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Millions of pensioners 'dangerously close' to HMRC repayment letter
Finance experts say people need to 'prepare today'
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Death of girl, 12 killed by falling tree branch was accidental, coroner rules
Brooke Wiggins died after falling from a rope swing
Fawlty Towers actress Claire Nielson dies aged 89 as tributes flood in
The actress appeared in one of the most popular episodes of the John Cleese BBC sitcom
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Coronation Street fans issue Lisa Connor-Swain complaint as murder investigation unfolds
Others, however, have jumped to her defence as Theo Silverton's murder investigation unfolds in the ITV soap
Chronic sunlight exposure disrupts body clocks in skin
Years of chronic exposure of human skin to sunlight strongly disrupts its body‑clock rhythm, according to a pioneering study led by University of Manchester, No7 Beauty Company, a member of The Boots Group, and University of Pennsylvania scientists.
Man accused of attacking armed police officer in Manchester Airport fracas denies 'total loss of control'
Muhammad Amaad said he was acting in 'self-defence' rather with 'anger and aggression'
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Chorley man named and charged with alleged antisemitic hate crime
He has been remanded in custody
WHO issues evacuation update amid suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise
Three people with suspected hantavirus have been medically evacuated
Coronation Street fans' Theo Silverton killer prediction and there isn't one person responsible
The abuser was bumped off after a week of dramatic episodes of the ITV soap
'We saved £20,000 in seven months and bought our dream home aged 19'
Paulina and Stanley Gammon saved between £1,000 and £1,500 every month for seven months
One of the world’s leading AI experts is visiting The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is set to welcome internationally renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Karen Hao for a major public lecture on Thursday 28 May, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the world’s leading voices on artificial intelligence....
Rylan Clark hints at wanting to quit TV for very different career away from the spotlight
Rylan Clark's remarks came during a light-hearted chat with his BBC Radio 2 co-star Sally Boazman, aka Sally Traffic, as the duo discussed the highs and lows of fame
Doctor explains why cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak is so serious as passengers evacuated
Three people have died aboard the Dutch ship MV Hondius after cases of hantavirus were identified, with 19 Britons among passengers facing continued uncertainty
Expert issues verdict on hantavirus spreading after three deaths on cruise
An expert has explained the chances of hantavirus spreading from the ship
Simon Cowell 'in pieces' as he opens up on Liam Payne's tragic death
The former One Direction singer died in October 2024 at the age of 31 after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina
Dianne Buswell's Strictly future confirmed months after giving birth to first child
The professional dancer and her partner, YouTuber Joe Sugg, welcomed their first child into the world in March