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Tuesday, Jan 14

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Amazon to axe popular Prime membership perk this month in blow to shoppers

Amazon has confirmed it will be cutting its Try Before You Buy offer at the end of January.

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Head of body resigns over man who wrongly served 17 years for rape

The head of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has resigned and told The Times she was “made a scapegoat” over the Andrew Malkinson case.

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When is the best time to book your 2025 holidays to beat the demand?

As January blues sink in and thoughts turn to this year’s travel plans, Vrbo has examined British holidaymakers’ booking habits.

DWP Attendance Allowance to increase this year - new rates confirmed

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

Masters graduate moans claiming benefits feels like 'full-time job'

A masters graduate said he gets £400 per month benefit payments and a council flat

Ryanair calls again for new two-drink limit on passengers at airport bars

Ryanair said such a policy would result in “a safer travel experience for passengers and crews”.

Call the Midwife fans fear star has quit BBC show after 'disappearing'

Fans of BBC's Call the Midwife have shared fears that Megan Cusack who plays Nancy Corrigan has quit the show.

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'Prolific' shoplifter jailed after 29 thefts over a year

A "prolific" shoplifter has been jailed after a string of thefts.

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UK households issued £1000 patio winter warning and urged to spend £1

UK households have been urged to spend £1 to save a £1,000 bill that could incur on pavements and patios.

GP behind bars after sexually assaulting patients

A Salford doctor has been jailed after being convicted of sexually assaulting patients.

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Neighbours' shock as murder investigation launched on their street

Neighbours expressed “worry” after a Little Hulton man was found dead following a concern for welfare report – and a murder investigation was launched.

Comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65 after heart attack

Comedian Tony Slattery has died aged 65 following a heart attack, his partner announced.

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National rail sale offers half price tickets on train fares, but be quick

Millions of train tickets have gone on sale with discounts of up to 50% off in the annual rail sale

Come Dine With Me to mark 20 years in new 'warm and unpredictable' series

A new 'warm and unpredictable' series of Come Dine With Me on Channel 4 will air later this month to mark the show's 20th anniversary - see when.

Kate Middleton makes surprise visit to hospital where she was treated for cancer

The Princess of Wales visited the Marsden today, the hospital where she received treatment for cancer in private.

Bolton Wanderers in the Community opening new hub to 'ensure a connected Bolton'

Bolton Wanderers in the Community have launched a new digital skills hub “to ensure a connected Bolton”.

Man charged with attempted murder of nurse makes first appearance in court

A man who has been charged with attempting to murder a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital has appeared in court for the first time

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GMP's murder investigations to feature in new television series

A new Channel 4 docuseries, 'Manhunt', will explore how Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers pursue offenders.

How to watch Molly-Mae Hague's documentary as she shares details of Tommy Fury split

The first part of former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague's documentary will be released this week - this is how you can watch it.

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Everything you need to know about Blue Monday — When and what it is

Here is everything you need to know about Blue Monday 2025 — When it takes place and what it is.

Meet BBC Gladiators star Dynamite - who is Emily Steel from Manchester?

A Gladiators contestant is from Manchester but who is Dynamite (Emily Steel) as she returns to the BBC show for series 2?

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Man finally identified a year after body was found in a field

Man finally identified a year after body was found in a field

Lucky start to week for residents who claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

SOME lucky residents in Leigh have scooped a prize in the People's Postcode Lottery this morning, Monday.

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Paddy Mcguinnes’ “breakfast quandary” has left fans divided

Paddy Mcguinnes’ “breakfast quandary” has left fans divided

Generous Newsquest readers raise thousands to help NSPCC support children

Newsquest’s year-long partnership with the NSPCC has ended with an amazing final-push donation from readers.

Coronation Street star set to leave soap after more than 10 years on the cobbles

Shelley King plays Yasmeen Metcalfe on Coronation Street and is set to leave the soap after more than 10 years

Motorway reopens after urgent overnight repairs after spillage caused huge delays

A motorway has re-opened following resurfacing works after a crash caused an oil spillage.

'This is nothing new' - 4K image posts on X cause confusion among users

A spate of posts encouraging users of X (formerly known as Twitter) to load images in 4K has confused some users

Max George to have biopsy weeks after getting pacemaker fitted

The Wanted star Max George has said a lung biopsy could shed light on the heart problems that led to him having a pacemaker fitted.

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Spain plans new 100 per cent tax for homes bought by UK and non-EU residents

Residents from non-EU countries, such as the UK, could have a 100 per cent tax levied against them if they buy a home in Spain