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Warning to Brits visiting seaside over bank holiday as temperatures could soar to 30C
The Met Office, alongside the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, has issued a warning to Brits visiting the seaside this weekend
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Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister
Manchester mayor and Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate wants to make politics ‘less point-scoring, more problem-solving’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will back sweeping changes to the electoral system to make politics “less point-scoring, more problem-sol...
Preston Davey trial LIVE as murder accused teacher denies killing baby and defends 'dead meat' message
Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death
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Joe Sugg wipes away tears as he shares emotional fatherhood update with baby son
The YouTube star shared an update on being a new dad alongside his baby son, whom he shares with partner Dianne Buswell
DVLA confirms licence renewal change for drivers with 189 medical conditions
The Department for Transport has announced there is a new and digitalised way for people with medical conditions to renew their driving licence
Makerfield by-election LIVE as Greens announce candidate and Andy Burnham says 'we've been on wrong path for 40 years'
Andy Burnham is bidding to become Makerfield MP
Health officials report cases of life-threatening disease linked to popular beauty spots in UK
The UKHSA has reported two cases of potentially serious illness linked to ticks
Bank of England governor gives interest rates update as cuts 'taken off the table'
Bank governor Andrew Bailey said interest rates would likely have been cut twice this year were in not for conflict in the Middle East
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Strictly star says first interaction with Emma Willis showed true colours ahead of host role
Emma has been announced as one of the BBC show's new hosts, alongside comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe
Suspect named after alleged dangerous driving on Salford road
The Tameside man is due to appear in court today
Andy Burnham on Brexit, his plan for Makerfield and what happens if he loses
Andy Burnham faced questions from residents in Greater Manchester
Salford tower blocks to get vital upgrade after huge £1.2m cash windfall
Salford residents are set to benefit from lower energy bills
North Wales family raising £1.5m after baby boy diagnosed with incurable, one-in-a-million condition
Rupert's parents are aiming to raise £1.5m to help treat their baby boy
Oldham antiques dealer fighting for Russia against Ukraine says 'I'm no traitor'
Ben Stimson is a former antiques dealer
Sleep doctor shares six bedroom changes to make ahead of bank holiday heatwave
The UK is bracing for hot weather this weekend with temperatures set to soar above 25C
Strictly's Janette Manrara discusses next move as she says her 'diary recently opened'
The professional dancer and presenter is thought not to be returning to host Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show, It Takes Two,
I found a mattress that 'genuinely feels like laying on a cloud' - now it's £240 off
"It genuinely feels like laying on a cloud. Not too firm, not too soft, you feel very supported on it and the mattress instantly starts to mould to your body slightly."
Piccadilly Gardens triple stabbing update after three men arrested
Two men remain in hospital, GMP says