15+ family Christmas events and things to do with kids in Manchester in 2026

Part of Thanet Way reopens after crash between lorry and car

A strip of a busy main route has reopened after a collision between a lorry and a car.

Boy, three, with FIVE heart conditions needs £400,000 for life-saving surgery in US, says his desperate mother

Specialists at Boston Children's Hospital believe three-year-old Sebastian Silver is a candidate for lifesaving heart surgery - but the operation will cost £400,000.

In 2007, California rebuilt 160 feet of sliding Marina Drive with 133,000 discarded tires; the lighter repair saved Mendocino County about $740,000 in costs

Mendocino County pioneered an innovative approach by utilizing 133,000 discarded tires to produce Tire-Derived Aggregate for its road construction projects. This initiative resulted in significant savings of approximately $740,000. The lightweight TDA material is not only efficient for specific construction needs but also emphasizes the importance of smart engineering for optimal drainage and support. This endeavor showcases creative strategies in addressing waste management and infrastructural development.

Tech billionaire allegedly had 'romantic relationship' with suspected Chinese spy, who the US believes could put Nvidia boss at risk of honey trap, report claims

Nvidia billionaire Jensen Huang allegedly had a romantic relationship with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of spying for Beijing, according to a US intelligence memo.

Mother of kids thrown off parking garage by father says her husband was 'a wonderful dad'

Patrick Lynch, 42, was found dead with his eight-year-old son and six-year-old daughter at the bottom of a Pennsylvania parking garage, in what investigators believe was a double murder-suicide.

Moment Sean Lock eviscerated 'self-serving, pathetic' Russell Brand, saying he 'hated' him and feared 'one of my daughters might bring something like that home'

In the two-minute clip from the Channel 4 show 8 Out of 10 Cats, Sean Lock took several swipes at rapist Brand, pointing out his hypocrisy and 'self-serving' nature.

Georgia O'Keeffe painting, worth at least $3 million, discovered in New York City apartment closet

A Georgia O'Keeffe painting worth over $3 million has been discovered after collecting dust in the back of a New York City apartment closet for nearly 40 years.

Priyank Kharge accuses Centre of misleading public over ethanol blending, alleges violations

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claimed the Central government is misleading citizens regarding ethanol blending in petrol. He referred to laboratory reports showing blending levels exceeding announced limits, which he stated benefit certain companies. Kharge highlighted discrepancies in government statements regarding ethanol blending being an experiment only. He also addressed rising prices attributed to the government's policies impacting essential services like public transport.

Thomas Markle facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted

Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, 82, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted on a federal child pornography charge following an FBI raid on storage units in his name.

‘First-ever nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars in 2028’: Trump highlights NASA mission

‘First-ever nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars in 2028’: Trump highlights NASA mission

Retired Montana car dealer says she wants to buy eternal cruise ship she adored living on in hopes of reviving voyage after passengers were unceremoniously dumped in Cambodia

Whitney Olson, 47, is among 200 passengers left stranded in Cambodia after their multiyear voyage aboard the Odyssey came crashing to a halt last week amid soaring fuel prices.