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New ban for children under 16 to come into force across all shops in England from 2027
Under-16s will be banned from buying the item from shops, vending machines and from online sites
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Andy Burnham LIVE as new Labour leader says 'I am ready to lead' and will 'give people hope back'
The Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester mayor will succeed Sir Keir Starmer after securing overwhelming backing from his party
Alison Hammond turned down This Morning 'a few times' as she admits common reason why
Alison Hammond shared why she initially rejected a headline hosting gig on ITV's This Morning
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Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey flashes stunning engagement ring while ditching cobbles
Actress Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha Alahan, shared some photos from her recent break away from the famous cobbles
Andy Burnham gives update on cabinet picks as he becomes Labour leader
The PM-in-waiting said it would include 'all parts of the Labour party'
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor ditches UK for LA and reunites with former co-stars pals
Corrie actress Sally Dynevor has been seen ditching the UK for Los Angeles and she's been seen with some other familiar faces
Manchester Airport shares little-known tip for beating security queues
As the summer holidays begin the airport has shared advice on how to make your journey as smooth as possible
Death in Paradise fans will love BBC's new detective drama that starts today
The Hairdresser Mysteries is a new BBC detective drama starring Sally Phillips that is perfect for fans of Death in Paradise
Government issues statement after calls for Andy Burnham to trigger general election
The Cabinet Office issued a response after the petition received more than 10,000 signatures
Screams in court as killer driver who mowed down teenage boy 'in temper' found guilty of murder
Terrence King faces a life sentence
Andy Burnham becomes new Labour leader days before taking over as Prime Minister
His coronation as Sir Keir Starmer's replacement has been confirmed
Labour to beat Reform in Greater Manchester Mayoral election, new poll says
In a further boost for Andy Burnham, more than two thirds of Greater Mancunians believe he did a good job leading the region
Coronation Street's Dylan Wilson star praised by castmate involved in Betsy Swain stroke storyline
Actor Liam McCheyne has been showered with praise by one of his co-stars over the major new storyline for the ITV soap
Martin Lewis 'nearly caught' by iPhone scam as he issues warning
He was phoned on WhatsApp by someone claiming to be from Amazon
Full list of Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights today, Friday July 17
Thousands of families are jetting off for the summer holidays
Dovestone and Tintwistle moor fires LIVE as fire chief says scale of wildfire is 'vast' in new update
The moorland fires are continuing to rage on after woman appeared in court in connection with the fire near Dovestone Reservoir
Rochdale council calls for grooming gang leader to be deported
The leader of Rochdale's grooming gang was recently released from prison. The government is looking into a way to deport him
Giovanni Pernice teases fans as he plans to reveal all after Strictly Come Dancing exit
Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has been seen teasing fans as the time for him to reveal all edges closer
Manchester Airport travellers can get 'free' cabin bag in line with Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic rules
"Perfect. Bought specifically for a weekend away using Ryanair flights"
Flight attendant warns 'it could happen to you' after suspected eczema turned out to be skin cancer
Beth Brown said she never wore SPF and has used sun beds from the age of 22