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Ann Widdecombe murder investigation update as police say suspected attack happened 24 hours before former MP was found

The 78-year-old former MP was found dead on Thursday morning

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Ashton-under-Lyne murder investigation LIVE updates following 'violent and shocking' early hours bar attack

A man has been arrested, police said

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Jeremy Clarkson hits back at Chris Packham over 'horrible' Clarkson's Farm rant

It comes after the latest installment of the hit Prime series

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'RIP, back with your mam': Teenager who died at Dovestone Reservoir named as tributes paid to 'kindhearted' lad who stepped up after mum passed away

Friends and family of Karl Holland have spoken of their heartbreak

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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 following cancer battle

It comes a year after he revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis

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Met Office issues Greater Manchester weekend weather verdict as temperatures to hit 30C

It should be a warm weekend for many

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Scarlett Moffatt finds joy in happy baby update after devastating family losses

The I'm a Celeb star lost two family members this week

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Everything we know about Ann Widdecombe's death

The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home on Thursday morning

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Confirmation of hours pubs can stay open for England v Norway World Cup 2026 quarter final match

Pub opening hours have been confirmed for Saturday's match against Norway

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Thug beat girlfriend with baseball bat before asking for a hug

Bradford Allen left his girlfriend to lie in a pool of her own blood after viciously attacking her with a baseball bat

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Man charged with 'disseminating terrorist material online'

He's due to appear in court on Saturday

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Big lockable outdoor storage box reduced to £40 rids garden of mess and clutter

The Lockable Weatherproof Garden Storage Box provides secure outdoor storage while doubling as extra garden seating

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Teenager dies in Derbyshire after swimming in river in yet another heatwave water tragedy

'Hidden dangers'

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Caravan park fugitive set dog on girlfriend's tortoise before taking suitcase of drugs on flight

David O'Toole was found 'slumped over' in a car after being on the run for nine months

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Decaying Trafford hospital to be transformed

'Seeing it gradually fall apart over the last 10 years has been heart-breaking because it’s a stunning building'

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Ann Widdecombe death investigation latest as man arrested on suspicion of murder released

He's been released from custody

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Two water death tragedies in 24 hours in Greater Manchester

The latest incident happened at Dovestone Reservoir

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Government issues threat to council accused of being asleep at the wheel

Top Liberal Democrat councillors said they were working hard on the 25,000 home plan but also blamed both Conservative and Labour governments for contributing to the issue.

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Fears historic church site decay could lead to 'great loss' for Oldham

The owners fear no progress and further decay of the building would be ‘the greatest loss’ to Oldham

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Andy Burnham's plans for housing as UK to get new Prime Minister

The Makerfield MP has shared his plans to fix the housing crisis if he becomes Prime Minister