'Historic moment' for Number 10 North as first international leader visits Andy Burnham in Manchester

Manchester Evening News - Sep 17, 2026

'We are the closest of friends, and I look forward to further strengthening that friendship'

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'Delusional' Mairi McAllan defends dismal Pisa results saying success 'should not be judged' on school test results

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A senior SNP minister has been branded 'delusional' for claiming schools should not be judged on the performance of 15-year-olds in an international study.

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A school has seen a parent protest this evening after it hit back at critics of new rules, saying “some people struggle with change”.

Teenager caught carrying ‘potentially lethal’ knife at railway station

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A teen has been sent back to prison after being caught carrying a “potentially lethal” six-inch knife just months after being released on licence.

What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowers

Sep 17, 2026

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The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, and several economists say this could add pressure on the Bank of Canada.

Brit grandad killed in Swiss Alps plane crash named and pictured

Sep 17, 2026

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Nine women are found dead near Johannesburg - sparking fears serial killer is on the loose

Sep 17, 2026

Nine women are found dead near Johannesburg - sparking fears serial killer is on the loose

All nine bodies were found in the Ekurhuleni municipality over the last two months, raising concerns that they were carried out by the same person or people.

Democrats' celebrity provocateur Hasan Piker hurls ugly claim America has killed more than al-Qaeda

Sep 17, 2026

Democrats' celebrity provocateur Hasan Piker hurls ugly claim America has killed more than al-Qaeda

A Democratic entertainer with a history of incendiary comments now alleges that America has carried out more terrorism globally than the group that planned the 9/11 attacks.

Deadly disease hits Berkeley homeless encampment after vagrants decided to breed RATS and woke activists sued to stop city from clearing the squalor away

Sep 17, 2026

Deadly disease hits Berkeley homeless encampment after vagrants decided to breed RATS and woke activists sued to stop city from clearing the squalor away

Nearly two dozen homeless people living among makeshift shelters and garbage on 8th and Harrison streets in Berkeley, California , were ordered to vacate the block on Tuesday.

STEPHEN DAISLEY: Findlay's voice rasped with disgust at the First Minister and his new allies: Swinn Fein

Sep 17, 2026

STEPHEN DAISLEY: Findlay's voice rasped with disgust at the First Minister and his new allies: Swinn Fein

Banished to the back corner of the chamber in May's Holyrood elections, the Scottish Tories have been searching for an issue to get themselves front and centre again.

Lego fans race to buy £25 Batmobile sets ahead of Batman Day this Saturday

Sep 17, 2026

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National Batman Day is just around the corner, and there's a Lego set for all fans - from budget-friendly to more extravagant sets

Revealed: Shower row behind mystery 'incident' at women's-only swimming event that went viral around the world and ended in cops being called

Sep 17, 2026

Revealed: Shower row behind mystery 'incident' at women's-only swimming event that went viral around the world and ended in cops being called

Find out why a cancelled women's-only swimming session at a public pool in Melbourne has became the subject of a global social media obsession.

I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

Sep 17, 2026

I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

Danielle Meitiv's phone was blowing up. Her friends were sending news articles, alerting her that her story was in the papers again. But the headlines were about a different mother.

JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: A 'Scooby-Doo' law on balaclavas? It still won't stop that pesky wool being pulled over the police's eyes...

Sep 17, 2026

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Only in Florida! Terrifying moment crab armed with a BLADE swipes at homeowner and his dog

Sep 17, 2026

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Eduardo Alvarez shared a video of the bizarre encounter to Instagram with the caption 'Florida is getting out of hand.'

Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

Sep 17, 2026

Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

Barbastelle bats, a rare species of bats whose numbers are thought to have declined across Europe, have been detected by wildlife experts.

Former Indian restaurant could become microbrewery and pub

Sep 17, 2026

Former Indian restaurant could become microbrewery and pub

A closed restaurant could become a new nanobrewery, serving beers from locally produced ingredients, after plans were submitted.

‘It's devastating’: Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved mum-of-three aged 30

Sep 17, 2026

‘It's devastating’: Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved mum-of-three aged 30

A family have been left devastated by the death of a much-loved mum-of-three aged just 30.

Tourist is hit with 7 euro surcharge for background music at café in Venice's St Mark's Square

Sep 17, 2026

Tourist is hit with 7 euro surcharge for background music at café in Venice's St Mark's Square

An Italian tourist who dined at a café in Venice's famous St Mark's Square was forced to pay extra for background ambient music.

Eyeliner 'so easy to blend' on mature skin shoppers in their 60s and 70s love it gets new Christmas party shades

Sep 17, 2026

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RNLI temporarily suspends services in Portsmouth after its volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protesters

Sep 17, 2026

RNLI temporarily suspends services in Portsmouth after its volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protesters

The station in Eastney, Portsmouth, has now not been in active use since September 10, it has emerged. The RNLI said it has taken measures to ensure the safety of the city's waters.

