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Business
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High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs
Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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Billionaire Mike Ashley denied Boohoo board seat after boardroom battle
British billionaire Mike Ashley has been denied a seat on the board of fast-fashion business Boohoo.
World
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Germany: At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in city of Magdeburg
At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack
A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after Cyclone Chido
The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to work.
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US says it has killed Islamic State leader Abu Yusif in Syria airstrike
The US says it has killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Yusif in Syria.
Local News
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Flag of Palestine raised in Rochdale to mark international solidarity event
The flag of Palestine has been raised in Rochdale on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (29 November).
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Views sought on conservation area status for Syke
Residents are being asked for their views on proposals to give Syke conservation area status in order to celebrate and help protect its historic character.
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Man, 18, dead following late night collision as two arrested on driving offences
An 18-year-old man has died, as two people have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a collision in Rochdale last night.
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Conservatives looking to overturn Labour's 'vindictive Family Farm Tax'
Former Tory MP, James Daly has joined calls from his parliamentary party to overturn Labour's 'family farm tax.'
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BREAKING: Emergency services on scene amid reports of 'serious incident' in Rochdale
Emergency services on scene amid reports of 'serious incident' in at a key road junction in Rochdale.
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Protest outside Rochdale Police Station
The following statement is attributable to Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry:
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Knife Angel launched in Bury as part of its National Anti-Violence Tour
Bury Business Improvement District have begun hosting the Knife Angel in partnership with Bury Council and GMP and several organisations and partners.
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New supported housing for those with mental health needs
An old empty mill is to be transformed into much-needed housing for people with mental health issues.
Greater Manchester
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Flag of Palestine raised in Rochdale to mark international solidarity event
The flag of Palestine has been raised in Rochdale on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (29 November).
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Views sought on conservation area status for Syke
Residents are being asked for their views on proposals to give Syke conservation area status in order to celebrate and help protect its historic character.
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Man, 18, dead following late night collision as two arrested on driving offences
An 18-year-old man has died, as two people have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a collision in Rochdale last night.
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Conservatives looking to overturn Labour's 'vindictive Family Farm Tax'
Former Tory MP, James Daly has joined calls from his parliamentary party to overturn Labour's 'family farm tax.'
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BREAKING: Emergency services on scene amid reports of 'serious incident' in Rochdale
Emergency services on scene amid reports of 'serious incident' in at a key road junction in Rochdale.
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Family appeal for information after husband's ashes stolen from a house in Bury
On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.
UK
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.
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Britons told to expect 'exceptionally mild' and 'fairly nondescript' Christmas
Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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England 1966 World Cup footballer George Eastham dies
George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88.
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How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever
If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
Sport
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome
Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch
Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury weighs in almost four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday's heavyweight fight
A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Rival camps deadlocked in replacement judge dispute ahead of heavyweight championship fight
With just one day to go before Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the rival camps are locked in a dispute over a replacement official and the length of the former champion's beard.
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Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Holders Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in last four of 2024/25 tournament
Arsenal will face Newcastle in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and holders Liverpool take on Tottenham.
Strange
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Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out
An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
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US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues
A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
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Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them
Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.
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Most mispronounced words of 2024
Trying to keep up with the latest trends is difficult enough, especially when you don't know how to pronounce them.
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Mother sues toy company Mattel over porn website printed on Wicked doll packaging
Toy giant Mattel is being sued by a mother who says her daughter accessed a porn website via a link on the packaging for a Wicked doll.
Entertainment
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel
Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes festive number one spot for second time in a row
Wham! have made chart history, with Last Christmas becoming the first song to be crowned Christmas number one two years in a row.
