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Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

The youngster is believed to have been taken on Warne Avenue in Droylsden, Greater Manchester to an area near a disused railway track.

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

The Northern Ireland Office Minister held a series of meetings in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

Christine Farnish, a director at the energy watchdog, said the regulator had failed to strike a balance between consumers and suppliers.

Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

A concentration of the bones were found scattered near the kitchen uncovering the exotic diet of the castle’s then-residents.

Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

Wednesday was the fourth day in a row of thunderstorm warnings in the UK.

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

The ex-Wales manager admitted to being ‘jealous’ and ‘hot-headed’ on occasions in his relationship with PR executive Kate Greville.

Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

The former Manchester United winger was accused by his girlfriend, PR executive Kate Greville, of flirting with the unnamed beauty, his trial heard.

Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

Wet weather earlier this week has seen water levels in Fife improve but very little difference in the Borders, SEPA said.

ASAP Rocky pleads not guilty to two counts of assault with a firearm in LA court

ASAP Rocky pleads not guilty to two counts of assault with a firearm in LA court

The US rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, appeared in person in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to enter the pleas.

Firefighters at hotel blaze did not know guests were unaccounted for – inquiry

Firefighters at hotel blaze did not know guests were unaccounted for – inquiry

The Cameron House Hotel fire claimed the lives of Simon Midgley, 32, and his partner, Richard Dyson, 38, in December 2017.

Family welcomes new guidance to prevent breathing tube deaths

Family welcomes new guidance to prevent breathing tube deaths

Glenda Logsdail died after an oesophageal intubation at Milton Keynes Hospital in August 2020.

Premature babies no more likely to underperform by end of school – study

Premature babies no more likely to underperform by end of school – study

The study defines pre-term births as those before 37 weeks and very pre-term births as those before 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Competition for university places to continue into 2023, students told

Competition for university places to continue into 2023, students told

Students are awaiting A-level results after sitting exams for the first time since before the pandemic.

Forcing cyclists to display number plates would be impractical, minister warned

Forcing cyclists to display number plates would be impractical, minister warned

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been widely condemned after announcing a plan which could force cyclists to display registration plates.

Londoners open up about impact of cost-of-living crisis

Londoners open up about impact of cost-of-living crisis

As inflation hit a 40-year record of 10.1%, the PA news agency spoke to people in west London about how they are coping.

Liz Truss expects to see powersharing return once NI protocol Bill progresses

Liz Truss expects to see powersharing return once NI protocol Bill progresses

She made the comments during a visit to Belfast.

Sewage discharge at more than 40 beaches after rainstorms

Sewage discharge at more than 40 beaches after rainstorms

The south and south west of England were the worst hit after torrential rains overwhelmed the sewage system.

Woman felt ‘out of control’ during encounter with Benjamin Mendy, court hears

Woman felt ‘out of control’ during encounter with Benjamin Mendy, court hears

The Manchester City player and a co-defendant deny all charges against them.

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

The former Manchester United player gave evidence in the witness box on Wednesday.

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