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Brits stranded on Dubai cruise ships hearing 'loud bangs' as missiles intercepted nearby
British passengers and hundreds of other holidaymakers are stranded on six cruise ships in Dubai and Abu Dhabi after missiles were intercepted nearby during the Iran-US conflict.
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Scientists discover unlikely use of weight-loss jabs in treatment of major disease
Wegovy and Mounjaro could help to prevent and treat addiction, experts suggest
Rival protesters face off in Manchester at Ayatollah vigil as Iran war continues
Scores of pro and anti-regime protesters gathered tonight
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Iran War: Everything you need to know on Day Five of Middle East conflict
Fighting has continued for a fifth day
Live from the scene - rival protesters face off at Ayatollah vigil in Manchester
A counter protest is in attendance
Dusk's 'beautiful' £23 sale lamp looks like £40 Dunelm version but costs almost half
'It's a beautiful-looking lamp that fits in with my colour scheme'
Dunelm shoppers snap up £20 'luxurious' French-style curtains that ooze Bridgerton
"Beautiful curtains. The colour of the background fabric really warms up the blue. They hang lovely."
Woman, 23, banned from keeping animals after leaving French Bulldog to starve
The deceased dog was found in a crate with a single custard cream biscuit
What happened to Annette Smith and how did Scott Paterson cover up her death?
Ms Smith’s body was discovered in a suitcase concealed in a storage locker in May 2024
EastEnders reveal when Zoe Slater's long lost son arrives as Holby City star joins BBC soap
Fans have been waiting since September last year to see Zoe's son on the BBC soap
EastEnders fans 'work out' Nigel Bates' fate after 'heartbreaking' Clare Bates return
The father and step-daughter were reunited on the BBC soap in sad circumstances
Bishop of Manchester to retire after more than a decade in post
He will step down in 2027
Green Party supports probe into family voting in Gorton and Denton, says peer
Election observer group Democracy Volunteers warned it had witnessed "concerningly high levels" of illegal family voting
Shark's new 'glass hair' gadget had a waiting list of 10,000 people - I tried it first
I've ditched my hairdryer and my straighteners for good, and my hair has never looked straighter or more glossy
Many state pensioners to start paying HMRC tax from April due to Personal Allowance rule
It comes as state pension rates will go up from next month
They pay the most council tax in Manchester - so what does Didsbury make of the town hall's spending plans?
A 4.99 per cent council tax rise is coming next month as town hall bosses promise to spend more on everyday services - but do Didsbury residents think they get bang for their buck?
Altrincham bar shuts following 'shirtless, bloody fights' and 'assaults on staff'
Trafford council was granted ordered a month-long closure
Police want to speak to this woman about a 'serious assault' at a Metrolink station
The victim, a woman in her 30s, is said to have suffered a laceration to her head following an assault at West Didsbury tram stop.
Roads closed as emergency work underway to repair leaking gas pipe in Timperley
A section of pipe has ruptured under Park Road and Moss Lane in Timperley, according to engineers
'We bought an old caravan and transformed it into our dream holiday home for less than £2,500'
Martin and Xana Worthington made the 'impulsive' decision to buy a caravan after realising family getaways abroad might be 'out of reach'