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Two people die in house explosion in Nelson, south Wales

Emergency services were called to Heol Fawr on Friday evening following reports of an explosion. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and local residents were told to keep windows and doors closed.

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New bar opens inside one of city's most famous buildings

Belle's has opened its doors in Liverpool city centre

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'Chaos' in 'war zone' A&E rooms as 'super flu' hits city hospitals

Health leaders say hospitals are facing 'unprecedented demand' as patients described grim conditions inside city hospitals

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What Joey Barton case tells us about the government's latest plans for the courts

This Week in Court: Joey Barton's latest brush with the law and the next high profile case for the city's top judge to grapple with

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Sex offender has 'three teeth knocked out' after being attacked in prison

Julien Dorin sexually assaulted a missing 14-year-old girl after encountering her late at night in Liverpool ONE

Friday, Dec 12

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks out as King Charles gives health update

The King addressed the nation as he gave an update on his cancer treatment

Suspect named after man killed in East Lancs Road crash

Kevin Bannon was killed in a crash on the East Lancs Road last year

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Community rocked after shots fired in street

An investigation is underway after a man on a bike shot at three people in the road

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Armed police swarm after man on bike shoots at three people

Merseyside Police said an investigation was underway after the shots were fired at people in a road

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Man 'lost control' and broke three-month-old baby's arm

"He checked the baby's arm and saw that it was drooping, and panicked and put the baby in a sleeping bag"

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49 arrests after hundreds of Merseyside Police officers swarm area

Parts of the region were woken to the deafening boom of Merseyside Police battering rams yesterday

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Live M56 updates as motorists face long delays after two lanes closed

Two lanes have been closed on the M56 this afternoon, Friday, with the fire service called to the scene

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I grew up with one of the most famous mums in Britain - it's sometimes hard to believe she's gone

"To get old, you need to be able to compromise and she wasn't used to compromising on things"

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Rose Johnston murder: Everything you need to know as reward offered in hunt for killer

The "loving and quiet" grandmother was brutally murdered in her home but her killer is yet to be found

Posters go up for new store taking over old Sports Direct space

The space has laid empty since Sports Direct moved elsewhere in the city centre

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Man dies after falling from ladder while hanging up flags

Paul Lumber suffered severe injuries including critical head trauma

10 key days in 2026 for HMRC tax, energy change, state pension rise and wages

Warning issued of 'far more complex' tax issues as 'a lot of changes' taking place

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Full list of areas placed under yellow weather warning in UK

Rainfall totals of 30mm or more are likely across the warning areas

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Foreign Office alert over holidays to Spain, Greece and France

Major changes are being implemented across Europe that will affect British travellers over the festive period

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British backpacker jailed after drunken e-scooter crash kills dad-of-two

Alicia Kemp was sentenced in the Perth District Court, Western Australia, on Friday, December 12, for dangerous driving causing death while intoxicated

Thursday, Dec 11

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Did anyone win tonight's Set for Life £3.6m jackpot?

Players could win £10,000 a month for 30 years in the National Lottery Set for Life draw

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Inside old police station where cells will be turned into homes

Incredible behind the scenes photographs of a former police station and law courts where a new housing scheme is planned

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17 amazing photos as Everton spread festive cheer at Alder Hey - 'Better than Christmas Day'

Everton made their annual festive visit to Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital

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Why hundreds of police officers swarmed unsuspecting area of Merseyside

Unsuspecting areas of Liverpool were woken to the deafening boom of Merseyside Police battering rams as officers carried out 16 warrants

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The ECHO joined Merseyside Police as hundreds of officers swarmed unsuspecting area

Unsuspecting areas of Liverpool were woken to the deafening boom of Merseyside Police battering rams

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Man dressed as elf arrested in Liverpool city centre

Police said he shouted abuse at officers and is said to be a named suspect after a woman was punched in the face

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'Delightful' Home Bargains £5 hanging mirrors 'the same' as £15 B&Q set

Shoppers can buy the 'charming' set of three mirrors from Home Bargains stores

Ex-referee David Coote sentencing over indecent image case postponed

The former Premier League referee previously pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child after category A video was found on his device

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Sick predator raped pregnant woman as her children slept upstairs

Dangerous rapist Liam Cowley went on the run after attacking the woman in her own home