John Swinney warned 'SNP failure' is costing lives after a woman died following 'unacceptable' ambulance delay

Sep 17, 2026

John Swinney warned 'SNP failure' is costing lives after a woman died following 'unacceptable' ambulance delay

John Swinney has been warned of the 'human cost of SNP failure' after a 55-year-old woman died while waiting for hours for an ambulance.

Archbishop of Canterbury forced to withdraw controversial award given on anniversary of 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden

Sep 17, 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury forced to withdraw controversial award given on anniversary of 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden

In a major embarrassment for the Church of England, the Most Rev Sarah Mullally has withdrawn an interfaith award she gave to Tahir Ashrafi after a backlash over his praise for Osama Bin Laden.

'He didn't deserve it' heartbroken family say after man found dead and police arrest four

Sep 17, 2026

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A man was found with 'multiple injuries' at a property

Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-up

Sep 17, 2026

Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-up

Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper to become the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Labour accused of 'sidelining dinner ladies' in 'disgusting' move as it announces cash for teachers' pay rise

Sep 17, 2026

Labour accused of 'sidelining dinner ladies' in 'disgusting' move as it announces cash for teachers' pay rise

The GMB union is furious that a saving made from the school support staff pension scheme is being diverted away - despite individual pensions remaining unaffected.

Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' with NEW deal on the table... as devastating photos show US bases severely damaged in Middle East

Sep 17, 2026

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Ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump indicated that Iran is open to a deal, setting up key talks with Gulf leaders to sketch out a postwar strategy.

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

Sep 17, 2026

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A rapist police officer was promoted after his arrest for an alleged attack on a woman, it has emerged.

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Sep 17, 2026

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The body of a child was recovered from a pond in Brantham as hundreds of volunteers searched for the missing toddler

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sandbanks property developer is cleared of strangling 'Amazonian' wife after she drew up divorce wish-list of £1m home, £35,000 Range Rover and £60,000 a year

Sep 17, 2026

Sandbanks property developer is cleared of strangling 'Amazonian' wife after she drew up divorce wish-list of £1m home, £35,000 Range Rover and £60,000 a year

Paul Pressland, 63, said that while he was relieved at being cleared of the alleged attack on Gemma Martin, 52, at their £3million home in Poole, Dorset, there were 'no winners' in the case.

Trump's chilling Kennedy Center warning rushed to judge as court filing exposes photo on Air Force One

Sep 17, 2026

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Trump's plans for the John F. Kennedy Center have been the subject of fierce litigation for months. Now, critics fear he may be trying to demolish the building.

Hospital boss doctored a review into baby deaths to make it look like two infants murdered by Lucy Letby died of natural causes, inquiry found

Sep 17, 2026

Hospital boss doctored a review into baby deaths to make it look like two infants murdered by Lucy Letby died of natural causes, inquiry found

Ian Harvey, 68, changed the document without the 'shocked' author's knowledge and used it to mislead the board at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds

Sep 17, 2026

US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds

US-sanctioned Chinese companies are increasingly turning to open-source research to innovate and reverse-engineer restricted foreign technology, with a 72 per cent surge in scientific literature citations in their patent applications, according to a new study. While the United States said it expanded its Entity List to safeguard national security and preserve its technological edge, an analysis of Chinese patent filings over the 12 years until 2022 showed that US restrictions on access to...

Much-loved concert venue set to reopen next year as final approval given

Sep 17, 2026

Much-loved concert venue set to reopen next year as final approval given

A concert venue which has been shut for years is set to reopen after the final green light was given for refurbishment work.

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

Sep 17, 2026

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

A rapist police officer was promoted after his arrest for an alleged attack on a woman, it has emerged.

SNP ministers warned public sector savings hard to achieve without compulsory redundancies

Sep 17, 2026

SNP ministers warned public sector savings hard to achieve without compulsory redundancies

Compulsory redundancies may need to be considered if the Scottish Government is to meet its target of reducing the public sector workforce, an economist has warned.

Horrified children look on as lollipop man in his 70s struck by car on school crossing

Sep 17, 2026

Horrified children look on as lollipop man in his 70s struck by car on school crossing

Shocked children and parents saw the lollipop man suffer a suspected broken leg

Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by answering him in Urdu after Green leader released by-election campaign video in South Asian language

Sep 17, 2026

Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by answering him in Urdu after Green leader released by-election campaign video in South Asian language

The London mayor used the South Asian language to respond to the Green Party leader after Mr Polanski recently spoke it in a by-election campaign video.

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Sep 17, 2026

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Napoli on the Road, which has restaurants in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, became the first British entrant to take the top spot at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.

Remains of mother-of-three who vanished nearly seven years ago found in London after wildfire - as police arrest man, 56, in murder probe

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Remains of mother-of-three who vanished nearly seven years ago found in London after wildfire - as police arrest man, 56, in murder probe

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