars join forces

New pictures of the casts of both ITV soaps working together have been shared ahead of the epic crossover episode

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Corriedale producer teases Tracy Barlow and Ross Barton's scene as 'appallingly flirtatious'

As the viewers choose which pairing gets an additional scene, the ITV boss promises this iconic duo is "sparky"

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The Masked Singer viewers ‘mindblown’ after celebrity reveal and second elimination

Warning - spoilers ahead!

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Two rushed to hospital after three-vehicle crash shuts M60 in Greater Manchester

The crash shut the motorway near Whitefield on Sunday night (January 4)

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Strictly's Punam Krishan reveals breast cancer diagnosis and issues 'gut instinct' message

Punam revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer five months ago

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Dusk's duck and down pillows reduced to £9 are of 'hotel quality' but not price

"Fluffy and absolutely comfortable. Will be buying many more for sure."

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The Masked Singer fans conflicted as Judge Rinder, William Hanson and Morrissey among proposed celebs

The second series of the 2026 series aired on Sunday 4 January

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My friend Brian Smith, who has died aged 82, played a role in the British blues boom of the 1960s. His photographs of American artists appeared on album sleeves and magazines, and later on CDs and box sets. He created defining images of Howlin’ Wolf, T Bone Walker, Sonny Boy Williamson, Chuck Berr...

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The Masked Singer viewers ‘hear’ Strictly star in second episode of ITV competition show

A new series of The Masked Singer is here to entertain us in the new year

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Shark January sale sees 'brilliant' vacuum for cleaning home and cars now £59

"Great suction for a handheld. Battery life as expected, perfect for taking out to the car to clean car seats, doing the stairs or little messes around the house."

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Live M60 traffic updates tonight as crash leaves motorway blocked in Greater Manchester - latest

Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes as a result of the incident

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Two seriously injured after car crashes into bus stop

A man and a woman were taken to hospital

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Roman's £22 sale jumper in 16 colours is smart and the 'perfect' length for the office

"This jumper is perfect for me. It is warm, the colour is great and the longer length is just right"