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Woman arrested after Manchester dog attack

A woman has been arrested after a dog attack left an 11-year-old boy with serious injuries. Greater Manchester Police said a dog was seized and a 35-year-old woman arrested after officers responded to a dog attack in Swanley Avenue, Monsall, Manchester, on Sunday afternoon. The force said the boy’s injuries are serious but not life-threatening. The woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and remains in police custody for questioning. Superintendent Nicola Williams ofRead More

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Family in utter shock after Droylsden stabbing death

The family of a 51-year-old woman stabbed to death have spoken of their “utter shock” at the attack and how “horrific” her final moments were. Greater Manchester Police said Michelle Hodgkinson, described by family as “our biggest cheerleader” and “our rock”, was the victim of the attack on Edge Lane in Droylsden on Friday. Ms Hodgkinson was walking along Edge Lane in the afternoon when she was attacked by a male and stabbed. Police said she died at the scene.Read More

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National News

Leach to miss Ashes after back injury

England’s Ashes preparation has been rocked after spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series with a back stress fracture. Leach claimed four scalps during England’s 10-wicket victory over Ireland at Lord’s this week, but developed low back symptoms during the match. A subsequent scan on Sunday revealed a stress fracture in the lumbar region of the spine, which will rule him out of all five Ashes Tests. “Spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the LV= Insurance men’s Ashes series with aRead More

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Womans body found off North East coast

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National News

Machete wielding teen detained in Somerset

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after two teenagers were reportedly threatened with a machete in a Somerset town. Officers were called to Parkway in Bridgwater at around 6.10pm on Saturday June 3. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested later the same evening and remains in police custody. Avon and Somerset Constabulary said they were aware of footage posted on social media which showed a child running through the town with a machete. PCSO supervisorRead More

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National News

Landslide kills 19 in China

A landslide struck a rural district in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on Sunday morning, killing 19 people and leaving several others missing, authorities said. The mountainous region has seen rainfall lasting weeks, saturating the top soil. More than 180 people were helping to find those buried under the debris in Sichuan’s Leshan county, with the search continuing into the afternoon, the Communist Party committee of Jinhouke district said on its social media account. Those killed were all apparently workers with the JinkaiyuanRead More

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Local News

Partial road closure in place on main town road

A partial road closure has been put in place amid apparent work at a town library.A portion of London Road in Lynn has been shut off as work crews operate outside the historic building.Reports suggest that a water leak has occurred, but the Lynn News has contacted Anglian Water for confirmation.A partial closure has been put in place outside Lynn's libraryDiversion signs are in place as far back as the Southgates roundabout, but drivers can still travel down the streetRead More

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EastEnders wins best soap as Jane McDonald takes over hosting duties

She replaced Philip Schofield at the event at The Lowry in Salford Quays EastEnders has been crowned best soap at the British Soap Awards, where host Jane McDonald proved a hit after taking over from Phillip Schofield. The ceremony, at The Lowry in Salford Quays, was presented by McDonald after she stepped in to replace Schofield when he quit ITV amid a furore over his extramarital affair with a younger male colleague. Wearing a gold sequinned floor-length dress, McDonald told the audience: “I’ve got toRead More

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King gives up his Welsh home on edge of Brecon Beacons

It was bought for £1.2 million in March 2007 The King is giving up his home in Wales on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Llwynywermod, near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, was bought for £1.2 million by the Duchy of Cornwall estate on behalf of the then prince in March 2007 after he spent 40 years searching for the right place. The former coach house and farm buildings are at the centre of 192 acres of idyllic rolling countryside. The Telegraph said thatRead More

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